Kobo Sage Note-Taking Review

Does the Kobo Sage offer a better note-taking experience than the Kobo Elipsa?

Kobo’s newest-reader, the Sage, is only their second e-reader that features note-taking. But how does the Kobo Sage stack up against the flagship Elipsa in note-taking and annotation capabilities? Those looking for a mobile, waterproof e-reader and who take light notes should consider the Sage. Since the Sage’s capabilities are identical to the Elipsa in four categories, I will demonstrate it’s note-taking capabilities using the two criteria in bold. See my Elipsa review for a demonstration of the other four.

  1. Likelihood to lose the pen <–
  2. Boot speed to ‘write-ready’ state
  3. Note-Taking experience <–
  4. Handwriting conversion effectiveness
  5. Ease of transfer to computer
  6. Annotations of documents

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What the Unabomber Can Teach Us About the Perils of AI

In my novel, The 13th Vote, Albert, a developing AI plays a central role as it comes to grips with it’s place in a society of good but flawed humans. Us humans are familiar with the journey, emerging from childhood ignorance into increasing levels of maturity and awareness throughout adulthood. And with enough time, vigilance and experience, we’re blessed with the gift of wisdom. But what of AI? Can it ever gain wisdom? And if not, can we trust it to make big decisions that affect our lives? I’d say we cannot and the Unabomber’s manifesto proves it.

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