Abstract: Back in April of this year, Kobo raised the bar on screen quality with the release of its Kobo Aura HD product. This model featured a 6.8-inch WXGA+ Pearl E Ink touch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 1080. Now Kobo has produced another model in the A...
Published: 2013-10-13, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: Kobo is investing a lot in its new e-readers, and we recently took a closer look at the Aura HD and the new Aura. Which one is the ultimate e-reader is difficult to say. What you can be sure about is that either one will make you very happy. E-readers...
Although rather plasticky just like the Amazon Kindle, the Kobo Aura HD felt to us like a better quality product – even with all the snags and problems we experienced getting our own books onto it. In the end comfort of reading is what e-readers are also...
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Published: 2013-06-16, Author: Michael , review by: micromart.co.uk
Abstract: With a resolution of 1440x1080 pixels, Kobo's latest ebook product promises to take users to a new level of digital reading pleasure. The Aura HD - which is available in a choice of Ivory, Expresso or Onyx - features a 6.8" WXGA+ Pearl E-Ink touch-screen ...
Abstract: A somewhat different book reader in that the shape of this near 7inch offering is more like a book with the bulge in the middle makes it easier to hold. It also has a backlight when lack of daylight means you need it....
Excellent readability, ComfortLight is easy on the eyes and consistently lit across the screen, Great contrast, Good handling (touchscreen, finish...), WiFi, Supports lots of file formats (including CBZ and CBR), Very responsive, Dictionary, Solid build,
No multitouch, No 3G, No texttospeech (audio books), Body not interchangeable, Can't charge via an adapter
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Published: 2013-05-01, Author: Stuart , review by: itproportal.com
Excellent HD screen, Solid build quality, Good software
Larger and heavier than the Glo, Not luxurious enough to justify the cost
The Kobo Aura HD has the best screen of any eBook reader on the market, and there is something reassuringly expensive about its overall design and feel. Kobo's software looks great and you can't complain about a lack of features. With several decent eBoo...
