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Old 08-20-2016, 06:02 PM   #1
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Please For those that Know KOBO E-Readers Compare ....
The Differences in these 3....

1. Kobo Aura ONE
2. Kobo Aura H2O
3. Kobo Glo HD

1 & 2 are Water proof. Also 1 is bigger than 2 & 3
Those are the only thing I can tell is different.
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Old 08-20-2016, 07:16 PM   #2
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books take longer to read on the smaller readers because the books have so many more pages on them. that can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your point of view.

1. is larger than 2. is larger than 3. (7.8" -> 6.8" -> 6")

Waterproof is best to ignore, electronics like to keep dry either way.

It's too early to judge the Kobo Aura One... give it 2-3 weeks for people (not just reviewers) to actually get their hands on them and tell us their experiences.
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One and H2O are waterproof.
One is 7.8", H2O is 6.8", HD is 6"
One and HD are 300 DPI, H2O is 265DPI
One and HD have no external SD card, vs H2O does
HD and H2O are claimed 2 month battery, the One has 1 month
HD and H2O have 4GB memory, One has 8GB
One will have Overdrive, HD and H2O may or may not get it added.

Really, size/price are the big differences for most readers. Firmware is pretty much identical so the software part of the interface/display will be the same.
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Old 08-20-2016, 10:55 PM   #4
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One and H2O are waterproof.
One is 7.8", H2O is 6.8", HD is 6"
One and HD are 300 DPI, H2O is 265DPI
One and HD have no external SD card, vs H2O does
HD and H2O are claimed 2 month battery, the One has 1 month
HD and H2O have 4GB memory, One has 8GB
One will have Overdrive, HD and H2O may or may not get it added.

Really, size/price are the big differences for most readers. Firmware is pretty much identical so the software part of the interface/display will be the same.
Do you know what DPI is? I know what PPI is... but never heard of the other.
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Do you know what DPI is? I know what DPI is... but never heard of the other.
Dots per inch.
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The Kobo Aura One has ComfortLightPRO.

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By reducing blue-light exposure, the enhanced front-light technology protects your eyes and provides the best nighttime reading experience. The automatic setting mimics the sun’s natural progression, emitting the optimal brightness and hue based on the time of day. Or, simply choose your own light settings based on your personal preference. With Kobo Aura ONE, enjoy nighttime reading without impacting your sleep, and wake up feeling refreshed.
It also has 8GB onboard storage and no card slot for more storage.

Much better waterproofing than the H2O.

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Waterproof for the ultimate escape

Sink into a good read while in the bath or take it poolside without worry. Your Kobo Aura ONE has HZO Protection™, making it waterproof from the inside out and is ready to go places other devices can’t. The coating technology applied to the electronics inside allow it to be fully submerged without the need for port covers. Now relax, draw a bath and start reading.
*Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 metres of water.
The screen is 7.8" vs the H2O at 6.8". The screen is also flush with the bezel and it is using a capacitive touch screen.

Also, the WOW, OMG, and awsome factors are really high with the Aura One. Plus, it makes the Kindle Oasis look like a piece of junk.
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The Kobo Aura One has ComfortLightPRO.



It also has 8GB onboard storage and no card slot for more storage.

Much better waterproofing than the H2O.



The screen is 7.8" vs the H2O at 6.8". The screen is also flush with the bezel and it is using a capacitive touch screen.

Also, the WOW, OMG, and awsome factors are really high with the Aura One. Plus, it makes the Kindle Oasis look like a piece of junk.
Must ask what is WOW, OMG and awesome?
Never seen those on a device.
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Hey, it's JSWolf. I don't agree that it makes the Oasis look like a piece of junk but it definitely makes it look (more) overpriced. I expect that the next Kindle reader will also have similar waterproofing and RGB lighting.
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Hey, it's JSWolf. I don't agree that it makes the Oasis look like a piece of junk but it definitely makes it look (more) overpriced. I expect that the next Kindle reader will also have similar waterproofing and RGB lighting.
And if I remember rightly, Amazon said they looked at waterproofing the Kindles, but it added to much weight.
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I really like the red lights on ONE, they make reading at night time much easier. But I won't buy it, I prefer infrared touch and smaller device. Not having infrared is the deal breaker for me. I live under 0C for months, I want to use my reader with gloves. Using styluses and gloves that work with touch screens aren't really solutions I will accept.

But I am sure there will be a new Glo HD-like device sometime.
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Seriously though... bring back the page turn buttons.
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I never used a Kobo reader with good page turn buttons. My Kobo wifi had 5 way switch under stiff flexible pad that made page turn effort much harder than it should have been. Kobo Touch is much better and Kobo touch came with faster processor and faster page turns. Having page turn buttons in addition to touch screen page turns is a nice option that I would also use.
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Hey, it's JSWolf. I don't agree that it makes the Oasis look like a piece of junk but it definitely makes it look (more) overpriced. I expect that the next Kindle reader will also have similar waterproofing and RGB lighting.
Well, even the Voyage makes the Oasis look bad.
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