Is it worth upgrading to Aura One from Glo

icedtea_gal · 04-25-2017, 06:09 PM

I have a Glo from a few years ago that's working perfectly fine. I'm tempted to upgrade to the Aura One for the larger screen and direct library access. Both of which are "nice to have", but not a must for me given the high price of the Aura One.

Other than those two changes, are there any other significant improvements that I will notice with the upgrade?

EDIT: Oh, forgot to mention the Comfort Light. Is there any significant performance improvement?

AnemicOak · 04-25-2017, 06:16 PM

Things that may or may not be of importance to you...

The higher ppi screen (not just the size of screen, but higher resolution for sharper text).
Waterproofing
Comfort Light

Also note that the on-board library function only works in specific countries with participating libraries. I mention it because some have been surprised/disappointed when it wasn't available to them.

John F · 04-25-2017, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Things that may or may not be of importance to you...

The higher ppi screen (not just the size of screen, but higher resolution for sharper text).
Waterproofing
Comfort Light

Also note that the on-board library function only works in specific countries with participating libraries. I mention it because some have been surprised/disappointed when it wasn't available to them.

And Carta vs Pearl, for better contrast.

wroane · 04-25-2017, 06:53 PM

I broke my H2O and decided to get the One mainly because of the size. Performance-wise, there does not seem to be that big of a difference. The screen is much better, clearer and easier on the eyes. I used the comfort light last night, and it did make night reading easier as well. The battery life does seem shorter, but I have only had it a day or so. That said it is easier to plug in and charge than the H2O since it doesn't have a cover over the plug.

04-25-2017, 06:09 PM	#1
icedtea_gal Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2017 Device: none	Is it worth upgrading to Aura One from Glo I have a Glo from a few years ago that's working perfectly fine. I'm tempted to upgrade to the Aura One for the larger screen and direct library access. Both of which are "nice to have", but not a must for me given the high price of the Aura One. Other than those two changes, are there any other significant improvements that I will notice with the upgrade? EDIT: Oh, forgot to mention the Comfort Light. Is there any significant performance improvement? Last edited by icedtea_gal; 04-25-2017 at 06:13 PM.

04-25-2017, 06:16 PM	#2
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Things that may or may not be of importance to you... The higher ppi screen (not just the size of screen, but higher resolution for sharper text). Waterproofing Comfort Light Also note that the on-board library function only works in specific countries with participating libraries. I mention it because some have been surprised/disappointed when it wasn't available to them.

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wroane Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Device: First 3 Kindles, H2O, Last 3 years Kobo Aura One	I broke my H2O and decided to get the One mainly because of the size. Performance-wise, there does not seem to be that big of a difference. The screen is much better, clearer and easier on the eyes. I used the comfort light last night, and it did make night reading easier as well. The battery life does seem shorter, but I have only had it a day or so. That said it is easier to plug in and charge than the H2O since it doesn't have a cover over the plug.

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