{"id":1756,"date":"2025-09-12T20:27:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T12:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1756"},"modified":"2025-10-23T23:26:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:26:30","slug":"rakuten-kobo-forma-2018","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/ms\/product\/rakuten-kobo-forma-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Rakuten Kobo Forma (2018)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hb-product-page\">\n<div class=\"hb-main-container\">\n        <!-- Product Header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"hb-product-header\">\n<div class=\"hb-brand-logo\">HARRINGTON BOOKSHOP<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"hb-product-title\">Kobo Forma (2018)<\/h1>\n<p class=\"hb-product-subtitle\">Our Thinnest, Most Durable, Most Comfortable eReader! <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcda<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Experience the future of reading with the Kobo Forma, available at Harrington Bookshop. This premium device was built for ravenous readers who have come to expect the choice of landscape or portrait orientation, waterproof reliability, an innovative lightweight design, and the perfect alternative to bulky print books. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\u2728<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Package Contents Table --><\/p>\n<div class=\"hb-content-section\">\n<h2 class=\"hb-section-title\"><span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udce6<\/span> Package Includes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"hb-specs-table-container\">\n<table class=\"hb-specs-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/span> Main Device\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">1x Kobo Forma (2018) &#8211; 8&#8243; E-Reader<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udd0c<\/span> Charging Cable\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">1x Micro USB Charging Cable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/span> Protection\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">1x Premium Screen Protector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83e\uddf3<\/span> Case\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">1x Bumper Casing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row hb-warranty-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83c\udf81<\/span> FREE Bonus\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                <strong>3-Month Extended Warranty<\/strong><br \/>\n                                <small>Absolutely free! We&#8217;re here to ensure your experience is smooth and worry-free. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\ude0a<\/span><\/small>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Key Features Table --><\/p>\n<div class=\"hb-content-section\">\n<h2 class=\"hb-section-title\">Key Features<\/h2>\n<div class=\"hb-specs-table-container\">\n<table class=\"hb-specs-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcf1<\/span> Largest 8&#8243; Display\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Giant 8 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1440 \u00d7 1920 and 300 PPI. It&#8217;s similar size to your average paperback book, with brilliant clarity making it a joy to read on. The screen uses cutting-edge Mobius\u00ae display technology for superior durability. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83c\udfae<\/span> Ergonomic Design with Page Buttons\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Features the same asymmetrical industrial design as premium e-readers but with Kobo&#8217;s unique improvements. The first Kobo to have page buttons since 2010! Try Kobo Forma&#8217;s new page-turn buttons or touch the screen, it&#8217;s up to you. The flared design makes it comfortable to hold for hours. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udc4d<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83e\udeb6<\/span> Ultra-Lightweight Design\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                At just 197 grams, it is almost 15% lighter than Kobo Aura ONE, despite having a larger screen and page buttons. The sturdy 8&#8243; HD Carta E Ink screen feels lighter than air so you can hold it comfortably and read for hours. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\u2696\ufe0f<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83c\udf0a<\/span> Fully Waterproof Design\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Fully waterproof from the inside out with HZO Protection\u2122 and safe for the beach, the pool, or a soak in the tub. Meets requirements of IPX8 rating. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to 2 meters of water. Simply wipe it dry with a cloth to get back to your reading. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83c\udfca<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span> ComfortLight PRO Technology\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                ComfortLight PRO offers the best light at any time of day. Adjust the brightness or temperature of your screen. As the day goes on, it gradually reduces blue light which limits eyestrain, so you can read before bed without affecting your sleep. Natural light feature makes it easier on your eyes. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83c\udf19<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udd0b<\/span> Superior Battery Life\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                The Forma has a 1,200 mAh battery that should last around three weeks on a single charge. Far superior to competing devices, ensuring you focus on what matters most\u2014your reading without frequent charging interruptions. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\u231b<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcbe<\/span> Generous Storage Options\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Available in 8GB and 32GB storage options. Store up to 6,000 ebooks with the base model. Perfect for building an extensive digital library for offline reading anywhere you go. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udd04<\/span> Flexible Orientation Reading\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Read in portrait or landscape mode, or set the text to change orientation automatically depending how you hold your eReader. Addition of a rotation sensor automatically switches the screen orientation depending on which hand you are using, and it even rotates to landscape mode. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcd0<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/span> Most Durable E-Reader\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Kobo Forma is the most durable eReader available with Mobius\u00ae technology, which uses a flexible plastic layer within its display. Through impact testing, it has been shown to withstand drops of more than 2 meters, as well as more bends, twists, full handbags, and overloaded backpacks than any previous eReader. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcaa<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Advanced Features Table --><\/p>\n<div class=\"hb-content-section\">\n<h2 class=\"hb-section-title\">Advanced Reading Features<\/h2>\n<div class=\"hb-specs-table-container\">\n<table class=\"hb-specs-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span> Comprehensive File Support\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Support for 15 file formats including EPUB, EPUB3, FlePub, PDF, MOBI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, HTML, RTF, CBZ, and CBR. Perfect for comics, manga, and various document types.\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\u2601\ufe0f<\/span> Exclusive Dropbox Support\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Exclusive to Kobo Forma: Dropbox Support allows you to add your own eBooks and documents wirelessly from your computer. Seamlessly sync your personal library across devices. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udd04<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/span> Library Integration\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Built-in Overdrive support allows you to easily check out digital titles from your local library. A convenient way for users to borrow library books on-device, expanding your reading options without additional cost. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcf0<\/span> Pocket Integration\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Pocket integration lets you save articles from your computer or phone to read offline on your Forma. Perfect for long-form articles and blog posts. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcbe<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83c\udfa8<\/span> Advanced Typography Controls\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Super advanced features including changing the weight of the font, line spacing, margins, and seeing a before and after picture of changes you want to make. Full access to the ebook rendering engine, manga engine and PDF engine. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\u270d\ufe0f<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcca<\/span> Reading Statistics\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Activity feature provides in-depth stats about your reading, with data such as overall reading time, average reading time per session, how quickly you read, and percentage of books you&#8217;ve completed. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\u26a1<\/span> Rapid Page Turn System\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Innovative rapid page turn system for quickly scrolling through books. Drag your finger from the right side of the screen to the center and hold it down to rapidly navigate through pages &#8211; perfect for manga and long books.\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Why Choose Kobo Forma --><\/p>\n<div class=\"hb-content-section\">\n<h2 class=\"hb-section-title\"><span class=\"hb-emoji\">\u2728<\/span> Why Choose Kobo Forma?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"hb-specs-table-container\">\n<table class=\"hb-specs-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row hb-table-highlight\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/span> Perfect For\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Designed for ravenous booklovers who read for hours on end. Our top customers spend an average of 3 hours per day reading, with tens of thousands reading 7-8 hours daily. This device is built for serious readers who put reading ahead of all other forms of entertainment.\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83c\udfc6<\/span> Premium Alternative\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                A well-built e-reader with a large, crisp display, comfortable Natural Light settings, and an ad-free experience. The perfect alternative for those who want to avoid Amazon ecosystem while getting premium features.\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udd2c<\/span> Innovative Design\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                The most unique new ebook reader design with its flared asymmetrical form and upgraded Mobius E Ink screen. It&#8217;s worth checking out if you like having page buttons and want something different and more innovative than standard e-readers.\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Important Information Table --><\/p>\n<div class=\"hb-content-section\">\n<h2 class=\"hb-section-title\"><span class=\"hb-emoji\">\u2139\ufe0f<\/span> Important Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"hb-specs-table-container\">\n<table class=\"hb-specs-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row hb-disclaimer-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span> Product Condition\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                <strong>Preloved Item:<\/strong> This is a preloved item. It may show light signs of use, but all devices go through a comprehensive quality check to ensure they work perfectly. <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\u2705<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udd0d<\/span> Quality Assurance\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">Thorough inspection and testing process ensures optimal functionality and performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\uded2<\/span> Call to Action\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                Shop now at Harrington Bookshop and experience the future of comfortable, durable digital reading! <span class=\"hb-emoji\">\ud83d\udcda\u2728<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hb-spec-row\">\n<td class=\"hb-spec-label\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-emoji\">#\ufe0f\u20e3<\/span> Tags\n                            <\/td>\n<td class=\"hb-spec-value\">\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#kobo<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#koboforma<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#8inch<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#ereader<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#ebook<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#waterproof<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#pagebuttons<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#comfortlight<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#dropbox<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#mobius<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#lightweight<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#durable<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#rakuten<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"hb-hashtag\">#premiumreader<\/span>\n                            <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HARRINGTON BOOKSHOP Kobo Forma (2018) Our Thinnest, Most Durable, Most Comfortable eReader! \ud83d\udcda Experience the future of reading with the<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":2089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[214],"product_cat":[213],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1756","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-rakuten","7":"product_cat-rakuten","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-variable"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1756","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1756"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1756\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1759,"href":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1756\/revisions\/1759"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1756"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1756"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harringtonbookshop.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}