It’s still small in tablet terms, but it’s big for an e-reader. Instead of being a device that you can shove into your back pocket, the Kobo Aura One is more comparable to an i Pad Mini in size. What sets the Aura One apart from the entire Kindle range is its size.
Countless times I’ve pulled out the e-reader to find that it’s already switched on. For some reason, this button seems prone to getting pushed when the device is in my bag. On the bottom of the device you’ll find a micro-USB charging port, while the standby button sits on the rear. It’s available in black – the rose gold obsession hasn’t quite reached e-readers yet – and the textured back makes it easy to hold in one hand. It’s much more utilitarian and durable, but it works. They’re meant to be all about the reading experience, rather than looking flashy. Kindle Oasis aside, e-readers are bland devices, but that’s sort of the point. It’s just a shame then that Kobo’s ebook ecosystem can’t measure up to the giant that is Amazon.
In fact, it actually offers a number of features that I’ve been longing for in a Kindle for quite some time notably a water-resistant body, a bigger screen and Pocket integration. There’s nothing wrong with that: after all, the company does make the best e-reader available right now with the Kindle Paperwhite.īut the Kobo Aura One shouldn’t instantly be dismissed just because it isn’t made by Amazon. When you think of an e-reader, you probably think of Amazon.
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