Kobo Aura - eBook reader - 4 GB - 6(N236-KU-BK-K-EP)

Overall good reader with some nice features and options. But: Some unknown errors during registration process. VERY SLOW fb2 loading Cant swipe pages, only touch. No Russian keyboardsearch. UI is slower than Kindle. Kobo app is not syncing books with reader, connection to PC required. Bottom line: many small annoying things that does not allow to enjoy the reading experience.

Very easy to use - managed to load all my epubs onto it within minutes. It is a good, simple ereader.

I like the size and the quickness that it downloads books.

The main reason to buy the Kobo Aura is its versatility, since it functions w/both .epub and .mobi file formats (for some reason Amazon still refuses to incorporate .epub support for Kindle). Unfortunately, it is definitely slower than Kindle paperwhite, and the screen isnt as responsive (swiping down ends up as a click in 1/2 of the time). In addition, shopping for books is harder as the Kobo store pretty much sucks. If youre okay with these 2 shortcomings, this is the basic e-reader to get if you already have dozens of .epubs you cant read on your Kindle. (I say this having owned a Nook glowlight which was cheaply made and had a terrible UI).

Todo sin problemas

the packaging was old, and the glass was visibly damaged there is no way to upload books from library if you dont have a computer (doesnt work with chromebooks, ipad, or phone)

screen needs to be larger; but, it is light weight

To use this reader you must download adobe digital editions. There are a tonne of people having issues with adobe digital editions. It is really hard to recommend ereaders to people when it is impossible to download books on to them. I have tried all of the tips I have found online and not one has solved my problems. I get alternating messages of the content not being allowed and I have reached my limit of activations. My son spent 2 hours on the phone with kobo this morning and they had no idea how to fix it. Adobe does not have customer support unless you are a paying customer. I will likely be returning my kobo because this seems to be an issue with users for quite a while. Its probably why readers are dying already.

I bought this two years ago, when Covid hit and all the libraries closed down but we could still borrow books electronically, I like having something lightweight to carry on the bus or when traveling. Its also useful to borrow books electronically when Im out of things to read. But recently it started to act erratically (the print on the screen would dissolve, or it would suddenly jump to a completely different part of the book with no apparent reason). Then, when I tried to recharge the battery, nothing happened. I plugged it into the charger for more than a day and it wouldnt charge! I found out that yes, the battery can be replaced but it needs more sophisticated electronics skills than I possess. Im glad that I was able to use it for the time I had it, but I think it should have lasted more than two years! Or at least they should make the battery replaceable., or provide a replacement service. I would not buy one of these again. I dont know if the competition is any better in this respect, however.

This does everything Ive wanted in an e-reader. :)