Libra 2 Libra 2 ergonomics? - Page 2

Daniel Jackson · 10-28-2022, 04:24 PM

An unusual take perhaps, but I like to hold my Libra 2 with the origami fold of the sleep cover in place. It provides a nice way to place my hand on the back of the device, with fingers above and under the fold.

Aleron Ives · 10-28-2022, 04:59 PM

Thanks for the tips. I mostly read library books, so that's why the fast page turning isn't working.

meeera · 10-29-2022, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Aleron Ives

Thanks for the tips. I mostly read library books, so that's why the fast page turning isn't working.

Fast page turning works perfectly in Overdrive books for me.

Rid · 10-29-2022, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel Jackson

An unusual take perhaps, but I like to hold my Libra 2 with the origami fold of the sleep cover in place. It provides a nice way to place my hand on the back of the device, with fingers above and under the fold.

Not at all!!!

It is the only way I can reliably (less RSI type stress) read with my Aura One, unfortunately the sleep cover also doubles the weight. The Aura HD had an ergonomic back that was great (it did need a felt kids school books type contact protector cover to make it less slippery). Everyone just wants the slimmest device possible when looking at the specs before they buy but we forget about the ergonomics. I have been thinking about getting a Libra because I liked the Aura HD so much - without having to use it with a cover.

Ned · 10-29-2022, 02:51 AM

If you get the Hard Shell cover, it is a lot lighter than the official Kobo one so should be easier to hold for long periods.

ps My Libra 2 doesn't do fast forward on epubs either.
The instructions say to use the slider (after tapping mid screen) for that.

JSWolf · 10-29-2022, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by meeera

Fast page turning works perfectly in Overdrive books for me.

That would be eBooks downloaded from Kobo yes? If so, that would be KePub.

sdothum · 10-29-2022, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Aleron Ives

Do you need a patch for fast page turning? When I press and hold a page turn button, it turns one page and then does nothing.

On my patched Libra 2 with both buttons patched for "next page", the fast page turn function remains unaffected i.e. works properly, forward and back.

As stated above, perhaps this is a kepub only feature?

Rid · 10-29-2022, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ned

If you get the Hard Shell cover, it is a lot lighter than the official Kobo one so should be easier to hold for long periods.

Thanks will look into this.

Ned · 10-29-2022, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rid

Thanks will look into this.

This is the type of thing on Amazon UK, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forefront-C...-1-spons&psc=1

£11.49, lots of colours

Pajamaman · 10-29-2022, 02:50 PM

With the Kobo case, it's real nice. Nice device all round. One of the best by Kobo IMO. I bought one for a friend and set it up for her. I was very impressed. She loves it. Says the battery is great.

Aleron Ives · 10-29-2022, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by meeera

Fast page turning works perfectly in Overdrive books for me.

The books I want to read are only available in the CloudLibrary system, so I always download an ACSM file and transfer the EPUB with ADE. Maybe I'll try kepubify at some point to see if that makes the fast page turning work.

momijizukamori · 10-29-2022, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ned

This is the type of thing on Amazon UK, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forefront-C...-1-spons&psc=1

£11.49, lots of colours

Oooh, good to see there's some third-party stuff for the Libra 2 - the color selection for the official ones are... underwhelming, to say the least.

JSWolf · 10-30-2022, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by momijizukamori

Oooh, good to see there's some third-party stuff for the Libra 2 - the color selection for the official ones are... underwhelming, to say the least.

Here are even more 3rd party cases with a lot of cases on different designs. Available on Amazon US.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SP8GPS7

Marcy · 11-02-2022, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by momijizukamori

Thanks for the replies, everyone! And yeah, definitely a YMMV situation - really wish you could still try models out in person, though it's good to know about Walmart's return policy there! I have tiny child hands which definitely causes issues with phones, but it's hard to tell if that's a complicating factor here. Definitely sounds like it may be at least worth trying for me, though!

I bought mine on amazon. Free shipping and if you need to return it you can drop it off at a local Kohls or Whole Foods (assuming you're in the US).

Ashjuk · 11-03-2022, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcy

I bought mine on amazon. Free shipping and if you need to return it you can drop it off at a local Kohls or Whole Foods (assuming you're in the US).

Tescos, as well as many convenience stores, take Amazon returns here in the UK

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10-28-2022, 04:24 PM	#16
Daniel Jackson SG-1 Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2021 Device: Libra 2	An unusual take perhaps, but I like to hold my Libra 2 with the origami fold of the sleep cover in place. It provides a nice way to place my hand on the back of the device, with fingers above and under the fold.

10-28-2022, 04:59 PM	#17
Aleron Ives Wizard Posts: 1,689 Karma: 16307824 Join Date: Sep 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	Thanks for the tips. I mostly read library books, so that's why the fast page turning isn't working.

10-29-2022, 02:51 AM	#20
Ned Ebook reader Posts: 389 Karma: 5899335 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: York, England Device: Kobo Aura H2O (ed 2, v1), Kobo Forma, Kobo Libra 2	If you get the Hard Shell cover, it is a lot lighter than the official Kobo one so should be easier to hold for long periods. ps My Libra 2 doesn't do fast forward on epubs either. The instructions say to use the slider (after tapping mid screen) for that.

10-29-2022, 02:50 PM	#25
Pajamaman Wizard Posts: 2,861 Karma: 10700629 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Device: Onyx Nova	With the Kobo case, it's real nice. Nice device all round. One of the best by Kobo IMO. I bought one for a friend and set it up for her. I was very impressed. She loves it. Says the battery is great.