Aura NEW Kobo Aura Impressions Thread! - Page 36

Canuck_in_Japan · 10-17-2013, 08:37 AM

Wow that Paperwhite looks gigantic compared to the Kobo. I'd be willing to bet dollars that the next year's Kindle will look suspiciously similar to this year's Kobo.

booklover6 · 10-17-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

Wow that Paperwhite looks gigantic compared to the Kobo. I'd be willing to bet dollars that the next year's Kindle will look suspiciously similar to this year's Kobo.

That was one thing that disappointed me about this year's Kindle. Although it was nice to be able to use my same $40 case. I have a Kobo Glo and it is so much smaller and lighter that I tend to use it much more often than the Kindle. Plus with the SD card I don't have to worry about overloading it.

mr_nihilism · 10-18-2013, 01:01 PM

Just my opinion, but this review of the Aura is the most honest I've yet to read.

http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...#comment-37314

thomasn75 · 10-20-2013, 10:27 AM

I took the chance and bought a aura yesterday in wh smiths. Upgrading from a t1. What a wonderful reader it is. I really like the flush surface and can't believe how small and light it is. It has 1 pinhole at the extreme edge which doesn't bother me. The light is great and far superior to my lighted cover for my t1. I can now synch reading position which i appreciate for many is an old feature but for us sony users is right at the forefront of what Sony can offer. Goodbye Sony ;-)

303 · 10-22-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Prestidigitweeze

I've encountered black borders on the screens of other e-readers and they have yet to create a problem for me.

Pinpricks, frequent flashes and white or reflective hardware (the silver PRS-350) are far more distracting to me than a black line at the top of an e-ink screen. I can live with that; twinkling stars in the middle of the page are another matter.

+1. This is really bothering me and I just got mine today. It has 6 of them, at least.

Chocky · 10-22-2013, 09:45 AM

I've got to say that after buying two of them, and having to return them due to the scratch like marking in the top 20mm or so of the screen, and going through two shops worth of stock all with the same problem, I am now thinking of buying the Aura HD.

I took a look at both of them side by side and the Aura HD really does have crisper text than the Aura.

Trouble is I really like the size and overall feel of the Aura better.

Infuriating.....

PeterT · 10-22-2013, 09:52 AM

@Chocky: I know this might be a stupid question... I presume you are removing the screen protecting film from the device?

Chocky · 10-22-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterT

@Chocky: I know this might be a stupid question... I presume you are removing the screen protecting film from the device?

yes of course.

The sales girl even opened up a screen cleaner and gave one of them a good clean because she thought it was on the surface.

This is what I can see when either reading outside or with a single point light source, like an LED, to one side.

Spoiler:

It makes the text look "fuzzy" for the top 4 or 5 lines.

I have asked Kobo whether this a manufacturing fault or is it just a part of what the capacitance screen will show on the top 20mm as the answer will determine whether or not I keep looking for a good one, or just not buy one, (been 12 days and no "useful" response).

PeterT · 10-22-2013, 10:18 AM

You might try adjusting the frequency of the screen updates to see if that helps; settings | reading settings | refresh the page every:

Chocky · 10-22-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterT

You might try adjusting the frequency of the screen updates to see if that helps; settings | reading settings | refresh the page every:

It can be seen even before going through the registration process, just shine an LED at an angle to the screen, after peeling back the protective film

It's a shame as it is only at the top, the rest of the screen is fine.

Which is why I believe it to be a manufacturing fault.

robko · 10-22-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocky

It can be seen even before going through the registration process, just shine an LED at an angle to the screen, after peeling back the protective film

It's a shame as it is only at the top, the rest of the screen is fine.

Which is why I believe it to be a manufacturing fault.

It seems to be pretty much widespread on the 6" Aura, so it's manufacturing or nature of the particular capacitive tech they are using. Any way you look at it, it's a physical issue, so changing refresh etc won't help.

TheGuyFromNorth · 10-23-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chocky

I've got to say that after buying two of them, and having to return them due to the scratch like marking in the top 20mm or so of the screen, and going through two shops worth of stock all with the same problem, I am now thinking of buying the Aura HD.

I took a look at both of them side by side and the Aura HD really does have crisper text than the Aura.

Trouble is I really like the size and overall feel of the Aura better.

Infuriating.....

This is exactly my impression too !

I compared them (AURA and Aura HD) side by side in the store, the same book, same font, etc and the Aura HD looked crisper, cleaner, the screen was whiter.

I returned my Aura because of the screen.
I hope that all of these problems will be fixed in the near future or maybe the next generation of Kobo.

thymaster · 10-23-2013, 12:36 AM

^ Hehe, I compared them in the store and couldn't tell the difference. Personally as long as I can read the text and the size is just right I couldn't resist getting the Aura.

Lyn2012 · 10-23-2013, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocky

It can be seen even before going through the registration process, just shine an LED at an angle to the screen, after peeling back the protective film

It's a shame as it is only at the top, the rest of the screen is fine.

Which is why I believe it to be a manufacturing fault.

After seeing your photo, I've tried really hard to see if my Aura has the same. It doesn't appear to and I have even been taking photos and blowing them up on my 27" iMac. I'm wondering if it is only visible under certain light sources eg LEDs. My trials have been in daylight and incandescent lighting as I don't use LEDs or energy saving or fluorescent bulbs.

soonerchick · 10-23-2013, 09:39 AM

I purchased mine from Chapters and it's perfect! I love it. No problems so far. I've only had it a week.

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10-17-2013, 08:37 AM	#526
Canuck_in_Japan Wizard Posts: 1,476 Karma: 14328611 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: Aura, Aura H2O, Kindle PW3	Wow that Paperwhite looks gigantic compared to the Kobo. I'd be willing to bet dollars that the next year's Kindle will look suspiciously similar to this year's Kobo.

10-18-2013, 01:01 PM	#528
mr_nihilism Always been the caretaker Posts: 479 Karma: 1406369 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Device: Aura H2O, PW2	Just my opinion, but this review of the Aura is the most honest I've yet to read. http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...#comment-37314

10-20-2013, 10:27 AM	#529
thomasn75 Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1085592 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kobo aura h2o v2, kobo Aura, sony prs t1	I took the chance and bought a aura yesterday in wh smiths. Upgrading from a t1. What a wonderful reader it is. I really like the flush surface and can't believe how small and light it is. It has 1 pinhole at the extreme edge which doesn't bother me. The light is great and far superior to my lighted cover for my t1. I can now synch reading position which i appreciate for many is an old feature but for us sony users is right at the forefront of what Sony can offer. Goodbye Sony ;-)

10-22-2013, 09:45 AM	#531
Chocky Addict Posts: 386 Karma: 162138 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kobo Touch	I've got to say that after buying two of them, and having to return them due to the scratch like marking in the top 20mm or so of the screen, and going through two shops worth of stock all with the same problem, I am now thinking of buying the Aura HD. I took a look at both of them side by side and the Aura HD really does have crisper text than the Aura. Trouble is I really like the size and overall feel of the Aura better. Infuriating.....

10-22-2013, 09:52 AM	#532
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,693 Karma: 79983758 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	@Chocky: I know this might be a stupid question... I presume you are removing the screen protecting film from the device?

10-22-2013, 10:18 AM	#534
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,693 Karma: 79983758 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	You might try adjusting the frequency of the screen updates to see if that helps; settings \| reading settings \| refresh the page every:

10-23-2013, 12:36 AM	#538
thymaster Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 34074 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kobo Aura Edition 2	^ Hehe, I compared them in the store and couldn't tell the difference. Personally as long as I can read the text and the size is just right I couldn't resist getting the Aura.

10-23-2013, 09:39 AM	#540
soonerchick Member Posts: 16 Karma: 3010 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Somewhere Device: Kobo Aura, iPad Pro, Kindle Voyage, Kobo Aura One	I purchased mine from Chapters and it's perfect! I love it. No problems so far. I've only had it a week.