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Kobo Forma E-Reader

We know that nothing can replace the actual reading experience offered by a real book. Nothing replaces the actual feeling of flipping the pages as you move from one chapter to another. Furthermore, we know that some of you are also guilty of indulging in the smell of a brand new tome. However, as technology moves forward, we see everything gradually become paperless. Meanwhile, when it comes to e-readers, Amazon is the undisputed market leader with its Kindle platform. However, it should not rest easy on its laurels as the Kobo Forma plans to take a bite out of its share.

The Toronto-based company is ready to take on the retail giant with its latest device. It features an 8-inch HD Mobius Carta E Ink screen that can reportedly withstand abuse. It’s apparently ready to take on a full backpack that’s loaded with stuff that can damage a regular e-reader easily. Moreover, the device is IPX8-rated that can be submerged in up to 2 meters of water for 60 mins—this makes reading outdoors practically hassle-free. The built-in ComfortLight PRO backlight lets you read even in the dark.

It sports an ergonomic grip with navigation buttons for longer comfortable reading. The Kobo Forma’s 1200mAh battery promises weeks of usage on a single charge. With 8GB of built-in storage, you can stuff a boatload of e-books to take with you on a long trip or probably just a weekend of rest, relaxation, and some great reading.

Kobo Forma

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January 14, 2019 / Comments Off on Kobo Forma E-Reader
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Waterproof Kindle Paperwhite

Amazon already a offers a waterproof Kindle in the form of the Kindle Oasis, but it’s simply just a tad bit too pricey at $250.

But now you don’t have to spend that much just to bring your entire library with you for some poolside reading. Amazon just updated one of its most excellent Kindles ever, the Paperwhite, to feature waterproofing. At just $129, you never have to worry about dropping this in the pool if you fall asleep trying to read Ulysses for the nth time.

Shipping early November, the new Paperwhite also has a higher-resolution screen, now boasting 300ppi. It also supports Audible audiobooks via Bluetooth headphones. A feature called Whispersync will even take note of which part of the audiobook you’d stopped listening to and, when you finally open the ebook version, pick up exactly where you left off.

Amazon also brought some much-needed aesthetic changes in the new Paperwhite. For example, the six-inch display is now flush with the rest of the bezels, which means dusts and other debris won’t get stuck in the edges of the display since it’s not recessed anymore. The company has also expanded the brightness range to 10% so you can see the display even under the sun.

You can choose between two versions. There’s an 8GB one that’ll run you $129, or the 32GB, which costs $159. We’re not sure why 8GB wouldn’t be enough even for the most voracious reader since e-books aren’t particularly large files, but if you’re big on audiobooks, you should consider buying the 32GB version.

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January 2, 2019 / Comments Off on Waterproof Kindle Paperwhite
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