Looking for ereader with at least 6.8 screen

qwert · 02-21-2016, 03:15 AM

- must be at least 6.8
Found Aura HD to be okay, but wouldn't go smaller
- cheapest in that size range, but
- if the warranty is great as in more than 1 year, more expensive is okay
- ereaders that are especially durable; if I didn't drop or damage it, it shouldn't break
- fast page turn response
- frontlight
- great resolution (at least not a downgrade from before)

I bought a Kobo Aura HD which currently seems to be broken after 1.3 years, so not particularly keen on getting the H2O. Loved the Kobo while it lasted though. A $160 tablet wouldn't break down in one year, and if I bought a $400 laptop (2 Kobos), I would expect to be able to use it for a decade or more.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

meeera · 02-21-2016, 03:28 AM

If you want it significantly more durable, I suggest a tablet/phablet.

qwert · 02-21-2016, 03:44 AM

ereaders only because seeking to reduce eyestrain.

meeera · 02-21-2016, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qwert

ereaders only because seeking to reduce eyestrain.

The I don't know of anything that fits all of your requirements. I suggest getting another Kobo, putting it in an excellent case, and looking after it - no flexion, torsion, impacts or temperature extremes.

HarryT · 02-21-2016, 04:35 AM

Did the screen substrate of your Kobo break? If so, that is always caused by user abuse - it doesn't just happen spontaneously. The most common cause is bending the device, eg by putting something heavy alongside it in a bag.

Keep the device in a good-quality rigid case and you'll be fine.

Jmirko · 02-26-2016, 11:48 AM

The best guarantee for durability is a flexible screen - however these are only available in smaller (6 in.) or much larger (13.3 in.) sizes, and don't have frontlights.
I therefore agree with those who said: buy any reader you like, and keep it in a rigid case.

02-21-2016, 03:15 AM	#1
qwert Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2016 Device: Kobo	Looking for ereader with at least 6.8 screen - must be at least 6.8 Found Aura HD to be okay, but wouldn't go smaller - cheapest in that size range, but - if the warranty is great as in more than 1 year, more expensive is okay - ereaders that are especially durable; if I didn't drop or damage it, it shouldn't break - fast page turn response - frontlight - great resolution (at least not a downgrade from before) I bought a Kobo Aura HD which currently seems to be broken after 1.3 years, so not particularly keen on getting the H2O. Loved the Kobo while it lasted though. A $160 tablet wouldn't break down in one year, and if I bought a $400 laptop (2 Kobos), I would expect to be able to use it for a decade or more. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Last edited by qwert; 02-21-2016 at 03:25 AM.

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02-21-2016, 03:28 AM	#2
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,658 Karma: 66417824 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	If you want it significantly more durable, I suggest a tablet/phablet.

02-21-2016, 03:44 AM	#3
qwert Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2016 Device: Kobo	ereaders only because seeking to reduce eyestrain.

02-21-2016, 04:35 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Did the screen substrate of your Kobo break? If so, that is always caused by user abuse - it doesn't just happen spontaneously. The most common cause is bending the device, eg by putting something heavy alongside it in a bag. Keep the device in a good-quality rigid case and you'll be fine.

02-26-2016, 11:48 AM	#6
Jmirko Recovered collector Posts: 398 Karma: 1555507 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vienna, Austria Device: see signature	The best guarantee for durability is a flexible screen - however these are only available in smaller (6 in.) or much larger (13.3 in.) sizes, and don't have frontlights. I therefore agree with those who said: buy any reader you like, and keep it in a rigid case.

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