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Originally Posted by soulfuldog
You'd be better posting for feedback on the Kobo Mini in the Kobo forum. I was tempted to buy it to replace my Sony 350 when it was first released, but didn't bother in the end as although it was nice enough, the screen hadn't been improved any (pearl 800x600) and a couple of weeks battery life and fairly average speed meant it wasn't really any improvement on my old 350. Worth getting second hand to give you an idea of how you would get on with a Kobo though, and handy to have a back-up or portable ereader once you've chosen a new model.
The Kobo Aura I would avoid. It's far from rubbish, and it's nice and small, but its probably been the least successful of the Kobo readers, let down mostly by a poor screen. Kobo's one and only attempt at a capacitive touch screen ereader.
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I did post in the kobo forum here and people seemed to like both. I bought the Aura though as we were going away and I wanted one to read while away. Plus I wanted the light. I did notice after sitting a bit when I went to turn the page a had to swipe instead of tap. Is that what you mean about the screen?
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Originally Posted by barryem
If you listen to the Audible book on your phone you can choose to either use the Audible app or the Kindle app for listening. Either one can do it. Either one can sync your position with your e-ink Kindle. Other apps, while they might be better in other ways, won't sync.
I also went through a few years where reading was difficult. I had already listened to quite a few audiobooks before that so it was a natural to just dive all the way into them. I listened almost exclusively for nearly a decade.
As soon as I could read again I got my Kindle and I haven't heard an audiobook since. That was about 6 years ago. I still buy one from time to time by a favorite narrator and I suspect I'll eventually listen a bit again, but so far I haven't.
None of this syncing or even listening on apps was available when I was doing it. I listened with MP3 players. Now I'd use my phone, probably with the Audible app. I have played a bit with the Android Audible app and I think I'll like it. It has just the right features and they work well. The interface is kind of a nightmare but I can live with that.
Barry
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Good to know thanks. Because I have mainly epubs I decided to go with a kobo. But the syncing is cool. But I borrow books from the library and it wouldn't work anyway. I do love my audiobooks though.
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Originally Posted by barryem
I had a couple of Kobo Minis way back when and I liked them. As soon as I got a Paperwhite I stopped using them. I just sold them to a couple of neighbors a few weeks ago and they're loving them.
I found a couple more on Amazon for just $30, factory refurbished, and bought them. I've sold one to another neighbor and expect to sell the other soon. I live in a retirement home in a rural area so even though these people love to read they're slow to adopt technology. I try to act as a pusher. 
Both of the Mini's I bought recently were perfect. I got their last ones but I'm sure more will show up.
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That's nice of you. Do you find the mini to be too small?
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Originally Posted by barryem
I also have a Kobo Aura. All in all I've had 3 models of the Kobo and it's by far the ones I like best. I've never bothered to check the battery life but it seems to be as good as the others.
Now that they've reduced the price of the Aura I've been tempted to get another one. I do most of my reading on a Voyage so it's just an urge. But it's strong enough that I have to fight it.
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Nice to know you like it best since I just bought one (or technically my hubby did to surprise me so I can read while away). I like it so far. It's nice and small and light. I do miss the actual buttons like I had on my nook simple touch. I used to just hold it near the button and push when needed. I haven't found a comfortable position yet while laying down but I'm sure I'll find one.
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Originally Posted by JSWolf
The battery life of my H2O is excellent. I get a long time with the H2O between recharges. More than 2 weeks for sure.
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That's great. So far mine hasn't really budged but I only used it with the light for less than an hour. I liked the idea of the H20 but it was a bit bigger than what I wanted.