Kobo Sage and Libra 2 released (pre-order)

rcentros · 10-05-2021, 02:19 AM

Thanks to Rid for discovering this and posting it. Now up on the U.S. Kobo site (and probably all over the world).

Rid's thread... https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=342141

Kobo Sage and Libra 2.

https://us.kobobooks.com/collections...ers_Collection

Looks like they'll be available on October 19th, about a week sooner than the new Kindle Paperwhites.

kyôdai · 10-05-2021, 06:06 AM

Some of the changes I noticed so far:

- Carta 1200 Display (faster, better contrast)
- 32 GB storage
- Bluetooth
- Audiobook support
- USB-C
- Increased weight (Libra 2: 215g instead of 192g, Sage: 241g instead of 197g)
- Official Dark Mode for the Libra
- Stylus support for the Sage

supermighty · 10-05-2021, 08:46 AM

How did they get heavier? I was hopping for thinner.

I was also hoping for a ~7" without the large side hand hold.

Uncle Robin · 10-05-2021, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermighty

How did they get heavier? I was hopping for thinner.

Maybe the bluetooth?

Sirtel · 10-05-2021, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

Maybe the bluetooth?

No thinner screen part anymore. Now the thickness is uniform.

I'm not interested for this very reason.

supermighty · 10-05-2021, 09:03 AM

Maybe bluetooth, but more likely a slight bump in the battery to accommodate bluetooth.

JSWolf · 10-05-2021, 10:12 AM

The Sage got heavier because of the Carta 1200 screen being glass and plastic.

Sirtel · 10-05-2021, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The Sage got heavier because of the Carta 1200 screen being glass and plastic.

I wonder why they abandoned the Mobius screen? Too expensive?

JSWolf · 10-05-2021, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

I wonder why they abandoned the Mobius screen? Too expensive?

Not as much contrast and not as fast.

E'lir · 10-05-2021, 10:47 AM

Now this I'm interested in. A relatively faster processor, bluetooth, usb-c.

While I wont' be getting either of them at launch, I'll be saving up so that I can get one of them by Christmas next year. Which one will depend on reviews.

omro · 10-05-2021, 11:53 AM

Now this is what I was hoping for earlier this year. Very much looking forward to people's opinions. The Libra was plagued with an unevenness to its display, so I'm hoping that's resolved with the Libra 2.

koboy · 10-05-2021, 12:31 PM

the portability of the 6" ereader seems to have been abandoned by both Amazon and Kobo in favour of the larger devices/screens. for my own personnel preference the PocketBook Touch Lux 5 appears to be the best option if i want the ComfortLight PRO with expandable storage.

best wishes koboy

Gibbo · 10-05-2021, 12:54 PM

Still waiting for a 9" Kindle.

Cedros · 10-05-2021, 01:09 PM

These new Kobo e-readers sound intriguing! I don't have the specs yet, but according to a Goodreads YouTube review I watched this morning, they come with a basic 32 mb ram, which is great, have larger batteries than previous Kobos, and clearer glass/plastic screens. Kobo does seem to be designing slightly larger, slightly weightier models, and I wonder how these will feel in the hand. I will definitely be updating my Kobo wish list, though!

j.p.s · 10-05-2021, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

Maybe the bluetooth?

Most wifi chips also do bluetooth.

10-05-2021, 02:19 AM	#1
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,956 Karma: 53555555 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Voyage	Kobo Sage and Libra 2 released (pre-order) Thanks to Rid for discovering this and posting it. Now up on the U.S. Kobo site (and probably all over the world). Rid's thread... https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=342141 Kobo Sage and Libra 2. https://us.kobobooks.com/collections...ers_Collection Looks like they'll be available on October 19th, about a week sooner than the new Kindle Paperwhites. Last edited by rcentros; 10-05-2021 at 02:28 AM.

10-05-2021, 08:46 AM	#3
supermighty Groupie Posts: 165 Karma: 6384806 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walled City Device: Kobo Libre 2	How did they get heavier? I was hopping for thinner. I was also hoping for a ~7" without the large side hand hold. Last edited by supermighty; 10-05-2021 at 08:52 AM.

10-05-2021, 12:31 PM	#12
koboy Wizard Posts: 1,199 Karma: 4027538 Join Date: May 2014 Device: Kobo Aura, Mini, Touch, Amazon Kindle.	the portability of the 6" ereader seems to have been abandoned by both Amazon and Kobo in favour of the larger devices/screens. for my own personnel preference the PocketBook Touch Lux 5 appears to be the best option if i want the ComfortLight PRO with expandable storage. best wishes koboy Last edited by koboy; 10-05-2021 at 01:01 PM.

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10-05-2021, 06:06 AM	#2
kyôdai Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 6543210 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: none	Some of the changes I noticed so far: - Carta 1200 Display (faster, better contrast) - 32 GB storage - Bluetooth - Audiobook support - USB-C - Increased weight (Libra 2: 215g instead of 192g, Sage: 241g instead of 197g) - Official Dark Mode for the Libra - Stylus support for the Sage

10-05-2021, 09:03 AM	#6
supermighty Groupie Posts: 165 Karma: 6384806 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walled City Device: Kobo Libre 2	Maybe bluetooth, but more likely a slight bump in the battery to accommodate bluetooth.

10-05-2021, 10:12 AM	#7
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The Sage got heavier because of the Carta 1200 screen being glass and plastic.

10-05-2021, 10:47 AM	#10
E'lir Seeker of stories. Posts: 19 Karma: 4273210 Join Date: Feb 2021 Device: Kobo Libra 2	Now this I'm interested in. A relatively faster processor, bluetooth, usb-c. While I wont' be getting either of them at launch, I'll be saving up so that I can get one of them by Christmas next year. Which one will depend on reviews.

10-05-2021, 11:53 AM	#11
omro Addict Posts: 377 Karma: 452000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hamilton, On Device: Kobo Aura HD	Now this is what I was hoping for earlier this year. Very much looking forward to people's opinions. The Libra was plagued with an unevenness to its display, so I'm hoping that's resolved with the Libra 2.

10-05-2021, 12:54 PM	#13
Gibbo Guru Posts: 776 Karma: 2475053 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Galaxy Tab A (2019) - iPhone 11 - KA1 - Onyx Boox Nova Pro	Still waiting for a 9" Kindle.

10-05-2021, 01:09 PM	#14
Cedros Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 2149666 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Device: Kobo Clara; Kobo H20v2; Kobo Glo HD;	These new Kobo e-readers sound intriguing! I don't have the specs yet, but according to a Goodreads YouTube review I watched this morning, they come with a basic 32 mb ram, which is great, have larger batteries than previous Kobos, and clearer glass/plastic screens. Kobo does seem to be designing slightly larger, slightly weightier models, and I wonder how these will feel in the hand. I will definitely be updating my Kobo wish list, though!