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Originally Posted by roninmedia
How is the standard QC with Kobo? Do they typically run into issues with their first productions that require later revisions of changes? Wonder if a pre-order is worthwhile because the Sage ticks all my boxes for a new ereader.
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I remember that there were issues when the Aura One first came out, with some people complaining of uneven screen lighting and color blotches. I bought my Aura One a few months later, in January if I recall correctly, and got a very nice screen indeed and absolutely lovely comfort pro light color.
With the Forma, people had some issues with a noticeable "bar" in the screen lighting on the button side when it first came out, but I just bought a Forma last month and again, a very nice screen, even better than my Aura One. Not quite as good for even lighting as my Kindle Oasis 2 though.
Basically, with a pre-order, you take your chances. However, as long as you can easily return the device if it doesn't suit, or if there are significant problems, I don't see any reason you shouldn't treat yourself!
If you buy direct from Kobo, it can be a bit of a pain dealing with a return/exchange, however. Some years ago, when I bought my Kobo Aura HD, I got a device with significant lighting flickering and getting a replacement took a considerable amount of time. However, I did end up with a working device that gave no problems and it's still working now.
It was enough of an annoyance dealing with Kobo directly that I bought subsequent Kobos elsewhere. The Aura One came from Chapters/Indigo in Canada and the Forma was purchased from Amazon. YMMV.