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Originally Posted by Elagost
How big of a deal is the flush screen to you? I really disliked that my first Kindle (the Kindle 3) had a recessed screen, and the dust getting in the edges really bothered me. The Voyage, when it came out, was an insta-buy for me because of the page turn buttons and flush screen.
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The flush screen is nice. Like you, I did get annoyed with dust on my old Nook ST.
But the flush screen does reduce the contrast a little. I have a Nook Glowlight Plus (flush screen) and a Nook Glowlight 3 (recessed screen). Both models use the same exact screen and the screen is clearer on the Glowlight 3. The difference isn't enormous, but it is there.
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I'd not contemplated the used market, but if the original aura is that good, then that might be a good option too. I think I would miss the clarity and contrast from the Voyage too much though. Do you have a more modern alternative to compare it to?
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On the used market, I don't have any suggestions that would beat the Voyage (though I'm only familiar with Kobo, Nook and Kindle). I just bought a Glowlight Plus and I really like it. But the software is awful when compared to either Kindle or Kobo. And I don't think B&N is likely to improve it much. They have too many other problems to worry about.
The Aura I recommend because it is a very nicely designed and compact reader, so it stands out from the competition, even years later. If the Aura had a more modern screen and was waterproof, it would be a better reader than the Paperwhite 4. But if wishes were fishes...
Having said all that nice stuff about the Aura, if you're used to the Voyage, the screen will be a noticeable step down.