Libra & PDFs --- my review

jgbout · 02-26-2021, 08:17 PM

So, after all the threads and replies.... thanks everyone.

I got the Libra. Worrisome start with power adaptor issues, but seems to be working normal with a samsung wall charger.

Screen without a light on is a little darker than I thought and remember on eReaders (kinda grey/olive)

But.... PDFs

Surprise surprise, in Landscape my chess PDF book is completely readable ! even the small chess diagrams are clear. I do find the text in the PDF a little light in places.

Nothing is too small. BUT... if you read in portrait, yes, toooo small.
I will install KOReader soon and I imagine the bit of extra zoom it gives without the margins, and the ability to darken the text a bit will make PDFs a pleasure for me.

At the expense of saving $115 not getting the Forma, I'm happy so far.

Watching videos I really thought the light-Off screen was brighter or whiter than what it is. IS that normal?

One thing-- PDF reading --- there is a fair amount of ghosting left on the screen while reading --- is that normal?

Thanks all !

Almamida · 02-27-2021, 12:33 PM

Ghosting is totally normal with e-ink technology.
Enjoy your Libra.

jgbout · 02-27-2021, 12:49 PM

Thanks !

Now it's the daunting task (at least for me) of figuring out how to :

*get Calibre to transfer my series of books to my Libra but with proper sequence.
*And how to install KOReader.
*And how to Sync with Google Drive (I know there are tutorials, but still too technical)

Elektron · 02-27-2021, 02:25 PM

Have you looked at KoboCloud? I use it; it's very useful.

jgbout · 02-27-2021, 02:26 PM

KoboCloud?
Nope

jgbout · 02-27-2021, 02:27 PM

Oh... that's the thing I mention in my last point, about syncing with Google Drive. I've seen the rather involved instructional.... think it's a little beyond me, that's why I'm hoping there's an idiot-proof guide somewhere.

Elektron · 02-27-2021, 03:00 PM

I can give you the "idiot proof guide" when I get home. But remember, there's a difference between idiots and curious beginners.

02-26-2021, 08:17 PM	#1
jgbout Groupie Posts: 190 Karma: 20210 Join Date: Feb 2021 Device: none	Libra & PDFs --- my review So, after all the threads and replies.... thanks everyone. I got the Libra. Worrisome start with power adaptor issues, but seems to be working normal with a samsung wall charger. Screen without a light on is a little darker than I thought and remember on eReaders (kinda grey/olive) But.... PDFs Surprise surprise, in Landscape my chess PDF book is completely readable ! even the small chess diagrams are clear. I do find the text in the PDF a little light in places. Nothing is too small. BUT... if you read in portrait, yes, toooo small. I will install KOReader soon and I imagine the bit of extra zoom it gives without the margins, and the ability to darken the text a bit will make PDFs a pleasure for me. At the expense of saving $115 not getting the Forma, I'm happy so far. Watching videos I really thought the light-Off screen was brighter or whiter than what it is. IS that normal? One thing-- PDF reading --- there is a fair amount of ghosting left on the screen while reading --- is that normal? Thanks all !

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02-27-2021, 12:33 PM	#2
Almamida Guru Posts: 685 Karma: 11431990 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kobo Sage - Kindle PW5 & Voyage - iPad Pro M1 12.9	Ghosting is totally normal with e-ink technology. Enjoy your Libra.

02-27-2021, 12:49 PM	#3
jgbout Groupie Posts: 190 Karma: 20210 Join Date: Feb 2021 Device: none	Thanks ! Now it's the daunting task (at least for me) of figuring out how to : get Calibre to transfer my series of books to my Libra but with proper sequence. And how to install KOReader. *And how to Sync with Google Drive (I know there are tutorials, but still too technical)

02-27-2021, 02:25 PM	#4
Elektron Banned Posts: 2,296 Karma: 5300240 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Edmonton, AB Device: Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 (mark 7), Kobo Mini	Have you looked at KoboCloud? I use it; it's very useful.

02-27-2021, 02:26 PM	#5
jgbout Groupie Posts: 190 Karma: 20210 Join Date: Feb 2021 Device: none	KoboCloud? Nope

02-27-2021, 02:27 PM	#6
jgbout Groupie Posts: 190 Karma: 20210 Join Date: Feb 2021 Device: none	Oh... that's the thing I mention in my last point, about syncing with Google Drive. I've seen the rather involved instructional.... think it's a little beyond me, that's why I'm hoping there's an idiot-proof guide somewhere.

02-27-2021, 03:00 PM	#7
Elektron Banned Posts: 2,296 Karma: 5300240 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Edmonton, AB Device: Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 (mark 7), Kobo Mini	I can give you the "idiot proof guide" when I get home. But remember, there's a difference between idiots and curious beginners.

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