Refurbished Kobo Forma 8GB Black (as good as new)

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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.

This is what you get

  • 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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Most helpful reviews

8,4/10 ()

Just a book

I like the size. The buttons on the side. And the calm light
  • Gerja

  • 29 December 2024

  • Automatically translated from Nederlands

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

  • Automatically translated from Nederlands

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

  • Automatically translated from Nederlands

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Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.

What am I insured for?

  • Fall and impact damage
  • Water damage
  • Manufacturing defects outside the warranty
  • Theft(Optional)

What am I not insured for?

  • Damage you deliberately cause
  • Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
  • Damage due to gross negligence

XCover insurace

XCover is allowed to arrange and process insurances on behalf of the insurer. The insurances are governed by Belgium law. If you have a complaint, you can contact the or our customer service.

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First, add your e-reader to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.

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  • Can be canceled monthly
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  • 2-year advance payment
    40,99 one-time payment (20,50 per year)
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  • Can be canceled monthly
    1,87 per month (22,44 per year)
  • 2-year advance payment
    32,99 one-time payment (16,50 per year)

You can cancel a monthly insurance every month. You can cancel an annual insurance every year, even if you paid in advance. Want to cancel it earlier? You receive a refund for the years you're not insured anymore.

Refurbished Kobo Forma 8GB Black (as good as new)

Specifications

Product

Product number

903656

Manufacturer code

N782-KU-BK-A-EP

Brand

Kobo

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Carry-in warranty

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

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