New Kobo Aura HD eInk eReader 1440x1080

[Canuck_in_Japan]

I really hope this comes to Japan. My wallet is open!

[din155]

Originally Posted by Pookeysgirl

Same here! I don't need the big reader but I would love to have a smaller reader to carry around.

Yes, I would have bought it last year but now I don't need a bigger E-ink device. Nexus 7 and Sony 650 are sufficient for me at the moment. Only if someone could launch a 5 inch screen android phone, I will dump Sony 650 and nexus. Until then, I am happy to see others enjoy reading on this nice looking device

[mbovenka]

Originally Posted by din155

Only if someone could launch a 5 inch screen android phone, I will dump Sony 650 and nexus.

Galaxy Note?

[din155]

sorry missed the Eink part there

[pholy]

Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

I really hope this comes to Japan. My wallet is open!

Oh goody. Send it to me; I really want an Aura...

What! You want me to send the Aura to you?

[Illyria]

Originally Posted by kikar

Short answer -yes

Here is a link to the written review of the Aura. At the bottom is a video comparing the Glo and Aura brightness.

http://goodereader.com/blog/electron...ura-hd-review/

Thanks! That really is a huge improvement. Sigh, I really can't afford or justify another device right now.

[issybird]

Originally Posted by grooks

Two accessories are listed on their web site Kobo Aura HD Accessories

Kobo Aura HD - Leather Folio for $39.99 Available in Onyx

Kobo Aura HD - SleepCover $49.99 Available in Onyx and Espresso

This is typical, but it still seems to me like a ridiculous percentage of the price of the device. It might be a while before aftermarket covers catch up, though. IF I got one, I suspect I'd live with it coverless, as I'd only use it at home.

I have to admit it's tempting. Not so much for the front light (I'm not a convert yet to the need), but for the increased contrast. The text on my 950 is good enough, but it's still gray on gray. However, I've fortunately acknowledged that it would be foolhardy to jump on this, absent a sudden death in my Sony family. I can wait on reports and developments by the competition.

I have mixed feelings about Kobo. Since most of my purchases come from them, it would be handy to have a dedicated device, but the perennial bugginess is a turnoff. That said, I am so very glad they decided to go in for the smaller/bigger market. To me, 6" was exactly the wrong size. Too big for my purse, too small for at home. For a while there, I thought they'd be burying me with my 350 and 950; now I'm not nearly so anxious.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

I can't afford a new model

But the model you have is well and truly obsolete.

[Kumabjorn]

Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

I really hope this comes to Japan. My wallet is open!

Well, since Rakuten is actively pursuing the e-book market in Japan I'm pretty sure it will be released there too, it's optimal for manga reading.

[afv011]

Kobo managed to keep this one off the radar. They have a great device here, they are a step ahead on Amazon and certainly BN who, although first with the glow readers, seems to have lost steam of late.

[Katsunami]

If Kobo's TypeGenius really is as good as it seems to be, then my next reader may be a Kobo on day. I don't know if I need or want a 6.8" reader; the 6" inch of the Kindle is good enough for me. Not too big to hold for hours on end or to but in a bag, but not so small that you're turning pages like crazy.

I really don't like the Kobo Aura's sleep cover with it's magnet jutting out like that at the right side. I like my covers to give me a "book-feel", but if parts are jutting out if it, they won't do that. However, I expect there to be many third party covers.

The one thing that strikes me is that his reader seems to be fat.... but luckily there'll be a black version according to the reviewers.

[taosaur]

My difficulty w/ Kobo readers is finding someone who will sell me one in the States :P I keep hearing that you can order or preorder them online, but the Kobo site just directs me to retailers in Canada.

[jersysman]

The email I received takes me to the Kobo site to order.

[robko]

Originally Posted by taosaur

My difficulty w/ Kobo readers is finding someone who will sell me one in the States :P I keep hearing that you can order or preorder them online, but the Kobo site just directs me to retailers in Canada.

My mistake: looks like it is available in U.S. for pre-order. The older readers should be available through local independent bookstores in the U.S.

[grooks]

I was able to order one through the Kobo site.