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Solicitous · 11-17-2013, 07:47 PM

Ok, so I have the Mini, love the little reader, and after configuring the Calibre plugin I am absolutely hooked (though still use my Kindle.....am I allowed to say that word here? Kindle?).

Anyway I'm still in the non-frontlight group of people and am really wanting to get a frontlit reader. I found a Glo locally for $159 with a free Kobo EasyOut Pocket ($159 seems to be the normal price, nowhere really cheaper when you add the cost of freight). But the device is 12+ months old, and now the Aura is out.

Screens are different, similar internal specs though. Is the Glo still worthwhile to purchase now given how long it has been out (and run the risk of little future support), or would the Aura be a better buy?

Anyone owned both able to give an opinion on preference?

11-17-2013, 07:47 PM	#1
Solicitous Wizard Posts: 1,434 Karma: 1525776 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TAS, Australia Device: Astak Pocket Pro (Black), 2 x Kindle WiFi (Graphite), iPod Touch 4G	Glo or Aura Ok, so I have the Mini, love the little reader, and after configuring the Calibre plugin I am absolutely hooked (though still use my Kindle.....am I allowed to say that word here? Kindle?). Anyway I'm still in the non-frontlight group of people and am really wanting to get a frontlit reader. I found a Glo locally for $159 with a free Kobo EasyOut Pocket ($159 seems to be the normal price, nowhere really cheaper when you add the cost of freight). But the device is 12+ months old, and now the Aura is out. Screens are different, similar internal specs though. Is the Glo still worthwhile to purchase now given how long it has been out (and run the risk of little future support), or would the Aura be a better buy? Anyone owned both able to give an opinion on preference?