Aura NEW Kobo Aura Impressions Thread! - Page 32

93terp · 09-30-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Noritje

Where are you located? I might be interested if my attempts failed. Sending you message.

I'm in the U.S. I got you PM, and replied to that as well.

MarciaCat · 09-30-2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MarciaCat

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I found a nice Built NY neoprene sleeve made for Kindle at Tuesday Morning on clearance marked down to $1.99; it's a very good fit and will do nicely until one of those aftermarket case makers who did cases for the Aura HD that sell on eBay and Amazon become available ( does anyone recall how long it was after the HD's release that those cheaper covers for it became available?)

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Originally Posted by lilim

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Wish I ordered the cover which is out of stock. Any word on aftermarket covers? Even a neoprene case would work ok for my needs (Throwing inside a backpack alot).

Does anyone remember how long it was before aftermarket cases came out for the HD? I'd really like to get one; I keep my Aura in it's neoprene case safely in a drawer when not in use but I'd fell better if it were in a sleep cover.

neil74 · 10-01-2013, 02:15 AM

The problem I have with the freezing is that once it happens the book (and it is different books) have to be removed which if I am away from home is a major pain.

Lynx-lynx · 10-01-2013, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MarciaCat

Does anyone remember how long it was before aftermarket cases came out for the HD? I'd really like to get one; I keep my Aura in it's neoprene case safely in a drawer when not in use but I'd fell better if it were in a sleep cover.

I just checked Skin Digital - but they haven't got any advertised there yet. I got my Glo cover from them.

Rugalb · 10-01-2013, 07:19 AM

This thread is terrible news. I was hoping Kobo could be competition for Amazon, but, I am afraid I will have to get a Kindle Paperwhite 2. Maybe next time.

Noritje · 10-01-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

I just checked Skin Digital - but they haven't got any advertised there yet. I got my Glo cover from them.

Is this store any good?
I see they ship worldwide but I reckon I'll get tax when it arrived here.

I used to have a Glo, got my cover from here: http://www.caseable.com/
I like it cos the skin can be customized and they can ship from Germany (so for European no tax when arrived as it is already taxed in Germany). I don't see Aura listed yet, but for Glo cover, it is actually the same size as their Kindle cover. It works pretty well for protection.

This time I will try the DIY sleepcover I've seen someone posted in the forum.

Taike · 10-01-2013, 10:03 AM

I got my cover for the Aura HD from Skin Digital and am very happy with it. Didn't pay any import tax either. Then again, I'm in Taiwan, not in the Netherlands so I don't know whether you'll have to pay tax.

Taike

Noritje · 10-01-2013, 10:43 AM

So far I have been taxed for purchases from outside of EU.

There was one time the product was worth €35 or so and I need to pay €17 on top of that when collecting the package... *eyes rolling*

Oh well.

Back on track:
I have another Kobo Aura today, I will see if it is better than the one I have. Probably keep it if it is acceptable to my eyes. I also ordered Kobo Aura HD (since where I live, the price different isn't so much anymore)... so there's also a chance that I keep the HD instead since so many people is much happier with this choice.

PW2 screen looked awesome tho (impressions from the Kindle forum).

paola · 10-01-2013, 03:39 PM

as for sleepcovers, it is so sad to see that there are no "snapback" ones as for the Aura HD - i've just got this in chat with Kobo people.

Nightyume · 10-01-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by paola

as for sleepcovers, it is so sad to see that there are no "snapback" ones as for the Aura HD - i've just got this in chat with Kobo people.

Edit:

Okay, I think there are or will be. When looking at the pictures there's one which snaps to the side of the Kobo. It's a pink one and you can see the snap on the side with the kobo logo.

rone1986 · 10-02-2013, 12:31 AM

I registered just so I could comment. I received my Aura on the 23rd Sept. It had some of the light pinpricks, but I wasn't overly concerned.

But then, after less than a week of use, I noticed light bleeding from the lower right and left sides of the device. Upon closer inspection, I could see that the top most layer of the screen was coming away at these points. It was raising above the bezel by less than a millimetre, but it was allowing the light to escape from the sides of the device. I could push it back down, but whatever adhesive they used wouldn't hold and it just kept raising. The Aura had never left the Kobo Sleep cover I ordered with it.

After taking some photos, I contacted Kobo and the unit is being RMAd. I was surprised at how painless the process was, although I was miffed that the Aura wan't up to scratch since this is my first foray into the Kobo world. Here's hoping the replacement hasn't any issues. My Nook Glow will suffice until then.

paola · 10-02-2013, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightyume

Edit:

Okay, I think there are or will be. When looking at the pictures there's one which snaps to the side of the Kobo. It's a pink one and you can see the snap on the side with the kobo logo.

ah, excellent news: do you have a link to that image? I want a pink one for me later on

Noritje · 10-02-2013, 02:28 PM

Updates. The second Aura I received:

1. No yellowish part on top, the lights and screen coloration is even...
2. I have 2 pinholes (instead of 1 but this doesn't bother me)
3. There's a scratch on the right bezel, as reported by someone in this thread.
4. There's still that bright light line on top. So annoying. I can actually overlook everything if this is not there.

I don't get it. How can a company that had produced the best screen previously can come up with this?

I also ordered an Aura HD. I am super impress with the sharpness and crispness of the fonts. The screen is much whiter and even. It made you think wth happen with Aura.

So, as much as I love the form factor and the flush bezel, I just can't wrap my head around the screen quality. I'm keeping the Aura HD instead.

Antares · 10-02-2013, 02:35 PM

Hello boys and girls, i know some of you who live in US bought the Aura through Chapters Indigo in Canada, how reliable are they in their shipping service across the country?

well, thanks!

vice-versa · 10-02-2013, 02:39 PM

At least yesterday I saw one "in flesh" at my FNAC Store. It was flawless (the Kobo Aura, not the FNAC Store

) : no pinpricks nor light leakage that I could see. It's terribly tempting, but as it's "the crisis" I won't be able to get one for the moment. I think I could offer one to myself as my own christmas gift

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10-01-2013, 02:15 AM	#468
neil74 Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 19838 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: UK Device: Kobo aura	The problem I have with the freezing is that once it happens the book (and it is different books) have to be removed which if I am away from home is a major pain.

10-01-2013, 07:19 AM	#470
Rugalb Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2	This thread is terrible news. I was hoping Kobo could be competition for Amazon, but, I am afraid I will have to get a Kindle Paperwhite 2. Maybe next time.

10-01-2013, 10:03 AM	#472
Taike Member Posts: 12 Karma: 11514 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Taiwan/Laos Device: Kobo Aura HD, Nook Simple Touch, Ipad 3	I got my cover for the Aura HD from Skin Digital and am very happy with it. Didn't pay any import tax either. Then again, I'm in Taiwan, not in the Netherlands so I don't know whether you'll have to pay tax. Taike

10-01-2013, 10:43 AM	#473
Noritje Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 14 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS 300, Kobo Glo	So far I have been taxed for purchases from outside of EU. There was one time the product was worth €35 or so and I need to pay €17 on top of that when collecting the package... eyes rolling Oh well. Back on track: I have another Kobo Aura today, I will see if it is better than the one I have. Probably keep it if it is acceptable to my eyes. I also ordered Kobo Aura HD (since where I live, the price different isn't so much anymore)... so there's also a chance that I keep the HD instead since so many people is much happier with this choice. PW2 screen looked awesome tho (impressions from the Kindle forum).

10-01-2013, 03:39 PM	#474
paola Wizard Posts: 2,840 Karma: 5843878 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Device: Pocketbook Pro 903, (beloved Pocketbook 360 RIP), Kobo Mini, Kobo Aura	as for sleepcovers, it is so sad to see that there are no "snapback" ones as for the Aura HD - i've just got this in chat with Kobo people.

10-02-2013, 12:31 AM	#476
rone1986 Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 32734 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kobo Aura (2013)	I registered just so I could comment. I received my Aura on the 23rd Sept. It had some of the light pinpricks, but I wasn't overly concerned. But then, after less than a week of use, I noticed light bleeding from the lower right and left sides of the device. Upon closer inspection, I could see that the top most layer of the screen was coming away at these points. It was raising above the bezel by less than a millimetre, but it was allowing the light to escape from the sides of the device. I could push it back down, but whatever adhesive they used wouldn't hold and it just kept raising. The Aura had never left the Kobo Sleep cover I ordered with it. After taking some photos, I contacted Kobo and the unit is being RMAd. I was surprised at how painless the process was, although I was miffed that the Aura wan't up to scratch since this is my first foray into the Kobo world. Here's hoping the replacement hasn't any issues. My Nook Glow will suffice until then.

10-02-2013, 02:28 PM	#478
Noritje Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 14 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS 300, Kobo Glo	Updates. The second Aura I received: 1. No yellowish part on top, the lights and screen coloration is even... 2. I have 2 pinholes (instead of 1 but this doesn't bother me) 3. There's a scratch on the right bezel, as reported by someone in this thread. 4. There's still that bright light line on top. So annoying. I can actually overlook everything if this is not there. I don't get it. How can a company that had produced the best screen previously can come up with this? I also ordered an Aura HD. I am super impress with the sharpness and crispness of the fonts. The screen is much whiter and even. It made you think wth happen with Aura. So, as much as I love the form factor and the flush bezel, I just can't wrap my head around the screen quality. I'm keeping the Aura HD instead.

10-02-2013, 02:35 PM	#479
Antares Member Posts: 13 Karma: 11516 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: none	Hello boys and girls, i know some of you who live in US bought the Aura through Chapters Indigo in Canada, how reliable are they in their shipping service across the country? well, thanks!

10-02-2013, 02:39 PM	#480
vice-versa whippet addict Posts: 391 Karma: 689884 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: France, Normandy, Gisors Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra Colour	At least yesterday I saw one "in flesh" at my FNAC Store. It was flawless (the Kobo Aura, not the FNAC Store ) : no pinpricks nor light leakage that I could see. It's terribly tempting, but as it's "the crisis" I won't be able to get one for the moment. I think I could offer one to myself as my own christmas gift