Rakuten Kobo Aura, ComfortLight

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Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:30

Average rating:80

Uk has collected 58 expert reviews for Rakuten Kobo Aura, ComfortLight and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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gadgetspeak.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:07

Average rating:84

This is the smaller SD version of the Kobo HD that was launched earlier this year. Can this smaller device match what it offered, or does it launch offer even more as it has at least one feature that I have not noticed in other readers...

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pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:07

Average rating:83

When it comes to eReaders, Kobo has made some serious inroads into the market, thanks largely to the work it has done with Australian booksellers to become the eReader of choice in the local market. This is incredibly important with the spectre of Amazon'...

A great e-reader, but slightly beaten on price by the competition...

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T3.com

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2016-10-26 04:59:07

Average rating:60

Kobo , sold by WHSmith in the UK and sharing an ebook store with the high-street store, is the plucky underdog of the e-reader market. With more concentration on social sharing – book reviews, inspirational quotes and awards for prolonged reading – it see...

Dedicated backlight button, Pocket for reading offline, Very compact...
Glass front attracts smudges, Store can't match Amazon, Over-emphasis on sharing...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:09

Average rating:67

With the recent launch of Amazon's updated Kindle Paperwhite , Kobo has its work cut out with the Aura. It's the company's first new ebook reader since the Aura HD earlier this year, and sits below that device in the range. It's much smaller than the HD...

A conveniently compact ebook reader that does the job, but the price is slightly too high...

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uk.hardware.info

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:09

Average rating:0

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...

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digitalversus.com

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2016-10-26 04:59:09

Average rating:100

The Kobo Aura is like the Kobo Glo, but better: it has a sleeker design, twice as much storage, longer battery life, a multitouch screen and the handy Pocket feature. Once again, Kobo has won us over with an all-star product and an elegant design...

Elegant, lightweight body with impeccable finish, Fluid interface, 4 GB of storage, expandable by up to 32 GB, Frontlight, Pocket for reading online content when offline, Dyslexicfriendly font, Supports a wide range of file formats, Good suggestions for b...
No audio functions, Screen smudges easily, Ghost images in PDFs...

itproportal.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:09

Average rating:90

For a long time Kobo came close to releasing a decent alternative to the Kindle, but last year it finally got things right with the Kobo Glo – a great touchscreen eBook reader with an illuminated display that undercut the equivalent Kindle Paperwhite. Thi...

Excellent design, Great illuminated screen, Expandable memory, Strong software...
More expensive than the Paperwhite, No Pageflip feature...
The Aura is a great eBook reader. It is £20 more expensive than the Kobo Glo – which is still available to buy – but for my money it's a better designed and even more solid reader that fits slightly more comfortably in the hand. Of course, the new Kindle...

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:09

Average rating:90

What is the Kobo Aura? The Kobo Aura is the smaller brother of the Kobo Aura HD . It's a light-up ebook reader. The Kobo Aura HD has a 6-inch high-resolution front-lit display, but its real selling point is the over-two-month-long battery life, giving it...

Textured back adds grip, Even backlight, Long battery life...
A little expensive, No standby sync...
With the longest battery life of any eReader on the market, you can overlook the slightly higher price of the Kobo Aura. It has a great and even backlight, clear text and loads of software features that will let you enjoy your chosen book with ease. Certa...

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gadgetshow.channel5.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:18

Average rating:80

The Kobo Aura is here to take on the Kindle in the Christmas rush. When we last checked in with a Kobo e-reader, we were treated to the Aura HD, which came with a glorious 6.8-inch E Ink screen but was let down by its thickness, price and speed. Its su...

The Kobo Aura HD impressed us with its pixel packed screen and smooth fonts. The Kobo Aura's has a slightly lower overall resolution, measuring 1014x758, but its slightly smaller six-inch screen means the effective pixel density of 212ppi remains super sharp, and matches up to the premium Kindle Paperwhite. The gorgeous screen dominates the entire front portion of the e-reader, with just a thin b...
We're fans of the overall package that Kobo has put together with its latest Aura model, and to be honest, there's not much to fault it on as it's a solid product with a few top-notch features. On our review sample, however, there was a tiny little gap at the top between the screen bezel and the edge of the Aura that bled out a little light. While it's not a total deal breaker by any stretch, it...
Kobo's latest e-reader is a solid effort that comes close to rivalling Amazon's Kindle range, thanks to a solid high-resolution screen, excellent build quality and an evenly distributed frontlight. Throw in Pocket integration, great battery life and a...

tech.uk.msn.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:18

Average rating:80

Toronto company Kobo - an anagram of ‘book', incidentally - originally came into the ebook reader space with the idea of selling a more minimal, less expensive device. Times have changed since 2010, however, and the Kobo Aura is very much a top end gadget...

The core reading experience is a real pleasure, the integration of the Pockets web page saver is great too and we've plenty of time for the look, feel and the ComfortLight.
WiFi connection can be shaky, it's a touch pricey and it's prone to the odd glitch...
We really like the Kobo Aura. It does the core job very well and it's something of a pleasure to own. If Kobo could iron out the kinks, it'd be a stone cold, five star ereader...

expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:18

Average rating:80

When Kobo released the Kobo Aura HD earlier this year, its large, high-resolution screen immediately impressed. Kobo's latest eReader, the Aura, has a slightly lower resolution than its HD counterpart, and a more typical 6in display. However, it still man...

Has a lower resolution than the Aura HD, but it's a great value eReader and a worthy rival to the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite...

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mobilechoiceuk.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:18

Average rating:80

The Kobo Aura is one of the dinkiest eReaders out there, with a compact six-inch touch-screen and a lightweight body. That compact body is very comfortable to clutch one-handed for extended periods - at just 174g, it certainly shouldnt ache your arms or...

Light and dinky; Antireflective lightup touchscreen; Good online store; Expandable storage...
Price; Top brightness kills the battery...
If you’re after an eReader for taking on holiday or the daily commute, the Kobo Aura is a great option. It’s compact enough to carry anywhere, the expandable storage means you can carry an enormous collection, and the ClarityScreen can be clearly seen at...

goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:22

Average rating:80

The e-reader market is a tough one. Amazon's Kindle has the power of a massive online bookstore and e-retailer behind it, and tablets like the Nexus 7 are incredibly versatile. The Kobo Aura distills all of the Canadian book-seller's previous e-reader exp...

Great design and screen, Seamless e-reading experience, Reading Life awards are a nice extra...
Weak Wi-Fi, Slightly clunky bookstore browsing...
Kobo's $190 Aura e-reader continues the company tradition of getting out of the way of your reading. The Aura's design is unobtrusive with some nice aesthetic cues, and the hardware is fast enough to be responsive to user input. Apart from its slightly cl...

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gizmodo.com.au

Updated:
2017-11-08 01:59:43

Average rating:0

Chart: Reading is a beautiful and relaxing pastime, but it's not exactly portable, especially if you're a commuter. If you don't like lugging dozens of paperbacks around, why not consider an e-reader? Here are the five best e-readers available in Australi...

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theverge.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:58:58

Average rating:85

Here's how I read on a tablet: I open the Kindle app. I read for somewhere between four and nine seconds. A notification pops up: I have a new email or someone tweeted a funny link at me. I tap on that notification, and check out whatever's come in. I che...

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toptenreviews.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:00

Average rating:93

The Kobo Aura is yet another eBook reader that is largely unknown to the book-loving masses. That could all change very soon though, as the Aura proves to be an impressive piece of hardware that handily contends with the major players in the eReader space...

The Kobo Aura can store around 2,000 eBooks.
The touch controls are sporadic and sluggish.
Despite a few minor drawbacks, the Kobo Aura is an interesting eBook reader for people with large personal libraries...

gadgetreview.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:03

Average rating:93

E-readers are a great underutilized technology, one that's privy to great innovation. If only more of us had time to read books! I haven't had the time to read a full book in over a few months, and the one I did read was short too! But today most of us re...

Excellent size, shape, and weight, Excellent screen and backlight, Great battery life, Pocket integration makes it a mustbuy.
Kobo store is not the Amazon store; cannot transfer ebooks purchased elsewhere easily...
It's the perfect E-reader for anyone who reads more than books. window._taboola = window._taboola |...

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engadget.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:03

Average rating:82

Outside the US, Kobo is a major player in the e-reader space. Here in the states, however, mentioning the name will almost certainly elicit baffled stares. In 2011, the company was hit particularly hard when Borders, its main retail partner, shuttered. Si...

Great build quality for an e-reader, Best-in-class frontlighting, Integration with Pocket...
Expensive, Touchscreen can be unresponsive...
Kobo's built a terrific e-reader, but the high price is tough to justify...

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macnn.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:06

Average rating:70

Five years ago, we thought that by the end of 2013 there'd be a bigger market for e-book readers. Then, along came the tablet that Jobs built and a slew of followers-on. Just as the iPod did away with most of the competition, the tablet market seems to be...

Light, Good hand feel, Little glare off screen, Genuinely dedicated reader...
Poor "lending" support, Slow detailedcontent page turns, Smaller ebookstore than its main rivals...

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Theinquirer.net

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:09

Average rating:80

JAPANESE EREADER MAKER Kobo is relentless in its push to rival the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook, regularly adding fresh, cheaper designs and updates to its family of devices to convince the market that it is the best value for money...

Ergonomically pleasing design, light and compact, good quality E Ink display, broad file type support...
Still no where near as responsive as an Android or iOS tablet, you will have to faff around with options to get it to work how you want...

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computershopper.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:18

Average rating:80

In the United States, e-readers are synonymous with or —at least among buyers who know the distinction between an e-reader and a tablet. While Rakuten’s Kobos have just a single-digit market share in the States, they’re the No. 1 e-readers in Canada...

Even screen lighting, Smaller, lighter than Amazon and B&N equivalents, Superb font controls and onscreen keyboard, Supports ePub, Smart Pocket integration, MicroSD slot...
No audio features, Pricier than competing models...
The Aura costs $30 to $50 more than its main competitors. In terms of design, software, and build, it justifies the pricing, but it's squeezed by cheaper E Ink readers on one side and color tablets on the other...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:19

Average rating:60

The Kobo Aura ($149.99 direct) ebook reader brings some interesting new technology to the table, along with some of what made the more expensive Aura HD£130.76 at Pixmania a winner—except now at a smaller size and a lower price point. It's not quite a Kin...

Very lightweight. Flush screen. Beautiful edge lighting. Memory card slot. ePub support. The best font customization options in the business.
Inconsistent touch response. Visible ghosting on some page turns. Slightly weaker ebook ecosystem compared with Amazon and Barnes & Noble. A bit too expensive...
Kobo's latest Aura ebook reader brings the Aura HD's technology down to a smaller device size and lower price point. It adds a few tricks of its own, but it's still not enough to switch from a Kindle...

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Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:20

Average rating:60

While e-reader sales have dropped nearly 50 percent in the last year, that hasn't deterred Kobo. The company's new Aura E Ink e-reader offers a backlit reading experience in a lightweight design, as well as some interesting social features and book backgr...

Lightweight and easy to hold, Interesting Beyond the Book feature, Minimal flickering during page turns, Expandable memory...
Expensive, E-book prices higher than competition, No magazines or newspapers, Some light leakage from top of display...
The Kobo Aura e-reader offers a bright backlit display and a personalized reading experience in a very light design, but for a premium price...

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geekdad.com

Updated:
2016-10-26 04:59:29

Average rating:0

The new Kobo Aura e-reader image copyright KoboI've written previously about Kobo's Aura HD, the 68-inch, 265 dpi, EPUB-compatible e-reader that still leads the pack so far as I'm concerned But the Aura HD does have several issues that prevent it from bei...

Display is sharp, Comfortlight is even and easy on battery while gentle on the eyes, textured back provides good grip, tiny form factor with full-sized screen makes for compact size with few compromises, EPUB support, highly customizable fonts...
Switch to capacitive touch combined with thin bezels can cause inadvertent page turns, $10-$30 price premium over Kindle Paperwhite, In answer to a few questions raised by readers in the previous Aura HD review, I've found the build quality of the Aura an...

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