Kobo Clara HD or Libra H2O?

[Dr. Drib]

The Forma is the one with the white strip.

I hadn't heard that about the Libra, but it's possible I missed a post concerning that 'defect'.

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by jackj

...I decided on white, since all my others are black, and thought a small bit of variety would be nice. But the thicker button side, the asymmetrical layout, and the white case: it's just not as pleasing an object to my eye.

My primary readers are a Clara HD (black, of course) and a 2015 Glowlight Plus (white) and I've noticed once I start reading the color of the bezel just fades away.

Not that I'm encouraging you to keep the Libra. I also prefer a 6" screen.

[Uncle Robin]

Originally Posted by jackj

The form factor on the Libra is also not my favorite. I tried using the buttons for an entire day, to get into the habit. They work fine, with a nice feel and with an appropriate amount of pressure required. But too often I don't have a finger in the right place. I do most of my reading in bed, usually on my side, and the way I hold the device isn't consistent. I never having trouble tapping the screen for a page turn, and tapping a button didn't feel advantageous in any way.

On a purely subjective front, the shape of the Libra lacks the minimalist elegance of my 6" readers. I decided on white, since all my others are black, and thought a small bit of variety would be nice. But the thicker button side, the asymmetrical layout, and the white case: it's just not as pleasing an object to my eye. Yes, this is a trivial criticism, and purely personal. But I didn't bond to the hardware.

Thank you for this feedback. I have an Aura H2O2 and have been debating whether to get a Libra, the "cons" being similar to the points you make here.
It may well be confirmation bias, but reading this does make me think I'll stick with what I have. If you're still looking for something bigger than a Clara without the Libra form factor, there are new H202s on ebay

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

Thank you for this feedback. I have an Aura H2O2 and have been debating whether to get a Libra, the "cons" being similar to the points you make here.
It may well be confirmation bias, but reading this does make me think I'll stick with what I have. If you're still looking for something bigger than a Clara without the Libra form factor, there are new H202s on ebay

I had a look. The H2O2s on eBay are silly priced.

[bookyboy]

@jackj

I agree with you.

A 7" Clara HD would be ideal for me.