Clara 2E backlight

jospalau · 01-03-2023, 12:49 PM

I have had the Clara 2E during last 2 weeks. The screen is nice but comparing it to my Kobo Nia or the Libra2 is less white, more yellowish. And also, as well as the Kobo Nia, light bleeding can be perceived on the bottom part of the screen. Had anyone had the chance to compare it as well with other Kobo devices?

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Josieb1 · 01-03-2023, 01:26 PM

I have multiple Kobo e-readers. The screens are different on all of them. My Clara 2e is more yellow than say my Forma but tbh each e-reader is different. It’s if the screen colour works for you that matters.

ZodWallop · 01-03-2023, 03:57 PM

I have a Clara HD and a 2E. The 2E screen is noticeably better looking. Also, my HD has a slight light bleed in the bottom right corner.

Devices are different, even comparing two copies of the same device.

In general though, the Carta 1200 screen is an improvement over the Carta.

JSWolf · 01-03-2023, 04:07 PM

The back light is never ever going to work.

The front light will work.

DNSB · 01-03-2023, 04:50 PM

Jon, do you work hard a finding less polite ways of informing someone that eInk screen use a back light not a front light?

jospalau · 01-03-2023, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

Jon, do you work hard a finding less polite ways of informing someone that eInk screen use a back light not a front light?

It is not the first time I write back light and someone lectures me ironically in this forum.

In any case, I have a Sage, a Libra2, a Nia and now a Clara 2E and if just one thing is true is how beautiful the Bookerly font looks on all of the devices. Simply awesome.

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Josieb1 · 01-03-2023, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jospalau

It is not the first time I write back light and someone lectures me ironically in this forum.

In any case, I have a Sage, a Libra2, a Nia and now a Clara 2E and if just one thing is true is how beautiful the Bookerly font looks on all of the devices. Simply awesome.

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I use Bookerly on all my Kobo's too

Sirtel · 01-03-2023, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

I use Bookerly on all my Kobo's too

I have it on my Kobos, but I've never used it. I just don't like it, no matter how I adjust the font settings, and I've tried. The same story when I still read on Kindles. Everyone sang praises to Bookerly, but I could never read with it. Too wide and, I don't know, chubby for my taste. Perhaps one must use larger font sizes than I do to get the most out of Bookerly. Anyway, I prefer a bit narrower fonts.

JSWolf · 01-03-2023, 07:44 PM

Bookerly is a terrible font to use if you are reading KePub. I've tried it. Just awful. It's better when reading ePub, but still not good. At best, Bookerly is meh!

Sirtel · 01-03-2023, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Bookerly is a terrible font to use if you are reading KePub. I've tried it. Just awful. It's on when reading ePub.

I don't like it with epubs either. Better, but still not to my taste.

jospalau · 01-04-2023, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Bookerly is a terrible font to use if you are reading KePub. I've tried it. Just awful. It's better when reading ePub, but still not good. At best, Bookerly is meh!

Nah, Bookerly and Capita best fonts ever. They look really crisp with the reader back light.

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JSWolf · 01-04-2023, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jospalau

Nah, Bookerly and Capita best fonts ever. They look really crisp with the reader back light.

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It's front light. eInk cannot use back lighting as the screen will not allow light to shine through.

As for slab serif fonts, meh!

ZodWallop · 01-04-2023, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jospalau

Nah, Bookerly and Capita best fonts ever. They look really crisp with the reader back light.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It's front light. eInk cannot use back lighting as the screen will not allow light to shine through.

Have you ever not taken the bait?

ZodWallop · 01-04-2023, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jospalau

...if just one thing is true is how beautiful the Bookerly font looks on all of the devices. Simply awesome.

I do like Bookerly. Amazon did a good job there. But in the end, I always go back to Literata Book. That has been my favorite reader font for years.

sheri2022 · 01-04-2023, 04:21 PM

I had the same issues with Bookerly on Clara and Forma, didn't like it at all switched to Georgia and Noto serif until I discovered this beautiful font someone mentioned here Aleo, wow what a beauty.

01-03-2023, 12:49 PM	#1
jospalau Addict Posts: 207 Karma: 1074916 Join Date: Jan 2021 Device: Likebook Ares	Clara 2E backlight I have had the Clara 2E during last 2 weeks. The screen is nice but comparing it to my Kobo Nia or the Libra2 is less white, more yellowish. And also, as well as the Kobo Nia, light bleeding can be perceived on the bottom part of the screen. Had anyone had the chance to compare it as well with other Kobo devices? Sent from my CPH2021 using Tapatalk

01-03-2023, 03:57 PM	#3
ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 11,464 Karma: 111111111 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara BW; Nook ST w/Glowlight, Paperwhite 3	I have a Clara HD and a 2E. The 2E screen is noticeably better looking. Also, my HD has a slight light bleed in the bottom right corner. Devices are different, even comparing two copies of the same device. In general though, the Carta 1200 screen is an improvement over the Carta. Last edited by ZodWallop; 01-04-2023 at 04:01 PM.

01-03-2023, 07:44 PM	#9
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,001 Karma: 144284074 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Bookerly is a terrible font to use if you are reading KePub. I've tried it. Just awful. It's better when reading ePub, but still not good. At best, Bookerly is meh! Last edited by JSWolf; 01-03-2023 at 08:20 PM.

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