Replace my Kobo Wifi

melbone · 06-21-2018, 08:37 AM

Hi @all,

last years I used my kobo really rare, but due to my new position on the job I'm more into business trips per flight and want to use the time to read some mangas.
So I reused my Kobo wifi but noticed again why I stopped using it.
The Screen is a bit small and the contrast is a bit low for mangas.
Now I have read a while around the forum and think I have found 2 alternatives:

The Kobo Aura H2O and the kobo Aura One.
Im looking for used ones in Europe (Germany) and both costs nearly the same.

Which one would you recommend of these 2 or a completely different model?

* My top priority is the image quality (as far as possible for a e-ink display)

* Lighted Screen with Blue filter and a expansion slot would be nice addons.

* The Size of 150mmx210mm and weight of 240g should not be exceeded.

* I don't care about page load speed or standby-time.

Im looking forward to your input,

cheers,
Marco

P.S: sorry for my bad english^^

hel · 06-21-2018, 09:16 AM

Bigger screen is better for manga, so Aura One will be better if you want to choose one of these two.
You can also look at Kindle espessially Oasis2, there is a bit smaller screen (as on Kobo H2O) but a bit better software as well. Frontlight is without BlueFilter on Kindles though.
For comparison I found this table is helpful: https://www.the-ebook-reader.com/ebo...omparison.html

DNSB · 06-21-2018, 03:30 PM

Since you mention Germany, you might also want to look at the Tolino epos. Having both an epos and an Aura One, the Aura One has better firmware and handles CBR/CBZ files natively -- I converted them to epub for testing on the epos using the Kindle Comic Converter.

Both have a 19.8 cm/7.8 inch eInk Carta screen. The Aura One is slightly smaller at 138.5 × 195.1 × 6.9 mm and 230 g while the epos is 140 × 209 × 8.2 mm and 260 g.

As for your English? A lot better than my command of any language other than English.

melbone · 06-26-2018, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

Since you mention Germany, you might also want to look at the Tolino epos. Having both an epos and an Aura One, the Aura One has better firmware and handles CBR/CBZ files natively -- I converted them to epub for testing on the epos using the Kindle Comic Converter.

Indeed, the Epos sounds nice; but the lack of cbz/cbr is a big negative point.
On my Kobo Wifi I lost a lot image quality with some mangas I have converted for tests. Could you confirm this, or is it just a problem of my kobo?

Im a bit sad, because I missed a Deal for the Aura One -> 160€ new(exhibition piece) with warranty

cmoim · 06-26-2018, 10:15 AM

I have 3 E-readers , mangas look too dark in all of them no matter what i do. There is always a large difference when i compare them with my tablet. ( books look better on my E-readers though)

For graphic novels and mangas you'd better read them on a tablet , that's what i do have maximum immersion .
I use a galaxy Tab S 10.5" personally, 8" - 10" screem size should be good for reading mangas as well but i wouldn't advice smaller than that.

melbone · 06-29-2018, 09:00 AM

Due to your advise cmoim, I have talked with my colleague.
He have a Nexus 7 (2013) which he doesn't use anymore.
So now I've got a 7" tablet with 323dpi for testing

Im really exited how it will be compared to my old kobo and i can get an Idea how the display size of the h2o will be.

06-21-2018, 08:37 AM	#1
melbone Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2018 Device: Kobo wifi	Replace my Kobo Wifi Hi @all, last years I used my kobo really rare, but due to my new position on the job I'm more into business trips per flight and want to use the time to read some mangas. So I reused my Kobo wifi but noticed again why I stopped using it. The Screen is a bit small and the contrast is a bit low for mangas. Now I have read a while around the forum and think I have found 2 alternatives: The Kobo Aura H2O and the kobo Aura One. Im looking for used ones in Europe (Germany) and both costs nearly the same. Which one would you recommend of these 2 or a completely different model? * My top priority is the image quality (as far as possible for a e-ink display) * Lighted Screen with Blue filter and a expansion slot would be nice addons. * The Size of 150mmx210mm and weight of 240g should not be exceeded. * I don't care about page load speed or standby-time. Im looking forward to your input, cheers, Marco P.S: sorry for my bad english^^

06-21-2018, 09:16 AM	#2
hel Sorceress Posts: 167 Karma: 19604 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal Device: Onyx Air2&Nova 3C,Kindle oasis1,Kobo Forma,iPad pro 12.9&9.7,and more.	Bigger screen is better for manga, so Aura One will be better if you want to choose one of these two. You can also look at Kindle espessially Oasis2, there is a bit smaller screen (as on Kobo H2O) but a bit better software as well. Frontlight is without BlueFilter on Kindles though. For comparison I found this table is helpful: https://www.the-ebook-reader.com/ebo...omparison.html Last edited by hel; 06-21-2018 at 09:22 AM.

06-21-2018, 03:30 PM	#3
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 35,356 Karma: 145435140 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Forma, Clara HD, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	Since you mention Germany, you might also want to look at the Tolino epos. Having both an epos and an Aura One, the Aura One has better firmware and handles CBR/CBZ files natively -- I converted them to epub for testing on the epos using the Kindle Comic Converter. Both have a 19.8 cm/7.8 inch eInk Carta screen. The Aura One is slightly smaller at 138.5 × 195.1 × 6.9 mm and 230 g while the epos is 140 × 209 × 8.2 mm and 260 g. As for your English? A lot better than my command of any language other than English. Last edited by DNSB; 06-21-2018 at 03:38 PM. Reason: fat fingers cause typos -- 260 kg?

06-26-2018, 10:15 AM	#5
cmoim Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Morocco Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage , Kindle Oasis 2 , Kobo Aura Edition 2	I have 3 E-readers , mangas look too dark in all of them no matter what i do. There is always a large difference when i compare them with my tablet. ( books look better on my E-readers though) For graphic novels and mangas you'd better read them on a tablet , that's what i do have maximum immersion . I use a galaxy Tab S 10.5" personally, 8" - 10" screem size should be good for reading mangas as well but i wouldn't advice smaller than that. Last edited by cmoim; 06-26-2018 at 10:18 AM.

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06-29-2018, 09:00 AM	#6
melbone Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2018 Device: Kobo wifi	Due to your advise cmoim, I have talked with my colleague. He have a Nexus 7 (2013) which he doesn't use anymore. So now I've got a 7" tablet with 323dpi for testing Im really exited how it will be compared to my old kobo and i can get an Idea how the display size of the h2o will be.

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