![]() With the Sage, I can easily connect my Overdrive account using my home Wi-Fi network and download the ebooks I want to borrow. This feature has saved me a pretty penny buying new books. In Singapore, one big advantage of Kobo readers is their ability to sync ebooks borrowed from the National Library Overdrive app. Unfortunately, no luck if you want to plug in wired earphones via a 3.5mm port since the reader does not have one. You can listen in using your favourite Bluetooth earphones or headphones. Notably, the Sage is the first Kobo reader that comes with audiobook support, a feature on Amazon Kindle readers for some time now. The device is wider that the Libra H2O and less comfortable to hold for longer periods of time. The e-ink screen is tweaked with better contrast with a hint of yellow at daylight setting making it very comfortable to read.But the wider girth makes it heavier to hold it with one hand, especially for an extended period of time, when compared to the 7-inch Kobo H2O. With its dimensions at 160.5 mm x 181.4 mm x 7.6 mm, and packing a 1,200mAh battery, the Sage weighs in at 240.8 g. The reader’s screen can also introduce a warmer tone or switch to the “dark mode” for nighttime reading. The new screen seems crispier with better contrast and slightly warmer to reduce glare for a more comfortable read. The size of the Sage has increased with an 8-inch HD flush E Ink Carta 1200 screen, making it easier to show more content on the page. Like the Elipsa, Chinese characters in simplified forms are not presented at all.So, if you’re a bilingual user who utilises simplified Chinese characters for reading and searching books, like many users in Singapore do, this isn’t helpful. The reader is able to support Chinese characters for both reading and writing, but unfortunately, only the traditional form can be successfully read and transcribed from handwriting to typed text. I also like that the new PowerCover has a place to hold the stylus, making it easier to pack the reader and stylus into my bag while extending the battery power. ![]() The device is IPX8 water-resistant and comes with page-turn buttons that make reading easier. This is help when I want to annotate on an e-book or scribble some notes. The Sage has the same matte screen and stylus that emulate the pen-on-paper experience. If you love the Kobo Elipsa e-book reader’s stylus but want something a bit handier, then the new Kobo Sage should be an item on your shopping list this coming Christmas.
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