Is Kobo accidently leaking (sarcasm) of new device's

Rid · 10-04-2021, 10:04 PM

I went to kobo.com today and saw an image for new kobo's. There is no info on the link just the old devices page.

davidfor · 10-04-2021, 11:12 PM

Interesting. It is showing on the Australian home page as well.

Does the "sage" look like a Forma replacement which is stylus-enabled? Interesting that the stylus is not included.

And I have started the timer for when GoodEReader's post giving us their "insight" on this, but, really just based on this thread. Or should I have made all sorts of wild claims that they could quote as facts?

rcentros · 10-04-2021, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rid

I went to kobo.com today and saw an image for new kobo's. There is no info on the link just the old devices page.

Well, this should soon be an "exclusive" on that other eReader site. (Just realized davidfor brought up the same point — sorry for the redundancy.)

EDIT: Apparently the Sage has Bluetooth. I wonder if both the Forma and Sage will both be offered going forward (probably not).

Rid · 10-04-2021, 11:53 PM

Lol I was thinking the same. Don't even know why I bothered to post it on here

rcentros · 10-05-2021, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rid

Lol I was thinking the same. Don't even know why I bothered to post it on here

I'm glad you did. I was wondering when Kobo would come out with something new. I wonder how long before the official announcement (and how did they keep it secret this time)?

Rid · 10-05-2021, 12:44 AM

The links are working!

rcentros · 10-05-2021, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rid

The links are working!

On the American site now. Both have Bluetooth (or at least can play audiobooks, I assume Bluetooth). Each is priced $10 higher than the models (I assume) they are replacing. It looks like the buttons have been separated and moved closer to the edge.

Looks like both come with 32 GBs of RAM standard.

Looks like they've dropped the Mobius screen. The Sage is heavier and there's no mention of Mobius.

USB-C on both.

MGlitch · 10-05-2021, 01:08 AM

Hmm I might be tempted by the Sage.

8” 300DPI screen with dark mode, 32GB, dual band WiFi, new CPU
Quad Core @ 1.8 GHz

Interesting that it comes in around 43g heavier than the Forma at 240.8 g vs 197g for the Forma.

I’d also say rather definitively that it’s replacing the Forma since you have to click “all ereaders” to see the Forma now. And the Sage is 10$ USD over the 8GB Forma and 40$ USD under the 32GB Forma.

Any Elipsa owners care to chime in on how much better the dark mode on the Elipsa vs a previous generation Kobo (ideally a fairly recent one)?

rcentros · 10-05-2021, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MGlitch

Interesting that it comes in around 43g heavier than the Forma at 240.8 g vs 197g for the Forma.

I think they got rid of the plastic substrate. No Mobius mentioned — instead the same technology as used in the Elipsa (E-Carta 1200).

Rid · 10-05-2021, 01:28 AM

I am interested to see what owners will feel about the new buttons and the (I think it has a) rounded edge.

At least the price is a lot more reasonable now with the 32gb and audio.

rcentros · 10-05-2021, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rid

I am interested to see what owners will feel about the new buttons and the (I think it has a) rounded edge.

I kind of like the rounded look and the buttons seem more accessible.

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Originally Posted by Rid

At least the price is a lot more reasonable now with the 32gb and audio.

I don't know why eReader manufacturers have been playing games with 8GB, 32GB — the price for 32 GBs is not significantly higher.

(I started a thread in the News forum, linking this thread and giving you credit. Thanks again for posting this.)

Sweetpea · 10-05-2021, 01:36 AM

I'm very interested in the Kobo Sage!

Kobo Libra 2
7” HD E Ink Carta-1200 touchscreen
1264 x 1680 pixels
32GB
144,6x161,6x9mm
215g
190 euro

Kobo Sage
8” HD flush E Ink Carta 1200-touchscreen
1440 x 1920 pixels
32GB
160,5x181,4x7,6mm
240,8g
290 euro

They'll have bluetooth (not that I need that), ComfortLight Pro, IPx8 waterproofness, and the Sage has a pen.

MGlitch · 10-05-2021, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

I'm very interested in the Kobo Sage!

They'll have bluetooth (not that I need that), ComfortLight Pro, IPx8 waterproofness, and the Sage has a pen.

The Sage doesn’t come with the stylus it’s just compatible with it

Deobulakenyo · 10-05-2021, 01:46 AM

https://techcrunch.com/2021/10/04/ko...tylus-support/

Deobulakenyo · 10-05-2021, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

I'm very interested in the Kobo Sage!

Kobo Libra 2
7” HD E Ink Carta-1200 touchscreen
1264 x 1680 pixels
32GB
144,6x161,6x9mm
215g
190 euro

Kobo Sage
8” HD flush E Ink Carta 1200-touchscreen
1440 x 1920 pixels
32GB
160,5x181,4x7,6mm
240,8g
290 euro

They'll have bluetooth (not that I need that), ComfortLight Pro, IPx8 waterproofness, and the Sage has a pen.

The kobo site has listed the Sage to be 500$. I put one on my cart and it is indeed 500$ US

the Libra 2 is 179$ US

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davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,907 Karma: 47303748 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	Interesting. It is showing on the Australian home page as well. Does the "sage" look like a Forma replacement which is stylus-enabled? Interesting that the stylus is not included. And I have started the timer for when GoodEReader's post giving us their "insight" on this, but, really just based on this thread. Or should I have made all sorts of wild claims that they could quote as facts?

10-04-2021, 11:53 PM	#4
Rid Groupie Posts: 196 Karma: 20980 Join Date: Oct 2020 Device: Kobo Aura One, Aura HD (R.I.P.) :(	Lol I was thinking the same. Don't even know why I bothered to post it on here

10-05-2021, 12:44 AM	#6
Rid Groupie Posts: 196 Karma: 20980 Join Date: Oct 2020 Device: Kobo Aura One, Aura HD (R.I.P.) :(	The links are working!

10-05-2021, 01:08 AM	#8
MGlitch Wizard Posts: 2,840 Karma: 22003124 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: Kobo Forma, Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2	Hmm I might be tempted by the Sage. 8” 300DPI screen with dark mode, 32GB, dual band WiFi, new CPU Quad Core @ 1.8 GHz Interesting that it comes in around 43g heavier than the Forma at 240.8 g vs 197g for the Forma. I’d also say rather definitively that it’s replacing the Forma since you have to click “all ereaders” to see the Forma now. And the Sage is 10$ USD over the 8GB Forma and 40$ USD under the 32GB Forma. Any Elipsa owners care to chime in on how much better the dark mode on the Elipsa vs a previous generation Kobo (ideally a fairly recent one)?

10-05-2021, 01:28 AM	#10
Rid Groupie Posts: 196 Karma: 20980 Join Date: Oct 2020 Device: Kobo Aura One, Aura HD (R.I.P.) :(	I am interested to see what owners will feel about the new buttons and the (I think it has a) rounded edge. At least the price is a lot more reasonable now with the 32gb and audio.

10-05-2021, 01:36 AM	#12
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	I'm very interested in the Kobo Sage! Kobo Libra 2 7” HD E Ink Carta-1200 touchscreen 1264 x 1680 pixels 32GB 144,6x161,6x9mm 215g 190 euro Kobo Sage 8” HD flush E Ink Carta 1200-touchscreen 1440 x 1920 pixels 32GB 160,5x181,4x7,6mm 240,8g 290 euro They'll have bluetooth (not that I need that), ComfortLight Pro, IPx8 waterproofness, and the Sage has a pen.

10-05-2021, 01:46 AM	#14
Deobulakenyo Guru Posts: 703 Karma: 2153490 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Stupid Philippines Device: Kobo Libra 2, Boyue Likebook P78	https://techcrunch.com/2021/10/04/ko...tylus-support/