Forma Just ordered new Kobo Forma

[93terp]

Originally Posted by jiminrussell

1% on the frontlight of the Forma is much darker than it is on my KA1. 3-4% on the Forma is about the same as 1% on the KA1. I usually read in the dark at about 4-5% on my KA1 and will definitely need to to be higher on the Forma, guessing around 9-10%, though won't be sure until I use it tonight.
I am sure there is some variation in the brightness from device to device so unless others are seeing the same darker lighting I don't think you should read to much in to a sample of one.

I noticed the exact same thing with my Libra H2O.

[prom king]

So how does transfer of non DRM ebooks goes with Kobo Forma? I saw that you have to have a Dropbox account and then upload it to Dropbox first and then download it from Dropbox to Kobo. Is there also a cable option in that that you connect computer and Kobo with a cable and transfer ebooks like that? Is there perhaps a Bluetooth option? Does it have to be Dropbox or is there also a Google drive option?

Can you browse some internet sites with the device?

[davidfor]

Originally Posted by prom king

So how does transfer of non DRM ebooks goes with Kobo Forma? I saw that you have to have a Dropbox account and then upload it to Dropbox first and then download it from Dropbox to Kobo. Is there also a cable option in that that you connect computer and Kobo with a cable and transfer ebooks like that? Is there perhaps a Bluetooth option? Does it have to be Dropbox or is there also a Google drive option?

Can you browse some internet sites with the device?

The Forma works exactly the same as the other Kobo devices, except that you have the extra option of using Dropbox. You can get books from Kobo, from the Overdrive (if available in your country and library), sideload via USB or use the browser. They don't have Bluetooth support.

[prom king]

Originally Posted by davidfor

sideload via USB or use the browser.

So it has internet browser? Also, I don't know much about Kobo devices.

[davidfor]

Originally Posted by prom king

So it has internet browser? Also, I don't know much about Kobo devices.

Yes, the Kobo devices have a browser. It isn't a full-featured browser, and the lower power of the devices means that it isn't suitable for most modern sites. But, it can download books that you can read on the device.

[prom king]

Ok thanks for the info. Almost all of my knowledge comes from watching youtube videos reviews and none of them mentions/ shows the internet browser. I guess you can put a link to google drive folder and download ebooks from there as well.

[Nightflyer]

Can also WiFi sideload via FTP and browser so no cable needed.

[prom king]

Interestingly, on this website it has red letter x near the web browser as a mark that it doesn't have a web browser
https://theinformr.com/ereaders/kobo-forma/#specs

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by prom king

Interestingly, on this website it has red letter x near the web browser as a mark that it doesn't have a web browser
https://theinformr.com/ereaders/kobo-forma/#specs

Perhaps an indication of a lack in the site rather than an issue with Kobo. The web browser has been there as a beta feature for years. Admittedly, it's not the most full featured or powerful browser and I reserve it for emergency use.

[Gone]

Originally Posted by davidfor

The Forma works exactly the same as the other Kobo devices, except that you have the extra option of using Dropbox.

In my Libra, I noticed an hidden Dropbox folder. I wonder if the function could be activated like the Forma somehow? Maybe in a future update?

[james_]

Maybe this would do the trick - Dropbox on Kobo

[prom king]

I just got Kobo Forma. So far it seems that those side buttons for turning pages don't work, but I'll try to charge it first.

I wanted to charge it, but as you know charger doesn't come with the device, only USB cable. And I wanted to stick that cable into my charger for mobile phone, but I see that the cable for Kobo has that plastic in the middle (see photo). So can I stick it in anyway? I mean, it goes in but will it work?

Also I give here specs for that are on the charger so tell me if it will work electricity wise

[prom king]

Also, I just noticed that that micro usb jack on the cable is not the same shape as the "hole" on the Kobo. The one on the cable is symmetrical, while the hole on Kobo seems to be typical micro USB, and it doesn't go in.

[PeterT]

The Kobo cable is universal, so it will fit in either way around

[james_]

Your phone charger will work fine with this cable combination as you've probably figured out by now. Best thing to do if you have a few USB powered devices is spend a few dollars on a 'USB safety tester' like the picture below = available from Chinese suppliers on pretty much all auction sites. It will tell you the volts and amps drawn by any device plugged into it, which is usually enough to know whether its charging properly or not. Especially useful for devices that appear to be dead for one reason or another.

Like the Forma these testers usually come with USB ports that can be plugged in either way round. The Samsung is a smart charger so it will pump out a lot more current if the device you attach to it can negotiate with the charger and agree a higher current. WIth your phone it will increase both voltage and current way over the USB spec. The Forma seems to charge at about 800ma, slightly over USB spec.