Would love a new 8" Reader.

[talaivan]

I have had many different e-readers, including some from Amazon (I've given up on Amazon), and the Elipsa 2E and the Libra Colour. BUT I find myself preferring the Forma, with its larger 8" screen and lighter weight (it's even lighter than the 7" Libra Colour). The only modification I have needed was for dark mode, something that is quite easy to do. The 8" screen is the perfect size for me, much easier to read and navigate than the 7" screen of the Libra or the even smaller screens of other readers. It would be wonderful if Kobo (or anyone else but Amazon) would come out with a new lightweight 8" reader. Otherwise, no matter how many bells and whistles they add (color, remote page-turner, etc.) I'll stick with my Forma until it completely stops working.

[Knightreader]

I (in my personal opinion) would like a new 7" reader in a Kindle-like format, without(!) a wide border on the side – with or without physical buttons, that's not important for me.

[bluepeter]

In the continuing absence of 7" and 8" B&W e-readers from Kobo's range, I've found substitutes that I find acceptable:
7" - Boox Go 7
8" - PocketBook InkPad 4.

Neither UI is quite as good as Kobo's, but both are perfectly usable and, IMO, better than the Kindle one.

Loading KOReader onto either is a doddle, though I find the stock reading apps to be perfectly good most of the time.

Of course, these might not suit you folk as well as they do me, but (assuming that they're available wherever you are), you might consider them.

[petercreasey]

Originally Posted by talaivan

I'll stick with my Forma until it completely stops working.

Good decision. I love both the Aura One and the Forma -- currently happily using the Forma.

I don't see how they can significantly improve the Forma.

[xor_]

I used to love my old 6-inch ebook readers. Now when I look at them I don't understand how that was even possible. Such small context windows. I agree 8-inch is the best size.

I still like the Forma, and I actually bought a second one recently to give me peace of mind. The Sage is a nice device, but the battery percentage ticking down with every page turn reminds me too much of the finality of all being. Even tough it does last longer with selecting a different governor.

[pgilster]

Originally Posted by petercreasey

Good decision. I love both the Aura One and the Forma -- currently happily using the Forma.

I don't see how they can significantly improve the Forma.

The Forma is hands-down the best e-reader I've ever used, and I've been through all the Kindles since version 2 and a bunch of Kobos along the way. I still keep coming back to the Forma with Koreader as the best experience of the bunch. Would absolutely love to see a new Forma or whatever they want to call it.

[Ummagumma]

8" is perfect. Sage and Forma
I can't back to 6" readers

[Apollyon202]

The popularity of 3 and 4 inch readers doesn't do much good for an 8 inch category comeback.

[nana77]

Originally Posted by bluepeter

In the continuing absence of 7" and 8" B&W e-readers from Kobo's range, I've found substitutes that I find acceptable:
7" - Boox Go 7
8" - PocketBook InkPad 4.

Just for clearance, the Pocketbook Inkpad 4 and the Pocketbook Inkpad Color 3, are 7,8".
I now have the Forma and the Color 3, while reading a 0,2" can't be an issue, although it has its own slighty difference.

[John F]

Originally Posted by Apollyon202

The popularity of 3 and 4 inch readers doesn't do much good for an 8 inch category comeback.

I would guess we get a Kobo 8" reader before a 3 or 4" inch from any of the major ereader companies.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by John F

I would guess we get a Kobo 8" reader before a 3 or 4" inch from any of the major ereader companies.

I'm starting to lose any hope that we get any new ereader from Kobo at all.

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by Apollyon202

The popularity of 3 and 4 inch readers doesn't do much good for an 8 inch category comeback.

The pendulum will swing back.

Remember the 'falling out' of the small Kobo, Pocket, and Sony Readers of a few years ago? All of this in favor of bigger screens.

I predict that the ideal size mentioned in this thread will soon be available, (and of which I, too, would like to purchase an updated Forma/Sage).

But this is only my gut feeling.

[John F]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

I'm starting to lose any hope that we get any new ereader from Kobo at all.

Maybe not a new ereader you would like, but I would think it is highly likely that Kobo will still release ereaders.

[JSWolf]

7" is best for out and about. 8" may be better for some at home.