Sage, Forma or Libra 2

[martinot]

Originally Posted by di9girl

I believe the Sage is the newer version of the Forma, so it's down to the Sage or the Libra 2 I guess.

Well, not really.

One would think so, and I hoped so then the Sage was annouced. But in reallity it is more of a "Elipsa Mini" than a "Forma 2".

I would absolutley go for the Forma.

[martinot]

Originally Posted by John F

Also, the Forma has a plastic substrate, making it less likely to "screen" breakage.

Yes, very crash proof. It also makes for a really light device to hold for long time reading, even if it has a big 8" screen.

I think it was very unfortunate that Kobo did not continue with that type of screen.

[martinot]

Originally Posted by rogerinnyc

I've had a Forma for many years and can't imagine a better e-reader. Then I scratched the screen right before the new models came out. So I of course ordered the Sage and, although the screen was sharper, I was deeply disappointed by its weight compared to the Forma. So I decided to order a new Forma but in the interim, just like Mitch, I saw Amazon could get me a Libra 2 on one day delivery. I ordered that and have not gone back. It's an amazing device. It's almost the same weight as the Forma, but has a much sharper, even contrast, screen. And I don't miss the extra inch of screen size, although I thought I would. I also thought I would not like the recessed screen and I find I like it quite a bit. And I also appreciate the slightly smaller size of the Libra 2 for portability.

I love my Forma (so much that I have bought two extra; one for my wife and one for spare), but for me it sounds like if I had to choose between the two new Kobos, I would guess that I probably would go for the Libra 2 over the Sage.

I would probably hate losing the fantastic 8" screen real estate, but I guess I would go more crazy with the high weight of the Sage and the high battery consumption.

[koboy]

Originally Posted by di9girl

I usually avoid things like that... I remember going into a store and buying anything electrical and they try to hit you with the extended warranty for crazy money lol.

But, I'll see what it costs when I come to purchase.

two things i've noticed regarding Argos and John Lewis. firstly Argos as stopped offering extended warrantys/Breakdown Care on Kobo's (i have no idea why) but it's still available for all Kindle's. secondly John Lewis aren't stocking any new Kobo starting from the Elipsa.

best wishes koboy