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Old 04-16-2019, 11:03 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by meeera View Post
One of the bigger risks, apart from damage in transit, would be battery life. You don't know how old the device is - the Aura HD was released six years ago now - or how it's been treated (sitting on a shelf uncharged for months on end, for example).

If you're prepared to charge frequently and/or replace the battery, that mitigates that.
My five year old refurbished Kobo Aura still runs like a champ. I'm honestly Amazed how well the battery has held up. I've finally replaced the Aura, just because I wanted a better screen. But I'm planning on giving it to a relative and I imagine it'll still function for years.

Of course, that longevity is probably in part due to the Aura receiving daily use by me.
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