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Originally Posted by LinuxArie
Arc 7 8GB €99
Arc 7HD 16GB €129
Maybe not a great deal, but it looks to me as a fair price
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The US Kobo store has the 7HD right now for $139 (16GB) / $159 (32GB).
Given that both the 7 and 7HD models have single mono speakers in awkward positions, you might want to look elsewhere if hearing movie dialogue or music is important.
They both do away with the dreaded "Tapestries" interface of the Kobo Arc.
The screen specs on the 7HD are 1920x1200, better than the 1440x900 you'll find on the Nook HD, which was really the go-to tablet for great resolution at a low price for a long time.
The 7HD is a little hefty, though - 341g.
If you find weight and audio deficiencies a big part of your tablet experience, you might want to consider these drawbacks. Unless you go with a refurbished unit from someone else, I don't see any 1920x1200 7" tablets on the market now at $139.
YMMV.