diff --git a/frontend/device/kobo/device.lua b/frontend/device/kobo/device.lua
index 47209fbdd..8c69cbaba 100644
--- a/frontend/device/kobo/device.lua
+++ b/frontend/device/kobo/device.lua
@@ -114,8 +114,8 @@ local KoboStar = Kobo:new{
     touch_probe_ev_epoch_time = true,
     touch_phoenix_protocol = true,
     display_dpi = 212,
-    -- the bezel covers 12 pixels at the bottom:
-    viewport = Geom:new{x=0, y=0, w=758, h=1012},
+    -- the bezel covers 1-2 pixels on each side:
+    viewport = Geom:new{x=1, y=0, w=756, h=1024},
 }
 
 -- Kobo Glo HD: