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[Michal Jancik]

I hope that Kobo will be able to listen to (download) audiobooks in Europe as well, not like a Kindle whose audiobooks cannot be used in the EU.

[koboy]

Originally Posted by Pajamaman

In addition, the new kobos are generating a lot more posts here than the PW5. Are we seeing a shift on MRead?

time will tell on that one. out of the two new Kobo releases and the PW5 it's definitely the PW5 that appeal's to me the most at least it as the shape i want. the downside being the 6.8 screen is too big for my own particular liking/requirements.

best wishes koboy

[Almamida]

The new processor on the Sage got me curious. I pulled the trigger on it to see if it helps the reader to get a better experience overall.

I'll compare it to my actual Libra and the new Paperwhite.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by Almamida

The new processor on the Sage got me curious. I pulled the trigger on it to see if it helps the reader to get a better experience overall.

I'll compare it to my actual Libra and the new Paperwhite.

Please do, and the Oasis 3 as well, as it seems you have one?

[usuallee]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

I would not get a new Libra if the old one still works perfectly. Moreover, while the Sage has a newer and supposedly faster processor, the new Libra doesn't. So you'd trade the weight and ergonomics for a possibly slightly better screen (and that's not yet certain). Now if you wanted a larger screen, the Sage might be an option. But if 7'' is optimal for you, stick with your Libra.

Yeah, agreed. Thanks for the well-reasoned opinion. I'm even more of the mind to keep what I've got now than when I wrote that, as the initial shock of the announcement of these new models continues to wear off. And as I read more with the Libra H20 during lunch and continued to be perfectly pleased with it.

I think the 7" screen may in fact be optimal. It's 40% more screen area than a 6" (I read that somewhere), which makes a huge improvement. An 8" may start to be unwieldy. Though, with an 8" screen you'd now be edging closer to parity with printed books in terms of words per page at a reasonable font size, to make the page numbers line up more closely and fewer page turns. If the bezels on ereaders could be further reduced a la smartphones, you could get an 8" screen in there without much change to the device's form factor. As long as we could keep it under 200g in weight, or even get it down to maybe 175g somehow.

So, perhaps I'll happily read my Libra H20 for 3-5 years, and see if those refinements have occurred :-D

[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by John F

I was thinking of replacing my mom's Forma (she needs to charge it every other day).

I wonder what's causing that? I have a (now three year old) Forma and the only time I saw something like that was this weekend, when I went on a seven hour long bus/train and clinic trip. It was down to 50% at the end, but it wasn't at 100% before the trip. (I had to escort someone to and from the clinic, and spent most of my time reading.)

If I had a problem like that I would definitely buy the new Sage.

Originally Posted by Pajamaman

In addition, the new kobos are generating a lot more posts here than the PW5. Are we seeing a shift on MRead?

Some of us might not know what a PW5 is. Edit: just Googled. It was short for Paper White.

[John F]

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I wonder what's causing that? I have a (now three year old) Forma and the only time I saw something like that was this weekend, when I went on a seven hour long bus/train and clinic trip. It was down to 50% at the end, but it wasn't at 100% before the trip. (I had to escort someone to and from the clinic, and spent most of my time reading.)

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I think it is the battery. It does get power cycled every once in a while, and she probobly reads 6-8 hours a day.

[MGlitch]

I’m just curious if any Elipsa owners can chime in here specifically on the dark mode for them vs dark mode/invert of previous Kobos.

[Lima7]

Originally Posted by Pajamaman

In Canada, the Libra 2 is $179, the PW5 is $150. Not sure of the USA pricing. As such, the Libra up north is no longer competitive. Not that I would ever buy a Kindle I couldnt JBreak.

Libra 2 is 219$ in Canada.

[JasperBeardly]

Originally Posted by usuallee

I think the 7" screen may in fact be optimal. It's 40% more screen area than a 6" (I read that somewhere), which makes a huge improvement. An 8" may start to be unwieldy.

I have both a Forma and a Libra and prefer the Libra. I think the square shape is easier and less tiring to hold in the smaller size. I also have an old h2o2 that was my first ereader. I like the narrow shape more than square, but not so much that I use it anymore.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

Yeah. I was hoping for a better Forma, not a heavier and less ergonomic device. Still, hopefully the Sage has some advantages over the Forma, like speed and screen quality. Current Kobos are somewhat sluggish (I guess not so noticeable otherwise, but certainly noticeable when compared to the Kindle Oasis).

I will have to disagree with you. The Sage is more ergonomic.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by rashkae

I only find the Kobo sluggish when it's using the Adobe software,, (epubs and pdfs).. when I use Kepub and CBZ files, I would consider it equal, (actually, a bit snappier in the case of Kepub.) Disclaimer: My last Kindle was the Oasis 2, I've never compared to the Oasis 3.

None of this will be a comfort for people who use the Kobo to read PDF's, but e-ink devices in general were never well suited for that task. I hear great things about KoReader in that regard.

Given that the Sage has a quad core 1,8GHz processor and the Carta 1200 screen, I'm interest in how will RMSDK will perform.

[JasperBeardly]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I will have to disagree with you. The Sage is more ergonomic.

I’m very curious to hear how people like the new design. I think moving the buttons closer to the edge will be an improvement

[rashkae]

Originally Posted by elomire678

Bought the Sage.

If they haven’t, I guess I’ll just continue to be stuck on the Oasis.

Why? The Libra has better battery, same screen size and no weird band.. (though reportedly, the gradient over the whole screen is more noticeable than the Oasis.).. does your reader have to cost over $300 for consideration?

[Almamida]

Originally Posted by rashkae

Why? The Libra has better battery, same screen size and no weird band.. (though reportedly, the gradient over the whole screen is more noticeable than the Oasis.).. does your reader have to cost over $300 for consideration?

The Oasis has a better display, a perfect front light, a (way) better processor and snappier interface, and finally better buttons.

It's not just a question of cost, it's a question of having a device that matches someone's criteria / preferences.