Thread: Have e-Readers been superseded by Tablets and Phones
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Old 08-26-2014, 03:46 AM   #98
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Originally Posted by catlight View Post
I'd be curious about the model - your description would fit at least three generations of Kobo.

My first Kobo had a flash, but I got used to it very quickly. My latest (Aura HD) has a whiter background - though still a tad gray, higher resolution, a really good back light that takes surprisingly little power (600 page book, with back light = 15-20% of battery), faster processor, and I don't notice a flash - which may or may not be there. I usually just leave the back light on and ignore changes in ambient lighting...
Hi there, catlight. The Kobo has "N647" on the base. Plugging that into Google came up with this:

http://www.amazon.com/Kobo-N647-KBU-.../dp/B00519FBTK


I got it for $10 (US) plus $7 shipping and handling, so I'm thrilled with its performance!
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