Libra 2 Kobo Libra 2 first impressions

[MaxStirner]

Originally Posted by frostschutz

it's still 512M

# free -m
              total        used        free      shared  buff/cache   available
Mem:            495         177         184           2         133         298
Swap:             0           0           0

Thank you, much appreciated

[NiLuJe]

Much to my dismay, so is the Sage, FWIW, where it hurts oh so very much because the sunxi display driver reserves a massive (~142MB, IIRC. I *may* have ranted about it with more details in the past ^^) chunk of it :/.

The only device with 1G of RAM is the Elipsa.

[tomsem]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I've figured out the problem and I know how to solve it.

The problem is the capacitance touch layer does show fingerprints. Using IR touch does not show fingerprints. I've not seen fingerprints on my H2O. But I do on my Libra 2.

Would you do heart surgery without surgical gloves? No. So why don’t you wear reading gloves?

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by tomsem

Would you do heart surgery without surgical gloves? No. So why don’t you wear reading gloves?

And drive wearing driving gloves?

[Uncle Robin]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I've figured out the problem and I know how to solve it.

I too have figured out the perfect solution to the problem of fingerprints on the screen of my reader, one that works whether IR or capacative :


Page turn Buttons.

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

I too have figured out the perfect solution to the problem of fingerprints on the screen of my reader, one that works whether IR or capacative :

There are two tried and true methods that work for me:

1. Wash my hands
2. Get over it

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

There are two tried and true methods that work for me:

1. Wash my hands
2. Get over it

Unfortunately neither works for me. So buttons are the only way for me.

[John F]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I do. But Kobo should go back to IR.

You need to use soap.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

I too have figured out the perfect solution to the problem of fingerprints on the screen of my reader, one that works whether IR or capacative :


Page turn Buttons.

Nah! The solution that works very well and give the clearest screen is IR.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by John F

You need to use soap.

WRONG! If it was because my hands need to be washed, I would have been seeing fingerprints on my H2O.

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Nah! The solution that works very well and give the clearest screen is IR.

The Nook Glowlight 3 screen uses IR. Very nice screen.

I would prefer a return of IR over capacative touch. But I think that horse has already left the stable.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

The Nook Glowlight 3 screen uses IR. Very nice screen.

I would prefer a return of IR over capacative touch. But I think that horse has already left the stable.

I agree. But without the touch layer, the screen is clearer and does not show fingerprints nearly as much. And no need for extra plastic.

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I agree. But without the touch layer, the screen is clearer and does not show fingerprints nearly as much. And no need for extra plastic.

Well, buttons were old-fashioned for a bit before they were made premium. Maybe the same thing will happen with IR touch?

The Oasis 5! Page turn buttons, IR touch and a Pearl screen. The first 'bespoke' ereader. Must have a hipster-beard to purchase.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Well, buttons were old-fashioned for a bit before they were made premium. Maybe the same thing will happen with IR touch?

The Oasis 5! Page turn buttons, IR touch and a Pearl screen. The first 'bespoke' ereader. Must have a hipster-beard to purchase.

Kobo Aura H2O premium edition.

[Leddie]

Totally loving my Libra 2. Been with it a few weeks now and the screen is amazing. It's a beautiful device and the screen size is just perfect.

Getting used to the epub/kepub formats was a task, but I was expecting it after moving from a PW3.

My only complaint would probably be the performance. I've had it restart a couple of times after sideloading books from Calibre. And for some reason, it takes about 3 or 4 seconds to load a new chapter in certain books. I've decided on using the KEPUB format, at least for the time being, I think it has more pros than cons for me.

Reading is a joy in here though, especially at night, warm light is great, and the lighting is very even.