New Kobo coming? Which?

[cellaris]

E-readers (monochrome or colour) are still a compromise in terms of display. If you want to get the best display, the best option is the combination of the physical book (without illumination) and the tablet (with illumination). In fact this is the majority choice among readers. Those of us who use e-readers know that there are areas we cannot reach. And it is up to each user to define their own limits. E-readers did not spontaneously emerge with a 1200 Carta screen, 300 ppi and impeccable illumination. We have been using them for years with, and despite, very poor screens in terms of display. Why? If we are not able to answer this question we will never understand the e-reader phenomenon in general (let alone colour e-readers in particular).

With all their limitations (dark screen without illumination, grainy background, "pastel" colour), colour e-readers are the only electronic devices that allow you to combine colour and reading with and without illumination. This makes them unique in the market. Tablets need illumination (which, moreover, some people can't stand) and monochrome e-readers have no colour. That is why, despite the enormous quality of monochrome e-readers and tablets, there are still people who time and again ask about colour e-readers. There is an area that is not covered by those devices.

In my opinion, Kaleido 3 already offers a more than acceptable compromise for anyone who (for whatever reasons) wants or needs to combine e-ink and colour. And in this sense I think it is good that Kobo (if these models are finally colour e-readers, which remains to be seen) and other brands decide to offer this type of device. Then each user will decide whether they are interested or not. I, who have been using a colour e-reader for regular reading since this summer, believe that it is perfectly compatible (in terms of viewing) with an average user, who is not guided solely and exclusively by criteria of "excellence". In my opinion, the future of colour e-readers lies not so much in the quality of their screen (which will undoubtedly improve) as in their price. If they catch up in price with monochrome e-readers, I have no doubt that their demand will increase considerably.

[Sonnenfee]

Originally Posted by Quoth

So if CK is Color Kaleido, what is EP, BU and B?

EP could be Extended Purpose.
BU could be Business Usage.

I don’t wanna bet on it but it makes sense to me

[Mercador]

Anything on the radar for Mother's Day? My wife's Kobo is dying and she don't like my Elipsa (too big for her). Libra 2 is still the best under 8"?

[Aleron Ives]

The Clara 2E is also good if you want 6" without buttons.

[chrisridd]

Originally Posted by Mercador

Anything on the radar for Mother's Day? My wife's Kobo is dying and she don't like my Elipsa (too big for her). Libra 2 is still the best under 8"?

We've just had one Mother's Day (UK), no new announcements though. When's the next Mother's Day?

Though I think Kobo just tends to have ereader discounts on Mother's Days, not announce new models.

[rantanplan]

Originally Posted by chrisridd

We've just had one Mother's Day (UK), no new announcements though. When's the next Mother's Day?

Though I think Kobo just tends to have ereader discounts on Mother's Days, not announce new models.

May 12th IIRC.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Aleron Ives

The Clara 2E is also good if you want 6" without buttons.

IMHO, the screen is too small.

[JSWolf]

September is when Kobo usually announce new Readers.

[rantanplan]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

IMHO, the screen is too small.

Jon, this was clearly a "If this is true then that, else not meant for you" statement. If you dislike 6" screens, there's a clear indication that this statement isn't meant for you.

[Dibbler]

Because I like to join the dots........ That invariably have no connection I'd like to post this....



....... From a UK based etailer who finally sold out of the stock of Sage models they recently acquired. They sold at just under £160 UK pounds.

This could suggest the new model being discussed here could be in place of the Sage......
Perhaps, around an 8" model..?

See, I can join dots

[afterThought]

Of course, I just bought 2 Sages...though I do love them.

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by afterThought

Of course, I just bought 2 Sages...

You just bought 2 Sages. Maybe soon you can buy Sage 2s?

[rantanplan]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

You just bought 2 Sages. Maybe soon you can buy Sage 2s?

Nothing that a good fineliner couldn't fix

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

IMHO, the screen is too small.

IMHO, the screen is the perfect size.

…stalemate.

[Mercador]

She's using my old Aura One, so 7.8", so I should get a SAGE right? It's pretty much the same size. Mother's Day is May 12th in Canadaland.