Upgrading from Kobo Aura

JRRNeiklot · 09-28-2016, 12:13 PM

My Kobo Aura just died, or rather, I broke it. I was mostly happy with it, I loved the small size, though it was sluggish at times. I need something new, what would you guys recommend? I don't want to spend a lot, and I can get a supposedly "excellent condition" Aura for around $50 used.

Thanks.

booklover6 · 09-28-2016, 12:23 PM

That ebay seller with the $50 Auras is a good seller. I bought a Mini from him, and a man here has bought 2 of the Auras just this month, if I recall. I'd say get one of those, before they are gone.

The Glo HD is better, but they are probably a lot more (used)

barryem · 09-28-2016, 06:04 PM

I bought an Aura for $50 from Ebay that's in like-new condition. A few days after getting it I bought another one. I like it because it's the only ereader that fits comfortably in my pants pocket when I'm out running around. If I only expect to have a few minutes to read here and there my phone is fine but if I think I'll have some real reading time I need an ereader and the Aura is perfect for that.

At first there was nothing about the newly acquired Kobo that seemed other than new and perfect. Last night the power switch has gotten balky. It's still working okay but I'm worried about how long it'll work. Considering the price I've decided not to try to return it even though it's within the return period. I can keep it in a case so I'll rarely need the power switch. It's a risk but I've decided to take it. When I ordered my second one he had 7 left so I doubt I can get a replacement, just a refund, and I don't want to give it up.

Other than that one problem this thing is excellent. It's a nicer device than my old Aura, which I bought shortly after they came out. I'm glad I got it.

Barry

09-28-2016, 12:13 PM	#1
JRRNeiklot Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2016 Device: Kobo Aura	Upgrading from Kobo Aura My Kobo Aura just died, or rather, I broke it. I was mostly happy with it, I loved the small size, though it was sluggish at times. I need something new, what would you guys recommend? I don't want to spend a lot, and I can get a supposedly "excellent condition" Aura for around $50 used. Thanks.

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09-28-2016, 12:23 PM	#2
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	That ebay seller with the $50 Auras is a good seller. I bought a Mini from him, and a man here has bought 2 of the Auras just this month, if I recall. I'd say get one of those, before they are gone. The Glo HD is better, but they are probably a lot more (used)

09-28-2016, 06:04 PM	#3
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	I bought an Aura for $50 from Ebay that's in like-new condition. A few days after getting it I bought another one. I like it because it's the only ereader that fits comfortably in my pants pocket when I'm out running around. If I only expect to have a few minutes to read here and there my phone is fine but if I think I'll have some real reading time I need an ereader and the Aura is perfect for that. At first there was nothing about the newly acquired Kobo that seemed other than new and perfect. Last night the power switch has gotten balky. It's still working okay but I'm worried about how long it'll work. Considering the price I've decided not to try to return it even though it's within the return period. I can keep it in a case so I'll rarely need the power switch. It's a risk but I've decided to take it. When I ordered my second one he had 7 left so I doubt I can get a replacement, just a refund, and I don't want to give it up. Other than that one problem this thing is excellent. It's a nicer device than my old Aura, which I bought shortly after they came out. I'm glad I got it. Barry

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