Oasis 3, Forma, or Libra?

[tm3]

Originally Posted by timetochange

I can use a wall adapter from a cell phone, right?

And is it correct that Oasis does let you change font size by pinching, but does not have a quick adjustment for brightness or color balance?

The cell phone charger would likely work but if I were you I would check the output voltage and amperage of the cell charger and see if it is the same as what the Oasis calls for.

Obviously I thought enough of the Oasis to buy one, but it irks me that a $250 device does not come with a charger and that it costs another $20 to remove ads.

[shalym]

Originally Posted by timetochange

I can use a wall adapter from a cell phone, right?

And is it correct that Oasis does let you change font size by pinching, but does not have a quick adjustment for brightness or color balance?

Yes, you can use any USB charging block, including the one for your cellphone. You can also charge using a computer.

It is correct that Kindles let you change font size by pinching, but to change brightness, you have to touch the top of the screen to access the brightness slider. For me, pinch to change font is much more important, as I sometimes change font sizes multiple times per day, but I rarely change the brightness.

Shari

[davidfor]

Originally Posted by tm3

The cell phone charger would likely work but if I were you I would check the output voltage and amperage of the cell charger and see if it is the same as what the Oasis calls for.

Obviously I thought enough of the Oasis to buy one, but it irks me that a $250 device does not come with a charger and that it costs another $20 to remove ads.

Honestly, it would irk me if these devices had a charger supplied with them. I'm fairly close to the point where I don't want a cable with them. I have plenty of both chargers and cables. And, as my ereaders are normally charged while connected to my laptop, a separate charger would be a waste. There are so many chargers or USB ports in other devices in the house (our bed has two on each side) that new chargers are just waste.

As to the fee for removing ads, that is how Amazon sell these devices. One price with ads, another without ads. Or you pay afterwards to remove them.

[Skydog]

I own each of the devices you are considering and tend to agree with those who have posted their opinions. One important feature, at least for me, is the ability to adjust the font weight on a Kobo. That, the line spacing and margin adjustments are invaluable and woefully inadequate, or completely lacking, on a Kindle (although margins can be reduced further if "liberated" and edited in Calibre). Also, while Kobo offers a fully customizable device out of the box, a plethora of additional customizations is available via simple patches.

The Oasis3 is also an excellent ereader, superior hardware, IMHO, with a beautiful display. But I have not been able to duplicate the warmer color temperature or contrast that my Kobo readers provide. Others have already mentioned the closed system limitations, ad-removal, etc.

Fortunately, there are many options between size, hardware, firmware, features, and customization. Only you can determine the best choice.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by Skydog

I own each of the devices you are considering and tend to agree with those who have posted their opinions. One important feature, at least for me, is the ability to adjust the font weight on a Kobo. That, the line spacing and margin adjustments are invaluable and woefully inadequate, or completely lacking, on a Kindle (although margins can be reduced further if "liberated" and edited in Calibre). Also, while Kobo offers a fully customizable device out of the box, a plethora of additional customizations is available via simple patches.

The Oasis3 is also an excellent ereader, superior hardware, IMHO, with a beautiful display. But I have not been able to duplicate the warmer color temperature or contrast that my Kobo readers provide. Others have already mentioned the closed system limitations, ad-removal, etc.

Fortunately, there are many options between size, hardware, firmware, features, and customization. Only you can determine the best choice.

The ability to adjust font weight is certainly present on Kindles. You can even adjust the weight of your own installed fonts. On a Kobo you can do it only via patching.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

The ability to adjust font weight is certainly present on Kindles. You can even adjust the weight of your own installed fonts. On a Kobo you can do it only via patching.

I understand why Kobo did it that way. But I would rather they changed it.

[joe94]

go for libra

[hel]

Forma. Bigger screen always better.