Sage Kobo Sage opinions

[Uncle Robin]

I've just discovered how to make the Sage seem as light as a feather - take it out of the case!

I had the weird "ADE reauthorization" glitch happen, so needed to reboot, which required getting at the power button, which required taking the Sage out of its official case. Rebooting did fix the bug, AND left me feeling like the Sage was a featherweight after several weeks of reading with the case on

[martinot]

Originally Posted by cerem0ny

So after my blow up I’ve decided to keep my Kobo Sage. I am in the process of selling my Kindle Oasis 3. The extra inch really sold it for me, and the strip down the side isn’t *too* distracting. I have another order coming in from Kobo, another sage - I’m going to open it up and see how the gradient works on the new model and probably end up sending it back or keeping it based on the uniformity of the screen. Wouldn’t go as far to say that Kobo have really improved on their hardware but I am enjoying my Kobo Sage now…

I fully understand! I love the 8" format.

A small strip do not bother me either, as long as the ligth is even in general.

[cerem0ny]

The battery is also probably the worst battery I have ever encountered on an eink device, also. But no dramas, I don’t mind charging it every day or so.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by cerem0ny

The battery is also probably the worst battery I have ever encountered on an sink device, also. But no dramas, I don’t mind charging it every day or so.

Yeah, the battery life is poor. But like you, it's not a dealbreaker for me. I only use the Sage at home.

Still waiting for that power cover.

[trott3r]

Dont know if links to videos are allowed here. (delete if not wanted)

A comparison of kindle oasis, kobo sage and pocketbook


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK0k...qV69z&index=44

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by trott3r

Dont know if links to videos are allowed here. (delete if not wanted)

A comparison of kindle oasis, kobo sage and pocketbook


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK0k...qV69z&index=44

The Oasis is an older model, not the 2019 one. The 2019 Oasis has a better screen.

[trott3r]

yes it was an odd comparison he seemed to be pushing the older oasis as a value for money reader

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by trott3r

yes it was an odd comparison he seemed to be pushing the older oasis as a value for money reader

And the 2017 Oasis has no warm light. Better get a Libra 2. Much better screen, USB-C, warm light, 32 GB storage. A bit more expensive, but you'd be getting a lot more for that money.

[Uncle Robin]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

And the 2017 Oasis has no warm light. Better get a Libra 2. Much better screen, USB-C, warm light, 32 GB storage. A bit more expensive, but you'd be getting a lot more for that money.

I'm seriously thinking of getting a Libra 2 now. I have gotten used to my Sage, but with a 2 week break from home coming up, the idea of a more compact reader that doesn't need charging every 5 minutes is becoming ever more appealing. Do you know if anyone has posted a photo of a Libra2 on top of a Sage, to show the size difference (for jacket pocket purposes)?

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

I'm seriously thinking of getting a Libra 2 now. I have gotten used to my Sage, but with a 2 week break from home coming up, the idea of a more compact reader that doesn't need charging every 5 minutes is becoming ever more appealing. Do you know if anyone has posted a photo of a Libra2 on top of a Sage, to show the size difference (for jacket pocket purposes)?

As you requested.

[Uncle Robin]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

As you requested.

A pox on you and your house - that difference IS big enough to be worthwhile, dammit! (also, thanks, I guess

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

the idea of a more compact reader that doesn't need charging every 5 minutes is becoming ever more appealing.

Out of curiosity, how are you managing to need to recharge every 5 minutes? Even with the frontlight set to 100%, WiFi forced on with a FTP session doing large file transfers and an SSH session just to monitor, I don't find recharging every 5 minutes to be needed much less necessary.

[Uncle Robin]

Originally Posted by DNSB

Out of curiosity, how are you managing to need to recharge every 5 minutes? Even with the frontlight set to 100%, WiFi forced on with a FTP session doing large file transfers and an SSH session just to monitor, I don't find recharging every 5 minutes to be needed much less necessary.

hyperbole

[petercreasey]

I had already decided I would buy a Sage; however, given the battery issues, surely Kobo will soon produce something as a remedy or replacement. Thus, I'll wait a while and keep enjoying my KA1.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by petercreasey

I had already decided I would buy a Sage; however, given the battery issues, surely Kobo will soon produce something as a remedy or replacement. Thus, I'll wait a while and keep enjoying my KA1.

The power cover is meant to be the remedy. Obviously they knew about the Sage battery life before it was released, there's no other reason for that charging cover.