Just got my new Kobo Aura HD - DELICIOUS SCREEN! - Page 2

jackie_w · 04-18-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

The screen on the Kobo Aura HD is sharper, while the fonts have better contrast [darker] on the PW2.

I can't say I've found any problem with contrast on the AuraHD. Doesn't increasing the font weight on the Advanced font menu darken the text to Kindle levels? (Honest question I've never owned a Kindle).

ottdmk · 04-18-2014, 05:44 PM

Absolutely love my Aura HD. For me, it's the perfect e-reader. Does everything I want (which, admittedly, isn't all that much. I've never even messed around with the advanced font controls.) The combination of the hi-def screen & that lighting system = complete win for me.

delph · 04-18-2014, 07:37 PM

Enough! Enough! I've ordered one as a replacement to my recently deceased (via hardware oops) Glo. Your work here is done.

robko · 04-18-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by delph

Enough! Enough! I've ordered one as a replacement to my recently deceased (via hardware oops) Glo. Your work here is done.

Welllcccommme to the dark side ..... or is that the well lit side

Either way you'll enjoy it.

samhy · 04-19-2014, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by robko

Welllcccommme to the dark side ..... or is that the well lit side

Yeap, that's the evenly well lit side

Dr. Drib · 04-19-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jackie_w

I can't say I've found any problem with contrast on the AuraHD. Doesn't increasing the font weight on the Advanced font menu darken the text to Kindle levels? (Honest question I've never owned a Kindle).

In my opinion, it doesn't make the fonts darker [improve the contrast], but rather makes them 'fatter', which gives an 'impression' of better contrast. Combine that with the higher DPI, and you get something that is unsurpassed regarding font clarity.

The clarity of the screen on the Kobo Aura HD is unsurpassed, in my opinion.

The contrast, however, on the Kindle Paperwhite 2 is rich and saturated.

Combine these two (along with that nice, larger screen), and the money will flow in to some company. Maybe that's the next step...

Dr. Drib · 04-19-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by delph

Enough! Enough! I've ordered one as a replacement to my recently deceased (via hardware oops) Glo. Your work here is done.

Finders Fee!!!!

(Please deposit to my account!)

Dr. Drib · 04-19-2014, 09:42 AM

My case arrived, which is a very nice case considering the price of $13-$14 I paid to Amazon.

Good protection and nice to hold. Quite adequate for the price.

adityadubey · 04-20-2014, 10:05 AM

I'll pitch in and add my two bits. The Aura HD is indeed the most beautiful e-Ink screen I have ever seen. Compared to my Sony (not fair really, since it's an older generation model), compared to the PW2 (both instore and at home with a friend) and the nook (again a friend).

And of course, the bigger size, fewer page-turns, etc. really make it feel like you're reading a p-book. It is the first e-Reader which in my opinion can actually replace physical books (well, mostly anyway, I don't think I'll ever get rid of paper altogether :P)

Dr. Drib · 04-20-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by adityadubey

I'll pitch in and add my two bits. The Aura HD is indeed the most beautiful e-Ink screen I have ever seen. Compared to my Sony (not fair really, since it's an older generation model), compared to the PW2 (both instore and at home with a friend) and the nook (again a friend).

And of course, the bigger size, fewer page-turns, etc. really make it feel like you're reading a p-book. It is the first e-Reader which in my opinion can actually replace physical books (well, mostly anyway, I don't think I'll ever get rid of paper altogether :P)

93terp · 04-20-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

My case arrived, which is a very nice case considering the price of $13-$14 I paid to Amazon.

Good protection and nice to hold. Quite adequate for the price.

Which one did you get?

Dr. Drib · 04-20-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 93terp

Which one did you get?

This one here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Inexpensive and comfortable.

booklover6 · 04-21-2014, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

This one here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Inexpensive and comfortable.

That's the one I got, only mine is purple. I agree with your assessment.

Dr. Drib · 04-21-2014, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

That's the one I got, only mine is purple. I agree with your assessment.

What color Aura HD did you pair the cover with?

booklover6 · 04-21-2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

What color Aura HD did you pair the cover with?

The Aura HD is black. I've actually been using it without the cover, though. It's easier to hold. I stretch a black hair band diagonally over the back to slide a couple fingers in, and it is very comfortable.

What color Aura HD did you get?

I got a case from the same seller for my Aura, and it is red. Love it! No complaints. But his cases for the Glo have magnets that are too strong.

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04-18-2014, 05:44 PM	#17
ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 3804496 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M9	Absolutely love my Aura HD. For me, it's the perfect e-reader. Does everything I want (which, admittedly, isn't all that much. I've never even messed around with the advanced font controls.) The combination of the hi-def screen & that lighting system = complete win for me.

04-18-2014, 07:37 PM	#18
delph Tabby Posts: 154 Karma: 225372 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR, US Device: Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Mini, Lenovo Yoga 2 10"	Enough! Enough! I've ordered one as a replacement to my recently deceased (via hardware oops) Glo. Your work here is done.

04-19-2014, 09:42 AM	#23
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,472 Karma: 60119087 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	My case arrived, which is a very nice case considering the price of $13-$14 I paid to Amazon. Good protection and nice to hold. Quite adequate for the price.

04-20-2014, 10:05 AM	#24
adityadubey Addict Posts: 209 Karma: 148186 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Voyage	I'll pitch in and add my two bits. The Aura HD is indeed the most beautiful e-Ink screen I have ever seen. Compared to my Sony (not fair really, since it's an older generation model), compared to the PW2 (both instore and at home with a friend) and the nook (again a friend). And of course, the bigger size, fewer page-turns, etc. really make it feel like you're reading a p-book. It is the first e-Reader which in my opinion can actually replace physical books (well, mostly anyway, I don't think I'll ever get rid of paper altogether :P)