Testurteil: "4 out of 5"
Test: Einzeltest: Koba Aura
Zitat: The bad: - 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 can get annoying. And while E Ink screens are gradually getting faster and faster, they can still frustrate, and we found that the Aura struggled when loading up the home screen on various occasions, though the 1GHz processor handles most page changes relatively smoothly. Just as irksome is the micro SD slot: while a welcome addition to the Kobo, it does force memory cards to jut out from the bottom of the casing when in use. It´s not a major problem with a healthy 4GB of onboard storage. Lastly, if you´re making the switch, you´ve got eco-systems to consider. Go with a Kobo and you´ll miss out on the Amazon Kindle store, which has millions of books for you to choose from, as well as its own magazine, newspaper and self-publishing channels you can´t get anywhere else. It´s not a major issue if you´re into longer form fiction or non-fiction, which Kobo offers plenty of, but if you already own an e-reader and are thinking about upgrading, it´s definitely something to consider.
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 very reasonable £119.99 price tag, and you´ve got an e-reading winner - we just wish it came with the Kindle store too.
