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Originally Posted by meddle
Hey all,
Long time lurker, finally decided to make an account.
I'm currently using a Nook ST. It serves its purpose, but I'm wanting a better screen and backlight. I was probably just going to get a Kobo, but I noticed that their current lineup doesn't really have anything that directly competes with the PW. The only one close in price is the Kobo Aura Edition 2 but according to the specs, has a much lower resolution than the PW (212ppi vs 300 on the PW). That combined with the many sales on the PW making it even less than the Aura turns me off from a purchase.
The next step up is the H2O but is honestly more than I wanted to spend. Where is the successor to the Glo HD? I'm a little surprised the entry level Aura isn't using the Glo HD screen.
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I have the latest Paperwhite and an older Kobo and I've helped my neighbor set up his Kobo H2O so I have at least a little experience with that as well. I also have the Paperwhite 2nd generation which has the same resolution as the Kobo Aura 2.
First things first: I really can't see the difference in 212 ppi and 300 ppi. Others say they can and I can't really question that but I do wonder how much it affects their reading.
The Kindle, in my opinion, is the better device. I like the Kobo interface but it's a bit buggy at times and a bit clumsy compared to the Kindle. My Kobo is the original Aura which is tiny and light and a joy to hold for long periods so I do like it but I still read more on the Kindle. It's just a more sensible interface and everything works like it should all the time.
If I could only have one I'd have the Kindle, no question. But if I could only have a Kobo it wouldn't be bad. It's the reading that matters and the Kobo is a good device.
Barry