![]() It features the same asymmetrical configuration as the Kindle Oasis, but Kobo takes it to an entirely new level with their hardware and software experience. The Kobo Forma has one of the the boldest industrial designs in the world. The main Kobo website has been out of stock for a few weeks. The Forma is compatible with Overdrive and Pocket, so you can easily borrow ebooks from the public library or read blog articles. Multiple sources have confirmed with Good e-Reader that Rakuten Kobo has discontinued the Kobo Forma 32GB model in all markets. It is ideal for reading ebooks or catching up with your favorite manga or PDF file. This device is waterproof and dustproof and features a giant 8 inch screen. There would also be a 32GB version of the forma for manga readers, but I haven't come across this in the Netherlands yet.The brand new Kobo Forma e-reader is available from Good e-Reader and ships worldwide. As a manga reader, be aware of the lack of memory. Personally, I recommend this e-reader for manga readers and people who would like a bigger, clearer screen. The pocket integration is useful if you like to take articles from the internet with you, but please note that you must first synchronize your articles with WiFi to your reader. They function properly, but do not get in the way if you want to use the reader purely for your own DRM-free books. I make less use of the kobo-specific functions, such as the kobo shop and pocket integration. You can of course always browse with the touchscreen, if you prefer. This can become unpleasant with very long reading. The leaf buds are nice to have, although I personally find them a bit too far apart. The use of softer materials also gives you a better grip on the device, in addition to the fact that it feels nicer. The thick gripping edge still gives you a solid handle to hold your reader, while the other thin edges make the reader quite compact for the screen size. The tiny LED light on the button flashes to notify it’s taking action to turn on. The ease of reading the format is a big plus. Kobo Clara HD is also a squish with a very slight almost unnoticeable click at bottom. This is not as annoying with normal e-books, but noticeable with comic books as they take up more memory. Another stumbling block is that the file transfer via USB is quite slow. You will mainly notice this if you would like to have many different series on your reader. ![]() With only 8GB, of which about 7GB is usable, you can't put many volumes of comic books on your reader at once. Where the format fails, however, is the memory capacity. With the forma you tilt the screen and you can still view these types of pages in the wide landscape mode. The function to tilt your image is also very useful for manga that uses double pages that are shown as 1 whole. Japanese manga work particularly well with this format. The 8" screen is large and sharp enough to keep everything readable. Kobo has done a lot with recent updates to improve CBR/CBZ file support, allowing you to browse the pages relatively quickly and smoothly. I bought this e-reader mainly for reading comic books and manga, and that's one thing this e-reader is pretty good at. This device is waterproof and dustproof and features a giant 8 inch. Good out-of-the-box support for CBR/CBZ files The brand new Kobo Forma e-reader is available from Good e-Reader and ships worldwide. The wrong product was delivered in the morning, but after a phone call it was immediately ensured that the correct e-reader arrived on the same day. Very very nice!įinally, compliments to Coolblue. From now on I can read it every morning on my e-reader, without distractions from apps or other smartphone irritations. I follow a number of blogs and websites, and the new articles automatically end up in my Pocket account (you can set this up using IFTTT). Specs Features Waterproof IPX8 - up to 60 mins in 2 metres of water Weight 197 g Size 160 x 177.7 x 8.5 (thickness at gripping area) & 4.2 (thickness at. I also really like that Kobo works with Pocket. The weight of the device is on the side where you hold it, which makes it very comfortable. The soft, rubber-like plastic feels friendly and pleasant. The design also deserves a big thumbs up. Why don't more manufacturers make such an 8 inch screen? In terms of size, the screen now at least resembles a real book and is certainly not too large. I can tell you, it's a breath of fresh air. Coincidentally, this Kobo e-reader just came on the market when I wanted to buy a new one. Initially I used it a lot, but the small screen, wide bezels and Amazon system started to annoy me. For four years I had a Kindle Paperwhite with a 6 inch screen.
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