Here’s a quick tip that some Kobo Forma owners will appreciate. Thanks to the new Kobo software update that was released yesterday, one of the smart folks at MobileRead figured out a way to turn off the annoying swipe to turn on requirement that Kobo added to the Kobo Forma. First off, the power button […]
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32GB Kobo Forma Now Available to Purchase, But Does it Cost Too Much?
When Kobo revealed their new 8-inch Kobo Forma ebook reader last month, the press released mentioned a 32GB model but no specifics were given in regards to a release date or price. Well, it’s turned out to be a short wait, as the 32GB Kobo Forma is now available to purchase from Kobo.com. There’s no […]
Kobo Forma vs Kobo Aura One Comparison Review (Video)
Now that Kobo has released the Kobo Forma, they have two premium ebook readers to choose from with larger screens, the other being the Kobo Aura One. Both devices are about 90% the same as far as features and specs are concerned. The Kobo Forma has a new design with page buttons, and it has […]
Kobo Forma eReader Review and Video Review
Review Date: November 2018 – Review unit purchased from Kobo.com Overview The Kobo Forma was officially released on October 23rd, 2018. It has a completely new design never seen before on a Kobo ebook reader, and it’s the first Kobo to have page buttons since 2010. It’s also the first Kobo ereader to feature an […]
Kobo Forma Frontlight Flicker and Dark Strip Issues (Video)
The new 8-inch Kobo Forma was released last week, and unfortunately it looks like it’s suffering from some quality control issues in regards to the frontlight. In the Kobo Forma vs Kindle Oasis comparison review, I mentioned how the frontlight on the Kobo Forma has a gradient issue where it appears brighter on one side […]
Kobo Forma PDF Review with Video Demo
If you’re wondering how good the new Kobo Forma is for reading PDFs with its 8-inch E Ink screen, here’s a quick review. Kobo’s software is notorious for being below average when it comes to PDFs, and they haven’t improved it over the years, but Kobo actually did add a couple of new features for […]
Kindle Oasis vs Kobo Forma Comparison Review (Video)
With the new 8-inch Kobo Forma now available, it’s time to compare it with the 7-inch Kindle Oasis. Both are each company’s premium model (meaning they can charge a lot more for no real reason) and they share a lot of the same features, not to mention a similar design. Both are waterproof, they have […]
3 Ways to Buy the New Kobo Forma eReader in the USA
Kobo’s latest ebook reader, the 8-inch Kobo Forma, is now shipping. It officially gets released on October 23rd. There are three places you can order a Kobo Forma from in the United States. Each has its own unique set of advantages and disadvantages. Unfortunately if you live in the US there isn’t going to be […]