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7.9 Out of 10 | |
by Tech Radar (Apr, 2013)It's a big improvement on the Kobo ink and looks incredibly crisp and makes reading that much more pleasurable.
by Tech Radar (Apr, 2013)However, its collector's item charm is undeniable and the ergonomic design and sharp HD screen makes it the most attractive ereader on the market.
Reader Rocket Review Our evaluation of the Kobo Aura HD
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e-bookstore size, average NYT best sellers price, NYT's top selling titles and 4 more |
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7.9 | Reader Rocket Score |
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Specifications Full list of technical specs
screen
Screen resolution | 1440 x 1080 |
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Screen size | 6.8" |
Pixel density | 264 ppi |
Built-in light | ComfortLight |
Screen type | E-Ink |
Touchscreen | Infrared |
Flashes screen black during page turns | Yes |
features
Sync across multiple devices | Yes |
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Note taking | Yes |
Web browser | Yes |
bookstore
Uses an open platform | Yes |
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Bookstore | Kobo Books |
EBookstore size | 3.2 M book |
Free content free content | 1.89 M books |
Customer loyalty program | No |
Average NYT best sellers price | $9.95 |
Number of NYT top-selling titles offered+ | 38 |
Reader-to-reader lending | No |
Cloud storage | Yes |
Reading apps | iOS, Android, BlackBerry, PC and Mac |
Additional electronic offerings | newspapers, magazines and comics/graphic novels |
Has retail store locations | No |
connectivity
Input/Output port | micro-USB |
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Cellular data | None |
Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n |
Bluetooth connectivity | No |
technical specs
RAM | 1,024 MB |
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Processor | 1,000 MHz |
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storage
Internal storage | 4 GB |
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Expansion slot | microSD (up to 32GB) |
Memory | 4 GB |
form factor
Size | 128 x 175 x 11.7 mm |
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Weight | 240 g |
Interface | touchscreen |
Headphone jack | No |
