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Old 12-10-2021, 11:15 AM   #61
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I have a few covers that I like quite well and, although I seldom use them, even with a cover the Forma is nicer to hold than any of my other ereaders.
I wonder if Disconnected or anyone else has reccos for a good SLEEP cover for the Forma, ideally something less expensive than the Kobo-made one.

In order of priority:
1) Light
2) Durable and
3) affordable.

Just as an eg, I saw this one for about $10. Intd in any thoughts...
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I wonder if Disconnected or anyone else has reccos for a good SLEEP cover for the Forma, ideally something less expensive than the Kobo-made one.

In order of priority:
1) Light
2) Durable and
3) affordable.

Just as an eg, I saw this one for about $10. Intd in any thoughts...
This one from Amazon isn't bad. It's about the same weight as the official sleep cover. The magnet is a bit weaker, but it works.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07R7GB215
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I wonder if Disconnected or anyone else has reccos for a good SLEEP cover for the Forma, ideally something less expensive than the Kobo-made one.

In order of priority:
1) Light
2) Durable and
3) affordable.

Just as an eg, I saw this one for about $10. Intd in any thoughts...
Amazon UK has Forefront brand covers in both Origami and no-fold styles, and lots of colors. I think they’re the same as the one in the Ebay listing you showed. The “F” on the cover looks the same. I bought a couple in the no-fold style a couple of years ago and I’ve been happy with them. The Wake/Sleep feature works well, they're lightweight, and not slippery. Mine were from an older listing (no longer available) but I think the current listings are for the same covers.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forefront-C...26&sr=8-1&th=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forefront-C...26&sr=8-2&th=1

I also bought a couple in the same no-fold style that they make for the first Libra.

I don’t care for Origami cases myself. They always feel floppy to me (even the official Kobo ones) and the stand feature is less than optimal – they always seem to be crooked or unstable or at the wrong angle. I keep a lightweight foldable stand in my purse that works for everything from a phone to an eight-inch tablet in a case. Mine is from Amazon US and comes in two sizes; I have the large size (which is still quite small) –

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...1?ie=UTF8&th=1
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It's too bad Fintie doesn't make their easel cover. That's the best cover ever.
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Thanks y'all for the reccos...!
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Well since y'all have shown me such kindness I thought I'd give you an update...

My forma arrived a couple of days ago! One of the last avab 32GB ones it would seem.
I ended up having to get it via a freight-forwarder, since Kobo don't want to send that size to Australia.

So far (apart from the power button, which is indeed quite hard to push in!) I'm loving it !

It feels as comfortable as I'd hoped - light in the hand, not unwieldy - and the screen does feel a lot larger than the Libra.

So far most of the large-column PDFs I've tried have had text that is not too small. The few exceptions I can deal with (I also have a Boox Note Air - tho that is alot heavier, and I'm mainly using that for note-making.)

The only small thing is that its not as easy to wrangle in the ol' one-handed-reading-on-the-dunny scenario !

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I do feel obliged to check if its got any of the screen problems, tho I will probably ignore them if it does: partly because nothing is getting in my face, but also because there probably aren't any left anyway!
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Well since y'all have shown me such kindness I thought I'd give you an update...

My forma arrived a couple of days ago! One of the last avab 32GB ones it would seem.
I ended up having to get it via a freight-forwarder, since Kobo don't want to send that size to Australia.

So far (apart from the power button, which is indeed quite hard to push in!) I'm loving it !

It feels as comfortable as I'd hoped - light in the hand, not unwieldy - and the screen does feel a lot larger than the Libra.

So far most of the large-column PDFs I've tried have had text that is not too small. The few exceptions I can deal with (I also have a Boox Note Air - tho that is alot heavier, and I'm mainly using that for note-making.)

The only small thing is that its not as easy to wrangle in the ol' one-handed-reading-on-the-dunny scenario !

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I do feel obliged to check if its got any of the screen problems, tho I will probably ignore them if it does: partly because nothing is getting in my face, but also because there probably aren't any left anyway!


Great! It is the best e-reader you can get today (IMO)!

I just ordered myself a second Forma 8GB (I never fill up memory) to keep as backup if something happens with the current one.
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Lol with any luck Kobo will listen and ensure the next Sage has better battery life and ideally a bit lighter. Then I might buy it at 32GB...down the track!
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The next generation of Kobo readers should have the new On-Cell e-ink screens with 30% better contrast. Just taking the old Forma and sticking the new screen on it would be a total win.
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I thought the current generation had this, carta 1200?
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I wonder if Disconnected or anyone else has reccos for a good SLEEP cover for the Forma, ideally something less expensive than the Kobo-made one.

In order of priority:
1) Light
2) Durable and
3) affordable.

Just as an eg, I saw this one for about $10. Intd in any thoughts...
The stand function collapses on that cover. I have their book style one and it’s fine. I also have four Kwmobile covers for mine, they are very good.
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Lol with any luck Kobo will listen and ensure the next Sage has better battery life and ideally a bit lighter. Then I might buy it at 32GB...down the track!
Me too. I tried two Sages, both had bad lighting. I dithered about trying a third time but in the end I decided that the Sage is too heavy for me. I’d like a Lighter version next time.
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I thought the current generation had this, carta 1200?
The Sage and the Libra 2 have the Carta 1250 screen which claims 15% better contrast and faster speeds than the Carta 1200 screens. I was hoping the Sage would have the On-Cell touch but so far, it seems that no-one has released a device with that technology.
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The stand function collapses on that cover. I have their book style one and it’s fine. I also have four Kwmobile covers for mine, they are very good.
The stand function of the Forma cover has worked well for me, no collapsing.
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The Sage and the Libra 2 have the Carta 1250 screen which claims 15% better contrast and faster speeds than the Carta 1200 screens. I was hoping the Sage would have the On-Cell touch but so far, it seems that no-one has released a device with that technology.
I'm guessing it will be Onyx that first releases a device with On-Cell because they refresh their lineup constantly. E-ink announced the technology in May and the-ebook-reader did a blog wondering when we would see devices with the new screens in September.
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