Elipsa New Kobo (N604) [Elipsa - ed.] - Page 21

10basetom · 05-20-2021, 02:28 PM

Here's the official press release: https://prod-news.kobo.com/news/take...in-one-ereader

I think for a note taker and something to read manga on without panning or squinting, it's a good option. It's no Sony Digital Paper, but 383 grams is pretty light for a 10.3" e-ink device (lighter than RM2 and the 10.3" Android devices, excluding the 378g BOOX Note2 with Mobius screen).

christianbk · 05-20-2021, 02:32 PM

I'm intrigued. I use a RM2 for note taking and it isn't BAD by any means. But I could see the benefit of morphing together my ereader and a note-taking device instead of having two. I also like the backlight.

But I love the Comfortlight Pro functionality! And I'd miss that greatly.

And I do like reading while taking a bath.

So perhaps I'll skip out on this. But I will say - I like the bold step. Unsure if any of us thought that this would be, really, a big focus on note taking. Pretty cool.

Pjama · 05-20-2021, 02:35 PM

I wonder what happens to the notes (position,size, etc.) when you change the font size in a book?

I would be very tempted by this if it was 300 dpi, but I’m not willing to go below that as I know I would get obsessed with comparing the quality and be dissatisfied. I understand their decision though, I guess, as the lower res screen allows them to keep the price relatively low.

Glad for JSWolf that they have made the cover COMPULSORY.

Pjama · 05-20-2021, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christianbk

But I love the Comfortlight Pro functionality! And I'd miss that greatly.

And I do like reading while taking a bath.

So perhaps I'll skip out on this. But I will say - I like the bold step. Unsure if any of us thought that this would be, really, a big focus on note taking. Pretty cool.

I forgot to mention that, this also put me off as I love my orange light.

I also like the bold move, I hope it is a success!

I’m still tempted by it, I used to have a DX and really enjoyed reading on the big screen.

ETA: I still do have a DX, but I haven’t found it since we moved house almost five years ago.

Amon_Re · 05-20-2021, 02:42 PM

I'll probably get this one, ticks all but one of my checkboxes (no SD card slot

):
- Price is competitive (cheaper than the Note Air, more expensive than the lesser P10)
- Kobo & Calibre are old friends, support will probably be excellent
- Kobo's firmware tends to be very solid and long lived in support

If it works as intended I'll keep it., if not, I'll return it within the 30 days window & go for the Onyx.

salamanderjuice · 05-20-2021, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pjama

I wonder what happens to the notes (position,size, etc.) when you change the font size in a book?

I would be very tempted by this if it was 300 dpi, but I’m not willing to go below that as I know I would get obsessed with comparing the quality and be dissatisfied. I understand their decision though, I guess, as the lower res screen allows them to keep the price relatively low.

Glad for JSWolf that they have made the cover COMPULSORY.

Nobody has a 300DPI eInk screen larger than 8". 227 PPI is the best you can get at these sizes. It works pretty well and doesn't really bother me moving between the two.

On Boox's stuff they make an attempt to keep your notes in the same place when you change the font size. Doesn't always do a good job so it will be interesting to see how Kobo does.

Ron100 · 05-20-2021, 03:00 PM

It's almost like it's a 'test the water' device.

No masses of new features, but one or two. Trying usb-c, the note taking etc.

Kobo while a firm I'm undecided on are not shy about updating firmware and features. If the sales are respectable I'm guessing this could be a really nice device after future updates.

Uschiekid · 05-20-2021, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10basetom

Here's the official press release: https://prod-news.kobo.com/news/take...in-one-ereader

"Underline or circle, and easily erase or highlight, with two helpful buttons located on the side of the stylus. "

So, that is what you can do with the 2 buttons, erase and highlight.

Skydog · 05-20-2021, 03:38 PM

Am I correct in assuming the Carta 1200 is recessed and not flush?

JSWolf · 05-20-2021, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

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

The real question is why use a stylus when the Forma has a touch screen that does not get full of fingerprints?

JSWolf · 05-20-2021, 04:27 PM

Quote:

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.

That's different. The Forma is not designed to know the difference between a stylus and your finger. If you used your stylus on the Elipsa, it might work to change the page as it's not going to be recognized by the Elipsa as a stylus.

JSWolf · 05-20-2021, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christianbk

I'm intrigued. I use a RM2 for note taking and it isn't BAD by any means. But I could see the benefit of morphing together my ereader and a note-taking device instead of having two. I also like the backlight.

But I love the Comfortlight Pro functionality! And I'd miss that greatly.

And I do like reading while taking a bath.

So perhaps I'll skip out on this. But I will say - I like the bold step. Unsure if any of us thought that this would be, really, a big focus on note taking. Pretty cool.

The Elipsa is a much better Reader for ePub then the RM2.

DNSB · 05-20-2021, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I wish they had gone with the Carta 1250 screen as it has a faster refresh.

A rather odd request. The only 10.3" Carta 1250 screen I am aware of is the EC103TD1 which is a colour screen.

DNSB · 05-20-2021, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skydog

Am I correct in assuming the Carta 1200 is recessed and not flush?

It depends on the device design. Without an IR touch setup, the screen can be flush or recessed.

JSWolf · 05-20-2021, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

A rather odd request. The only 10.3" Carta 1250 screen I am aware of is the EC103TD1 which is a colour screen.

The Carta 1250 is not a color. It's a regular Carta screen with a faster refresh rate then the Carta 1200. The color layer is what gives color.

This article shows a device with a Carta 1250 screen and it's not color.

https://www.e-ink-info.com/eih-wacom...aper-solutions

05-20-2021, 02:28 PM	#301
10basetom Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Here's the official press release: https://prod-news.kobo.com/news/take...in-one-ereader I think for a note taker and something to read manga on without panning or squinting, it's a good option. It's no Sony Digital Paper, but 383 grams is pretty light for a 10.3" e-ink device (lighter than RM2 and the 10.3" Android devices, excluding the 378g BOOX Note2 with Mobius screen). Last edited by 10basetom; 05-20-2021 at 02:32 PM.

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05-20-2021, 02:32 PM	#302
christianbk Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 2172708 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Washington State Device: At least one of each brand	I'm intrigued. I use a RM2 for note taking and it isn't BAD by any means. But I could see the benefit of morphing together my ereader and a note-taking device instead of having two. I also like the backlight. But I love the Comfortlight Pro functionality! And I'd miss that greatly. And I do like reading while taking a bath. So perhaps I'll skip out on this. But I will say - I like the bold step. Unsure if any of us thought that this would be, really, a big focus on note taking. Pretty cool.

05-20-2021, 02:35 PM	#303
Pjama Evangelist Posts: 452 Karma: 1847640 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: TX Device: White kindle basic, gold KO3, white Kobo ♎️	I wonder what happens to the notes (position,size, etc.) when you change the font size in a book? I would be very tempted by this if it was 300 dpi, but I’m not willing to go below that as I know I would get obsessed with comparing the quality and be dissatisfied. I understand their decision though, I guess, as the lower res screen allows them to keep the price relatively low. Glad for JSWolf that they have made the cover COMPULSORY.

05-20-2021, 02:42 PM	#305
Amon_Re Connoisseur Posts: 91 Karma: 14644 Join Date: Sep 2015 Device: Boyue LikeBook Mimas	I'll probably get this one, ticks all but one of my checkboxes (no SD card slot ): - Price is competitive (cheaper than the Note Air, more expensive than the lesser P10) - Kobo & Calibre are old friends, support will probably be excellent - Kobo's firmware tends to be very solid and long lived in support If it works as intended I'll keep it., if not, I'll return it within the 30 days window & go for the Onyx.

05-20-2021, 03:00 PM	#307
Ron100 Member Posts: 24 Karma: 25132 Join Date: May 2021 Device: Kindle Voyage, Kobo Mini	It's almost like it's a 'test the water' device. No masses of new features, but one or two. Trying usb-c, the note taking etc. Kobo while a firm I'm undecided on are not shy about updating firmware and features. If the sales are respectable I'm guessing this could be a really nice device after future updates.

05-20-2021, 03:38 PM	#309
Skydog Wizard Posts: 1,975 Karma: 6768406 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Circling Earth @ Mach .83 Device: Elipsa, Sage, Forma, Libra 2 & H₂0, Mini, Oasis3, Voyage	Am I correct in assuming the Carta 1200 is recessed and not flush?