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In Depth
The new Kobo Aura HD reader is positioned as a premium e-ink reader. The manufacturer goes so far as calling it the Porsche of e-ink readers. According to the reviewers, this claim is largely met.
Rather than attempting to undercut Amazon on price, Kobo chose to provide deluxe features. The display is a large 6.8″ screen and it features a 265 dpi display. At 1440 x 1080, it is the classic aspect ratio of 4:3. Before buying, check out the pricing and availability of books that you like. Some reviewers commented that Kobo’s store has higher prices and a smaller selection than Amazon’s selection.
The Good: Larger size, high resolution display; ergonomic details and build quality; supports EPUB format and Adobe DRM.
The Bad: More expensive than Kindle’s e-ink readers; e-ink is not competitive with a tablet display and it is not good as a general purpose web browser; Kobo’s store may not have some titles that you want.
What people actually want to know
When was the Kobo Aura HD released?
The Kobo Aura HD was released on April 16, 2013.
Where can I get support for the Kobo Aura HD?
Visit Kobo's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Kobo Aura HD manual?
You can view and download the Kobo Aura HD manual on our dedicated manual page.
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