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sunshinebuns · 01-27-2015, 04:16 PM

Thanks for your feedback, all!

I did think the screen was outside the limits of what might be considered normal, and it can be quite distracting (I'm a details oriented person and things like this always take more of my attention than they should).

I bought from JB Hi Fi in Australia and their policy seems quite clear on these issues - if I return it within 30 days I can get a replacement or refund, and then it's just a matter of deciding if I should replace it (and hope that the next screen is better) or buy a Kindle PW 2.

I'm pretty new to the world of eReading (never actually thought of it as an option until I realised how portable a small screen is compared to an 800 page book, especially for holidays, but even for every day use!) and I did jump straight in after reading only glowing reviews for the Kobo Aura.

Since knowing that there are problems with the screen I've been able to find more articles that detail the negatives, but I do love the small size of the Aura compared to the Kindle PW, although it sounds as though the reading experience on the Kindle is better.

Thanks again everyone!

01-27-2015, 04:16 PM	#6
sunshinebuns Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Kobo Aura	Thanks for your feedback, all! I did think the screen was outside the limits of what might be considered normal, and it can be quite distracting (I'm a details oriented person and things like this always take more of my attention than they should). I bought from JB Hi Fi in Australia and their policy seems quite clear on these issues - if I return it within 30 days I can get a replacement or refund, and then it's just a matter of deciding if I should replace it (and hope that the next screen is better) or buy a Kindle PW 2. I'm pretty new to the world of eReading (never actually thought of it as an option until I realised how portable a small screen is compared to an 800 page book, especially for holidays, but even for every day use!) and I did jump straight in after reading only glowing reviews for the Kobo Aura. Since knowing that there are problems with the screen I've been able to find more articles that detail the negatives, but I do love the small size of the Aura compared to the Kindle PW, although it sounds as though the reading experience on the Kindle is better. Thanks again everyone!