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PaneintheGlass · 08-19-2014, 08:04 PM

Thanks for the feedback! I know it seems incongruous to compare the Aura to the T68, but I came by it honestly. I started by comparing the T68 to the Aura HD, and then comparing the Aura HD to the Aura. I soon found that I like the aesthetic of the Aura much better than that of the HD. I also like the two-finger-swipe to adjust the screen brightness, which is an exclusive feature on the Aura. So even though the T68 and Aura are rather different devices, in the end, that's where I ended up.

As far as what I'm looking for, I'd say I'm looking for the best e-reading experience I can find. I will be using this as a reader, and while it would be nice to have access to a plethora of different reading apps, as long as it's solid, all I need is one.

Since you mentioned Calibre, let me talk a bit more about why I'm looking for an e-reader and how I plan to be using it. In a way, it was Calibre that started this whole thing. Initially, I thought the only way to get e-books was on a device. It wasn't until recently I learned about Calibre, and realized that most major markets can be accessed from a PC. I thought it'd be nice to be able to scour the web for free & legal content to store in Calibre and read on a device, which was why I started looking for an e-reader. It wasn't until I found the T68 that I realized I could access all the different markets directly, but even then, I'd still prefer to manage everything centrally in Calibre.

In that regard, almost any e-reader would do, as the content would always be the same. However, I did stumble across something that may give the T68 an edge. Because it's open-Android, the T68 has access to the Calibre Companion which, among other things, would let me send books to the reader via WiFi. As far as I know, the Aura would have to be connected via USB to access either Calibre or the Kobo tools.

In part because of this, I am starting to lean more toward the T68. The main thing that's holding me back is the screen. I know it's not the most accurate/responsive, and I know that's the sort of thing that would bother me. Right now it seems to be a matter of figuring out whether I'd like the screen of the Aura more than I'd miss the various features of the T68. Tough call.

08-19-2014, 08:04 PM	#5
PaneintheGlass Member Posts: 11 Karma: 56780 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: Onyx Boox Lynx T68	Thanks for the feedback! I know it seems incongruous to compare the Aura to the T68, but I came by it honestly. I started by comparing the T68 to the Aura HD, and then comparing the Aura HD to the Aura. I soon found that I like the aesthetic of the Aura much better than that of the HD. I also like the two-finger-swipe to adjust the screen brightness, which is an exclusive feature on the Aura. So even though the T68 and Aura are rather different devices, in the end, that's where I ended up. As far as what I'm looking for, I'd say I'm looking for the best e-reading experience I can find. I will be using this as a reader, and while it would be nice to have access to a plethora of different reading apps, as long as it's solid, all I need is one. Since you mentioned Calibre, let me talk a bit more about why I'm looking for an e-reader and how I plan to be using it. In a way, it was Calibre that started this whole thing. Initially, I thought the only way to get e-books was on a device. It wasn't until recently I learned about Calibre, and realized that most major markets can be accessed from a PC. I thought it'd be nice to be able to scour the web for free & legal content to store in Calibre and read on a device, which was why I started looking for an e-reader. It wasn't until I found the T68 that I realized I could access all the different markets directly, but even then, I'd still prefer to manage everything centrally in Calibre. In that regard, almost any e-reader would do, as the content would always be the same. However, I did stumble across something that may give the T68 an edge. Because it's open-Android, the T68 has access to the Calibre Companion which, among other things, would let me send books to the reader via WiFi. As far as I know, the Aura would have to be connected via USB to access either Calibre or the Kobo tools. In part because of this, I am starting to lean more toward the T68. The main thing that's holding me back is the screen. I know it's not the most accurate/responsive, and I know that's the sort of thing that would bother me. Right now it seems to be a matter of figuring out whether I'd like the screen of the Aura more than I'd miss the various features of the T68. Tough call.