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Originally Posted by Drou
Failing that, it looks like it will have to be the Libra H2O!
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I don't think you'll be disappointed in the Libra H20. I ordered one on a whim, having dusted off my Kindle Paperwhite 5th gen (from 2012) recently and rediscovered my love for ereaders. It arrived today. I'd hoped 9 years of ereader tech would result in a more refined device and an upgraded reading experience. It did!
The Libra outclasses my old Paperwhite in every way. I love this device. The asymmetrical "one-handed" design is brilliant, so ergonomic, easy to hold. The 300 DPI is bloody brilliant - text is so crisp, and pops off the screen as opposed to the Paperwhite and its 213 DPI, which makes text looks blurry and indistinct by comparison. The 7" screen apparently results in 40% more screen real estate vs. 6", because math. And the Libra is half an oz. lighter than my Paperwhite to boot. The font adjustments, sepia tone lighting option, and Overdrive library integration are awesome. The whole mindless "Plastic bad. Metal good." mentality is nonsense. It's not that black and white. Especially when there's a $100 price difference, as with the Oasis. The Libra feels premium to me. It does not feel cheap.
The Kobo Libra H20 is a terrific ereader. I played with the options for awhile, then started reading and suddenly I'd read like 35 pages. So enjoyable. Also, the cover of the book I'm currently reading displays while the device is sleeping - finally!
Enjoy your new ereader
