We’re not talking about the uses of covers in general but how genuinely awful this one particular design is.
Covers are really there to stop cosmetic damage like scratches.Ĥ. The all plastic designs of the Kindle basic, PW and all of the Kobo models are very robust. The Forma is a tank with the Mobius and plastic design, it is so good at taking a beating that it probably doesn’t even need a cover. And the 6 inch ereader hasn’t dramatically changed in dimensions and weight ever since the keyboard was dropped many years ago.ģ. The Paperwhite lineup has had almost the exact same dimensions and weight for the entire run. Devices DON’T keep getting thinner and lighter. Most covers are shell covers and don’t add that much to size or weight.Ģ. A cover doesn’t have to be clunky and heavy. For context my gold standard is the PW4 leather covers.ġ. I will say that this cover can enter the hall of infamy of bad official covers along with the first wave of Oasis 2 covers (didn’t cover the back completely and easily fell off), the Kindle 7 covers (didn’t close properly), and the Kindle 4 covers (too easily damaged). I like the simple design that Kobo used for years before the current gen. I don’t like the portfolio design of the Clara cover, and I don’t need the origami covers of the Libra or Forma. And I’m sure as you said it will probably add a great deal of weight as well. You can tell from other photos that the cover does NOT fold flat behind it, making it harder to read with the cover on. Those sewn edges really add to the size and bulk. It is distracting if you’re trying to read and will also emphasize the murky grayness of the eink screen.
These overly bright colors are in particular problematic in this case because they wrap over the bezel. I have the gray Libra cover and the purple Forma cover and they look very nice. I’m literally looking at the only exceptions right now. They are not as good at more subtle colors like Kindle and Nook are. In general, I find Kobo covers are either garish in their bright primaries or are black. Discussion of DRM removal is allowed for books you have purchased legally but please note that legal requirements for DRM vary by region.I’ve never known an official cover to cover the bezel, I had only seen it on on third party covers. Please use direct links.ĭRM & Piracy - We do not allow links or names of sites that distribute pirated material or any encouragement of piracy. No affiliate links - Recommendations are great but when they come with an affiliate link, they are less trustworthy and lead to spam. This is not a buy/sell/trade sub, no selling will be allowed. No book promotions or selling - general Kobo sales/promotions are allowed but if you are looking to promote your book, try r/ebooks, r/freeebooks or similar. No hateful or offensive submissions will be allowed. Keep it Kobo related - we are here to discuss all things Kobo related, comparisons are fine but discussions of other ereaders or ebooks in general are better suited to other subsīe respectful - argue the point, not the person. Welcome to the new and improved Kobo Reddit Rules Anything and everything about the Kobo eReader.
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