Loko wrote:
Backlash wrote:
malmon wrote:
Backlash wrote:
malmon wrote:
Backlash wrote:
Just nabbed something that's been on my wishlist for months now: A brand-new HAF X. Whereas the case I'm rockin' right now, the XB, is the only case I'll ever need, the X is more like the only case I'll ever want. I'm a huge fan of 2000's-era "gamer" aesthetics, probably because it reminds me of childhood, and the huge number of storage bays is perfect for a data hoarder like me. Only problem is, since it's so massive, I haven't the faintest where I'll put the damn thing. I'm sure I'll figure somethin' out. ^~^
I remember those being quite popular! Quite the polar opposite of what I have sitting in its box in my room though~
Fancy~. What're you rockin', Mal-kun? :3c
Got a Dr. ZÄ…ber Sentry 2.0 waiting for parts ^_^ Probably won't get around to building until I at least have my own place though.
Ho-ho, slimline! What made you depart from the typical mid-towers, cutie? Going for a more organic aesthetic?
Also, I had to nix my order for the HAF X. I won't build a case unless it supports quiet fans, and sadly the 230-mils it sports have little in the way of aftermarket options. I reckon I'll just buy an E-reader for my manga instead. ^_^
Backlash wrote:
malmon wrote:
Backlash wrote:
malmon wrote:
Backlash wrote:
Just nabbed something that's been on my wishlist for months now: A brand-new HAF X. Whereas the case I'm rockin' right now, the XB, is the only case I'll ever need, the X is more like the only case I'll ever want. I'm a huge fan of 2000's-era "gamer" aesthetics, probably because it reminds me of childhood, and the huge number of storage bays is perfect for a data hoarder like me. Only problem is, since it's so massive, I haven't the faintest where I'll put the damn thing. I'm sure I'll figure somethin' out. ^~^
I remember those being quite popular! Quite the polar opposite of what I have sitting in its box in my room though~
Fancy~. What're you rockin', Mal-kun? :3c
Got a Dr. ZÄ…ber Sentry 2.0 waiting for parts ^_^ Probably won't get around to building until I at least have my own place though.
Ho-ho, slimline! What made you depart from the typical mid-towers, cutie? Going for a more organic aesthetic?
Also, I had to nix my order for the HAF X. I won't build a case unless it supports quiet fans, and sadly the 230-mils it sports have little in the way of aftermarket options. I reckon I'll just buy an E-reader for my manga instead. ^_^
E-reader for manga? Do go on, I am interested.
Alright, so I finally managed to get the reader I ordered. Specifically, a Kobo Forma like I said. I say "finally" because the process wasn't entirely painless: They needed a signature to give it to me, and the UPS website wouldn't let me pick a time. So instead I had to contact UPS support via email (Gah.), drive over to a distribution center (luckily just twenty minutes away), and then, finally, I could spend the last hour of work playing with it and stuff.
So, first impressions? For some reason, I expected something a bit bigger, around an iPad's size. That said, it's roughly the same width as a standard page of manga, with a height of just under an inch less. It's also much, much lighter than any manga I've ever owned, especially this thicc copy of Yotsuba& I had sitting in my backpack.
As you'd expect, the typical e-reader features are here: You have a brightness slider, a touchscreen, and a Micro-USB port. Some of the more premium features include a color temperature slider, rocker buttons (admittedly mushy, but serviceable), and a web browser, although it's hidden in the Settings menu with a disclaimer that it's in beta. One rather cool thing is that the initial instructions actually came pre-printed on screen before I'd powered it on. It's a nice touch, tells me they made this product with care, as does how it slightly contours into your hand.
The contrast is overall very good. The e-ink is just slightly translucent, probably so you don't burn your eyes out trying to see fine details. But of course, if you want to burn your eyes out, the option is there.
As for color temps, the reader does a fine job adjusting the backlight after sunset, and the nonbacklit surface is a close imitation the paper they print mangas on. Aside from the image above, all these photos were taken in a well-lit space with no backlight at all.
Moving into the reading experience, it's got a few things that make it appealing to readers of manga. Probably the most important is the ability to preview a page before you turn to it. I don't know if this is standard, but it's certainly better than guessing from a list of numbers on, say, MangaFox. Another neat touch is how it needs you to page left to proceed in a manga. It's something I honestly didn't expect, though, it's possibly limited to just first-party volumes.
Luckily, the Kobo store is stacked with different manga and even light novels; essentially anything you'd expect to be released in English. They're probably taking notes from Amazon, but the selection seems comparable. Prices, too. All in all Loko-san, I'd reckon it's great for manga, and whatever else you wanna read.
