Thread: Forma New Kobo reader: The Forma/Shape
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Old 10-02-2018, 11:11 AM   #96
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It's official:

Highlights: 8"...
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Originally Posted by jackie_w View Post
Oh dear, my buy-it-now finger is starting to twitch.
I lost interest at the mention of the 8" screen

Of course, Kobo has a history of using their larger-screened readers as their premium device and I can't fault them. But I sure would like the same device in a 6" form factor.

I still do have concerns about the shape of the device. At first blush, it looks more awkward than the Oasis. The Oasis is ugly because it was designed to be comfortable to hold. The Forma, with that wedge on the front putting the buttons on a decline away from your thumb doesn't seem right. And putting the power button where your palm rests? I don't know, Kobo...

I'm curious to see what the reviewers make of it.
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