New Kobo Aura HD eInk eReader 1440x1080

[Sregener]

Like others, I love the specifications of this reader. It's tempting, but it loses out to the Amazon ecosystem for me. And my experience with the bugs my Kobo Wi-Fi reader had make me loath to give Kobo another try. No hyperlink support, crashes, and other issues ultimately led me to sell off that reader at a loss. Once burned, twice shy

[afv011]

Originally Posted by robko

You might want to look at the video reviews before you assume that it *will* be slower. From what I've seen and what the reviewers are saying, the page turn is snappier.

Indeed. You can't just say "more pixels, same CPU, slower!!!". There is more to it; the render time is but a fraction of the total time to display a page. There are many optimizations that could be done to make things faster, with the same hardware, even though you have to drive more pixels.

[jackie_w]

Originally Posted by Sregener

... No hyperlink support...

Really? I can't say I've noticed any problems with hyperlinks on my KoboGlo. I didn't own any of the earlier models, though.

[Skydog]

Originally Posted by grooks

As of yesterday the Espresso cases were not available yet.

The espresso cases were available on the first day for pre-ordering (16th). The pre-order stock apparently sold out.

[miquele]

Looks fantastic!

Do Kobo products have a browser built in and is it possible to download books with it (e.g. from a personal catalog)?

[latepaul]

Originally Posted by miquele

Looks fantastic!

Do Kobo products have a browser built in and is it possible to download books with it (e.g. from a personal catalog)?

Yes and yes.

[robko]

Originally Posted by Sregener

Like others, I love the specifications of this reader. It's tempting, but it loses out to the Amazon ecosystem for me. And my experience with the bugs my Kobo Wi-Fi reader had make me loath to give Kobo another try. No hyperlink support, crashes, and other issues ultimately led me to sell off that reader at a loss. Once burned, twice shy

Originally Posted by jackie_w

Really? I can't say I've noticed any problems with hyperlinks on my KoboGlo. I didn't own any of the earlier models, though.

On the early devices/firmware you couldn't use hyperlinks (heck on the original Kobo Original firmware it didn't even show pictures or maps - of course it was literally 1/2 the price of anything else on the market).
@Sregener - I can understand your hesitation, but the newer firmware are a whole different beast (and much better) than what you were likely using back then.

[bookwurm70]

I just went ahead and ordered mine. I've been wanting a Glo since they came out but have been restraining myself. Had a near miss accident with my iPad that almost resulting in needing a new one. Fortunately I fixed the iPad, so I'm going for the Aura. Looks like the Glo but better. I am a good Kobo customer and hoping they make it and don't get eliminated by evil Amazon. Have to say that Kobo is my favorite iPad reader app. I do like the badges.

[samhy]

At that rate, there won't be any Aura HD left for the European-non-British market

[vugtitan]

Originally Posted by taming

Battery life really depends on how people use it--things like if WiFi is always on, if the light is always used when reading. I expect the page turning to be faster. They are talking about a different technology for it, and it is not like more than 1 GHz is required for that. I know that in the past, speed for that kind of thing has improved greatly as the developers continued to work on it. It has not been a hardware issue for a very long time.

The Aura is about an inch wider and two inches taller. I ordered one and will report back on how it feels in my small hands. I did not get a cover. if that oddly shaped back is supposed to make holding it a better experience, then I didn't see the point in going for a flat backed cover. Besides, they are saying that the screen is much more durable than previous models and I don't expect to take it out of my house, except when it goes away on holidays with me.

i will not be buying this.

you know why?

BECAUSE IT DOES NOT NOT NOT HAVE FOLDER SUPPORT AND I DON'T WANT TO SPEND MY LIFE USING THAT LABORIOUS AND TEDIOUS STUPID BOOKSHELF SYSTEM.

YOU LISTENING KOBO?

[CyGuy]

Originally Posted by vugtitan

i will not be buying this.

you know why?

BECAUSE IT DOES NOT NOT NOT HAVE FOLDER SUPPORT AND I DON'T WANT TO SPEND MY LIFE USING THAT LABORIOUS AND TEDIOUS STUPID BOOKSHELF SYSTEM.

YOU LISTENING KOBO?

I was considering this device but I only manage my ebooks using folders and manually copying/pasting files. Can you elaborate on your statement above? I must admit that if I can't manage my ebook files using a file explorer I have zero interest in the device.

[Suzanna]

I was firm in my refusal to resist the shiny. I already feel guilty for abandoning my perfectly working Kobo Touch for the Kobo Glo ... but then DH reminded me that I still have Kobo gift certificates. It didn't help my resolve when my two sisters jumped on the pre-order bandwagon (one has been a Sony user for years, but she's been frustrated with her T1 for some time now) and, well, I realized I was just kidding myself. Seeing the Good e-Reader video comparing it to the Glo - whiter light, faster processing - has only convinced me that I *have* to have the Aura. Fortunately, the Glo was the only eReader DH didn't buy when I did, so I can give him mine when my Aura arrives.

[Ravensknight]

Originally Posted by vugtitan

BECAUSE IT DOES NOT NOT NOT HAVE FOLDER SUPPORT AND I DON'T WANT TO SPEND MY LIFE USING THAT LABORIOUS AND TEDIOUS STUPID BOOKSHELF SYSTEM.

YOU LISTENING KOBO?

Yelling, really? You're blocked now.

As for me, this is really making me want another reader. But I just bought a Nook STR several months ago, so I don't need a new reader. But I want one!

[evanft]

I'm about to pull the trigger on this, but I need to confirm something.

In the GoodEReader review, they say you can't change margins and line spacing on side-loaded content. Is this true for Kobo readers, or is it only for content with certain kinds of DRM? I've never had an issue with changing line spacing and margins on my basic Kindle for side-loaded content.

Also, is Mobi support good? I'd like to be able to click and drag my Mobi files from my Kindle over to the Kobo instead of having to resyncing everything in Calibre.

Thanks, and sorry if these are very noobish questions.

[jackie_w]

Originally Posted by evanft

In the GoodEReader review, they say you can't change margins and line spacing on side-loaded content. Is this true for Kobo readers, or is it only for content with certain kinds of DRM? I've never had an issue with changing line spacing and margins on my basic Kindle for side-loaded content.

No one will know for sure about the Aura until someone actually has one, but I have a Kobo Glo and all my epubs allow changing of font, margins, line-height etc. However, some of them need to have their internal css tweaked to work correctly (which also means you need to remove any DRM first). If you need it you should be able to get help with css tweaking from these forums. Every epub is different so there isn't really a one-size-fits-all method.

Originally Posted by evanft

Also, is Mobi support good? I'd like to be able to click and drag my Mobi files from my Kindle over to the Kobo instead of having to resyncing everything in Calibre.

I believe it is not good. I don't read mobis myself. Hopefully someone who's tried it can elaborate for you. It's probably safe to say that only an Amazon device is guaranteed to read all mobi/kf8 books 'properly', i.e. without losing internal styling.