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Originally Posted by MGlitch
As to the non slip back, from the videos of the Libra 2 I’ve seen it’s got at least some texture, different than either the Forma or the Libra H2O but still something. I’d be very surprised if the Sage didn’t have the same or similar backing. I think the last Kobo with a smooth back was the Aura H2O. As to the material I’d bet it’s similar rubber to the Forma and Libra (possibly the Clara HD and Nia I just don’t pay them much attention).
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I do have an original Libra but even though the back is textured I still find it somewhat slippery, and the front is very slippery, unlike the Forma (mine is white if that makes a difference) and of course the weight is distributed differently. I tried using it without a cover but my fingers cramped because I was holding it so tightly. With the cover, it's much heavier than the bare Forma, and I have weak hands. I like the power button but that's about it. When I go out (which I don't much nowadays) I take my Clara, or a six inch Kindle, because they're smaller.
I don't know what made me think of this but many years ago we used to eat at Chili's frequently and they served Coke in heavy glass mugs. At some point they changed to mugs that looked the same but were made of lightweight plastic. Every time I picked one up I felt like I was going to accidentally toss it over my shoulder because it was so much lighter than I was expecting. When I first got the Forma it was the same feeling. Some people compare it unfavorably to what they see as the much more expensive-feeling Oasis but I love it.
It's probably only a matter of days (hours?) though until I order a Sage.