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Originally Posted by MGlitch
Yes, but the Aura edition to is a clear step down from the Clara HD
1) Less storage
2) no comfort light
3) lower resolution
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I know. The Nia is a replacement for the Kobo Aura Edition, NOT for the Clara. That's the point I wasn't quite making. Sorry for not making that clear.
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Originally Posted by MGlitch
Lets skip the "are those features make or break" argument, they're all enhancements the Clara has over the Aura 2. The Nia equalizes at least the first two, and unless I've missed something (it's possible) you're guessing at the resolution based on the Tolino Page 2's resolution.
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The Kobo Nia IS a hardware clone of the Tolino Page 2. It's the low-end Kobo, not a replacement for the Clara.
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Originally Posted by MGlitch
Even assuming you're right on the resolution, it's unwise to clutter the sku's with hardware that's so close feature-wise. It might drive a few people toward the Clara, but they've already got that push with the Aura 2, why create new hardware to replace something to serve the same purpose?
The Clara is all of 10 bucks more on Staples.ca which does not appear to be a sales price.
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I know. And the (as mentioned before) the Kobo Aura Edition was also $10 less than the Clara. It never made a lot of sense in that case either. But I'm guessing Walmart will be selling the Nia for $99 in the U.S.
The "purpose" of the Nia is to compete with the Kindle Basic (hardware-wise it's superior to the Kindle Basic, and it can still be put on sale $60 or $70.) The purpose of the Clara is to compete with the Kindle Paperwhite (more of an even match, the Clara has warm light but the Paperwhite is waterproof and has a flush screen).
Kobo now has the same (hardware) as their cousins at Tolino. Apparently Kobo sees value in carrying 4 SKUs.