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Groupie
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Pacific NW USA
Device: KOBO Aura One; Kindle Oasis 3
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The time has come to replace my Aura One
It will no longer charge with any of the USB cords I have.
I initially thought that maybe a new charging cord/cable would maybe solve, but I have the Kindle Oasis 3 that charges fine with the same USB's that the beloved One will not, so it must be the One's port that is the problem. In doing a search, several threads popped up with the same or similar prob. I've had it since Sept 2016 sigh. I've been reading on the Kindle Oasis 3 (purchased because I had Amazon gift cards during shutdown and the ease of using for ARC's) Also used it for getting books from another library system so I wouldn't have to sign in and out of the ONE between library systems. Amazon has made many improvements on the initial software on the 3 since my initial purchase, but there are still things that irritate me. I exclusively use OD/Libby from library. I only purchase books when I need them for book discussion group when no copies from the library will be available to read in time for book discussion or if it is an author I really enjoy and am not patient enough to wait in the library holds queue. The conundrum is that nothing seems to really compare to what I have had with the Aura One. Briefly intrigued with the new Colour models, the Libra Colour form factor would be pretty much the same as the Oasis 3 but the advantage would be the wonderful OD/library integration that I enjoy with the One. Then I read about the battery life and higher percentage of light usage. (the Oasis 3 light set to 6-12% in darker rooms during daylight compared to only 2-4% on the One in same conditions, so One battery life was better than the Oasis) I like reading on the 7.8"One so I've been leaning towards the 8" Sage, but OUCH! on that price & then to read battery life isn't so great. Sorry if this has turned into a "woe is me" posting. Last edited by beespeckled; Today at 01:28 AM. Reason: percentage of light use correction |
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Wizard
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Join Date: Sep 2022
Device: Kobo Libra 2
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You are correct that there are no direct replacements for the Aura One. You could try to get a Libra 2, but prices are going up now that it's been discontinued. You might consider just buying a replacement Aura One on eBay if you're happy with that particular model, or you could try to replace the charging port.
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Absentminded Reader
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Device: Kobo Mini, Clara HD, Elipsa; Kindle Paperwhite 3 & 4; iOS eReader apps
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I loved my Aura One. My daughter loved hers, too, but that dang USB port issue got both of us after a few years. You got a nice run out of yours!
As a former Aura One LE owner, I can tell you that the Libra Colour is a nice device and mostly fills the gap left by the Aura One LE . I love having the color aspect for the book covers. The stats are not exactly match for match, but the LC is a close approximation. The Aura One had a 7.8” screen and the LC has a 7” screen. The LC has 32GB of storage just like the Aura One LE. The Aura One had 1,872×1,404 resolution and a 300-pixels per inch display. NGL, the LC only has 1264x1680 resolution, with 300 PPI for black-and-white content and 150 PPI for color content. That is the main stat you’ll feel compares poorly. But the faster CPU and modern specs will please you. Also, I don’t mind the reduced DPI for color content. It hasn’t bothered me when reading. Many people in these forums agree. I also own an iPad, so one might wonder why I would need a colored eReader. That’s a simple question to answer: I like to read late at night and Kobo eReaders get nice and dark. My iPad on the other hand, even with reducing the white balance, is still too bright for bedtime reading. With late night reading, ample room for manga, colored covers, and a fast CPU, the LC has become my most favorite Kobo since I last used an Aura One LE. |
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
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I know this may not be what the OP wants, but I'm suggesting going for a Pocketbook InkPad 4 as it's the same size as the Aura One and it's not color. |
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