Sage Kobo Sage opinions - Page 13

John F · 10-20-2021, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by zenji

If 'manage attachments' does not appear, hit 'Go Advanced' (to add pictures)

Zenji, if you have questions about how to use the forum, could you please post them in the feedback section.

Thank you.

scegghy · 10-20-2021, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErikG

My wife needed to charge her Forma almost every day.
My own Forma works perfectly so I am going to keep it. For as long as I can stand the sight of a Sage that isn't mine

If buying a new ereader and the choice is between a Forma and a Sage: no doubt about it, go for the Sage.
It is very responsive and I very much like the look of the front that is one continuous surface of which the screen is just one part and the two buttons another part. None of those ridges that the Forma has. Also, the screen is just perfect with better uniform lighting than the forma and more contrast.
And all this from someone who thought that the Forma was the best ereader he owned thus far.

I am happy with my Forma but I would know if Sage's improvements, compared to Forma, are worth the 300 euro

kyôdai · 10-20-2021, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zenji

Spoiler:

You can calculate the dimensions of the display yourself, based on the resolution and pixel density.

The Sage (like the Forma) has a 1440 x 1920 pixel resolution at 300ppi (PPI = Pixel Per Inch).

1440 divided by 300 is 4,8.
1920 divided by 300 is 6,4.

So the dimensions of the display are 4,8" x 6,4" (or 122 x 163 mm).

LivresInOz · 10-20-2021, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Krios

You clearly see a brighter bar towards the buttons side, actually it's not even a bar, it's two groups of LEDs

Is this supposed to happen on the Libra as well?

(If so then either:
- i got lucky
or
- only some people notice/are bothered by it
If not, then thanks for the heads-up!)

LivresInOz · 10-20-2021, 06:37 PM

Thanks kyôdai, you're a champion!
I can confirm you nailed it: i made a cut-out and its 8 inches diagonal

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyôdai

So the dimensions of the display are 4,8" x 6,4" (or 122 x 163 mm).

LivresInOz · 10-20-2021, 06:53 PM

The Sage screen not much bigger than the Libra

1.5 cm more across the top
2 cm more along the side

This is hardly going to make a difference in viewing those PDFs with wider text, from my initial evaluation

Deobulakenyo · 10-20-2021, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenji

The Sage screen not much bigger than the Libra

1.5 cm more across the top
2 cm more along the side

This is hardly going to make a difference in viewing those PDFs with wider text, from my initial evaluation

14% larger diagonally and 31% larger by area as a 16x9 display.

14% larger diagonally and 31% larger by area as a 4x3 display.

LivresInOz · 10-20-2021, 07:22 PM

With PDFs, the overall screen real estate is not the issue.
Its being able to fit in the WIDTH of the columns without making the text too small.

The other day I did a trial with a PDF - just a standard PDF with slightly wider columns.

Even an extra inch added down the side (for horizontal reading) would still not quite be enough for me.

(I like my text (14-) 16 pts)

I am considering splashing out on Elipsa.
(and am feeling slightly crazy even thinking about it!)

Ive just put a question on the other thread about hold-comfort.

Deobulakenyo · 10-20-2021, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenji

The other day I did a trial with a PDF - just a standard PDF with slightly wider columns.

Even an extra inch added down the side (for horizontal reading) would still not quite be enough for me.

(I like my text (14-) 16 pts)

You need a 10-inch ereader. Try the Ellipsa

davidfor · 10-20-2021, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenji

With PDFs, the overall screen real estate is not the issue.
Its being able to fit in the WIDTH of the columns without making the text too small.

That is a contradiction. The larger the screen real estate, the more likely you are to be able to fit the PDF into it in a size that is readable.

Quote:

The other day I did a trial with a PDF - just a standard PDF with slightly wider columns.

Even an extra inch added down the side (for horizontal reading) would still not quite be enough for me.

(I like my text (14-) 16 pts)

I am considering splashing out on Elipsa.
(and am feeling slightly crazy even thinking about it!)

Ive just put a question on the other thread about hold-comfort.

Your posts seem to be comparing the Sage to the Libra 2 for PDF performance. I'm not sure why because the Sage has the same screen size as the Forma. PDFs on the Forma has been discussed plenty of times, especially when it was new. And it came up again when the Elispa came out as a comparison. The basic conclusion was that the 8" screen size was better than the smaller screens, but, still not great. The recommendation has always been for a larger screen size for PDFs.

petercreasey · 10-21-2021, 09:59 AM

Are there any direct comparison(s) of features/desirability between the Sage and Kobo Aura One?

ErikG · 10-21-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by vrf

A lot of legitimate issues have started out with the comments of "one random person" from some site or another. But, true, we should wait for more than one.

I think the uniformity of lighting of the Sage is a major improvement of that of the Forma. I guess thanks to the glass covering.
I tried to make a picture of the light with both sliders about half-way.

Deobulakenyo · 10-21-2021, 10:15 AM

Does the sage come with preinstalled screen protector? Or the stylus is soft enough not to scratch the screen?

Josieb1 · 10-21-2021, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErikG

I think the uniformity of lighting of the Sage is a major improvement of that of the Forma. I guess thanks to the glass covering.
I tried to make a picture of the light with both sliders about half-way.

for the picture.

John F · 10-21-2021, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErikG

I think the uniformity of lighting of the Sage is a major improvement of that of the Forma. I guess thanks to the glass covering.
I tried to make a picture of the light with both sliders about half-way.

Any chance you can post a picture with a book open?

10-20-2021, 06:53 PM	#186
LivresInOz LivresInOz Posts: 330 Karma: 15958 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo: Forma + Libra\|Galaxy: TAB A7 + Note 8 tablet\|Boox: Note Air 2	The Sage screen not much bigger than the Libra 1.5 cm more across the top 2 cm more along the side This is hardly going to make a difference in viewing those PDFs with wider text, from my initial evaluation Last edited by LivresInOz; 10-20-2021 at 06:57 PM.

10-20-2021, 07:22 PM	#188
LivresInOz LivresInOz Posts: 330 Karma: 15958 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo: Forma + Libra\|Galaxy: TAB A7 + Note 8 tablet\|Boox: Note Air 2	With PDFs, the overall screen real estate is not the issue. Its being able to fit in the WIDTH of the columns without making the text too small. The other day I did a trial with a PDF - just a standard PDF with slightly wider columns. Even an extra inch added down the side (for horizontal reading) would still not quite be enough for me. (I like my text (14-) 16 pts) I am considering splashing out on Elipsa. (and am feeling slightly crazy even thinking about it!) Ive just put a question on the other thread about hold-comfort. Last edited by LivresInOz; 10-20-2021 at 07:25 PM.

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