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Old 09-28-2021, 11:45 PM   #119
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Originally Posted by Uncle Robin View Post
As someone who went from a 6-inch Clara to a 6.8 inch H2O2 I agree, it's a much bigger jump in usable screen size than "0.8" suggests. Especially when the form factor remains the same, the end result is a very noticeable jump in screensize for a very minimal loss of portability or even pocketability.
Personally, it doesn't really work for me. I went from the 6" Glo (the light stopped working) to the 6.8" Aura H2O. It was good, it I never felt comfortable with it. When the Glo HD was released a month or so later, I bought that and stopped using the Aura H2O. When the Aura ONE was released, I prevaricated for a few months and then bought one for my wife to replace her Glo because the screen size would be good for her. The plan was to use it for a couple of weeks and then hand it over. I didn't expect to like it because of the size and experience with the Aura H2O. But I did. Those "couple of weeks" ended up being a couple of months. When I did give her the Aura ONE, I tried the Aura H2O again, but, went back to the Glo HD very quickly.

The Forma was the same, I loved it, but, had to hand it over quickly. I was using the Aura ONE for a while, but tended to use the Glo HD for the convenience.

I'm now splitting reading time between the Clara HD and Libra H2O. I keep thinking about a Forma, but, the cost is high and I keep thinking a new device will be here soon.

What I think is that the 6.8"/7" devices don't give me enough extra screen space to make up for the extra bulk. I can hold the 6" devices in one hand and turn the page with that hand. The 7.8"/8" do make it worthwhile. Both that Kobo have produced are sleek and relatively light. I can use them Forma one-handed and didn't have any hassles with the Aura ONE. As to the Libra H2O, I think the buttons are why I am still using it. I like them, but, not enough to make up for the physical size and completely abandon the Clara HD.
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