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Old 01-12-2022, 04:27 PM   #691
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I can't see on Amazon.de if the Sage includes the stylus or not?
Argos.ie might actually be cheaper, but no indication there about the stylus.
As far as I have seen, the Sage does not include the stylus. Generally, the page says something like "*Stylus sold separately."
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Old 01-12-2022, 05:16 PM   #692
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My power cover arrived today.

First impressions: it's pretty bulky and heavy and I don't see myself using my Sage inside it, but then I expected that. It's easy to slip the Sage in and out, so for me the cover fulfills its purpose, which is to charge the Sage between reading sessions.

It remains to be seen how the charging goes, as I have had no time to read yet today.
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Old 01-12-2022, 05:32 PM   #693
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That is normal. The device does not wake up from sleep or power off to update the screen.
But that wasn't the case with Kobo Clara. The progress was also visible while in sleep mode (or am I remembering wrong?).

It's not a huge problem since it's charging after all, but it still felt weird.
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Old 01-12-2022, 08:00 PM   #694
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My power cover arrived today.

First impressions: it's pretty bulky and heavy and I don't see myself using my Sage inside it, but then I expected that. It's easy to slip the Sage in and out, so for me the cover fulfills its purpose, which is to charge the Sage between reading sessions.

It remains to be seen how the charging goes, as I have had no time to read yet today.
It's a pity the PowerCover doesn't have it's own USB socket for charging. I could see plugging it in on the bedside table, reading the Sage without the cover for a bit and then dropping it into the cover when ready to sleep. In the morning when going to work, I'd unplug it and take the whole thing with me. It isn't that hard to plug the device in for charging, but, if I'm falling asleep, it will disturb me.
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Old 01-12-2022, 08:04 PM   #695
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But that wasn't the case with Kobo Clara. The progress was also visible while in sleep mode (or am I remembering wrong?).

It's not a huge problem since it's charging after all, but it still felt weird.
I'm not sure if it is just the new devices, or a change in the firmware for all. But, updating the charge level meant that either the device was not actually sleeping or had to wake periodically to do the update. Neither are particularly good. Alternatively, it meant the charging circuit did it which would be complications in a lot of places to get the number updated. Changing an LED is (probably) simple, but changing numbers in the middle of the screen is an unnecessary complication.
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It's a pity the PowerCover doesn't have it's own USB socket for charging. I could see plugging it in on the bedside table, reading the Sage without the cover for a bit and then dropping it into the cover when ready to sleep. In the morning when going to work, I'd unplug it and take the whole thing with me. It isn't that hard to plug the device in for charging, but, if I'm falling asleep, it will disturb me.
Yes, that would be nice. But as the Oasis 1 charging cover (which Kobo has apparently copied) didn't have one, I didn't expect the Kobo cover to have it either. Oh well.
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Old 01-12-2022, 08:54 PM   #697
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I'm not sure if it is just the new devices, or a change in the firmware for all. But, updating the charge level meant that either the device was not actually sleeping or had to wake periodically to do the update. Neither are particularly good. Alternatively, it meant the charging circuit did it which would be complications in a lot of places to get the number updated. Changing an LED is (probably) simple, but changing numbers in the middle of the screen is an unnecessary complication.
That would be the best functional design for a power cover
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Old 01-13-2022, 05:53 AM   #698
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I'm not sure if it is just the new devices, or a change in the firmware for all. ...
I have a Glo HD with newer firmware; I will check.

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Old 01-13-2022, 07:50 AM   #699
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I'm not sure if it is just the new devices, or a change in the firmware for all. [...]
I checked my Glo HD. On firmware 4.12.1211 the charging level updates. On firmware 4.30.18838 it doesn't update until it reaches 100%.
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... But, updating the charge level meant that either the device was not actually sleeping or had to wake periodically to do the update. Neither are particularly good.
Why isn't it good? It seemed to work fine for me all these years. I don't recall any complaints from users. The device is plugged in. It doesn't seem to be a problem waking the device to sync. It doesn't seem to be a problem to wake to refresh the clock. ...
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Alternatively, it meant the charging circuit did it which would be complications in a lot of places to get the number updated. Changing an LED is (probably) simple, but changing numbers in the middle of the screen is an unnecessary complication.
It sounds like you are proposing the charging circuit itself would have access to the screen and update it?
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Old 01-13-2022, 06:35 PM   #700
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I checked my Glo HD. On firmware 4.12.1211 the charging level updates. On firmware 4.30.18838 it doesn't update until it reaches 100%.
Good to know. The charging for my devices usually happens when connected to the PC. Or I have the cover closed, so don't see it updating. Or not updating in this case.
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Why isn't it good? It seemed to work fine for me all these years. I don't recall any complaints from users. The device is plugged in. It doesn't seem to be a problem waking the device to sync. It doesn't seem to be a problem to wake to refresh the clock. ...
If I put the device to sleep, I expect it to sleep. It should only wake when I ask it to or for important actions. Updating the charge level isn't important. If it was a single wake up when fully charged, that would be different. But, every percent point seems silly.
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It sounds like you are proposing the charging circuit itself would have access to the screen and update it?
I don't think it does. But, it is the only way for it to work without waking the device. Strictly, there is no reason why it can't be done. But, I think it is complicated enough that it is unlikely to be done.
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According to this post, it is 240 grams, almost the same weight as the reader itself. My Sage sleep cover is 160 grams. That means the power cover is 50% heavier than the sleep cover, adding 80 grams to the weight. You and I have different definitions for "not much heavier".
Sage plus sleep cover: 400gm, Sage plus power cover: 500gm. The power cover is well designed and, for me at least, is not really different from the sleep cover (which I also have). Since getting the power cover, I haven't used the sleep cover -- I use the Sage with no cover unless the battery gets low or I need to take it with me somewhere, and then the power cover works well. The Sage has some real advantages over the Forma. For one thing, when using it without a sleep cover, you can turn it on and off with just the back button, which is convenient. With the Forma, you have use the side button and then swipe. The Sage snaps magnetically into the power cover and is easy to remove or put in, while the sleep cover on the Forma is quite hard to get off, and so I always keep the cover on when using it. (Note the bare Sage is 100gm lighter than the Forma + sleep cover). Also, the more I use the Sage, the more I am pleased with the display, which is better and makes text more distinct than the Forma.
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Sage plus sleep cover: 400gm, Sage plus power cover: 500gm.
Yes, as I said, the power cover is basically the same weight as the reader itself - WAY too heavy for me. The sleep cover is already too heavy, used only for when I go out, and since I have a plethora of charging points and portable batteries, the very significant extra weight and VERY significant extra cost are are simply not worth it for me.
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If I put the device to sleep, I expect it to sleep. It should only wake when I ask it to or for important actions. Updating the charge level isn't important. If it was a single wake up when fully charged, that would be different. But, every percent point seems silly.

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Kudos to Kobo for stopping the silliness that been going on for the past N* years. Silly Kobo.

* Where N >= 10?
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Sage plus sleep cover: 400gm, Sage plus power cover: 500gm.
Half a kilo?? Wow!

That is way worse than I would ever had thought.
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The Sage is somewhat heavier than the Forma. For many people who don't need the extra features of the Sage (pencil, slightly better screen), the best thing may be simply to use the bare Forma, which holds its charge much longer than the Sage. For me, the screen and pencil make the Sage a better choice, but there's a lot to be said for using the Forma instead, especially if you don't want to take notes or mark up pdf's.
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