The Kobo Sage is a large e-reader with useful features, such as the ability to listen to audiobooks and take notes with the Kobo stylus. Due to the large size, I hold the e-reader less comfortably with one hand.
Big format
The first thing I like about the Kobo Sage is its size. The device has an 8 inch screen. I also have a lot of space, so I can easily set a larger font without having to scroll a lot. Thanks to the physical buttons, I can quickly flip through a book. The e-reader has screen rotation, so you can have the buttons on both the left and right side. As a left-hander, I also use the device very comfortably. The disadvantage of the size is that it is more difficult to operate the e-reader with one hand. While reading this is not so bad, but it is annoying when I am looking for a new book, for example. The device has a very sleek appearance for an e-reader and reacts relatively quickly.
Quick and easy note taking with the Kobo stylus
A great feature of the Sage is its compatibility with the Kobo Stylus. With this stylus, I take notes in books and quickly mark passages. As a result, I hardly notice any difference between reading on an e-reader versus a real book. I find it especially useful when I read a book to learn something. I quickly make some notes in the margins. All notes in the book are clearly displayed in a menu, so that I can quickly read back interesting pieces of text. I also keep a digital notepad on my e-reader, for example when I make a to do list. I then easily convert handwritten text into typed text. I do think that you have to learn a lot how to use the pen. There are several useful functions in the pen, but I don't always manage to use them. In addition, the e-reader sometimes responds a bit slowly to the stylus. You should not expect it to go as smoothly as, for example, a tablet with a stylus.
audiobooks
I also listen to audiobooks on the Kobo Sage. This is a nice option for when I don't feel like reading. I then quickly connect wireless headphones and listen to my favorite books hands-free.
