Rakuten Survey re: White or black Kobo Libra 2 & H20

Cedros · 06-22-2023, 11:25 AM

This morning I received an emailed survey from Rakuten, very brief, asking if I had a Kobo Libra 2 or H20, and if so, what colour it was, and why I'd chosen that colour. Interesting! I wonder if Rakuten is trying to decide how cost-effective or not it is to offer a colour choice with some Kobo Readers. I chose a white Libra H20 and like the way the white frame opens up the page--more like reading a print book. If available, I'd choose a white e-reader again, but would be happy with black. Anyone else have a preference? Do you think it makes any difference to the reading experience?

Sirtel · 06-22-2023, 11:35 AM

Always black for me. I'd never buy a white ereader. White bezels reduce contrast IMO.

TheSmitty · 06-22-2023, 11:43 AM

For me it is always black as well.

ZodWallop · 06-22-2023, 12:05 PM

I have the 2015 Nook Glowlight Plus with a white bezel and like it. I really like the looks of the current blue Kindle Basic.

When I start reading, I find the bezel 'falls away' regardless of the color. It would be nice to have a choice of device colors.

readthinksurvive · 06-22-2023, 01:18 PM

i always go with black simply cause

JSWolf · 06-22-2023, 03:49 PM

I didn't have a choice. When I bought the Libra 2, the only color available at the time was the black.

graycyn · 06-22-2023, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cedros

This morning I received an emailed survey from Rakuten, very brief, asking if I had a Kobo Libra 2 or H20, and if so, what colour it was, and why I'd chosen that colour. Interesting! I wonder if Rakuten is trying to decide how cost-effective or not it is to offer a colour choice with some Kobo Readers. I chose a white Libra H20 and like the way the white frame opens up the page--more like reading a print book. If available, I'd choose a white e-reader again, but would be happy with black. Anyone else have a preference? Do you think it makes any difference to the reading experience?

I didn't receive any survey email.

I had two white Sony readers, T-1 and T-2 and I loved them. (Still have the T2.) I also had a Nook Wifi that was white. That particular reader I rehomed within a year, but it wasn't because of the color.

I ordered my first Kobo in white (Aura HD), but thanks to warranty issues on two separate white devices, I ended up with a working device in espresso brown and got used to it, even if it wasn't my preference. So I'm over the device color thing. Most of it, other than the bit around the screen is hidden by a case anyway.

It's cases that I want color choice on. I love the light green case on my Sage!

Would I have bought a white Sage if it had been a choice? Possibly. But I like the contrast between the light cover and the black device, so possibly not.

I just want Kobo to continue making great e-readers, if confining device color choice to basic black helps with that, I'm good. If they opt to continue a color choice, also good!

Sirtel · 06-22-2023, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by graycyn

I didn't receive any survey email.

Neither did I. I've never received any survey from Kobo in the 12 years I've been their customer. Perhaps only Canadians do.

DNSB · 06-22-2023, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by graycyn

I didn't receive any survey email.

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

Neither did I. I've never received any survey from Kobo in the 12 years I've been their customer. Perhaps only Canadians do.

Add me to the list of those who did not receive the survey email.

Quoth · 06-22-2023, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

Add me to the list of those who did not receive the survey email.

The only emails I get are purchase confirmations.

Skydog · 06-22-2023, 05:33 PM

No survey here, either. And I have two whites to add.

Edit: Funny, survey dropped in my inbox while posting here. The last question was complete and total b******t.

Aleron Ives · 06-23-2023, 04:35 AM

I got black, because my eyes are sensitive to light, and I didn't want the white bezel to reflect more of it. I guess a grey bezel would be ideal to decrease the contrast between the screen and the bezel compared to black without drawing attention to the fact that the canvas isn't white the way a white bezel does.

rcentros · 06-23-2023, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I have the 2015 Nook Glowlight Plus with a white bezel and like it. I really like the looks of the current blue Kindle Basic.

When I start reading, I find the bezel 'falls away' regardless of the color. It would be nice to have a choice of device colors.

Maybe it's just me, but the white bezel seems to lessen the contrast. The fonts seem lighter to me with a white bezel.

On the other hand, a white bezel can allow you to run your margins right to edge and you still seem to have a margin. (More so with a flush screen, like the original 6" Glowlight Plus.)

Sirtel · 06-23-2023, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

Maybe it's just me, but the white bezel seems to lessen the contrast. The fonts seem lighter to me with a white bezel.

No, it's not just you.

Cedros · 06-23-2023, 11:40 AM

It sounds as if the black bezel is preferred. Glad to hear someone else has received the survey! This is the first time in years I've received a survey invitation from Rakuten. It would be interesting to know how the results will be used, and what they have in their design plans. I agree completely that what really matters is the quality of the e-reader. The colour of the bezel and even of the case are secondary, but it's nice to have a choice (and, yes, for sure, especially with the case).

06-22-2023, 11:25 AM	#1
Cedros Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 2149666 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Device: Kobo Clara; Kobo H20v2; Kobo Glo HD;	Rakuten Survey re: White or black Kobo Libra 2 & H20 This morning I received an emailed survey from Rakuten, very brief, asking if I had a Kobo Libra 2 or H20, and if so, what colour it was, and why I'd chosen that colour. Interesting! I wonder if Rakuten is trying to decide how cost-effective or not it is to offer a colour choice with some Kobo Readers. I chose a white Libra H20 and like the way the white frame opens up the page--more like reading a print book. If available, I'd choose a white e-reader again, but would be happy with black. Anyone else have a preference? Do you think it makes any difference to the reading experience?

06-22-2023, 05:33 PM	#11
Skydog Wizard Posts: 2,286 Karma: 7409537 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Circling Earth @ Mach .83 Device: Elipsa 2E, Sage, Libra Colour, Libra 2, Clara 2E, Oasis3, Voyage	No survey here, either. And I have two whites to add. Edit: Funny, survey dropped in my inbox while posting here. The last question was complete and total b*****t. Last edited by Skydog; 06-22-2023 at 05:51 PM.*

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Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,983 Karma: 243829945 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	Always black for me. I'd never buy a white ereader. White bezels reduce contrast IMO.

06-22-2023, 11:43 AM	#3
TheSmitty Addict Posts: 334 Karma: 1211722 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: DFW, TX area Device: Kindle Colorsoft, Libra Colour, Voyage, iPad Pro 11, iPad Mini 7	For me it is always black as well.

06-22-2023, 12:05 PM	#4
ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 11,499 Karma: 111164374 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara BW; Nook ST w/Glowlight, Paperwhite 3	I have the 2015 Nook Glowlight Plus with a white bezel and like it. I really like the looks of the current blue Kindle Basic. When I start reading, I find the bezel 'falls away' regardless of the color. It would be nice to have a choice of device colors.

06-22-2023, 01:18 PM	#5
readthinksurvive Connoisseur Posts: 74 Karma: 21840 Join Date: Dec 2021 Device: kobo libra/elipsa; nook gl4+	i always go with black simply cause

06-22-2023, 03:49 PM	#6
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,740 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I didn't have a choice. When I bought the Libra 2, the only color available at the time was the black.

06-23-2023, 04:35 AM	#12
Aleron Ives Wizard Posts: 1,773 Karma: 16319690 Join Date: Sep 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	I got black, because my eyes are sensitive to light, and I didn't want the white bezel to reflect more of it. I guess a grey bezel would be ideal to decrease the contrast between the screen and the bezel compared to black without drawing attention to the fact that the canvas isn't white the way a white bezel does.

06-23-2023, 11:40 AM	#15
Cedros Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 2149666 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Device: Kobo Clara; Kobo H20v2; Kobo Glo HD;	It sounds as if the black bezel is preferred. Glad to hear someone else has received the survey! This is the first time in years I've received a survey invitation from Rakuten. It would be interesting to know how the results will be used, and what they have in their design plans. I agree completely that what really matters is the quality of the e-reader. The colour of the bezel and even of the case are secondary, but it's nice to have a choice (and, yes, for sure, especially with the case).