Forma New Kobo reader: The Forma/Shape - Page 41

Sirtel · 11-08-2019, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarpad

I got my forma from Walmart. I had the oasis 3 for a short time I found it very slow. The forma is quite snappy compared to it. I like the size reading on it is very nice, prefer the menu system here. My only concerns that line on the screen and the page buttons that are kind flimsy. I’m going to try reading it in bed tonight and see how distracting that line is .

That's weird, neither of my Oases is slow. They're as fast as my Libra. My Nook is slower.

Scarpad · 11-08-2019, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MGlitch

If you mean the horizontal line on the bottom of the screen that can be turned off.

The buttons hold up rather well

No I mean the visible line along the leds

Scarpad · 11-09-2019, 06:14 AM

I’m conflicted it does read fine the line isn’t notice or in low light and with natural lighting in bed, my main concerns the awful power and turn buttons tough to press . They should be better for $250

Dr. Drib · 11-09-2019, 07:57 AM

Are the buttons really that hard [stiff] to enable a press?

I'll probably be buying a Kobo Forma or a Kindle Oasis 3 come Christmas time.

MGlitch · 11-09-2019, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Are the buttons really that hard [stiff] to enable a press?

I'll probably be buying a Kobo Forma or a Kindle Oasis 3 come Christmas time.

The power button is a bit stiff which given its placement you’d want in order to avoid accidental sleep or power off but for me it’s not so stiff as to be problematic.

The page turn buttons are not measurably worse or better than most ereader buttons I’ve tried. I’ve had no issues using them

jackie_w · 11-09-2019, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Are the buttons really that hard [stiff] to enable a press?

I'll probably be buying a Kobo Forma or a Kindle Oasis 3 come Christmas time.

I don't much like the power button either but as I use a sleepcover I'd be surprised if I use it more than once a month, if that. I don't think it would be physically possible to activate my power button accidentally.

I've never had a single problem with my page-turn buttons. Mine are very easy to press. One is quieter than the other but the "slightly-more-clicky" one is nothing like as loud as other readers I've owned (old Sony/Pocketbook) with page-turn buttons. I suspect every device is different for loudness.

lkmiller · 11-10-2019, 12:09 AM

I don't have any issue with power or page buttons. I've had it since the Forma first came out, so it's possible mine have gotten smoother. But I don't remember them being tough to press.

Scarpad · 11-10-2019, 08:58 AM

Picked up a cover for the forma. Reading very comfortable on it it’s a keeper I couldn’t go to a smaller reader the benefits outweigh the small issues the screen line isn’t something I really notice anymore

rashkae · 11-10-2019, 11:01 AM

The power button on the forma is not too stiff at all. But.... it has to be pressed in centre. It has very poor tactile feedback, (no click, so to speak.) and it rocks on the sides, so if you press it on edge, some people's first reaction might be to just press harder until it finally registers the push.

lkmiller · 11-10-2019, 11:47 AM

It must vary from device to device. My Forma's power button has a click feel - not enough to hear, but just enough to feel it. Page turn buttons make a faint click.

Dr. Drib · 11-10-2019, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarpad

Picked up a cover for the forma. Reading very comfortable on it it’s a keeper I couldn’t go to a smaller reader the benefits outweigh the small issues the screen line isn’t something I really notice anymore

The Official cover or something different?

SusanReads · 11-11-2019, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Are the buttons really that hard [stiff] to enable a press?

I'll probably be buying a Kobo Forma or a Kindle Oasis 3 come Christmas time.

I've noticed that my Oasis 3 has the smoothest buttons I've tried so far. I love them. (It's a thing for me, how easy the buttons are to press and if they make a sound when pressed.) Smoother than the Oasis 2 and definitely smoother than the Libra. I haven't tried the Forma. But just thought I'd mention that the Oasis 3 has nice page turn buttons.

Scarpad · 11-12-2019, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

The Official cover or something different?

$13 amazon works and feel good

browncoat · 11-12-2019, 08:39 AM

Got myself a Kobo Forma now! (3rd reader in 2 months <_<)

The power button is *really* hard to press, wow. I was worried mine was broken!

Otherwise, I'm quite happy with it.

I returned the others so I can't do a direct comparison, but I feel like the Kobo has better contrast than the Inkpad 3 Pro I tried last week?

browncoat · 11-12-2019, 09:48 AM

Also it is definitely the nicest ereader I ever held. I know the design isn't entirely original, but for the first time I feel like someone actually thought about "How do people hold this?" instead of just making it a tablet with a different screen!

11-10-2019, 08:58 AM	#608
Scarpad Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 1013114 Join Date: Sep 2006	Picked up a cover for the forma. Reading very comfortable on it it’s a keeper I couldn’t go to a smaller reader the benefits outweigh the small issues the screen line isn’t something I really notice anymore Last edited by Scarpad; 11-10-2019 at 07:07 PM.

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11-09-2019, 06:14 AM	#603
Scarpad Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 1013114 Join Date: Sep 2006	I’m conflicted it does read fine the line isn’t notice or in low light and with natural lighting in bed, my main concerns the awful power and turn buttons tough to press . They should be better for $250

11-09-2019, 07:57 AM	#604
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,748 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Are the buttons really that hard [stiff] to enable a press? I'll probably be buying a Kobo Forma or a Kindle Oasis 3 come Christmas time.

11-10-2019, 12:09 AM	#607
lkmiller Laura Posts: 1,300 Karma: 22770070 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8", Kindle Oasis 2	I don't have any issue with power or page buttons. I've had it since the Forma first came out, so it's possible mine have gotten smoother. But I don't remember them being tough to press.

11-10-2019, 11:01 AM	#609
rashkae Wizard Posts: 1,142 Karma: 5061953 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD	The power button on the forma is not too stiff at all. But.... it has to be pressed in centre. It has very poor tactile feedback, (no click, so to speak.) and it rocks on the sides, so if you press it on edge, some people's first reaction might be to just press harder until it finally registers the push.

11-10-2019, 11:47 AM	#610
lkmiller Laura Posts: 1,300 Karma: 22770070 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8", Kindle Oasis 2	It must vary from device to device. My Forma's power button has a click feel - not enough to hear, but just enough to feel it. Page turn buttons make a faint click.

11-12-2019, 08:39 AM	#614
browncoat Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2018 Device: Tolino Vision 4 HD, Kobo Forma	Got myself a Kobo Forma now! (3rd reader in 2 months <_<) The power button is really hard to press, wow. I was worried mine was broken! Otherwise, I'm quite happy with it. I returned the others so I can't do a direct comparison, but I feel like the Kobo has better contrast than the Inkpad 3 Pro I tried last week?

11-12-2019, 09:48 AM	#615
browncoat Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2018 Device: Tolino Vision 4 HD, Kobo Forma	Also it is definitely the nicest ereader I ever held. I know the design isn't entirely original, but for the first time I feel like someone actually thought about "How do people hold this?" instead of just making it a tablet with a different screen!