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View Poll Results: Your preferred style of eReader
Square (Forma, Oasis, etc) 33 25.58%
Oblong (Clara, Nook, Pocketbook, etc) 67 51.94%
Don't care 30 23.26%
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Old 07-10-2022, 09:21 AM   #31
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I don't mind. I tried a Libra 2 recently, and loved the ergonomics. The buttons on one side, and the auto flip are great. But maybe for other functions other than reading, standard shape is better. I take notes and play chess, etc. Also, I think if you have buttons with the standard shape, you need a wider bezel, a la Nook. Buttons are probably best on the oblong shape.
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Old 07-11-2022, 06:01 PM   #32
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I thought I knew what "oblong" meant before reading this thread, but turns out I didn't.

It appears that Oasis and Forma readers are also oblong, just less oblongated than the others.
Thank you! I was going to comment that I didn't realize the Oasis was square even though I've owned one since '16. I guess we're talking gradations of oblong'ness then.

That being the case, I prefer less oblong as it produces less stress on my wrist when I'm holding the reader...
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I'm holding out on buying the Libra 2 hoping Kobo will release an oblong USB-C reader...Clara 2 maybe?
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I currently use a Libra2 but find it a little bulky. I wish it was lighter and narrower. I might go back to my Clara.
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