Kobo Aura
$150Pros
- Great build quality for an e-reader
- Best-in-class frontlighting
- Integration with Pocket
Cons
- Expensive
- Touchscreen can be unresponsive
Bottom Line
Kobo's built a terrific e-reader, but the high price is tough to justify.
Kobo's built a terrific e-reader, but the high price is tough to justify.
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