Elipsa New Kobo (N604) [Elipsa - ed.] - Page 20

icallaci · 05-20-2021, 11:37 AM

How do you turn pages? How does the reader know whether you are trying to turn the page or trying to write a note? Are there separate reading and writing modes? Or must you use one of the buttons on the stylus?

salamanderjuice · 05-20-2021, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by icallaci

How do you turn pages? How does the reader know whether you are trying to turn the page or trying to write a note? Are there separate reading and writing modes? Or must you use one of the buttons on the stylus?

Generally devices with stylus support built in can tell the difference between the stylus and a finger touch. Use the stylus and it will write, use a finger and it will turn the page.

icallaci · 05-20-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by salamanderjuice

Generally devices with stylus support built in can tell the difference between the stylus and a finger touch. Use the stylus and it will write, use a finger and it will turn the page.

But I use a stylus to turn pages on my Forma, especially if I am reading and eating at the same time. I hate fingerprints on my screen. If I have to use my finger to turn pages, this is a no go for me.

Calenorn · 05-20-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ewphoenix123

Just the generic one color Comfort light.

This suggests that Kobo sees this as a work device, not primarily for pleasure reading.

Uncle Robin · 05-20-2021, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by icallaci

But I use a stylus to turn pages on my Forma. I hate fingerprints on my screen. If I have to use my finger to turn pages, this is a no go for me.

Just out of curiosity, why use a stylus to turn the pages when the Forma has buttons?

salamanderjuice · 05-20-2021, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by icallaci

But I use a stylus to turn pages on my Forma, especially if I am reading and eating at the same time. I hate fingerprints on my screen. If I have to use my finger to turn pages, this is a no go for me.

If you're using one of those cheap plastic dome styluses or the like those would get detected as a finger touch because it has no way to tell the difference between a capacitive finger touch and a capacitive stylus touch. So you could get this and keep doing that of you wanted.

Only supported styluses trigger stylus mode.

icallaci · 05-20-2021, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

Just out of curiosity, why use a stylus to turn the pages when the Forma has buttons?

Sometimes I do use the buttons, but I find a tap with the stylus is easier and faster. I don't usually hold the Forma in my hands but use a stand instead. That means if I want to press a button, I have to support the Forma's back so I don't knock over the stand.

icallaci · 05-20-2021, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by salamanderjuice

If you're using one of those cheap plastic dome styluses or the like those would get detected as a finger touch because it has no way to tell the difference between a capacitive finger touch and a capacitive stylus touch. So you could get this and keep doing that of you wanted.

Only supported styluses trigger stylus mode.

Ah, thanks, that's good to know. I do use the rubber-domed type of stylus.

Mercador · 05-20-2021, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by salamanderjuice

I have a 10.3" reader what do you want to try?

I'll PM you, thanks!

hobnail · 05-20-2021, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by davidfor

Kobo has never had a two release each year schedule. They tend to do releases in either April/May or September/October. And while they occasionally do two of those in a row, they rarely do three in a row. But, I do hope there is another device coming. An update to the Forma is what I "need".

The pandemic threw a monkey wrench into everyone's schedules, but I'm with you, hoping for a Forma replacement.

Mercador · 05-20-2021, 12:42 PM

It's 499$ in Canadaland. I wonder why you have to purchase all the package though; I don't think I'll ever use the pen (got one with my Surface and used it less than 10 times in 5 years) and I got the official cover for the KA1 and it falling to pieces after 3 years.

Oh well, let's wait for reviews...

enuddleyarbl · 05-20-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by davidfor

Kobo has never had a two release each year schedule. They tend to do releases in either April/May or September/October. And while they occasionally do two of those in a row, they rarely do three in a row. But, I do hope there is another device coming. An update to the Forma is what I "need".

An updated Forma was what I was looking for, too. From:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobo_e...gical_Overview

it looks like they sometimes release multiple devices in any given year:

- Kobo eReader and Kobo WiFi N289 in May and October 2010
- Kobo Glo N613 and Kobo Mini N705 in September 2012
- Kobo Aura HD N204B and Kobo Aura N514 in April and August 2013
- Kobo Glo HD N437 and Kobo Touch 2.0 N587 in May and September 2015
- Kobo Aura Edition 2 N236 and Kobo Aura One N709 in September 2016
- Kobo Clara HDN249 and Kobo Forma N782 in June and October 2018.

The problem is they don't always do that. So, I don't know if I should/can wait another 4 or 5 months to see if they do that this time. My active Kindle's battery now loses about 20% each day and the old one I use to download books just lost its entire charge in one day.

Amon_Re · 05-20-2021, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ottischwenk

And when I compare this device with a Likebook P10, then is at all uninteresting.

I have a Boyue, they work but their software is... buggy. Also, repairs are DIY; you can't buy ANY part from them, nor get specs for parts from them. As someone with a damaged Boyue device I can promise you I will NOT be doing any further business with them.

Kobo might have less features, but their software works and generally they support their devices for a decent amount of time, even if parts availability is probably just as limited.

Amon_Re · 05-20-2021, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by anacreon

What is a problem for me is the 227 dpi. I'm looking for an e-ink device to read my PDFs but I doubt that going up from 8" to 10,3" would make it easier on my eyes since I would be going down from 300 dpi to 227 dpi. Some of my PDFs are poor quality.

Having both 300DPI & 227DPI devices I can tell you the difference isn't that noticeable for me. Best try before you commit to be sure, but 227DPI is fine for me.

Amon_Re · 05-20-2021, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by davidfor

That's what I've been wondering. It looks like it has been designed for left-handers

There are dozens of us!! DOZENS!!!!!
(left-handed person here)

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icallaci Guru Posts: 819 Karma: 6528026 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kobo Elipsa	How do you turn pages? How does the reader know whether you are trying to turn the page or trying to write a note? Are there separate reading and writing modes? Or must you use one of the buttons on the stylus?

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Mercador I'm not a number! Posts: 244 Karma: 11496 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Quebec City Device: Kobo Elipsa	It's 499$ in Canadaland. I wonder why you have to purchase all the package though; I don't think I'll ever use the pen (got one with my Surface and used it less than 10 times in 5 years) and I got the official cover for the KA1 and it falling to pieces after 3 years. Oh well, let's wait for reviews...