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Originally Posted by eskillroy
Ergonomics: Considering the issues I have with physical books, I want something that is super easy to hold in one hand and change pages without having to use my second hand. I read a lot in bed or on a couch or at a park/beach and I want to have something that feels effortless. I understand the Oasis 3 and Forma are basically the same weight (10gm difference) but what I would like to hear is if the ergnomics are good; is the weight distributed well making it feel lighter and easy to hold.Also considering the Oasis is aluminium and the Forma is rubbery, does that help one way or the other for ease of holding?
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I have not handled either in person. To my eyes, the Oasis seems like it would be more comfortable as the flat front and rounded back seem like they conform to the shape of the hand better.
But I have repeatedly asked people that have both and they reliably say that the Forma/Libra is actually more comfortable to hold. Here's a sample post. Granted, it is from the Kobo section of this board, but it is from a person who has both:
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Originally Posted by Camellia
...That's to say nothing of the ergonomics! The Kindle Oasis always hurt my hands with that strange ledge, but the Kobo Forma has a form factor that fits to my hands much better, the buttons are less "intrusive" to my reading experience, and way the Sleep Cover folds into a little stand is perfect for catching a couple of pages between boss fights in my favourite video games...  |