Aura HD Aura HD vs Aura

[taming]

I have the HD and didn't even think about getting an Aura. I was not willing to go back to the smaller size screen. I hope that Kobo releases a capacitive HD larger device in the spring. I have a big smart phone, so rather than take my Aura with me, I can read on that if I wish. That being said, I carry a very small handbag and my Aura HD fits in it just fine.

[93terp]

Originally Posted by taming

I have the HD and didn't even think about getting an Aura. I was not willing to go back to the smaller size screen. I hope that Kobo releases a capacitive HD larger device in the spring. I have a big smart phone, so rather than take my Aura with me, I can read on that if I wish. That being said, I carry a very small handbag and my Aura HD fits in it just fine.

Taming summed up my exact thoughts!

[mimosavj]

Thank you everyone for your advices. I played with my HD for a day now and it's growing on me besides the weight. I actually like the bigger screen especially since the footer seems to occupy a huge space. I have meddled with the collections and so far so good with about 200 books. And I am happy with the light which is bright and even and there are no pinholes nor diamond pattern. Not only that I don't want to hurt my husband's feeling I also don't want to go through the whole return/replace process if the Aura has pinholes, etc...

I think I might keep my HD for a few more days and see if I can live with the weight. I read a lot in bed and the extra weight is noticeable since I have small wrists, does anyone see anything like this card-holder but for ereader? It might be a neat solution for those of us who like to read in bed....

http://www.amazon.com/Gamewright-Lit...ay+card+holder

[speakingtohe]

Your wrists will get stronger quickly

A google image search will net you thousands, many which you could make yourself for a couple of bucks. My roommate used a small teddy bear The toes kept the ereader steady.

Helen

[mimosavj]

Originally Posted by speakingtohe

Your wrists will get stronger quickly

A google image search will net you thousands, many which you could make yourself for a couple of bucks. My roommate used a small teddy bear The toes kept the ereader steady.

Helen

That's a very neat idea indeed. Thank you!

Happy New Year!!!

[Quexos]

I got the Aura HD and much more recently an IPad Mini Retina. After that I sold my Kobo Glo and I don't plan on ever getting the smaller Aura as the HD and the Ipad Mini complete each other perfectly for me.

[anacreon]

Originally Posted by user38

I am finding this thread very disturbing. I bought the Aura after watching this video from the Goodreader website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMu1PY1NDCw

I started to look at the video, but it is ridiculous: they didn't even notice the HD was on a former firmware: the HD has pocket too with the same firmware. I didn't look any farther, but I'd say one should not rely on them. In any case, I have the impression all tests are done quickly, without taking time to get used to firmwares, and READ. They should be completed with real user experience, which this forum is about.

[tschucha]

I have the Aura HD and would not change. The larger screen, great lighting and the high pixel density make for the best reading you can find on an e-reader. Yes is is bigger and heavier and the design of the back is just plain stupid but for reading you cannot beat it. And the bottom line is that's what you do with it. I'd keep the HD and in about a month or so go back and look at the screen on an Aura, Paperwhite or anything else. You'll appreciate the difference.

[samhy]

Originally Posted by mimosavj

Thank you everyone for your advices. I played with my HD for a day now and it's growing on me besides the weight. I actually like the bigger screen especially since the footer seems to occupy a huge space.

When I had an Aura, it seemed to me that the footer was somewhat bigger on it than on the Mini or the Aura HD. Maybe I just grew used to the look of it on my previous devices

[mimosavj]

I decided to keep the Aura HD afterall. The reading experience is so nice that most of the time I forget about the weight and instead try to find a comfortable position and/or support (pillow, teddy bear, anything close-by) to pop it up. Btw can someone point me to the thread(s) of how to use calibre to wirelessly sideload books to the AuraHD? I never use wifi to transfer ebooks before.

Thank you everyone!
mimosa

[speakingtohe]

Click connect share
Start content server
Click connect share again and write down the address
type the address followed by :8080 in the url bar in browser.

example
http://192.168.0.12:8080

I would do it on your computer first just so you know you have it right. (bigger keyboard)

Helen

[jackastor]

Originally Posted by mimosavj

Thank you very much everyone for your reply. I would be happy with an Aura but he bought me a HD with the sleep cover instead (I'm very grateful for the gift and his consideration). I wouldn't buy both of course and living in US, I don't know any shop actually carries the non-HD Aura. Does the bezel make any difference? Anyway, I guess I just have to try it out and see if I can live with the heavier weight (which is unfortunately my main concern) since I don't want to hurt his feeling by exchanging his gift...

Mimosavj I saw this cover on amazon, I wonder if that might be worthwhile for you? the link is

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mulbess-Kobo...ywords=genuine



regards

Jack

[mimosavj]

Thank you very much for the instructions & the cover link. I have a sleep cover for the HD and quite happy with it. Thanks anyway.

M

[booklover6]

Yesterday I was strongly considering getting the Aura....today I found a seller on Amazon offering the Aura HD for a rarely seen price, so I bought it. Yes it is bigger and heavier, but it is a LOT lighter than my tablets, which I have been reading on a lot lately. I can't wait to compare it to my Glo, which is nice, but the text is not as dark as on my tablets. Now I need to get on the ball and sell the extra Nook HD I have on hand....won't make up what I spent, but it's something

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by mimosavj

Thank you everyone for your advices. I played with my HD for a day now and it's growing on me besides the weight. I actually like the bigger screen especially since the footer seems to occupy a huge space. I have meddled with the collections and so far so good with about 200 books. And I am happy with the light which is bright and even and there are no pinholes nor diamond pattern. Not only that I don't want to hurt my husband's feeling I also don't want to go through the whole return/replace process if the Aura has pinholes, etc...

I think I might keep my HD for a few more days and see if I can live with the weight. I read a lot in bed and the extra weight is noticeable since I have small wrists, does anyone see anything like this card-holder but for ereader? It might be a neat solution for those of us who like to read in bed....

http://www.amazon.com/Gamewright-Lit...ay+card+holder

I should imagine after a while that you would get very workable man-hands [Seinfeld], which will be ideally suited for moving heavy objects around the room.




Seriously, I keep thinking I'll buy the Aura HD, but the casing enclosing it has gotten so much flack, that I'm thinking of waiting until (or when?) a second generation of the device comes along.