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2000mAh battery, 170g white version 185g black version (no idea why white version is lighter). Libra 2 1500mAh 215g The leaf ran Android decently so I'm guessing the processor is faster than the Libra 2's. I don't care for the boox software, which is why I returned the leaf 2. But the point is the Libra doesn't need to be so heavy and chonky. It's fine that it's bigger IF it's comfortable to hold, but for me it isn't. The raised lip works against me. There used to be a nook that's chonky looking but it felt good in the hand. The Libra doesn't feel or look particularly good, IMO. If it's not going to feel comfortable, then at least make it thinner and lighter |
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A lot of weight is a decent alloy chassis so the screen doesn't break easily. Some of the iRiver models were bad.
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I remember when Bookeen made a Reader that was so bad that screen broke easily. Lots of people posted on here about the screen breaking for no known reason/
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I'm guessing that current EU law doesn't prevents Kobo from releasing ereaders with user replacable batteries prior to 2027.
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If Kobo comes out with a 7" BW Reader after February 18, 2027, I'd consider buying it as it would have a replaceable battery.
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I'm not holding my breath.
I want a new Forma, with the thinness and Mobius technology but the new Carta 1300 screen. That'd be more worth it than a new Libra, IMO. Something that replaced the Sage. I picked up a Clara BW for the pocketable nature of it, along with the ability to run it without a frontlight indoors. |
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Same. Poorer battery has no user issues other than you have to charge it a little more frequently. Folks who need something that lasts weeks out in the wilderness away from electricity are a rather small niche.
Too much weight in a device can cause physical pain for some of us. And it absolutely impacts portability, more so than size! I much prefer to carry my Forma out and about to my Sage, for instance. |
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I want a battery life that is similar to earlier readers: at least 2 weeks between charges. I would rather not sacrifice weight/size for longer charging intervals. I've been happy with all of my 6" readers.
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I want at least a 2000mAh battery and at least a 2 core 2Ghz processor with better power management.
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*That said, I have two 6.8” readers. <= They’re fine, good even, but definitely a compromise. Could I stand it? Of course. |
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