Kobo Announces Kobo Aura HD Reader

Posted on April 24, 2013

Kobo has announced its limited edition Kobo Aura HD ereader. The reader features a high resolution 6.8-inch Pearl E Ink display. The Auro has a 1GHz processor and 4GB of storage, which is expandable to 32GB. It has a battery life of two months. The device costs $169.99.

Michael Serbinis, CEO, Kobo, said in a statement, "From the beginning, Kobo has pushed the eReading industry to new heights and today is no exception. Kobo Aura HD is designed for the most passionate booklovers - those who devour hundreds of stories each year - who asked us to create the ultimate eReading experience. Kobo Aura HD is our way of celebrating these customers."

The Kobo devices compete with other ereaders, such as the Amazon Kindle, Nook and Sony Reader.

Here's a review of the device from Good e-Reader.