The kobo aura hd has completely revised its main home screen. The kobo glo hd is only the second ebook reader behind the kindle voyage to use e inks highest resolution 300 ppi screen, which helps makes text look clearer and sharper than older displays. I love the kobo eco system and found that many titles can be cheaper than amazon if you wait for promotions or just shop around. Kobo unveils new ereading lineup, taking readers beyond the book. Kobos newest ereader commands a premium price, and it provides a reading environment thats superior in every way. Similar to amazons xray feature, beyond the book allows a user to find more information about part of the book, providing similar topics, books, and authors. Unterstutzung fur kobo glo hd, verbesserte geschwindigkeit.
Click to enlarge a new kobo feature, called beyond the book, is designed to highlight key topics within a book and aggregate content about that topic from around the web. Here are some simple steps on how to add an epub or pdf file to the kobo ereader. Sep 05, 20 as the successor to last years glo, the new kobo aura splits the difference between luxury and mainstream, borrowing some elements from the hd and giving them new life in a more affordable 6inch. Kobo launches aura, a highres ereader, as it preps for its own. Strangely enough, it doesnt feel like a successor at all, despite the naming convention that heavily suggests that. More info kobo unveils limited edition aura hd ereader kobo glo. Heavy readers still find dedicated ebook readers to offer the best electronic experience. Kobo, the canadian ereader, tablet and ebook company owned by japans. Open up to over 6 million ebooks and audiobooks on awardwinning ereaders and the free rakuten kobo app. Like the kobo aura hd, this ereader is powered by a freescale mx507 1ghz processor. This guide will tell you 3 useful ways to add books to kobo. I purchased my second kobo aura hd on the amazon website since i had been happy with my first aura hd.
But when i triedand tried to transfer books from the computer to the reader, i. With the introduction of the kobo aura, kobo introduced a new software feature called beyond the book. I dont read mangacomics, but i do occasionally read pdfs andor technical stuff programmingcompsci textbooks. Kobo n204kbob aura hd 17 cm 6, 7 zoll ebook reader arm prozessor, 1. It can handle e books with no drm or adobes drm scheme. Kobo ereaders are carefully crafted to deliver a superior reading experience. While youre reading, the beyond the book button offers definitions and further information about. And overall it just looks nicer and more appealing.
It shaves a few fractions of an inch and a third of an ounce off the glos alreadycompact size while keeping an industry standard 6inch display and adds a lower resolution but still very crisp version of the aura hd s clarity screen. The kobo aura hd is the best device available today, in terms of high end book hardware. The high res, lowglare e ink screens read just like print on. The kobo aura edition 2, as the name suggests, is rakuten kobos followup to their aura ereader that came out in 20. Unfortunately, the nook and kindle e ink readers already do a pretty good job of this and the aura s display doesnt surpass them by much. Book 1 of 9 in the multiaward winning beyond series. To add epub or pdf books to your ereader using a windows computer 1.
It was revealed 27 august 20 at kobos beyond the book event. Day, the aura hd isnt slated to make it beyond the end of the year. The kobo aura is the smaller brother of the kobo aura hd. The kobo aura hd is compatible with epub files the current e book standard plus mobi, pdf, rtf, txt, and html files. To sync or add books onto your kobo mini, youll need to use the kobo desktop app. Hier findest du alle informationen zum kobo aura ebook reader. Kobo releases a smaller, lowercost aura to complement its excellent aura hd reader, but is it enough to take on the amazon juggernaut.
With a newly designed book likefeel, the aura has a. All noelle cunningham has ever wanted was a life beyondbeyond he. Apr 15, 20 the aura hd is a new form factor for kobo, a largeformat reader with a highres, 6. Aug 28, 20 hands on with the kobo aura ebook reader. Needless to say, i will never buy another device from kobo, i will stop using my other aura hd, and will never buy another ebook from them. To add epub or pdf books to your ereader using a windows computer. Reading, kobo store, and apps in just about all respects, the kobo aura hd is a pleasure to. The kobo aura is the fifth generation of e book readers designed and marketed by kobo inc. Sep 25, 20 unlike the aura hd, it uses a capacitive touchscreen, which we found accurate and reasonably quick to respond. The kobo aura hd was only announced yesterday and will not be available to purchase until the end of the month.
The kobo aura 4gb has a lightweight design that makes it easy to hold and carry from place to place. Ive always liked the idea of a dedicated ereader, but ive never liked any of the actual. Kobo s new aura hd features the highestresolution screen on an e. The design of the kobo aura h2o is the biggest improvement over the aura hd in my option. What do you get when you ask 10,000 rabid bookworms to help build a better kobo. The aura h20 looks much better designed, with better materials and sturdier than the kobo glo hd. I have now purchased the kobo aura hd and when i tried to download library books i got the following message. Kobo announces three new tablets, the kobo aura ebook. Today on staples techtv, adam rodricks talks to michael from kobo to find out all about the kobo aura hd and the kobo arc. The new kobo aura ereader falls somewhere in between last years kobo glo and the upscale aura hd. May 28, 20 kobos aura hd ereader is a great niche product. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to.
Escape amazons evil kindle empire with the cheeky kobo aura. Today we take a look at the kobo aura hd and the recently announced kobo aura. Kobo aura exclusive walmart ebooks edition 6 carta e ink. Sometimes, you may need to transfer pdf and epub files to your kobo. Preferably one thats available for free and without drm in canada, but im open to taking a vacation to warmer and sunnier countries if necessary. It is the day after aimee pattersons high school graduation. I found it about as comfortable to hold as a hardcover book. The soft rubbery texture on the h2o gives it more grip than the slick plastic on the hd. Your ereader will prompt you to either keep reading or manage your library. Jun 05, 2014 escape amazons evil kindle empire with the cheeky kobo aura. Alle boeken op je kobo ereader in een keer verwijderen27. Kobo aura hd and kobo aura comparison good ereader.
I had a kobo glo hd before and it died on me after about 2 years. Unfortunately, after a few days of use, the second device stopped working while i was using it normally i. Beyond shame ebook by kit rocha 9780988327801 rakuten kobo. Kobo glo hd out of stock, discontinued the digital reader 27. Kepuch custer case for kobo aura hd,ultrathin puleather hard shell cover for kobo aura hd black. The oasis was very beautiful but it wasnt right for me because i couldnt install my favourite font on it and i couldnt get my preferred font size either. Kobo says this feature will be available on thousands of topselling titles in the store beginning sept. I think the issue is the newest firmware for kobo aura hd and kobo aura h20. Assassins quest the farseer trilogy, book 3 chaturvedi divi. Lounge on the couch or in bed and enjoy reading with ease. Kobo aura hd is the only premium ereader on the market. The kobo aura features a 6inch highres, low glare pearl e ink clarity touch screen which is capable of delivering 212 dpi with 16 levels of grey.
Designed for the discerning reader, kobo aura hd offers a completely immersive reading experience and the most paperlike e ink display. Kobo announces three new tablets, the kobo aura ebook reader, and an ebookstore for kids august 27, 20 by nathan today at their beyond the book event, kobo announced that they will soon be releasing a new ebook reader called the kobo aura a smaller brother to the kobo aura hd and three new tablets. After my kobo aura hd broke i bought the new kindle oasis. Kobo aura hd stuck in sleep mode mobileread forums. But if youre a ravenous book lover who has largely. Brightness read day or night, dark or light just like a printed pag. Is it because my aura is from japan whereas my aura hd is directly from kobo.
Kobo s latest aura ebook reader brings the aura hd s technology down to a smaller device size and lower price point. Obviously they both have the same name and could be a bit. Antiglare 6 carta e ink touchscreen, 1024 x 768 resolution. Discover a simple and natural ereading experience with kobo aura. So i bought this kobo because it has a larger range of fonts and. If youre the sort who happens to sweat your way through longer books, well. Public library customers with kobo ereader authori. College beckons, as does her dream of becoming an engineer. On the oasis, the reading font was either too small or too large. Instead of the typical 6inch display, the kobo aura hd has a screen that measures 6. With no apparent reason the screen failed horizontally in a specific area. The fall of giants by ken follett, north and south, the prince of tides, days between stations, second chances, an accidental soldier. It always provides the best light to read by with comfortlight pro, and a natural, printlike reading experience on its superior 6 hd screen.
The issue a reoccurred for this customer after a factory reset from version 4. Im looking for kobo books that have beyond the book features enabled. It adds a few tricks of its own, but its still not enough to switch from a kindle. Ce copy not allowed no permission to copy the book. There seems to be a highdefinition version of everything these days, from sunglasses to voice calls and now even e ink displays. The kobo clara hd s hardware is better than amazon kindle paperwhites, with builtin bluelight protection and double the storage space for books. Kobo clara hd is the perfect reading companion for any booklover. You cannot optout of our first party strictly necessary cookies as they are. The kobo aura is the fifth generation of ebook readers designed and marketed by kobo inc. Kobo unveils new ereading lineup, taking readers beyond the book kobo arc 10hd, kobo arc 7hd and kobo arc 7 tablets and the kobo aura 6 e ink ereader, put reading first with enhanced reading life.
It arrived in stores in canada and the united kingdom on 25 april 20. The kobo aura hd s highresolution screen improves the reading experience by making fonts crisp and clear at any size. Antiglare 6a a carta e ink touchscreen, 1024 x 768 resolution builtin, fully adjustable comfortlight customization a ability to choose from 11 different font types and over 40 sizes get weeks of battery life on a single charge 4 gb of onboard memory for carrying up to 3,000 ebooks dependent on individual usage anti. The back is of a similar design to the kobo aura hd, with an angular design. The lightweight design is comfortable to hold for hours of reading. At its lowest setting, the aura hd is quite dim, but still a bit brighter than the kindle paperwhite.
Compact and comfortable discover a simple and natural ereading experience with kobo aura and get lost in your story on the 6 carta e ink touchscreen. Reading on your kobo ereader seeing highlights on your kobo ereader removing highlights on. Downloading all your books to your kobo ereader at once. The aura hd is a new form factor for kobo, a largeformat reader with a highres, 6. Kobo aura hd model n204b kobo glo model n6 kobo touch model n905, n905b, n905c kobo mini model n705. Amazon has always had a slight edge over rivals in the design stakes, but the kobo aura hd does more than most to redress the balance. The oxford handbook of international human rights law. Kobo unveils new ereading lineup, taking readers beyond.
Open up to over 6 million ebooks and audiobooks on awardwinning. Its not the companys least expensive ereader, eitherthat. My japanese aura didnt have pocket either but as soon as i switched the affiliate the pocket option appeared so i dont know why the same thing wouldnt happen with beyond the book. In the past, your home comprised of the four books you have either loaded on. The high res, lowglare e ink screens read just like print on paper to minimize eyestrain, so you can keep on reading. Sep, 20 kobo s latest aura ebook reader brings the aura hd s technology down to a smaller device size and lower price point. The kobo aura hd also called the aura hd is a limitededition kobo ereader device designed and marketed by kobo inc. I took it back to the store, they sent it to kobo for inspection and after a week i was notified that the problem was covered by warranty and i would get a new kobo. The kobo aura hd has a great screen, but its deficiencies should make. As the name implies, its the 2nd generation modelthe original h2o was released back in 2014 and was one of the first waterproof ebook readers.
You get 4gb of builtin storage enough for 3000 books and this can be expanded up to 32gb using a microsd card. Kobo aura hd and adobe digital edition adobe support. Kobo released the kobo aura h2o edition 2 in may 2017. It was revealed 27 august 20 at kobo s beyond the book event in new york city, along with three new kobo arc devices. Aug 31, 20 welcome to another good ereader comparison video. Im having a hard time deciding mostly between clara hd, aura one, and the forma, which is weird because youd think it would be easy to decide between wanting a big screen or a small screen. When i l connected the kobo reader to the win7 64bit computer, the os recognized it, as did kobo. I had problems when i first started using my mini but after a long discussion with one of your people, the problem was solved and i have had no problem downloading library books. It has the size of a spacious hardcover book, where you can additionally increase the font size without the need to decrease line height and margins. Oct 10, 20 the kobo aura is the smaller brother of the kobo aura hd. Get lost in your favourite ebooks thanks to kobo aura hd s advanced, highresolution, extralarge screen and elegant, inspired design.