Aura HD Kobo Aura HD Impressions Thread

[Haesslich]

Originally Posted by Mikeyboards

Is that Kindle 3 sleeve the one shown here?
http://www.amazon.com/Timbuk2-Quilte...f=cm_lmf_tit_3

I actually prefer no flap for sleeves (as it just sits by the bed, doesn't go traveling). But... does it take some force to release the velcro when opening the flap?

It doesn't take much force - it's two small patches of Velcro on mine, versus a strip that runs along the edge of the flap.

And mine's this version (7 inch):

http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Packs/...ush-sleeve.jsp

[Uschiekid]

Originally Posted by Lbooker

In Linux there is a nice free software with a graphical interface to do this very precisely : PDF-Shuffler.
After importing the file, one can crop pages one at a time, as well as dozens or hundreds of pages at a time, indicating percentages of cropping for each side of the page, seeing in real time the result on the pages displayed at the zoom level you choose. Then "save as" and you are done ! A quick and clean solution.

Thanks! Been looking for something like this! Gonna go try it out now.

Edit: Worked like a charm!! Thanks so much , makes a huge difference, since the PDFs I'd wanted to read had crazy huge margins.

[samhy]

Originally Posted by Lbooker

In Linux there is a nice free software with a graphical interface to do this very precisely : PDF-Shuffler.
After importing the file, one can crop pages one at a time, as well as dozens or hundreds of pages at a time, indicating percentages of cropping for each side of the page, seeing in real time the result on the pages displayed at the zoom level you choose. Then "save as" and you are done ! A quick and clean solution.

Wow, I didn't know about this one. I'm going to try since it seems just like what I was looking for

[kaufman]

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

... but I do have a Kindle Touch (display should be the same/similar)....

Its not really a fair comparison, since the Kindle TOuch is 800x600 and the Paperwhite is 1024x768

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by kaufman

Its not really a fair comparison, since the Kindle TOuch is 800x600 and the Paperwhite is 1024x768

That means the PW is sharper, but my point was that the overall look/feel of the two is the same (I did have a PW at one point).

[latepaul]

Got mine today - after a little while playing with it a few thoughts.

Like the screen, especially the resolution.
Like the speed - feels faster than my touch and definitely faster than the mini.
Like the shape although see comment about cover.
Like the new homepage.
This is my first frontlit reader and still getting used to it. First real test will be tonight in bed. Light looks nice and even though.
Build is solid - no rattling.
First problem was that I opened an kepub of the NIV bible and it would navigate within the book but wouldn't go back to the home screen. Had to do a reset with the power button and haven't tried that book since.
PDF viewing - not a biggy for me - OK. Much better once I changed the refresh to every screen. Also discovered that after zooming and scrolling it helps to tap once, pause, then tap again - this forces a refresh. Have looked at a couple of tech manuals and graphic novel. OK but not going to replace my tablet.
General reading experience - good. It's like my other Kobo's really just faster and looks more polished. Fonts look better smaller because of the resolution but I'm keeping them relatively big due to my eyesight (smaller than I have on the Touch though).

A couple of regrets:
I chose the white version on a whim (all my other ereaders are black or grey). Kinda wish I hadn't because it makes the eInk background look more grey by contrast. However if I turn on the light then it becomes white so that's OK.

I bought the official sleep cover. It's nice in that it fits really well and sleep/wake bit works. Doesn't feel like the quality I'd expect for the price. Also the flap gets in the way of holding it and if you bend it around back you lose the effect of the contour. May stop using it and get a generic sleeve for carrying it around and use it naked otherwise.

Overall happy though.

[flips01]

Originally Posted by Lbooker

In Linux there is a nice free software with a graphical interface to do this very precisely : PDF-Shuffler.
After importing the file, one can crop pages one at a time, as well as dozens or hundreds of pages at a time, indicating percentages of cropping for each side of the page, seeing in real time the result on the pages displayed at the zoom level you choose. Then "save as" and you are done ! A quick and clean solution.

Cool! In Skim.app for OS X (also free, at least it doesn't cost money, don't remember what kinda licence) you can auto-crop all pages, manual all page-crop, or do individual crops. To save, export file with annotations.

[david_e]

Loving it!

The screen and light look amazing. I can hold and operate with one hand, leaving the other free for handing out treats and scratching puppy ears. The sculpted back makes it feel like I have a more secure hold on it.

I feel the complaints about the space at the bottom have been blown waaaayyy out of proportion. As with my Mini, I don't notice it.

[Uschiekid]

Originally Posted by david_e

Loving it!

The screen and light look amazing. I can hold and operate with one hand, leaving the other free for handing out treats and scratching puppy ears. The sculpted back makes it feel like I have a more secure hold on it.

I feel the complaints about the space at the bottom have been blown waaaayyy out of proportion. As with my Mini, I don't notice it.

mmmm....treats.

rats! you probably mean for your puppy.

[bookwurm70]

Originally Posted by david_e

Loving it!

The screen and light look amazing. I can hold and operate with one hand, leaving the other free for handing out treats and scratching puppy ears. The sculpted back makes it feel like I have a more secure hold on it.

I feel the complaints about the space at the bottom have been blown waaaayyy out of proportion. As with my Mini, I don't notice it.

Yes, very important to have one free hand to scratch puppy! I've mastered the art of scratching two dogs at once!

I do like the contours on the back a lot. But, like most I wish it wasn't smooth

[HansTWN]

Originally Posted by bookwurm70

Yes, very important to have one free hand to scratch puppy! I've mastered the art of scratching two dogs at once!

I do like the contours on the back a lot. But, like most I wish it wasn't smooth

I have to scratch our dog on one side and our parrot's neck on the other side. Otherwise one of them gets jealous.

[guitarizt]

Originally Posted by Mikeyboards

Is that Kindle 3 sleeve the one shown here?
http://www.amazon.com/Timbuk2-Quilte...f=cm_lmf_tit_3

I actually prefer no flap for sleeves (as it just sits by the bed, doesn't go traveling). But... does it take some force to release the velcro when opening the flap?

This looks awesome if it fits the aura. I ordered my aura the night/early am of the 24th/25th and I'm still waiting for it to ship to USA.

[Nil Einne]

Originally Posted by Mostly Math

1) is the largest font possible (using KOBO nickle)

2) is about 10% down the slide bar from the largest

3) is about 50% down the slide bar, and what I usually use.

S

Just realised I never did this

[Canuck_in_Japan]

In case anyone is interested, here are some comparison shots I took with my PRS-650.
The book cover and title bookshelf are really where you can see the improved resolution difference.

Spoiler:

[samhy]

Thank you Canuck_in_Japan, those pictures are really useful. I want one more now
Hopefully it'll be released around the 17th, so less than three weeks to wait.