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I've just upgraded from a Kobo Glo to a Kobo Glo HD. I pre-ordered it on 24th May, it was officially released here in the UK on Monday, and my unit arrived on Friday.
It's basically the same size as the Glo - very slightly wider, shorter, thinner and lighter but not that you'd notice. The branding is more discrete. I never used the SD slot on the Glo so don't miss it here. I do like the grippy back; I don't like the slippery front and that's my only minor complaint. I haven't been bothered by the shiny inner bezel yet. The power button would benefit from a more positive feel.
Of course the screen is very good. Inkier, with a whiter front light, and ridiculously high resolution. That said, I still think the Kobo Glo screen is very good and I think I prefer its slightly rougher texture, but that's a very minor point.
The software is basically the same. It seems to be doing some aggressive power management - it takes a short while to respond to taps or swipes if you haven't touched the screen in a few moments.
It's not necessarily a huge upgrade from the Glo but I'll take the better screen. I suppose I would have been prepared to pay up for a more premium unit - a Kindle Voyage for the Kobo ecosystem - but I understand that they are trying to undercut Amazon on pricing and the compromises they've made here are all sensible, without compromising on the screen.
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