Thread: Kobo revs up its line of e-readers, unveils Kobo Arc 10 HD tablet
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Old 08-28-2013, 12:49 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by RZetlin View Post
My excitement is muted with this line up.

Kobo has updated their site with the new eReader.

Let's look at the New Aura screen specs compared to the other eReaders:

Glo: 6" XGA Pearl E Ink touchscreen; 1024x768 resolution; 16-level grey scale
Aura HD: 6.8" WXGA+ Pearl E Ink Screen ClarityScreen+: 265 dpi, 1440 x 1080 resolution
Aura: 6" High-res Pearl E Ink ClarityScreen with low-flash waveform; 1014 x 758, 16 level grey scale

This is shocking, the Aura screen resolution is lower than the Glo. it seems to be step backwards. There is no point in getting the Aura if you have already have the Glo.
The resolution difference is not enough to make any difference in reality. The Aura also has double the onboard storage, and a capacitative screen. There may well be light improvements - we'll have to wait for genuine photos & video to see if that's the case. And they've shaved off 11 grams with the new form factor, without reduction in battery life.

It's not quite enough for me to upgrade from my Glo, but it's enough to feel a little tempted (given that I have someone to hand the Glo down to). If they release a 6.8 reader along the same lines I'd be very tempted indeed.
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