Libra 2 Are there Libra 2 B/W available from Kobo anywhere?

[anacreon]

I waited to know what the new Kobos would be before buying a new Libra 2 to replace the one stolen in January. I was very disappointed that the new Libra was colored ink only, with resultant very poor definition.

In France, only reconditioned Libra 2 B/W are available, either from Kobo or Fnac, for 170 €. I wonder if it is the same elsewhere. There are some available from resellers, but I want the convenience of Fnac if I have problems with it.

I ordered one and hope the screen will be decent - the first one was distinctly more yellow than my Sage.

[Aleron Ives]

The Libra 2 is still in stock on Amazon US, as well as Amazon FR:

https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B09HSRGZRL

It's likely that Kobo has put all of its production capacity behind the new models, but perhaps stock of the Libra 2 will rise again once the pre-order period for the new models is over.

[cellaris]

In Spain the Libra 2 was on sale yesterday for just over €160 at Media Markt. Today it is already at its usual price, but you can buy it without any problems. I haven't looked elsewhere.

[Lys]

In Italy, Kobo Libra 2 (Black and White versions both) are still available in the official Kobo store (199.99€)

Both versions are also available on amazon (189€ and 199€). The white one was flagged as "low stock" in the last few days, but it's now flagged as "fully stocked" again.

[anacreon]

Thank you all. I am pleased with my refurbished Libra 2, and its being white instead of formerly black: it looks good since the screen is whiter than my stolen black one's was. It was 30 € cheaper than a new one would have been, and has the same 2 years guarantee - Fnac exchanges it if there are battery problems.

I find it very slippery though which I don't remember from the black one - it was stolen in January though so I might be mistaken. But it is annoying enough that I just ordered a transparent shell with reinforced corners (9 €). I still have the cover from the old one, but it is only to protect it when traveling, too bulky and heavy for reading.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by anacreon

Thank you all. I am pleased with my refurbished Libra 2, and its being white instead of formerly black: it looks good since the screen is whiter than my stolen black one's was. It was 30 € cheaper than a new one would have been, and has the same 2 years guarantee - Fnac exchanges it if there are battery problems.

I find it very slippery though which I don't remember from the black one - it was stolen in January though so I might be mistaken. But it is annoying enough that I just ordered a transparent shell with reinforced corners (9 €). I still have the cover from the old one, but it is only to protect it when traveling, too bulky and heavy for reading.

Heavy? I'm using one of Kobo's covers and I do not find it heavy at all.

[theducks]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Heavy? I'm using one of Kobo's covers and I do not find it heavy at all.

Jon, in our lifetime, we are used to the weight of real books. A Kobo WITH cover is still lighter than any Hardbound.
And no way could I even move all the books on my Libra2, even if they were paperbacks

[anacreon]

Originally Posted by anacreon

I find it very slippery though which I don't remember from the black one ... it is annoying enough that I just ordered a transparent shell with reinforced corners (9 €). I still have the cover from the old one, but it is only to protect it in a backpack or suitcase, too bulky and heavy for reading.

I received the shell. It is half the weight of the official origami cover, totaling 275g with the reader, instead of 331 with the cover. It makes reading very comfortable and is less bulky than the reader with cover in my handbag.

[JSWolf]

Why is it some want their Reader to be as light as possible when they are already lighter then a hardcover (as @theducks correctly said)?

I find my Libra 2 with Kobo cover to be a perfectly good weight to be able to hold it in one hand.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Why is it some want their Reader to be as light as possible when they are already lighter then a hardcover (as @theducks correctly said)?

Because people are different, their hands and wrists are different and the way they hold their ereaders are different.

"Lighter than a hardcover" doesn't mean much to me. I always found standard hardcovers almost impossible to read - too large and too heavy. I mostly read mass market paperbacks, and found even some of those too heavy.

[John F]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

Because people are different, ...

Such a difficult concept.

[Barty]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Why is it some want their Reader to be as light as possible when they are already lighter then a hardcover (as @theducks correctly said)?

I find my Libra 2 with Kobo cover to be a perfectly good weight to be able to hold it in one hand.

Disabled people for once. I couldn't deal with paperbacks because I couldn't keep them open. Hardbacks I could at least lay flat on a table. An e-reader I can hold one handed is a game changer

It's unfortunate kobo is sticking to the large and heavy body of the Libra. I would rather have one with slim bezels all around and no buttons or Kindle Keyboard type page buttons on the sides

[Haesslich]

Originally Posted by Barty

Disabled people for once. I couldn't deal with paperbacks because I couldn't keep them open. Hardbacks I could at least lay flat on a table. An e-reader I can hold one handed is a game changer

It's unfortunate kobo is sticking to the large and heavy body of the Libra. I would rather have one with slim bezels all around and no buttons or Kindle Keyboard type page buttons on the sides

Shame that they discontinued tyr Forms. That was truly light, lighter than the Libra 2.

[Sirtel]

I would have no way to hold an ereader with slim bezels all around. Putting it on a table or in a stand is not an option for me, I'm nearsighted and read holding the device in my hand. I can't hold it without a proper bezel.

[JSWolf]

I sometimes find a device that's too light and thin not comfortable to home.