For newcomers to the ebook reader space, you should have no problem setting up and using the Kobo Forma. The software side is where the Forma shines. With stats like overall read time and book completion percentage, Forma’s Activity feature is a fun glimpse into your reading habits. It’s surprising Rakuten Kobo didn’t add this feature to the Forma since it has been heavily pushing its audiobook store as an alternative to Audible. Bluetooth connectivity allows readers to pair headphones to the ebook reader and listen to audiobooks. Amazon added this feature to the Kindle Oasis in 2017, and more recently to the Kindle Paperwhite. One feature that’s missing on the Forma is Bluetooth connectivity. The primary difference is Amazon now offers 32GB storage options for its newer ebook readers, which helps for readers that plan to store audiobooks on the device. They’re also very similar to what you’ll find on the Kindle Oasis and All New Kindle Paperwhite. These specs are nearly identical to the Kobo Aura H2O. You should have no problems, as content loads quickly and page turns are nearly instantaneous.The 8GB of onboard storage also allows you to store about 6,000 ebooks. It has a 1GHz processor paired with 512MB of RAM. The hardware for the Forma doesn’t stray far from what you’d expect for a premium ebook reader. Blue-light exposure at night can have adverse effects on your health. The screen turns more orange as it inches closer to your bedtime, to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. It uses your timezone and sleeping habits to determine when to minimize blue-light exposure. You’ll find an excellent blue-light filter on the Kobo Forma called ComfortLight Pro. We do think the automatic brightness doesn’t go low enough in dark environments, but you can easily make adjustments manually with the brightness slider. Even in different situations and environments, the Forma does a superb job of keeping brightness and color temperature perfect for any scenario. Like most E Ink devices, the Forma is easy to read in direct sunlight. There’s also options to tweak font weight and sharpness as well.Ĭontent on the Forma loads quickly and page turns are nearly instantaneous. The ebook reader allows you to choose from nearly a dozen different fonts and 50 font size options. It’s also easy to customize the reading experience easily on the Forma. Page transitions are almost instantaneous, and we didn’t notice any screen ghosting thanks to intermittent screen refreshes. The Forma’s screen produces crisp text, and images are surprisingly sharp. While those extra inches make the Forma less portable than its competitors, we think it’s a great trade off for a more immersive reading experience. It comes in an inch larger than the Kindle Oasis, and two inches larger than many other ebook readers. Big screenĪt eight-inches, the E Ink screen on the Kobo Forma is larger than any other Kindle or Kobo ebook reader currently on the market. That’s the same rating you’ll find on the Kindle Oasis as well as the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite.Īlthough you’re not going to be able to put the Kobo Forma in your pocket, it’s small enough to easily store in a bag without taking up too much space, and it’s lightweight so it never feels cumbersome. But the Forma has an IPX8 rating, meaning it can survive when submerged in up to a meter of water for an hour. The texture and finish make the Forma easy to hold, but it feels a bit cheap when compared to the less expensive second-generation Kindle Oasis. Discussion of DRM removal is allowed for books you have purchased legally but please note that legal requirements for DRM vary by region.The 8-inch E Ink screen is larger than any other Kindle or Kobo ebook reader currently on the market.įlip the Kobo Forma over and you’ll find a textured plastic back with a rubberized coating. Please use direct links.ĭRM & Piracy - We do not allow links or names of sites that distribute pirated material or any encouragement of piracy. No affiliate links - Recommendations are great but when they come with an affiliate link, they are less trustworthy and lead to spam. This is not a buy/sell/trade sub, no selling will be allowed. No book promotions or selling - general Kobo sales/promotions are allowed but if you are looking to promote your book, try r/ebooks, r/freeebooks or similar. No hateful or offensive submissions will be allowed. Keep it Kobo related - we are here to discuss all things Kobo related, comparisons are fine but discussions of other ereaders or ebooks in general are better suited to other subsīe respectful - argue the point, not the person. Welcome to the new and improved Kobo Reddit Rules Anything and everything about the Kobo eReader.
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