Could this be the next Kobo Clara HD or Nia iteration?

[rt2002]

Is there any expected release date? I was looking to buy my first e-reader and wanted a Clara HD but this new iteration seams worth the wait

[rtiangha]

Originally Posted by rt2002

Is there any expected release date? I was looking to buy my first e-reader and wanted a Clara HD but this new iteration seams worth the wait

Availability probably some time in September or October depending on supply. Rakuten Japan has the sleepcover date as Sept. 29 so the reader will most likely be around then too, but that could just be a placeholder date as well. Still, considering how many stores have it listed in their inventory systems at this point, it probably won't be too long now. But there's been no official announcement yet. I wonder if there's a big tradeshow coming up that they might be waiting for to make its debut. Or maybe they'll just announce when they're good and ready.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by rt2002

Is there any expected release date? I was looking to buy my first e-reader and wanted a Clara HD but this new iteration seams worth the wait

Kobo Libra 2 size
161.6 x 144.6 x 9 mm

Kobo Clara HD size
159.6 x 110 x 8.35 mm

As you can see, the sizes of the two are very similar. (IMHO), you are better off with a 7" screen.

[rtiangha]

Those sizes aren't similar at all. The Libra 2 is 1cm longer and 3.5cm wider than the Clara HD. That is at least the difference on whether or not it'll fit in some pockets.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by rtiangha

Those sizes aren't similar at all. The Libra 2 is 1cm longer and 3.5cm wider than the Clara HD. That is at least the difference on whether or not it'll fit in some pockets.

The Clara HD is 1.5cm longer. The Libra 2 is 5.16cm wider and .65mm deeper.

That's not really all that much different. Plus the Libra 2 has a 7" screen (IMHO which makes for better reading.

[rtiangha]

Just so it's all in one place, here's what's been posted thus far in terms of specs and features of the reader from various places; everything subject to change considering there's been no official announcement (yet):

Kobo Clara 2E

• Model: N506
• FCC ID: NOIKBN506
• Part number: N506-KU-OB-K-EP
• Price: Approximately €149,00
• Screen: 6 inch HD E Ink Carta 1200
• Storage: 16 GB (12,000 books) (32GB version also submitted for FCC testing)
• Weight: 171 grams
• Battery: 1500 mAh
• Connectivity: USB-C, WiFi 5Ghz, Bluetooth LE
• Colours: Black, Deep Ocean Blue
• ComfortLight PRO
• Recycled Plastic
• Water resistant
• Audiobook support
• Portrait and Landscape support
• Dark Mode support

Couldn't find dimensions, but here they are for the various covers (via Walmart Canada):

Folding Sleepcover:

• Assembled Depth (in.): 0.59 in
• Assembled Length (in.): 6.38 in
• Assembled Width (in.): 4.72 in

Basic Sleepcover:

• Assembled Depth (in.): 0.59 in
• Assembled Length (in.): 6.77 in
• Assembled Width (in.): 4.72 in

So the reader will be in that ballpark.

Couldn't find a release date, but Rakuten Japan had a date of Sept 29 for the basic sleep cover.

Will update as more is discovered.

[rtiangha]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

That's not really all that much different. Plus the Libra 2 has a 7" screen (IMHO which makes for better reading.

I think your sense of scale is off. If the Libra 2's extra inch compared to the Clara HD isn't that much different, then the Sage's extra inch to the Libra 2 shouldn't be that much different either. Which means that by transitivity, the Sage isn't that much different from the Clara HD too, lol.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Kobo Libra 2 size
144.6 x 161.6 x 9 mm

Kobo Clara HD size
159.6 x 110 x 8.35 mm

As you can see, the sizes of the two are very similar. (IMHO), you are better off with a 7" screen.

Over two inches wider is a significant difference (from about 4" to about 6"). Whether a 7" screen is worth that difference in width is a personal decision.

[John F]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Kobo Libra 2 size
144.6 x 161.6 x 9 mm

Kobo Clara HD size
159.6 x 110 x 8.35 mm

As you can see, the sizes of the two are very similar. (IMHO), you are better off with a 7" screen.

The Kobo site for the Clara HD says: "110 x 159.6 x 8.35 mm".

The volume is 210,306.24 vs 146,592.6

The weight is 215g vs 166g.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by rcentros

It does have the Carta 1200 screen, so it's probably "better." Apparently there's a noticeable improvement. What little I saw of a 1200 screen on a Kindle Paperwhite (6.8") at Best Buy didn't look that much different than the Oasis screen, but it wasn't a real test.

My Kobo Sage and Libra 2 definitely look better than my Oasis. I guess the PW5 just isn't on their level.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by rtiangha

[*]Colours: Black, Deep Ocean Blue

The blue is a cover COLOR.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

You and me both. Currently I'm switching between my Clara and a 2015 Nook Glowlight Plus when I go to the pool, because of the waterproofing.

I'm also using a Simple Touch with Glowlight because of the page turn buttons. But that's neither here nor there.

You could get the Libra 2, which has all the things you like (waterproofing, buttons, warm light and an excellent screen to boot, probably better than any of those three you currently use). Or do you prefer a 6'' screen?

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by John F

The Kobo site for the Clara HD says: "110 x 159.6 x 8.35 mm".

The volume is 210,306.24 vs 146,592.6

The weight is 215g vs 166g.

The dimensions cannot be in the correct order because the Clara HD is longer then it is wide. Just look at the photos on Kobo's site and you'll see. It has to be 159.6 x 110 x 8.35 mm

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by rtiangha

I think your sense of scale is off. If the Libra 2's extra inch compared to the Clara HD isn't that much different, then the Sage's extra inch to the Libra 2 shouldn't be that much different either. Which means that by transitivity, the Sage isn't that much different from the Clara HD too, lol.

I wasn't talking the screen size. I'm talking about the overall size of both Kobo Readers.

[koboy]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Because everything else about the Clara 2E is an improvement over the Aura. And I liked the Aura.

But a better screen is objectively better, I could tell a difference between my Aura's Pearl(?) screen and my Clara's Carta one. Once I had the Clara I just couldn't go back to the Aura.

Funny enough, I can still read on my Nook ST with Glowlight. I think in addition to the Pearl screen, whatever Kobo did to make the Aura flush really messed with the clarity/sharpness.

what works for one. i'll buy a new Kobo only if/when i need to. each to their own.

edit. one thing i do like is at least it isn't square.

best wishes koboy