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Ebook reader advice

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  • Kobo Aura H2O; this after owning a few different types inc. Kobo, Kindle and Nook.


    Not the cheapest but:
    Bigger screen (6.8" with good 1430x1080 resolution too) yet not too heavy.
    Backlight.
    Waterproof (= safe to read in the bath).
    PLUS it has a micro SD card slot - you don't even need to connect a cable to your computer.

    PS:
    IMHO Calibre is the easiest way to make sure all you want to read is compatible with the Kobo.

    I am not recommending this supplier but for example:
    http://www.argos.co.uk/product/3098394

    http://www.trustedreviews.com/kobo-aura-h2o-review

    Worth every penny IMHO.
  • denwyn
    denwyn Posts: 193 Forumite
    I did manage speak with someone at Smiths over the phone this afternoon and they have confirmed its now discontinued, in a way i am glad to have found out before i bought one, its very odd its been discontinued so soon. I cannot justify spending so much out on the Aura H20, so it looks like i will have to get a Kindle Paperwhite, as the cheaper Kindle and Kobo models dont have backlight screens. thanks for all the help anyway. one thing i wont be doing though is registering it with amazon.
  • Fair enough though I warn you, I once said the same.
    It also depends how much you read I suppose, and I read loads.
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