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Kobo sage review5/3/2023 ![]() It’s about as tall as a Samsung Galaxy S9 phone, only a lot wider, and it’s super-light at just 166g. This is one of the most compact e-readers around, and it’s dinky enough to comfortably slip inside my coat pocket. What the Clara HD does have over the Paperwhite is its size. Add an IP rating here and it would instantly offer something that the similarly priced Kindles are lacking. The Clara HD also lacks any sort of waterproofing, which until the latest generation of the Kindle Oasis was one of Kobo’s unique features. It lacks the grip and durability of the rubbery matte plastic of the Paperwhite, or even the cheaper Kindle, and feels like it would pop off if the device were accidentally dropped onto the floor. It becomes greasy and sweaty on being held for long periods, plus the pattern itself is just odd. The rear is a weird textured plastic that both looks and feels horrible. Flip it over, however, and you’ll see exactly why Kobo shouldn’t have veered from the ‘safe’. On the front, the design is about as generic as you can get. The screen is recessed into the body and there’s a distinct lack of page-turning buttons. This is a fairly standard black plastic rectangle, with a micro-USB port for power and a squishy power button flanking it. The Kobo Clara HD rarely strays from the predictable – except in areas it probably shouldn’t. While pricier e-readers, such as the Kindle’s £249 Oasis, have attempted to be a little more exciting with their designs, the majority have stuck to a fairly generic blueprint. However, its compact build does warrant investigation. The Kobo Clara HD costs the same as the Kindle Paperwhite, which instantly makes it a tough sell. But a few competitors remain, churning out devices that they hope will compete with the Kindle Paperwhite, Oasis and Voyage. Bluetooth® wireless headphones or speaker required.Amazon’s position of dominance at the top of the e-reader market is clear to see. TypeGenius: 13 different fonts and over 50 font stylesĢ40.8 g Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.ġ5 file formats supported natively (EPUB, EPUB3, FlePub, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, CBR) Kobo Audiobooks** **Audiobooks available only in select countries. IPX8 - up to 60 mins in 2 metres of waterĬomfortLight PRO – Adjustable brightness and colour temperature Weeks of battery life* *dependent on individual usage. WiFi 802.11 ac/b/g/n (dual band), Bluetooth® wireless technology, and USB-C **Sold separately, not includedĨ” HD flush E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen 300 PPI, 1440 x 1920 resolution with Dark Mode Bluetooth® wireless headphones or speaker required. *Audiobooks available only in select countries. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having every feature at your fingertips, and knowing you'll have our best, most immersive reading experience. And with Kobo Stylus** compatibility, you can dive further into your favourite read by capturing your ideas on-the-go and saving them to other devices with Dropbox Support. Kobo Sage SleepCover** and new PowerCover** were purpose-built to provide protection and a premium experience. Take your Kobo Sage experience even further with elegant, custom designed accessories. The luxurious 8" HD flush E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen delivers superior performance and depth of contrast, with zero glare. Designed to inspire you with every read, Kobo Sage delivers every feature Kobo offers in one sleek package, plus Bluetooth® wireless technology so you can listen to Kobo Audiobooks*. Introducing Kobo Sage, our most accomplished eReader ever.
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