8,4/10 ()
Just a book
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Gerja
29 December 2024
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Refurbished Kobo Forma 8GB Black (as good as new)
Product information
Pros and cons
According to our e-reader expert
- Thanks to the size of this e-reader, you can comfortably read and take it easily with you on the go.
- The waterproof housing allows you to read at the beach or next to the pool without worries.
- ComfortLight PRO automatically adjusts the screen backlight based on the ambient light and filters blue light.
- An adapter isn't included to charge via a socket, only a micro USB cable.
- You don't receive a protective cover, so purchase a protective cover or one of our recommended combinations and prevent damages to the delicate screen.
Description
The Refurbished Kobo Forma 8GB Black (as good as new) is an e-reader with a large 8-inch screen, so you can comfortably read for a long time. This e-reader was repaired with original parts. The device has a new casing and no traces of use. Because of the ergonomic design on the side, you can hold this Kobo with comfort. You can turn a page with the physical buttons on the side. The comfort of your eyes has also been considered. Thanks to ComfortLight PRO, the screen backlight is automatically adjusted to the ambient light. At night, it also filters blue light. Want to read in bed, as well as at the beach? The Kobo Forma is waterproof, so feel free to take it to the beach or pool. You receive a 2-year warranty on this refurbished e-reader.
Note: you need to create a Kobo account to use a Kobo e-reader.
Included by default
- Manual
- Micro USB cable
Key specs
Screen size | 8 inches | |
Water-resistant | ||
Memory card reader | ||
Built-in WiFi | ||
Total storage capacity | 8 GB | |
Sharpness | Full HD (1080p) | |
Web browser | ||
Internal RAM | 512 MB |
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Refurbished Kobo Forma 8GB Black (as good as new)
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- 189,-
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8 inches
8 inches
190 g
241 g
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Push buttons, Touchscreen
Suitable accessories
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Most helpful reviews
- 4,0/10 ()
Reduced ease of use worthless
- On and off button worthless, works very poorly
Read full reviewAnnemieke
3 February 2025
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- 9,2/10 ()
Still a great e-reader
- Nice and thin
- Fast enough
- Nice big screen
- No cover available at CoolBlue
Read full reviewBrS
13 January 2025
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- 5,2/10 ()
Mediocre product
- On/off button does not respond well.
Read full reviewMaja
22 January 2025
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- 8,0/10 ()
Indistinguishable from new
- See no difference between new and less new
- Fast delivery
- Clear instructions added
- Does that have to be
Read full reviewMax
30 January 2025
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- 7,6/10 ()
Ereader kobo format
Read full reviewGerrit
11 February 2025
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- 8,8/10 ()
Kobo
- Clear screen
- On/off button not working properly. You have to press the button very firmly
Read full reviewMarjan
24 February 2025
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8,4/10 ()
Just a book
I like the size. The buttons on the side. And the calm light
Gerja
29 December 2024
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4,0/10 ()
Reduced ease of use worthless
- On and off button worthless, works very poorly
Returned on and off button works very poorly!
Annemieke
3 February 2025
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9,2/10 ()
Still a great e-reader
- Nice and thin
- Fast enough
- Nice big screen
- No cover available at CoolBlue
The Kobo Forma is a somewhat older e-reader, but still a top product: super good and large screen, good battery life, nice and thin and light, excellent front lighting and sufficient memory to store books. I don't know if all these so-called refurbished e-readers meet the same criteria, but mine is actually completely new, no sign that the device has been used before. I think Kobo found a pallet of Formas somewhere, but they were no longer allowed to be sold as new because of the lack of the mandatory USB-C connection. Nowadays, most e-readers have a considerably larger memory, but for me 8 GB is more than enough. After all, I only put about 20 books on my reader at a time via Calibre and can keep an overview that way. Too bad there is no matching cover available at CoolBlue, for that you have to go to another webshop. But yes, I am very satisfied with my purchase, a new 8 inch e-reader for 179 euros is very attractive.
BrS
13 January 2025
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Specifications
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Product
Product number | 903656 | |
Manufacturer code | N782-KU-BK-A-EP | |
Brand | Kobo | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty | |
Old product returned for free |
Screen
Screen type | Electronic Ink | |
Type E-ink panel | Carta | |
Sharpness | Full HD (1080p) | |
Blue light filter | ||
Resolution height | 1440 pixels | |
Resolution width | 1920 pixels | |
Color screen | ||
Screen size | 8 inches | |
Touchscreen | ||
Backlit screen | ||
Pixel density | 300 ppi |
Memory
Total storage capacity | 8 GB | |
Memory card reader | ||
Internal RAM | 512 MB |
General properties
Operating system language | Dutch, English, Multiple languages can be configured | |
eBook store integrated | ||
Text file format | BMP, CBZ, GIF, HTML, JPEG, MobiPocket, PDF, PNG, RTF, TIFF, ePub | |
Photo file format | BMP, PNG, TIFF | |
Supported and protected file formats | Adobe DRM, MobiPocket, ePub | |
Text-to-Speech function | ||
Dictionary | ||
Web browser | ||
Plays music | ||
IP certification | IPX8 |
Physical properties
Weight | 190 g | |
Color | Black | |
Controls | Touchscreen | |
Width | 16 cm | |
Depth | 0,85 cm | |
Height | 17,7 cm | |
Material | Plastic | |
Water-resistant |
Bluetooth and WiFi
Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N | |
Bluetooth |
USB connectors
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | Micro USB-B (type: 2.0) |
Battery
Battery/battery capacity | 1200 mAh | |
Charger adapter included |
