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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake
Why are you looking for an update?
Before the Elipsa was announced, I thought Kobo was going to release the Forma 2. (I guess I had a bad source?) My Forma is 2.5 years old and isn't damaged or running out of battery power, so I saw no reason to switch.
It doesn't use USB-C but considering how long the battery lasts, I just recharge it overnight.
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I'm not looking for an update. My gadget lust wants one
That's why I quoted the last word.
The Elipsa definitely would fill my gadget lust, and I would absolutely love to play with one, it doesn't fill any real need. I think the screen is to large for use on my commute. And I have no real need for a pen. And the price is to high for a toy to play with. I think if I was doing that sort of thing, I'd go to a full-blown tablet or a convertible laptop.
The Forma in my device list is used by my wife. I bought it for her, but, tested it for a couple of weeks first. I loved it and didn't want to give it up. We did a similar thing with the Aura ONE, so she returned the Aura ONE when she took the Forma. (For the record, the best answer I have found for the question, "Why do you need another ereader?" is, "I bought it for you, I'm just setting it up and testing it.")
I liked the Forma enough that I considered getting one for myself. But, left it a bit while I reacquainted myself with the Aura ONE. And kept putting it off as it is a bit expensive. I have since gotten a Libra H2O, but, have come to the conclusion that I don't like the 7" size. They don't offer enough extra screen space to justify the larger overall size. Currently, I split my reading between the Libra H2O and the Clara HD. And I think I'd abandon the Libra H2O if it didn't have buttons. So, I'd probably buy an updated Forma. Or the current one if there was a good sale.
Having said all that, if the Elipsa ever appears in a shop I can visit, I'll make sure I leave my credit card at home. The temptation might be to much.