Libra Are we expecting a Kobo Libra BW?

lumping-sugar66 · Yesterday, 11:35 AM

Hello folks,

I’m considering getting another Kobo, and for once, I think a 7” device might be a good addition to my setup. I’m a black-and-white reader, so the color Kaleido displays are a no-go for me. That means I’ll be looking at either a Carta 1200 or 1300 device, and I really want to try 1300.

The obvious issue is that there’s currently no black-and-white Kobo Libra, even though there is a 7” E Ink Carta 1300 display spec out there.

So my question is: is it reasonable to wait for a black-and-white Kobo Libra to be released? Are there any rumors or speculations about such a device, or does it seem like Kobo is going all-in on color displays from now on?

Sirtel · Yesterday, 11:39 AM

No one knows. No, there aren't any rumors about new black and white Kobos. Or any rumors about any new Kobos, tbh.

DNSB · Yesterday, 07:01 PM

At this time, there are no pending FCC applications for a new Kobo ereader that I can find.

meeera · Today, 12:40 AM

Anyone who knows isn't allowed to speak publicly about it.

xor_ · Today, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by meeera

Anyone who knows isn't allowed to speak publicly about it.

That's something I've been wondering about. Wouldn't it be in Kobo's interest to occasionally have someone on a board like this, explaining their position and managing expectations a bit? Especially when there's so much uncertainty among a group of people that is generally sympathetic to their products? (Of course they would take a lot of heat and abuse as well...)

meeera · Today, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by xor_

That's something I've been wondering about. Wouldn't it be in Kobo's interest to occasionally have someone on a board like this, explaining their position and managing expectations a bit? Especially when there's so much uncertainty among a group of people that is generally sympathetic to their products? (Of course they would take a lot of heat and abuse as well...)

I'm sure that like all tech companies they have an information release strategy. Like them dropping the social media clues about a small piece of hardware coming, for the page turner.

xor_ · Today, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by meeera

I'm sure that like all tech companies they have an information release strategy.

I'm sure they do in some way. But I find it hard to believe that the current extended period of uncertainty about some of their core products is optimal for them.

Yesterday, 11:35 AM	#1
lumping-sugar66 Zealot Posts: 121 Karma: 81981 Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura Edition 2, Kobo Clara 2E	Are we expecting a Kobo Libra BW? Hello folks, I’m considering getting another Kobo, and for once, I think a 7” device might be a good addition to my setup. I’m a black-and-white reader, so the color Kaleido displays are a no-go for me. That means I’ll be looking at either a Carta 1200 or 1300 device, and I really want to try 1300. The obvious issue is that there’s currently no black-and-white Kobo Libra, even though there is a 7” E Ink Carta 1300 display spec out there. So my question is: is it reasonable to wait for a black-and-white Kobo Libra to be released? Are there any rumors or speculations about such a device, or does it seem like Kobo is going all-in on color displays from now on?

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Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 14,014 Karma: 243829945 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	No one knows. No, there aren't any rumors about new black and white Kobos. Or any rumors about any new Kobos, tbh.

Yesterday, 07:01 PM	#3
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 48,313 Karma: 174315444 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	At this time, there are no pending FCC applications for a new Kobo ereader that I can find.

Today, 12:40 AM	#4
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,869 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	Anyone who knows isn't allowed to speak publicly about it.