Where Can I Buy a Kobo Aura In The Denver, Colorado Area

MickeyC · 05-25-2013, 09:03 AM

Want to get my hands on one before I buy it. Any stores in the Denver area carry these?

Thanks

booklover6 · 05-25-2013, 09:17 AM

No US stores have them.

I stand corrected, see below.

filmo · 05-25-2013, 11:01 AM

If I could play with one before buying would have another reader that I don't really need. Thanks for saving my budget.

booklover6 · 05-25-2013, 06:44 PM

I would want to handle one before buying, too. That uneven back gives me pause. I really don't think I would like it. Aesthetic, I know. But aesthetics can make or break a relationship with a device.

DNSB · 05-25-2013, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassidym

Want to get my hands on one before I buy it. Any stores in the Denver area carry these?

Thanks

One of my in-laws bought one at a Family Christian store in Everett, WA. What I really want to know is what she was doing in a Christian bookstore. Their store locator does not show any stores in Denver directly but about 4 within a short distance.

One caution is that my sister-in-law was told by the clerk that stock on the Auras was spotty. She was lucky enough to buy their only Espresso.

Bon chance!
David

theonna · 05-25-2013, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

That uneven back gives me pause. I really don't think I would like it. Aesthetic, I know. But aesthetics can make or break a relationship with a device.

it is not only aesthetic, those lines on the back would direct your finger towards the power button and light button, makes it a bit easier to use while reading at night or just plain using touch rather than sight.

RZetlin · 05-26-2013, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

I would want to handle one before buying, too. That uneven back gives me pause. I really don't think I would like it. Aesthetic, I know. But aesthetics can make or break a relationship with a device.

The grooves at the back of the Aura is not as deep as it looks. I have no difficulty holding the device.

taming · 05-26-2013, 06:47 AM

I don't think I have heard anyone say they loved the back when they first get the device. I know I was not a fan. I also know that after using the Aura for a week or so, I sure did like it a whole lot more. I have small hands. At this point (I have had the device since it was first released) I would not want to have it flat. I guess change is hard for me.

John F · 05-26-2013, 07:38 AM

I bought an Aura, and it didn't do much for me. I didn't care for the extra weight and thickness. I felt like I needed to use two hands while reading (I normally use one with my Glo). The Aura also "felt" heavier on first impression; holding each in one hand the weight seems very similar, but in actual use the weight (and bulk) seemed noticeable.

I did like the larger screen size. But in the end, I kept the Glo.

Buying in a store to give it test run seems like a good idea if the store has a liberal return policy. Also, with the reports of dead pixels, shipping problems to the U.S., and poor online system, I wouldn't want to buy anything from Kobo online (I would want the piece of mind of an easy return that hopefully a B&M offers).

05-25-2013, 09:03 AM	#1
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Where Can I Buy a Kobo Aura In The Denver, Colorado Area Want to get my hands on one before I buy it. Any stores in the Denver area carry these? Thanks

05-25-2013, 09:17 AM	#2
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	No US stores have them. I stand corrected, see below. Last edited by booklover6; 05-26-2013 at 07:52 AM.

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filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	If I could play with one before buying would have another reader that I don't really need. Thanks for saving my budget.

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booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	I would want to handle one before buying, too. That uneven back gives me pause. I really don't think I would like it. Aesthetic, I know. But aesthetics can make or break a relationship with a device.

05-26-2013, 06:47 AM	#8
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	I don't think I have heard anyone say they loved the back when they first get the device. I know I was not a fan. I also know that after using the Aura for a week or so, I sure did like it a whole lot more. I have small hands. At this point (I have had the device since it was first released) I would not want to have it flat. I guess change is hard for me.

05-26-2013, 07:38 AM	#9
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,168 Karma: 63764653 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Glo HD	I bought an Aura, and it didn't do much for me. I didn't care for the extra weight and thickness. I felt like I needed to use two hands while reading (I normally use one with my Glo). The Aura also "felt" heavier on first impression; holding each in one hand the weight seems very similar, but in actual use the weight (and bulk) seemed noticeable. I did like the larger screen size. But in the end, I kept the Glo. Buying in a store to give it test run seems like a good idea if the store has a liberal return policy. Also, with the reports of dead pixels, shipping problems to the U.S., and poor online system, I wouldn't want to buy anything from Kobo online (I would want the piece of mind of an easy return that hopefully a B&M offers).

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