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AudioPhool · 11-25-2023, 12:16 AM

Sirtel,
Thanks for the input.

I do have a Paperwhite Signature on order via the Black Friday offering.

From what I've ascertained, I believe I would prefer the Libra 2 vs the Paperwhite. Performance wise, both eReaders seem to be very close. The Libra's page turn buttons seem favorable though. But the $200 Black Friday Kindle Oasis (minus the ads) price, for a smaller battery, no USB C, a bit more LED's, and buttons, could NOT sway me from a Paperwhite.

I wanted to like the Libra 2. It handles library downloads (which will be most of my reading) for the most part directly. But the never ending DRM mods and necessary deDRM catch-ups, are off putting, even if I only utilize Amazon once in a great while.

Up to now, I've been reading using my 16" laptop, with the Kindle Windows App, which does the job. Plus, I have the large Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for away-from-home reading reading.

I wanted something more portable, for general use around the house, with an E Ink display. Thus, if I like the Paperwhite, I will probably be done.

At any rate, it was a treat finding this forum. Along with good device research, I found the suggestion here, to install the Library Extension to my browser. That has been a resounding success!

11-25-2023, 12:16 AM	#4
AudioPhool Member Posts: 18 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Midwest, USA Device: Kobo Sage (My wife a: Paperwhite Signature)	Sirtel, Thanks for the input. I do have a Paperwhite Signature on order via the Black Friday offering. From what I've ascertained, I believe I would prefer the Libra 2 vs the Paperwhite. Performance wise, both eReaders seem to be very close. The Libra's page turn buttons seem favorable though. But the $200 Black Friday Kindle Oasis (minus the ads) price, for a smaller battery, no USB C, a bit more LED's, and buttons, could NOT sway me from a Paperwhite. I wanted to like the Libra 2. It handles library downloads (which will be most of my reading) for the most part directly. But the never ending DRM mods and necessary deDRM catch-ups, are off putting, even if I only utilize Amazon once in a great while. Up to now, I've been reading using my 16" laptop, with the Kindle Windows App, which does the job. Plus, I have the large Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for away-from-home reading reading. I wanted something more portable, for general use around the house, with an E Ink display. Thus, if I like the Paperwhite, I will probably be done. At any rate, it was a treat finding this forum. Along with good device research, I found the suggestion here, to install the Library Extension to my browser. That has been a resounding success!