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Old 10-02-2018, 12:22 PM   #106
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The product page does show both manual and automatic switching. I would think that would be for all orientations.
Ah yes, I see. Perfect. Could this be the last ereader I ever buy? (I'll wait for the reviews first.)
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Old 10-02-2018, 12:23 PM   #107
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Or order it from the Chapters Indigo site for $299 CAD which is $233 USD.
Not a bad idea..with shipping you probably still save $40. Would be great for those of us in the States if Walmart put it on sale for the Holidays as returns, if needed, are free and easy. It's unclear from the Canadian Kobo site if they charge a restocking fee.
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Old 10-02-2018, 12:35 PM   #108
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Not a bad idea..with shipping you probably still save $40.
The last time I ordered from Chapters, when I got my Aura One, shipping to the US had gone way up. There's a savings, but it's not nearly as much as it used to be and the savings won't be close to $40. I'll be interested to hear what it costs if anyone goes this route. At some level, it might be better to pay a little more for ship to Walmart, just to facilitate a possible return.
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Old 10-02-2018, 12:45 PM   #109
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The last time I ordered from Chapters, when I got my Aura One, shipping to the US had gone way up. There's a savings, but it's not nearly as much as it used to be and the savings won't be close to $40. I'll be interested to hear what it costs if anyone goes this route. At some level, it might be better to pay a little more for ship to Walmart, just to facilitate a possible return.
I tried a dummy order of the Aura One and shipping would be slightly over US$15, so say US$250 altogether for a savings of $30 (if shipping isn't more for the Forma). Dunno; if Walmart gave a discount for ship to store, it could be close (but there's no sales tax in my state; obviously sales tax calculations make this different for everyone).
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Old 10-02-2018, 12:59 PM   #110
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Old 10-02-2018, 01:18 PM   #111
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Ah yes, I see. Perfect. Could this be the last ereader I ever buy? (I'll wait for the reviews first.)
Considering the green blotches on the Aura One and the light bleed on the Clara, waiting for the reviews is a good idea.

I like Kobo, but then they go and fumble the little things.
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I couldn't find any mentioning of the DPI of that screen and is it really .2" bigger (the screen that is) than the A1? That's only half a centimeter....

Oh well, might buy me one anyways
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Old 10-02-2018, 01:30 PM   #113
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Old 10-02-2018, 01:36 PM   #114
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Gotta love how all the hardcore Kobos are suddenly all over the wedge design. Gotta admit it’s done better on the Forma than on the Oasis.
I just wish that Amazon starts copying the Aura One now...
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Old 10-02-2018, 01:39 PM   #115
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Considering the green blotches on the Aura One and the light bleed on the Clara, waiting for the reviews is a good idea.

I like Kobo, but then they go and fumble the little things.
Zod, reactions to the Clara light bleed are very subjective. Personally, it doesn't bother me a bit.

It reminds me of the issue some people had with the old-school NOOKs flashing as they refreshed every sixth page turn. That one didn't bother me either, but I know some folks hated it.

As they say, YMMV.
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Old 10-02-2018, 01:53 PM   #116
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Perhaps a cover won't be quite so essential on this model. Maybe just as well if the 3rd-party covers take a long time to appear.
I wouldn't ditch the cover so soon, yes, plastic doesn't break as easily, but it gets scratches easier...
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Old 10-02-2018, 01:58 PM   #117
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I lost interest at the mention of the 8" screen

Of course, Kobo has a history of using their larger-screened readers as their premium device and I can't fault them. But I sure would like the same device in a 6" form factor.

I still do have concerns about the shape of the device. At first blush, it looks more awkward than the Oasis. The Oasis is ugly because it was designed to be comfortable to hold. The Forma, with that wedge on the front putting the buttons on a decline away from your thumb doesn't seem right. And putting the power button where your palm rests? I don't know, Kobo...

I'm curious to see what the reviewers make of it.


Yeah, the shape is off-putting. I have the Oasis2 and it's not the least bit comfortable to hold plus has awkward button placement. I like the idea of a lighter, less fragile 8" Kobo, but not a fan of the squarish shape. It also looks like the buttons would be easy to accidentally press if you rarely use buttons.

I'll see what reviewers say. Maybe order from Walmart if reviews are positive, return if I hate it.

There's certainly no rush, I haven't damaged an ereader yet, and my Aura ONE is great. Wish they'd made it with a normal shape and Voyage style buttons that could be turned off.


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Old 10-02-2018, 02:03 PM   #118
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I thought the plastic was replacing the fragile glass substrate? I definitely would not like the idea of a plastic screen.


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Old 10-02-2018, 02:08 PM   #119
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I tried a dummy order of the Aura One and shipping would be slightly over US$15, so say US$250 altogether for a savings of $30 (if shipping isn't more for the Forma). Dunno; if Walmart gave a discount for ship to store, it could be close (but there's no sales tax in my state; obviously sales tax calculations make this different for everyone).
You are correct; closer to $30, not $40. Shipping to NH is an option for me, which saves $15 in tax. Can't wait to read the reviews.
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The back looks grippy -- but it is similar to the Clara. It's slippery??

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