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Originally Posted by Lyn2012
I really think Kobo should have used a different name for the new Aura. I mean, different size screen, different resolution, capacitive rather than I/R touch, etc etc. It doesn't sound like the same device to me and is bound to lead to much confusion.
As has already been noted, the WH Smith website lists the Aura HD as simply Aura. I emailed them yesterday asking when the black and pink versions of the 6" Aura will be available for pre-order - no reply so far though. The pink version isn't even an option for pre-order on the UK Kobo website. Not that I'm going to pre-order though as I do prefer to see devices in person first.
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I disagree (at least partly), using a uniform name for a product range is less confusing. It is quite clear that Aura and Aura HD are different devices. Like Bookeens Cybook Odyssey and Odyssey HD.
But you can make the case that naming an actual product identical to the name of a product range isn't the most elegant solution.
Samsung seems to understand it better. Samsung Galaxy SII and Galaxy SIII are different phones but both are part of the Galaxy range of products.
Kobo should have named the Aura e-reader "Aura 6" or any other name that distincts itself from the name of the product range.
But in general: don't blame the manufacturer but the reseller (WH Smith). Most resellers are not interested in the products they are selling. Getting correct info or advice becomes more and more difficult.