Libra 2 Kobo Libra 2 first impressions

[Lynx-lynx]

Originally Posted by FireFrog

Long time lurker. Only officially joined when I got my Libra 2.

Good to see you made the jump to membership

[martinot]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

I for one aren't picking on you @sirtel (I've mentioned my preferences). I reckon you've done a mighty job describing all your various observations of the kobo devices. You've been most informative and helpful

Please keep up the great work

Not me netiher. Was just confused about what Libra 1 was. At first I thought it was a device before Libra H20, until I got that it was the same thing. It is probably just me being a bit slow in understanding.

I am also a big fan of @sirtels very informative postings and reviews.

[JSWolf]

One shortcut that cannot be used for the Libra H2O is to call the H2O. That's reserved for the Kobo Aura H2O (original version).

[koboy]

i knew the term Libra 1 was referring to the Libra H2O, but, that might not have been the case if i was new to Kobo.

best wishes koboy

[SusanReads]

Originally Posted by Almamida

Yes, I had. A manual reset ( not factory) fixed it for me

Hmm. Perhaps I should try this.
Would you mind telling me how to do a manual reset? Is it easy?

[SusanReads]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Curiously I've had it happen on my forma maybe twice, and it was after I'd left it plugged into my laptop for a period of time (so the laptop was charging it) . I'd plugged it into the laptop to sideload from calibre, ejected the device from calibre but it was still plugged in, and the laptop still on.

When I realised the forma had little to no battery left, a matter of hours later, I plugged it back into my wall charger and it was right again. As in battery longevity.

It's a very strange thing to happen only once or twice. I'm quite puzzled by it.

[FireFrog]

Originally Posted by SusanReads

Hmm. Perhaps I should try this.
Would you mind telling me how to do a manual reset? Is it easy?

Turn off your Libra 2. Press and hold one of the page turn buttons while pressing the power button. Hold until screen flashes.

[Lynx-lynx]

Okay got my libra 2 and make a couple of observations:
-the forma is so much lighter in the hand, it feels flyweight compared to the libra 2 (both naked so to speak)
- the libra 2 is so much greyer than the forma when in sunlight, which is how I often read, direct or slightly indirect sunlight (as in tree or awning shaded)
- i use the kobo UD Kakugo font and there's not what I'd really say is much clarity difference of the print face between either device

And what an initial shock to be on such a small device again, yes 7 inch compared to 8 inch, but wow, lol. I'm happy enough with the volume of data on the page, so no problems.

Did someone say that the kobo fold type sleep cover doesn't have a hole for the power button? That would be silly. At the moment (my cover hasn't arrived), I wake the device by pressing the power button. If the sleep cover works like they have for all the other kobos, then just opening the cover should wake the device, I get that, but the hole over the power button is most sensible.

[Deobulakenyo]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Okay got my libra 2 and make a couple of observations:
-the forma is so much lighter in the hand, it feels flyweight compared to the libra 2 (both naked so to speak)
- the libra 2 is so much greyer than the forma when in sunlight, which is how I often read, direct or slightly indirect sunlight (as in tree or awning shaded)
- i use the kobo UD Kakugo font and there's not what I'd really say is much clarity difference of the print face between either device

And what an initial shock to be on such a small device again, yes 7 inch compared to 8 inch, but wow, lol. I'm happy enough with the volume of data on the page, so no problems.

Did someone say that the kobo fold type sleep cover doesn't have a hole for the power button? That would be silly. At the moment (my cover hasn't arrived), I wake the device by pressing the power button. If the sleep cover works like they have for all the other kobos, then just opening the cover should wake the device, I get that, but the hole over the power button is most sensible.

It is the sage's cover that has no hole for the power button.

[Lynx-lynx]

ah, thank you

[Deobulakenyo]

Edited. Figured out the invert screen.

[Lynx-lynx]

Originally Posted by Deobulakenyo

Edited. Figured out the invert screen.

Yeah, i just tried it and it worked for me.

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Okay got my libra 2 and make a couple of observations:
-the forma is so much lighter in the hand, it feels flyweight compared to the libra 2 (both naked so to speak)
- the libra 2 is so much greyer than the forma when in sunlight, which is how I often read, direct or slightly indirect sunlight (as in tree or awning shaded)
- i use the kobo UD Kakugo font and there's not what I'd really say is much clarity difference of the print face between either device

And what an initial shock to be on such a small device again, yes 7 inch compared to 8 inch, but wow, lol. I'm happy enough with the volume of data on the page, so no problems.

Did someone say that the kobo fold type sleep cover doesn't have a hole for the power button? That would be silly. At the moment (my cover hasn't arrived), I wake the device by pressing the power button. If the sleep cover works like they have for all the other kobos, then just opening the cover should wake the device, I get that, but the hole over the power button is most sensible.

I’m still waiting for Amazon, or any uk retailer, to get the Libra 2, but I’m beginning to think that the only reason is the 32GB storage. It sounds like the previous versions, Forma and Libra H20 are better devices.

[Deobulakenyo]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

I’m still waiting for Amazon, or any uk retailer, to get the Libra 2, but I’m beginning to think that the only reason is the 32GB storage. It sounds like the previous versions, Forma and Libra H20 are better devices.

I had a Libra H20. That could not hold a candle to the contrast of the Libra 2. And i hated the unevenness of the Libra H2O's screen and light. I was hoping just a bit of improvement but no, the screen is great. It is not as white as my likebook's screen with frontlight off but the contrast is great.

That is why i sold it and bought a Libra 2 and i couldn't be happier. And i do not even care for the 32GB storage of the Libra 2 and is not a reason for my purchase. It is all about the screen. My eyes are thanking me for the purchase.

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by Deobulakenyo

I had a Libra H20. That could not hold a candle to the contrast of the Libra 2. And i hated the unevenness of the Libra H2O's screen and light. I was hoping just a bit of improvement but no, the screen is great. It is not as white as my likebook's screen with frontlight off but the contrast is great.

That is why i sold it and bought a Libra 2 and i couldn't be happier. And i do not even care for the 32GB storage of the Libra 2 and is not a reason for my purchase. It is all about the screen. My eyes are thanking me for the purchase.

My Libra H20 has a lovely screen. I’m not unhappy with either my Forma of Libra H20.