![]() ![]() I dunked the H2O in a sink for about 55 minutes without a problem. This means it can be submerged in up to 6.5 feet of water for an hour, which is about twice as long and twice as deep as the previous model. ![]() It's a bit more noticeable for images, but you'll probably want a color tablet to read comics or image-heavy PDFs.Īs mentioned, Kobo has improved the H2O's waterproof rating, bumping it up to IPX8. But the difference is largely negligible to the naked eye, especially for text. That's not as sharp as the 300ppi displays on both the 7.8-inch Aura One and the 6.0-inch Paperwhite. ![]() The 6.8-inch Carta E Ink touch screen has a resolution of 265 pixels per inch (ppi). That's partly because the H2O has sharper corners than the Paperwhite, which better conforms to the shape of your hand, but also because the Paperwhite's smaller size in general makes it easier to reach your fingers across the entire screen. While commuting, I didn't feel secure swiping pages back and forth when the train was moving. Still, straphangers with smaller hands might find the H2O slightly harder to grip than the Paperwhite. It also has a textured back, which, along with its size, makes one-handed reading easier than the previous model. At time of publication, the Kobo Sage was sold out, so you’ll have to keep checking to see when it’s back in stock.ĭisclosure: Kobo provided a Sage eReader for evaluation but had no input into this review.The H2O has a blue power button on the back of the top right edge. But for anyone who is seriously into reading, nothing beats the premium experience and extra features that the Kobo Sage offers. Kobo offers a full line of eReaders ranging starting at $99.99 for the Nia. And because Kobo eBooks are in the EPUB format - instead of Amazon’s proprietary AZW or KFX format - they can be read on other devices. Kobo’s on-device OverDrive integration makes borrowing eBooks from public libraries easy. It sells audiobooks as well, offers an all-you-can-read monthly subscription option, and awards reward points for purchases. You’re not likely to miss out on any books. Kobo’s eBookstore has over 5 million titles. However, if you’re not stuck on Amazon, Kobo makes a great choice as an eBook platform. ![]() With the new Sage, Kobo once again make the best eReader you can buy. You can’t share EPUB eBooks that you’ve marked up or made notes on. You can also export notebook files as a PDF directly to a PC using a USB connection. In addition, the Sage has support for Dropbox, allowing you to share your notes as PDFs or import new shared documents. With a tap, you can have the eReader translate your handwriting into typed text - it worked pretty well for me. You can also use the Sage as a digital notebook, opening new pages and making notes or diagrams. It allows you to make notes or highlight text in eBooks and PDFs. Stylus support is something that Kobo first introduced with its interesting Elipsa tablet-like eReader earlier this year. Kobo had already offered the feature with its Libra 2 eReader, but now the company’s flagship has caught up to the Amazon Oasis. Kobo introduced two key new features with the Sage: Audiobook support and Stylus support.īluetooth and support for audiobooks is a great option for those who like to listen to their books on occasion. Other nice bumps include Wi-Fi that goes to dual band 802.11n, USB-C, and onboard storage that is now 32GB. ![]()
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