New Kobo eReader Clears the FCC, Has Wifi and a 6.8″ Screen - discuss

booklover6 · 08-18-2014, 08:52 AM

I'd like to see discussion of this article:

New Kobo eReader Clears the FCC, Has Wifi and a 6.8″ Screen

I for one will buy it if it's running Android, but not if it is a Wacom screen (which requires a stylus, from what I understand).

Discuss!

mbovenka · 08-18-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I'd like to see discussion of this article:

New Kobo eReader Clears the FCC, Has Wifi and a 6.8″ Screen

I for one will buy it if it's running Android, but not if it is a Wacom screen (which requires a stylus, from what I understand).

Discuss!

Sounds like a direct competitor for the Onyx Boox T68 to me. Had it been 8", I would have bought one; as it is, I'll wait for the Boox i86 (preferably) or the Pocketbook Inkpad 840.

It works as a replacement for the Aura HD, but not as a successor.

booklover6 · 08-18-2014, 10:13 AM

I am fine with the size of the Aura HD. I feel an 8" screen would be too large to read novels on, for me.

I do hope it runs Android like the Onyx T68, but with the dimensions of the current Aura HD. (The T68 has a larger body, despite the same screen). I love Kobo readers, so I would not hesitate to get one. I had an Onyx reader (not the T68) and did not care for it, so I would not buy another.

EowynCarter · 08-18-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I am fine with the size of the Aura HD. I feel an 8" screen would be too large to read novels on, for me.

I do hope it runs Android like the Onyx T68, but with the dimensions of the current Aura HD. (The T68 has a larger body, despite the same screen). I love Kobo readers, so I would not hesitate to get one. I had an Onyx reader (not the T68) and did not care for it, so I would not buy another.

I agree, having seen the ocean. Too large for novels (unless you have eyes problem, and need big fonts.)

But 8" will make technical pdf readable

mbovenka · 08-18-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I am fine with the size of the Aura HD. I feel an 8" screen would be too large to read novels on, for me.

To each his own, of course. I used to read novels on my Kindle DXG, so to me 8" is still smallish :-). I already have an Aura HD, so just a move to Android isn't enough to tempt me, or I would have bought a T68 before now.

I would buy a Kobo hi-res 8", though, if it existed. I like my Aura HD.

jersysman · 08-18-2014, 12:02 PM

Read through the article and they had the type of screen that the Aura HD has wrong. The Aura HD has an IR screen and not a Capacitive screen. The Onyx T68 is Capacitive.

Barty · 08-18-2014, 12:12 PM

If they have android and audio and speakers I'll be very tempted. I saw the ebook reader YouTube review of t68 side by side with aura and the aura has a nicer screen and better touch responsiveness.

8in would be good too except the current 8in eink screens are pretty low resolution, like 1024x768.

mbovenka · 08-18-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Barty

8in would be good too except the current 8in eink screens are pretty low resolution, like 1024x768.

Nope. The upcoming 8-inchers (Onyx Boox i86 & Pocketbook InkPad 840) use the Triton screen without the color filter, at 1600x1200.

Barty · 08-18-2014, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mbovenka

Nope. The upcoming 8-inchers (Onyx Boox i86 & Pocketbook InkPad 840) use the Triton screen without the color filter, at 1600x1200.

Ooh I did not know that. Intriguing, but how will I fit that thing in my jacket pocket?

DrPrince · 08-18-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Barty

Ooh I did not know that. Intriguing, but how will I fit that thing in my jacket pocket?

I think it will be the best e ink reader for reading from diverse resources

hoichi · 08-18-2014, 04:16 PM

Might buy it if anything happens to my Aura HD. Don't see anything better for the moment anyway.
Now, how do I charge it underwater?

Rps · 08-18-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I am fine with the size of the Aura HD. I feel an 8" screen would be too large to read novels on, for me.

I do hope it runs Android like the Onyx T68, but with the dimensions of the current Aura HD. (The T68 has a larger body, despite the same screen). I love Kobo readers, so I would not hesitate to get one. I had an Onyx reader (not the T68) and did not care for it, so I would not buy another.

Okay so here is a question for you. I am leaning to Kobo as my ereader. I was going to buy an Aura, but after looking at the sale here in Canada for the Aura HD ($149) I was going to buy that. Now with this upgrade I am wondering if the HD is worth it as it appears that the current HD is being replaced. I have an iPad so I don't really need a near tab reader. I just want one I can read during the day and evening, load my books, and last a long time on a battery charge. So now I am more confused about my future purchase ... Thoughts ....

booklover6 · 08-18-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rps

Okay so here is a question for you. I am leaning to Kobo as my ereader. I was going to buy an Aura, but after looking at the sale here in Canada for the Aura HD ($149) I was going to buy that. Now with this upgrade I am wondering if the HD is worth it as it appears that the current HD is being replaced. I have an iPad so I don't really need a near tab reader. I just want one I can read during the day and evening, load my books, and last a long time on a battery charge. So now I am more confused about my future purchase ... Thoughts ....

I recommend the Aura HD. I feel it is better than the Aura. I'd say get it now while it's on sale.

JSWolf · 08-18-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I recommend the Aura HD. I feel it is better than the Aura. I'd say get it now while it's on sale.

But is the Aura HD better then the Aura H2O?

booklover6 · 08-18-2014, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

But is the Aura HD better then the Aura H2O?

At this point it is still a mythical object. You can't compare it to something that hasn't been announced.

08-18-2014, 08:52 AM	#1
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	New Kobo eReader Clears the FCC, Has Wifi and a 6.8″ Screen - discuss I'd like to see discussion of this article: New Kobo eReader Clears the FCC, Has Wifi and a 6.8″ Screen I for one will buy it if it's running Android, but not if it is a Wacom screen (which requires a stylus, from what I understand). Discuss!

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08-18-2014, 10:13 AM	#3
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 am fine with the size of the Aura HD. I feel an 8" screen would be too large to read novels on, for me. I do hope it runs Android like the Onyx T68, but with the dimensions of the current Aura HD. (The T68 has a larger body, despite the same screen). I love Kobo readers, so I would not hesitate to get one. I had an Onyx reader (not the T68) and did not care for it, so I would not buy another.

08-18-2014, 12:02 PM	#6
jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	Read through the article and they had the type of screen that the Aura HD has wrong. The Aura HD has an IR screen and not a Capacitive screen. The Onyx T68 is Capacitive.

08-18-2014, 12:12 PM	#7
Barty doofus Posts: 2,521 Karma: 13036221 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	If they have android and audio and speakers I'll be very tempted. I saw the ebook reader YouTube review of t68 side by side with aura and the aura has a nicer screen and better touch responsiveness. 8in would be good too except the current 8in eink screens are pretty low resolution, like 1024x768.

08-18-2014, 04:16 PM	#11
hoichi male solipsist pig Posts: 102 Karma: 440818 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Moscow Device: Nook Simple Touch→Kobo Aura HD	Might buy it if anything happens to my Aura HD. Don't see anything better for the moment anyway. Now, how do I charge it underwater?