Just out of curiosity.
Amazon just announced/released the second generation of the Kindle Paperwhite. Which uses the latest E Ink Carta screen technology while the Kobo HD uses the previous generation Pearl screens.
Carta screens promises:
- 50% better contrast
- supports the new Regal technology for page updates. Regal virtually eliminates the need for a full page refresh giving the reader smoother page transitions for more focused reading (*).
(*) Note: The Aura 6" seems to use a hybrid screen (or different screen controller). It uses a Pearl screen with Regal support. (Kobo website: "with low-flash waveform"). The Aura HD don't.
So would you consider buying a (second generation) Kobo Aura HD with E Ink Carta screen technology?
Note/Erratum to the poll
I've noticed that I the second choice in the poll isn't as clear as I had intended.
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no, but I would welcome a restyled design of the Aura HD which is (more) in line with the Aura 6" reader
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What meant was:
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yes, the existing Aura HD but with a restyled design which is (more) in line with the design of the Aura 6" reader. The technical specifications of the Aura HD don't need to be upgraded.
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Technical differences between Carta and Pearl screens
For your information (source: Technical Spec Sheets).
- Imaging Component (Pearl): E Ink Pearl ePaper Display Film
- Imaging Component (Carta): E Ink Carta ePaper Display Film
- Contrast Ratio (Pearl): 10:1 (min)
- Contrast Ratio (Carta): 15:1 (min)
- White State (L*) (Pearl): 70 (min)
- White State (L*) (Carta): 74 (min)
- Dark State (L*) (Pearl): 24 (max)
- Dark State (L*) (Pearl): 19 (max)
- % Reflectance (Pearl): 40.7%
- % Reflectance (Carta): 44%
- Image Update Time ((Pearl/Carta): 120 msec (1 bit)
- Image Update Time (Pearl): 450 msec (4 bit)
- Image Update Time (Carta): not stated (4 bit)
- Display Resolution (Pearl): Capabilities up to 300 dpi for 4 bit Grayscale (sizes 9.7 in & below)
- Display Resolution (Carta): Greater than 300 dpi