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n00b
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Location: Transylvania/Novum Forum Siculorum
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Help please :D Kobo or Sony?
Hey. I wanted to ask, what do you guys think about the first Kobo Aura, that's been discontinued?
During an office cleanup we managed to find a box of it (all unopened), so all of us took one home. I currently own a Sony PRS-T2 which I'm very happy with to be honest, even though it's not back lit etc. At the end of the day, I only read books on it, don't use it for much else. The reason I'm asking your opinion is because I only need one e-reader if I'm honest. From a seller point of view I'm guessing the Aura might sell quicker cause it's brand new, not sure how much it's worth though. ![]() |
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Connoisseur
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Device: Multiple Kindles, Pocketbook Touch HD3, Kobo Clara HD, Xiaomi InkPalm
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Just my opinion, I could be wrong and likely am...but if you’re still happy with your current device, go ahead and sell the Aura. If/when your Sony t2 no longer makes you happy, likely by then there will be new or better devices out anyway.
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Lector minore
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The original Aura was a fine machine for its time as well as being from a company that is still in the ereading business. I too would bet on it selling better.
The only real issue I have with it is the CPU is a bit slow, and if you use an SD card, it sticks out a bit, so you are at risk of accidentally ejecting and losing the card. |
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I used to feel that I only needed one ereader also. I'd keep them both, why not have a backup?
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I've only ever played around with the Sony PRS 505 I own, so I can't say how much of an improvement the Aura would be. Quote:
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Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma
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I'm of the opinion that you should keep both as well. Having a front-lit reader may come in handy from time to time--and a backup is always good to have. And frankly, both the Sony TR-2 and the Kobo Aura are older models, so not really sure if you'd be able to get enough for either to make it worth your while to sell either one.
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n00b
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Thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated. I'll see if I can find someone who wants to buy it, otherwise it will become my spare device.
![]() I'm just trying to keep my unused items to a bare minimum if possible. Keeping it tidy ![]() |
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