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booklover6 · 09-18-2013, 03:12 PM

The Arc is heavily discounted, as Kobo is going to release new tablets next month (I think). So it is a really good buy for $140. It is an Android tablet, with Kobo's skin on it....you don't say what kind your older tablet is, but I'd bet the Arc is better.

I have a Glo and it is a fantastic e-reader. So you have to decide, do you want tablet features, or a dedicated reader?

I am also tempted by the Aura, but willing to wait a few months to be sure the quality is where it should be.

ETA: You don't say what country you are in, but if you are in the USA, the Barnes & Noble Nook HD is a better buy than the ARC right now. The screen resolution is higher, the weight is less, they both have Google Play and SD card slot. And it's $129, unless you find it on sale for less. Well the 16gb is $149.

09-18-2013, 03:12 PM	#3
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	The Arc is heavily discounted, as Kobo is going to release new tablets next month (I think). So it is a really good buy for $140. It is an Android tablet, with Kobo's skin on it....you don't say what kind your older tablet is, but I'd bet the Arc is better. I have a Glo and it is a fantastic e-reader. So you have to decide, do you want tablet features, or a dedicated reader? I am also tempted by the Aura, but willing to wait a few months to be sure the quality is where it should be. ETA: You don't say what country you are in, but if you are in the USA, the Barnes & Noble Nook HD is a better buy than the ARC right now. The screen resolution is higher, the weight is less, they both have Google Play and SD card slot. And it's $129, unless you find it on sale for less. Well the 16gb is $149. Last edited by booklover6; 09-18-2013 at 03:19 PM.