Kindle Voyage vs Kobo Aura H2O - Page 5

slantybard · 10-24-2014, 10:05 PM

e-book reader blog has a video comparison of voyage and H2O:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jdXo0z6Vyg

John C · 10-24-2014, 11:05 PM

I returned the Voyage and ordered a H20. I prefer the larger screen which is still much smaller than a paperback. The scene was nicer on the Voyage than the PW2 but wasn't sold on the etched glass. Whats the point of having 300 dpi if you are going to etch the glass? I don't mind some glare. Overall I wasn't that impressed with the Voyage. I just want an ereader with a sharp text.

sparklemotion · 10-24-2014, 11:44 PM

Thanks for the video link! Nice to see a side by side comparison of both devices.

judith009 · 10-24-2014, 11:49 PM

Is the Kobo web browser more usable than the KV's? I wish he would've shown a little of that on the above video comparison.

Josieb1 · 10-25-2014, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by judith009

Is the Kobo web browser more usable than the KV's? I wish he would've shown a little of that on the above video comparison.

I only use the browser with dropbox but yes it's much better than the Kindle browser. I can upload epubs into dropbox and download them quickly and easily. I can't do that at all with the PW browser as it no longer works with dropbox.

judith009 · 10-25-2014, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

I only use the browser with dropbox but yes it's much better than the Kindle browser. I can upload epubs into dropbox and download them quickly and easily. I can't do that at all with the PW browser as it no longer works with dropbox.

Thanks for the response! That's very helpful.

Do you think it would be possible to check/read gmail on the kobo? I tried it with the KV, and it was way too slow/clunky.

Josieb1 · 10-25-2014, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by judith009

Thanks for the response! That's very helpful.

Do you think it would be possible to check/read gmail on the kobo? I tried it with the KV, and it was way too slow/clunky.

I'm going out now and will be out all day, but I can check tonight and report back.

Loknor · 10-25-2014, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

What I suspect is happening is that people are inserting a 64GB card but a maximum of 32GB would be usable -- much like those counterfeit cards that look good until you fill their real capacity and start enjoying file corruption.

I doubt that tbh. I use 64GB Sandisk cards on several older devices who do not support 64GB officially and never had issues. The difference between SDHC and SDXC are negligible.

Of course, the Kobo Aura could be the exception, but considering the multiple reports that it works I doubt that. Of course, in these cases premium brands (Sandisk/Samsung)tend to have a better track record, especially in the beginning, untill the clones get their copying down to pat ^^

soulfuldog · 10-25-2014, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by slantybard

e-book reader blog has a video comparison of voyage and H2O:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jdXo0z6Vyg

Ta for the link. Biggest differences for me are the yellow tint to the H20 light compared to the white of the Voyage, the H2O having a whiter background, and the Voyage having better contrast. They both actually look pretty good in that video.

JSWolf · 10-25-2014, 09:32 AM

Here is the video so you don't have to leave MR to watch it.

JSWolf · 10-25-2014, 09:49 AM

I noticed that the Voyage's screen has more reflection then the H2O's screen. I do like that the H2O has a lot more font size settings then the Voyage.

One thing about the review I didn't like is the fact that nothing was mentioned that the eBook being shown on the H2O is a kepub and not an ePub. So when someone goes to load an ePub and doesn't get the how long do I have left feature, it may be a disappointment.

The screens are very similar (other then the light's hue) and the PPI on both makes no real noticeable difference.

John C · 10-25-2014, 10:05 AM

Good review of the two. I didn't realize the H20 doesn't have landscape view. I always used that mode so hoping the larger screen and more font options on the H20 will make up for it.

Also being able to make the fonts darker is a plus for H20.

I'm hoping the H20 just works as an ereader.

I ordered from Kobo and free shipping. However I wanted to change my order right after I ordered and so far no one has gotten back with me. I'm sure I'll get it but just make sure you order what you want. I decided I didn't want the cover but will keep it if the H20 works.

Edit: and the larger screen looks great for the H20.

judith009 · 10-25-2014, 10:53 AM

How difficult is it to exit the Amazon ebook system and start using kobo? Is it annoying to have to convert all ebooks that are purchased on Amazon? Is it annoying that you can't load free samples and start reading them immediately?

When people switch devices, do they usually start ordering the ebooks from Kobo instead of Amazon?

Canuck_in_Japan · 10-25-2014, 10:55 AM

So tempted to pick up the Aura H20. I see chapters will ship it to Japan for $212 w/ shipping. But I just don't know that I can justify it seeing as I have an Aura HD and an Aura that I'm both satisfied with.

jackie_w · 10-25-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

... I just don't know that I can justify it seeing as I have an Aura HD and an Aura that I'm both satisfied with.

Oh, me too ... but I ordered one anyway

. Noticably blacker blacks on the H2O. I'm not helping, am I

10-25-2014, 10:05 AM	#72
John C Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 42548 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: nexus 7	Good review of the two. I didn't realize the H20 doesn't have landscape view. I always used that mode so hoping the larger screen and more font options on the H20 will make up for it. Also being able to make the fonts darker is a plus for H20. I'm hoping the H20 just works as an ereader. I ordered from Kobo and free shipping. However I wanted to change my order right after I ordered and so far no one has gotten back with me. I'm sure I'll get it but just make sure you order what you want. I decided I didn't want the cover but will keep it if the H20 works. Edit: and the larger screen looks great for the H20. Last edited by John C; 10-25-2014 at 10:08 AM.

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10-24-2014, 10:05 PM	#61
slantybard my parent's oops... Posts: 464 Karma: 1477570 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Vx->Handera->Clie-> Axim->505->650->KPW/Aura ->iOS/L2	e-book reader blog has a video comparison of voyage and H2O: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jdXo0z6Vyg

10-24-2014, 11:05 PM	#62
John C Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 42548 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: nexus 7	I returned the Voyage and ordered a H20. I prefer the larger screen which is still much smaller than a paperback. The scene was nicer on the Voyage than the PW2 but wasn't sold on the etched glass. Whats the point of having 300 dpi if you are going to etch the glass? I don't mind some glare. Overall I wasn't that impressed with the Voyage. I just want an ereader with a sharp text.

10-24-2014, 11:44 PM	#63
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,855 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kindle Paperwhite	Thanks for the video link! Nice to see a side by side comparison of both devices.

10-24-2014, 11:49 PM	#64
judith009 Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 2000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3, Voyage	Is the Kobo web browser more usable than the KV's? I wish he would've shown a little of that on the above video comparison.

10-25-2014, 09:32 AM	#70
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,966 Karma: 128903250 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Here is the video so you don't have to leave MR to watch it.

10-25-2014, 09:49 AM	#71
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,966 Karma: 128903250 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I noticed that the Voyage's screen has more reflection then the H2O's screen. I do like that the H2O has a lot more font size settings then the Voyage. One thing about the review I didn't like is the fact that nothing was mentioned that the eBook being shown on the H2O is a kepub and not an ePub. So when someone goes to load an ePub and doesn't get the how long do I have left feature, it may be a disappointment. The screens are very similar (other then the light's hue) and the PPI on both makes no real noticeable difference.

10-25-2014, 10:53 AM	#73
judith009 Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 2000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3, Voyage	How difficult is it to exit the Amazon ebook system and start using kobo? Is it annoying to have to convert all ebooks that are purchased on Amazon? Is it annoying that you can't load free samples and start reading them immediately? When people switch devices, do they usually start ordering the ebooks from Kobo instead of Amazon?

10-25-2014, 10:55 AM	#74
Canuck_in_Japan Wizard Posts: 1,475 Karma: 14328611 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: Aura, Aura H2O, Kindle PW3	So tempted to pick up the Aura H20. I see chapters will ship it to Japan for $212 w/ shipping. But I just don't know that I can justify it seeing as I have an Aura HD and an Aura that I'm both satisfied with.

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