Reviewers Liked
- Huge 8-inch screen
- Waterproof up to 60 mins in 2 meters of water
- Backlight changes from blue to yellow during evening
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Expensive for an e-reader
- Will not fit in your jeans pockets
- Ultra-thin screen feels flimsy
Kobo Forma 8"
78
8.6
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By lifewire.com
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If you want to take e-reading up a notch, the Kobo Forma is worth considering.The Kobo Forma is a solid e-reader with an upscale sensibility. It's not packed with the many extras that Amazon Kindle e-readers throw into the mix, but the features it...
By Expert Reviews
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Amazon’s Kindle Oasis faces fierce competition from Kobo’s latest luxury ebook...
By PCWorld New Zealand
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There's a tug-of-war behind the design of every device you own. Companies strive to find the right balance of size, weight and features based on market research and what's worked well for them in the past. Rakuten Kobo's done well with large-format...
By goodhousekeeping.co.uk
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A large but lightweight e-reader thats simple to use. It comes with some handy extra features like blue light level adjustments. It's waterproof and can withstand drops from up to two feet too! It is expensive and regular readers will get the most from...
By Trusted Reviews
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A few decent features aren't enough to justify the Kobo Forma's steep...
By TechRadar
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The truth is the Kobo Forma doesn't do all that much new that's likely to make you want to drop your current ereader and upgrade to this one.If you own an older Kobo from around five years ago or a Kindle from around the same period you will find this a...
By Digital Trends
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Yes. It may not feel as premium as we'd like, but the Kobo Forma ticks off all the boxes of what you'd want in the perfect ebook...
By techadvisor.co.uk
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With Amazon seemingly taking over every industry on earth, it's hard to imagine the company getting beaten in the eBooks market - its home territory. Kindles have overwhelming mindshare, and their tidy hardware has a juggernaut of curated content and...
By mashable.com
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The Kobo Forma is an excellent e-reader for anyone who doesn't mind paying a little extra. It looks outstanding and feels great to hold. But this is a classic case of form over...
By TheStraitsTimes
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Despite being a voracious reader of e-books over the years, I do not have a dedicated e-book reader.The thought of buying one had crossed my mind, especially when the Amazon Kindle was the hip, must-have gadget over a decade.But the hassle of...
By zdnet.com
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The Kobo Forma is a compelling product. It doesn't have the 3G option for updating its library that's on offer from the top-end Kindle Oasis, but it does support the ePUB format and public library loans, and it should be possible to arm it with enough...
By tablette-tactile.net
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Alors, six mois après sa sortie, est-ce que je recommanderai la Kobo Forma ? C'est majoritairement un grand oui. Ce sont avant tout son ergonomie et son grand écran qui m'ont séduit. L'interface très simple permet de vite se plonger dans la lecture. Et...
By Clubic
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Alors, que penser de la Kobo Forma ? Il faut bien avouer que cette liseuse a de gros atouts, mais aussi des défauts qui semblent importants pour une machine haut de gamme. La plus chère des liseuses 8" du marché se veut ainsi trop légère sur son...
By tomsguide.fr
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Extérieurement, la liseuse Kobo Forma est une réussite. Son format est idéal et la prise en main son véritable point fort. Les adeptes de la lecture grand format seront comblés par ce bel écran de 8 pouces. Malheureusement, la Kobo Forma est...
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