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View Poll Results: If you had to choose ONE model Kobo reader, which would it be?
Glo 19 20.21%
Aura 21 22.34%
Aura HD 54 57.45%
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Old 01-20-2014, 08:27 PM   #16
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I really like the high resolution on the aura HD.I do a lot of reading, & I find that it is less stressful on the eyes.
I also like the light and the Pocket service for reading articles, but I guess all three models have these features.
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Old 01-20-2014, 10:14 PM   #17
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I just picked up my Aura HD for the first time after receiving my Aura a month and a half ago. Man does it ever feel heavy (and slippery!) It does have a nice screen though. I'd like to go through my two readers with a book that it picture heavy and see what the difference is. In terms of text I don't really think the resolution difference is noticeable. I voted for the Aura. The small size and portability along with the capacitative screen and a back that doesn't make it feel like it wants to jump out of your hands puts it on top for me.
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Old 01-20-2014, 11:27 PM   #18
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I think the main functional differences between the models are screen size (6.8in. 265dpi for the AuraHD, 6.0in. 212dpi for the Glo/Aura) and touch system (IR for the Glo and AuraHD, capacitive for the Aura).

The Aura and AuraHD have 4GB internal storage vs the Glo's 2GB, but don't let that sway you as it is quite easy to upgrade the internal storage on the Glo if that is important to you (I have 8GB in my Glo).

Early models of the Glo had a brighter light which some people found to be too bright. If that is a concern then beware that some places are still selling those early models. (I have an early model and am very happy with it, but I prefer the cooler white tone of the light to the warmer tone of the newer models).

If I had to replace my Glo today I would be tossing up between another Glo and the AuraHD.
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Old 01-20-2014, 11:44 PM   #19
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I'm using the Aura HD, my wife has the Aura. For reading, I prefer the Aura HD's larger and sharper screen while she prefers the Aura's smaller size and lighter weight. Personally, I don't find the Aura HD slippery though that does seem to be a common complaint. Neither of us sees much difference between the IR and capacitive touch screen when reading.

If you can find a store carrying the Glo, Aura HD and Aura, try holding them in your hands to see which you are comfortable with.

Good luck!

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Old 01-21-2014, 01:19 AM   #20
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Early models of the Glo had a brighter light which some people found to be too bright. If that is a concern then beware that some places are still selling those early models. (I have an early model and am very happy with it, but I prefer the cooler white tone of the light to the warmer tone of the newer models).
now you've got me curious ... having just got a glo last week, how do i tell which model it is? and for the "too bright" screen, can't it just be turned down? (i've got mine set to 40% brightness for night reading.)
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now you've got me curious ... having just got a glo last week, how do i tell which model it is? and for the "too bright" screen, can't it just be turned down? (i've got mine set to 40% brightness for night reading.)
It might be possible to tell from the serial number, the early ones began with 613A, if yours starts with 613B then it is probably a newer model, but I don't know exactly when the change was made, so maybe some of the 613As are the new model too.

You can turn the light down, and how far you can turn it down might have changed in the firmware at some point (but if it did then I didn't notice any effect since I never use it on the minimum setting), but the issue for some was that it was still too bright for reading in full darkness even on the lowest setting.

The colour tone and brightness are hard to describe objectively without a colour/light meter. Apparent brightness depends on a number of factors such as how far away from your face you hold the device, how much white space is on the page you are viewing, etc. Apparent colour tone depends on the colour of the ambient light.

In full darkness I find the minimum setting too dim for comfortable reading. I usually have it set at about 10% in the dark. If I read in a room with yellow curtains the screen looks a bit blue, if I read in my blue tent then the screen looks a bit yellow, in daylight it looks pure white.

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Old 01-21-2014, 05:45 PM   #22
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Thanks for all of the opinions and advice. I've ended up buying a used aura HD from one of the members here (Thanks Jen!). Hopefully it'll be here on Thursday.
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Old 01-21-2014, 05:58 PM   #23
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If I were buying it myself I'd have to get the aura as it has all the latest features. If someone said hey you can have any kobo device for free I'd say the kobo aura HD lol
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Old 01-21-2014, 06:00 PM   #24
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That's great, dow! I've been tempted by that Aura HD so many times. I couldn't answer your poll, because I only have 1 of the items you listed, which is the Glo, although I am quite happy with it. I know the HD is even better, so you should like it!
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[HIJACK ALERT!] Since the OP has made their decision, I thought I'd point out from the poll that for what was originally going to be a "limited edition" device, the Aura HD become a rather mainstream!!
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Robko, two separate Kobo employees told me in 2013 that it the Kobo Aura HD was their bestselling E Ink device -- there clearly was a market niche not being served by anyone else for an upscale E Ink device. Kobo wisely stepped up production to meet demand.

(Sadly, the Kobo Mini turned out to be their worst-selling device in the 2013 line-up; it's too bad, because it filled another underexploited niche -- of major players, only Sony had also offered a 5-inch E Ink device -- and I think the Mini is fabulous; I have two of them. The Kobo Mini has been discontinued.)
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(Sadly, the Kobo Mini turned out to be their worst-selling device in the 2013 line-up; it's too bad, because it filled another underexploited niche -- of major players, only Sony had also offered a 5-inch E Ink device -- and I think the Mini is fabulous; I have two of them. The Kobo Mini has been discontinued.)
What a shame! I bet a lighted one would sell great! I would buy one immediately! I love my Mini, just want more storage (or a card slot) and a light!
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Robko, two separate Kobo employees told me in 2013 that it the Kobo Aura HD was their bestselling E Ink device -- there clearly was a market niche not being served by anyone else for an upscale E Ink device.
Ya, I had heard that, but I was still surprised by the heavy skew to Aura HD in the poll. Maybe HD owner are just more likely to respond to polls
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Ya, I had heard that, but I was still surprised by the heavy skew to Aura HD in the poll. Maybe HD owner are just more likely to respond to polls
A quick look at the profiles shows a rather large percentage of people listing multiple ereaders in their profile. I suspect quite a few of us are addicted to owning the "latest and greatest" which helps to skew the poll results.

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Even though the OP made a choice, I voted for the Aura because of its great form factor, its weight and the ability to fine tune the light with two fingers.
If the question wasn't be have one and only one device, I would go with the Mini and the Aura HD (as I do, actually).

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(Sadly, the Kobo Mini turned out to be their worst-selling device in the 2013 line-up; it's too bad, because it filled another underexploited niche -- of major players, only Sony had also offered a 5-inch E Ink device -- and I think the Mini is fabulous; I have two of them. The Kobo Mini has been discontinued.)
This is sad news indeed. However I believe that one has to actually use a Mini to realize how great an ereader it is. So it's really only after the purchase that the Mini shines
The 6" size being so mainstream, another size can be a put off to first time buyers.

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