Aura H2O Should I upgrade from Aura H2O (and if yes, to what?)

SubatomicGenius · 10-03-2018, 09:30 PM

Long time lurker, first time poster (blah blah blah) - this is such a great place to learn more about my Kobo, so thanks to everyone who posts here!

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The new Kobo Forma has got me thinking about upgrading my H2O (first edition). The Forma looks neat, but it's expensive and I'm not quite sure how about how I feel about the look of it yet.

I read a lot of library books using Overdrive so being able to borrow books straight from the ereader versus ADE is a huge selling point for me. I thought the Aura One was my only other option, but I see that most of the newer ereaders are now finally allowing for borrowing via Overdrive directly on the reader (about time!). The next most important feature for me is waterproofing as I like to read in the bath (and at the pool, and at the beach

). I'm also interested in the ComfortLightPro because I could use less blue light in my life.

Waterproofing narrows down my choices to the H2O2, the Aura One, and the Forma. Should I save my pennies for the Forma and get the newest hardware, or will the upgrade from the original H2O to either the H2O2 or the Aura One feel like enough of a jump that I feel like I spent my money well?

I'm not in a panic, so I'm willing to wait things out a bit. I like my H2O, but getting the features I've been wanting (Overdrive access and better lighting) would be such a treat. Thanks for any insight.

Mrs_Often · 10-04-2018, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SubatomicGenius

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Lol, I like you already 😄👍🏼

As for an answer to your question, I think you'll have to wait until there is more real hands-on information (reviews, maybe also user experiences) about the Forma available until you could make a proper comparison and opinion or decision...

issybird · 10-04-2018, 11:04 AM

There's a cheaper option you might consider, given you still like your H2O. Get the Clara HD for Comfort Light, better resolution and OverDrive borrowing, and your OverDrive books will sync to your H2O once you borrow them on the Clara. Then you can continue to use the H2O in the tub and read your library books, but use the Clara at other times.

10-03-2018, 09:30 PM	#1
SubatomicGenius Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2018 Device: Kobo Aura H20	Should I upgrade from Aura H2O (and if yes, to what?) Long time lurker, first time poster (blah blah blah) - this is such a great place to learn more about my Kobo, so thanks to everyone who posts here! . The new Kobo Forma has got me thinking about upgrading my H2O (first edition). The Forma looks neat, but it's expensive and I'm not quite sure how about how I feel about the look of it yet. I read a lot of library books using Overdrive so being able to borrow books straight from the ereader versus ADE is a huge selling point for me. I thought the Aura One was my only other option, but I see that most of the newer ereaders are now finally allowing for borrowing via Overdrive directly on the reader (about time!). The next most important feature for me is waterproofing as I like to read in the bath (and at the pool, and at the beach ). I'm also interested in the ComfortLightPro because I could use less blue light in my life. Waterproofing narrows down my choices to the H2O2, the Aura One, and the Forma. Should I save my pennies for the Forma and get the newest hardware, or will the upgrade from the original H2O to either the H2O2 or the Aura One feel like enough of a jump that I feel like I spent my money well? I'm not in a panic, so I'm willing to wait things out a bit. I like my H2O, but getting the features I've been wanting (Overdrive access and better lighting) would be such a treat. Thanks for any insight.

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10-04-2018, 11:04 AM	#3
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,289 Karma: 234636059 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One, PW4, PW5	There's a cheaper option you might consider, given you still like your H2O. Get the Clara HD for Comfort Light, better resolution and OverDrive borrowing, and your OverDrive books will sync to your H2O once you borrow them on the Clara. Then you can continue to use the H2O in the tub and read your library books, but use the Clara at other times.

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