Kobo e reader3/22/2023 ![]() The multitude of reading options helps you cater the reading experience based on your preferences. If you’d like to purchase e- and audiobooks for your phone, you can do that through the Kobo site, which I think is the better way to do it because browsing the Kobo e-book library on the device isn’t the fastest experience. The Kobo app is another compliment to the reading experience since it automatically syncs your progress and allows you to keep up with whatever you’re reading on your Kobo Forma. In addition to the Kobo e-book selection, the brand has partnered with Walmart to bring more content to customers from the retailer’s e-book inventory. If you stick with the Kobo e-book library, you’ll have access to over 6 million pieces of content, according to Kobo. It’s as simple as signing in on the Forma, linking the two accounts, and adding files from your Dropbox account either through the desktop or web apps. The Dropbox integration is another handy way to add content directly to the Koba Forms. Just plug in the e-reader to your computer and drag and drop content. Transferring content from your computer to the device is also quite simple. If they’re protected by Digital Rights Management(DRM), you’ll need to register for Adobe Digital Editions software, which is free, and set it up on your device. Plus, you can purchase e-books from other stores for use with your Kobo Forma. Ten other file types are supported for images as well as file reading. The standard e-book files are supported: EPUB, EPUB3, PDF, and MOBI. The Kobo Forma offers a solid 8GB of device storage, which is good enough for 6,000 e-books, according to Kobo. Lifewire / Yoona Wagener Store and Software: Integrations heighten the experience You can also control this feature manually to create a warm orange hue, similar to candlelight, if you want to eliminate blue light altogether. If I set the Natural Light setting to automatic, this was adjusted automatically for me, which I appreciated. But the other benefit of the front-light feature is the built-in blue light reduction throughout the day. This was a bit of a letdown, especially for nighttime reading. Every time I would raise and lower the light, I noticed it. This was distracting, especially because I used the gesture control to swipe the left side of the screen to control the brightness. In daylight, there’s no need to use it, but when I used it around dusk and later in the evening, I noticed a distinct shadow on the left edge of the display. The only hiccup I experienced with the display was with the front-light feature known as ComfortLight PRO. Even in the brightest light visibility was great from every angle. Like other e-ink readers, the Forma isn’t backlit, which means there’s no glare to deal with. It also has a pixel density of 300ppi, or pixels per inch, and that falls in line with other models as the general standard for e-readers these days. Most competitors come in at 6 or 7 inches tops. This e-reader stands out for its large 1920x1440, 8-inch display. All I had to do was follow the prompts to log in with my Kobo account, set up Wi-Fi, and start browsing for titles. ![]() I didn’t need to fuss with charging out of the box since it was nearly 100 percent full. The charging cable has a protective covering similar to bungee cord material, which lends a heavier-duty and upscale feel to this small accessory. There’s minimal equipment, just a micro USBcord for charging the device and transferring files to the e-reader. ![]() The Kobo Forma was extremely speedy to set up. Lifewire / Yoona Wagener Setup Process: Quick and painless For me, the placement was slightly awkward and the lack of give on the button required a hefty push. I can’t say the same for the placement of the power button, which lives along the thicker edge of the Kobo Forma. The buttons are well-placed, easy to reach, and responsive for easy advancing or revisiting older pages. The horizontal orientation flexibility and physical page-turn buttons located on the thicker edge of the e-reader add more comfort options. And the rubberized texture on the back of the e-reader adds a bit of grip assurance. Its thin build and light weight (less than half a pound) felt evenly distributed and created no arm or hand strain despite my small hands. This gripping edge is a bit thicker at 0.33 inches but this makes holding the Kobo Forma in one hand easy and secure-feeling. The bezel is extremely thin at just 0.16 inches and rests flat on all edges except the thicker left edge. While the Kobo Forma is wider than most e-readers at nearly 7 inches wide, it’s also quite slim. Lifewire / Yoona Wagener Design: Slim and versatile
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