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Old 10-05-2021, 06:19 PM   #106
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Libra 2 is 219$ in Canada.
And I'd say it's still competitive. A 32GB Oasis with the same size 7" screen is $360 CAN. The Libra 2 is a similar form factor for $140 less. It still puts up a good fight against the Paperwhite Signature too as it's only $10 more but has a slightly bigger screen and page turn buttons and then it's a decision of whether you value auto-brightness and wireless charging or page turn buttons/bigger screen.
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Old 10-05-2021, 06:54 PM   #107
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The Oasis has a better display, a perfect front light, a (way) better processor and snappier interface, and finally better buttons.

It's not just a question of cost, it's a question of having a device that matches someone's criteria / preferences.
Yup, the kindle hardware is obviously superior to kobos to my mind. Im always surprised when I observe people try to argue that point; its not even within the realm of debate. Kobos software is superior.

Some people dont like the aluminum casing of the oasis because they find it slippery, but theres little question it enhances the feeling of quality of the device. I prefer the rigidity after having a Clara that exhibits the problem of separating along one side edge.

The plastic kobos seem to develop imperfections in their rigidity whereby they can develop squeaks and looseness along seems when theyre subjected to the pressure of being pressed where buttons are, etc...


The biggest improvement to the new Kobos by my criteria is the buttons and their placement. I dont like how deep within the bezel theyre placed on the libra 1 and Forma and would prefer a touchscreen model over both of them as a result. If theyre also higher quality in their clickiness like the oasis, that would be the main reason to upgrade for me, which is pretty disappointing.

I am not sure the improved processor of the Sage will speed up the device if the bottleneck is the refresh rate of the screen. The improved refresh of the screen will improve the speed, but I dont have a problem with the speed of the current gen kobos.

I would much prefer the weight savings of the mobius screen, but I suspect theres a story there we dont know about explaining why it was dropped and I would bet it has to do with cost. Maybe the lighting issue with the band is what killed it. Im guessing that cost kobo a lot of money on returns.

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Old 10-05-2021, 06:55 PM   #108
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Old 10-05-2021, 07:01 PM   #109
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Anyone know where the charging port is located on the Sage?
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Old 10-05-2021, 07:06 PM   #110
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Why? The Libra has better battery, same screen size and no weird band.. (though reportedly, the gradient over the whole screen is more noticeable than the Oasis.).. does your reader have to cost over $300 for consideration?
If the Sage has enough display issues to make me return it, I’d bet the Libra 2 does as well, especially since both the Forma and Libra H20 both suffer the light band issue. I’m hoping that Kobo has upped their hardware game with these.

I already own an Oasis 3, so it’s not like I’d buy one instead of getting a Libra 2. It’s just if a Sage doesn’t meet my quality requirements, why would a Libra 2 meet them?
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Old 10-05-2021, 07:06 PM   #111
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Anyone know where the charging port is located on the Sage?
I think on the side (the one with buttons). Seems so in the pictures.
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Old 10-05-2021, 07:08 PM   #112
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If the Sage has enough display issues to make me return it, I’d bet the Libra 2 does as well, especially since both the Forma and Libra H20 both suffer the light band issue. I’m hoping that Kobo has upped their hardware game with these.

I already own an Oasis 3, so it’s not like I’d buy one instead of getting a Libra 2. It’s just if a Sage doesn’t meet my quality requirements, why would a Libra 2 meet them?
The Libra doesn't suffer from the band issue. It's just generally somewhat uneven. But there is no darker band.
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Old 10-05-2021, 07:13 PM   #113
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The Libra doesn't suffer from the band issue. It's just generally somewhat uneven. But there is no darker band.
Tell that to the 3 Libra H20s that I bought and returned when it came out.

Sure it was less bad than the Forma, but it was still there and on each of them.
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Old 10-05-2021, 07:18 PM   #114
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Anyone know where the charging port is located on the Sage?
On the side, more off center like the Libra

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Old 10-05-2021, 08:34 PM   #115
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Tell that to the 3 Libra H20s that I bought and returned when it came out.

Sure it was less bad than the Forma, but it was still there and on each of them.
Sorry, but this is the first time I have heard mention of the Libra H2O having a grey band similar to the Forma. Mine definitely does not show it. People have complained the light is uneven, which I can sort of see, but, while the lighting is probably not perfect, it is not an issue for me.
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Old 10-05-2021, 08:52 PM   #116
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I’d imagine that the redesign making the Sage evenly thick all around should help. After all the Aura One didn’t have a light band.
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Old 10-05-2021, 09:29 PM   #117
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I’d imagine that the redesign making the Sage evenly thick all around should help. After all the Aura One didn’t have a light band.
My hypothesis is that the light band was inherent to the mobius screen because I have a hard time rationalizing its discontinuation, otherwise. Lighter and less prone to breakage, which is the main reason ereaders die.
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Old 10-05-2021, 10:21 PM   #118
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My hypothesis is that the light band was inherent to the mobius screen because I have a hard time rationalizing its discontinuation, otherwise. Lighter and less prone to breakage, which is the main reason ereaders die.
Will the libra 2 ditch the mobius screen and use glass now?
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Old 10-05-2021, 10:25 PM   #119
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Will the libra 2 ditch the mobius screen and use glass now?
I have a Libra, and it's my understanding it doesn't use a mobius screen? If that's true, then the Libra 2 would not be "ditching" the mobius screen.
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I have a Libra, and it's my understanding it doesn't use a mobius screen? If that's true, then the Libra 2 would not be "ditching" the mobius screen.
sorry. got confused with an article in goodereader. it was the forma which used the mobius screen.
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