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Originally Posted by Skydog
True, but in addition to the highest resolution the Aura HD has a larger display, micro SD slot, ability to install user fonts, customize margins, line spacing, etc., and has a much better method to organize collections and series, IMHO. Not really an equal comparison.
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I've been using an Aura HD for the last year, and its actually a more fair comparison than you think.
The larger screen is very nice, as is the better ability to customize the reading environment. And the ability to organize by series via Calibre is great. I don't think many people really use the SD card. Its really just a marketing thing. I tried it once and it really slows down everything.
The downside to it is that the device is enough bigger and heavier that it doesn't fit into pockets as well, and its a bit too heavy for cargo pants.
The software is more functional, but its also a lot more buggy. In four or five years of Kindles I never had to wipe the device once. I've probably had to do it three or four times this past year to the Kobo.
I'll miss the ability to organize on the device, but the truth is that the Kobo bogs down with more than about 700 books, so I couldn't keep my whole library on it anyhow.
And I can't wait for touch screen and buttons on one device.
Everything is a tradeoff. For me, the Voyage I have to pay for is much better than the Kobo I already own.