Sage Kobo Sage opinions - Page 14

ErikG · 10-21-2021, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by John F

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

I can sure try.
What are you curious about? The lighting still or some other aspects of this ereader?

John F · 10-21-2021, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikG

I can sure try.
What are you curious about? The lighting still or some other aspects of this ereader?

The lighting on the edges.

ErikG · 10-21-2021, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by John F

The lighting on the edges.

Almost no ambient light.
This photo is very critical. The impression when holding the ereader in hand is more uniform.
I guess the light is coming from the right. It is just a bit brighter there. The few areas of shade at the top and bottom right are a bit exaggerated in this picture. In reality they are almost invisible.

Almamida · 10-21-2021, 02:14 PM

Just received my Sage ( and Libra 2)

The Libra 2 has a better screen overall.

The black levels are similar, but the Libra has a more homogeneous frontline. I totally see the line, lighter on the right on the Sage, a la Forma (probably an hommage...).

Also on the Libra2, the background is whiter, the frontline seems to get a bit brighter at maximum level and the orange part gets more colourful.
I'll take pictures in a bit

Sirtel · 10-21-2021, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Almamida

Just received my Sage ( and Libra 2)

The Libra 2 has a better screen overall.

The black levels are similar, but the Libra has a more homogeneous frontline. I totally see the line, lighter on the right on the Sage, a la Forma (probably an hommage...).

Also on the Libra2, the background is whiter, the frontline seems to get a bit brighter at maximum level and the orange part gets more colourful.
I'll take pictures in a bit

Which has a better screen, the Sage or the Forma?

ErikG · 10-21-2021, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikG

Almost no ambient light.
This photo is very critical. The impression when holding the ereader in hand is more uniform.
I guess the light is coming from the right. It is just a bit brighter there. The few areas of shade at the top and bottom right are a bit exaggerated in this picture. In reality they are almost invisible.

Exactly same conditions for taking a picture.
This is the FORMA!!

Almamida · 10-21-2021, 02:26 PM

I can't compare, I never had the Forma.

I think the screen of the Sage is good, it's darker than the Libra2 (The black are slightly darker and the background is not as white)
The frontlight reminds me what the people were criticizing the Voyage. At normal reading conditions, it won't bother me, and probably won't bother a lot of people. ( You have to put the brightness high to see its flaws)

On my end I prefer the Libra2 screen over the Sage by a thin hair.
They've done a good job (The LibraH2O screen was not great in comparison IMO)

Sirtel · 10-21-2021, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Almamida

I can't compare, I never had the Forma.

I think the screen of the Sage is good, it's darker than the Libra2 (The black are slightly darker and the background is not as white)
The frontlight reminds me what the people were criticizing the Voyage. At normal reading conditions, it won't bother me, and probably won't bother a lot of people. ( You have to put the brightness high to see its flaws)

On my end I prefer the Libra2 screen over the Sage by a thin hair.
They've done a good job (The LibraH2O screen was not great in comparison IMO)

Thanks. I'm not real fussy about the frontlight. Good contrast is more important.

Does the Sage feel heavy when held in one hand? Is it comfortable to hold?

Krios · 10-21-2021, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikG

Almost no ambient light.
This photo is very critical. The impression when holding the ereader in hand is more uniform.
I guess the light is coming from the right. It is just a bit brighter there. The few areas of shade at the top and bottom right are a bit exaggerated in this picture. In reality they are almost invisible.

Doesnt't look bad, my Libra H2O frontlight is like that.

Skydog · 10-21-2021, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Deobulakenyo

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

Why would you think so? The Elipsa does not have or require one for use. Do you really think Kobo would sell a product that would scratch using their own stylus? Depending on usage and pressure, the nib may wear over time but that's it.

Almamida · 10-21-2021, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

Thanks. I'm not real fussy about the frontlight. Good contrast is more important.

Does the Sage feel heavy when held in one hand? Is it comfortable to hold?

You can feel its weight but it seems comfortable to hold. I will need more time with it, but for longer reading sessions, I feel I will rest it on my laps or hold it with 2 hands.

ersott · 10-21-2021, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ErikG

Exactly same conditions for taking a picture.
This is the FORMA!!

Thanks!, The screen in Sage looks better than forma

Almamida · 10-21-2021, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ersott

Thanks!, The screen in Sage looks better than forma

The Forma should never have looked that bad to begin with

Things I like so far :
- USB-C

- screen size
- contrast better than Libra H2O.
- a bit faster than the Libra H2O, even if I was expecting something better on page turns for example (manga/comics mainly, book are good)
- buttons, they are separated (didn't understand the concept of the forma), silent but still satisfying.

Things I don't like :
- Screen background not as white as Libra2, but still good
- Screen front light not as good as Libra2, but still okay
- Kobo still doesn't give us the ability to decide how much orange we want at max when the Natural light is selected. (Please copy that from the Kindle Oasis)

Joliet Jake · 10-22-2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Almamida

I think the screen of the Sage is good, it's darker than the Libra2 (The black are slightly darker and the background is not as white)

Is that a good thing? I would prefer a whiter screen and darker text. (I'm satisfied with the darkness of the text on my Forma, but the background is light gray rather than white.)

Almamida · 10-22-2021, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Is that a good thing? I would prefer a whiter screen and darker text. (I'm satisfied with the darkness of the text on my Forma, but the background is light gray rather than white.)

It's not. Not a dealbreaker, but the Libra2 has a better screen overall.

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10-21-2021, 02:14 PM	#199
Almamida Guru Posts: 685 Karma: 11431990 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kobo Sage - Kindle PW5 & Voyage - iPad Pro M1 12.9	Just received my Sage ( and Libra 2) The Libra 2 has a better screen overall. The black levels are similar, but the Libra has a more homogeneous frontline. I totally see the line, lighter on the right on the Sage, a la Forma (probably an hommage...). Also on the Libra2, the background is whiter, the frontline seems to get a bit brighter at maximum level and the orange part gets more colourful. I'll take pictures in a bit

10-21-2021, 02:26 PM	#202
Almamida Guru Posts: 685 Karma: 11431990 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kobo Sage - Kindle PW5 & Voyage - iPad Pro M1 12.9	I can't compare, I never had the Forma. I think the screen of the Sage is good, it's darker than the Libra2 (The black are slightly darker and the background is not as white) The frontlight reminds me what the people were criticizing the Voyage. At normal reading conditions, it won't bother me, and probably won't bother a lot of people. ( You have to put the brightness high to see its flaws) On my end I prefer the Libra2 screen over the Sage by a thin hair. They've done a good job (The LibraH2O screen was not great in comparison IMO)