Clara 2E Kobo Clara 2E Thread

[rt2002]

Definitely buying one, sad to wait 3 weeks but the upgrades are great!

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by DrChiper

Then why just "Libra 2" and not "Libra 2e"?
No, given the surrounded "ECO" mentioning, the 'E' is definitely meant for just that.

I think JSWolf has this one right. If "E" stands for "environmental," what does the "2" stand for? The Kobo Aura and H2O both had 2nd editions. I think the 2E is short for "2nd Edition" and the reason they used "2E" is because the original Clara was "HD." So it's consistent.

At any rate, that's how I see it. For what it's worth.

[DrChiper]

Originally Posted by rcentros

The Kobo Aura and H2O both had 2nd editions.

Yes, they where called:

• Kobo Aura Edition 2
• Kobo Aura H20 Edition 2

Hence, not 2 Edition, hence my deduction (for what it is worth), but YMMV.

Originally Posted by rcentros

At any rate, that's how I see it. For what it's worth.

Its always a pleasure to encounter other views. You're welcome

[BiliBug]

Originally Posted by DrChiper

None of the packaging of my previous Kobo purchases did ever had a magnet. So I guess it is just marketing talk, similar to: "Our new mineral water is sugar-free!"

The Sage box (packaging) has a magnetic flap.

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by rcentros

2E -- 112.05 x 159.02 x 8.66 mm
HD -- 110 x 159.6 x 8.35 mm

Originally Posted by Deobulakenyo

The 2E is wider and less tall but thicker.

Your comment seems to disagree with rcentros measurements.

I'd like a return to the shorter, fatter (some might even say squarer) shape of the original 6" Aura.

But this Clara 2nd Edition looks pretty nice.

I find the measurement of time and depth in waterproofing humorous. Mostly we just need to hear 'it can get wet'. Not many people are planning on taking their Kobo SCUBA diving.

[DrChiper]

Originally Posted by BiliBug

The Sage box (packaging) has a magnetic flap.

Ah, as the Sage is still out of reach for this mere mortal, I didn't know that. Thanks for correcting me

[rtiangha]

Originally Posted by rcentros

Looks like "BadE" got the ComfortGaze feature wrong (why am I not surprised?).

Yeah, I don't know how he went from

Built-in blue light reduction lets you read at night without compromising your sleep.

to

Reduced Blue Light Ratio (BLR) and Blue Light Toxicity Factor (BLTF) by up to 60% and 24% respectively.

but I think that shows what goes on inside his head.

Given the description, I'm guessing the 'E' stands for Eco-Conscious; I suppose we'll find out if the E moniker sticks around for other models using recycled plastic regardless of what generation they may be in the series. It's too bad the bezel isn't blue either; I don't mind the shade.

I'm interested in getting one, but I guess I'll wait until someone cracks one open to see if it's using an SD card or not; that is the deal breaker for me.

I know it's been announced, but is there an actual release date? Or is it just available whenever a store receives stock? Rakuten Japan originally had the folding sleepcover for availability on Sept 29, so maybe the announcement had to be bumped up because of all the leaks.

[DrChiper]

Originally Posted by rtiangha

I know it's been announced, but is there an actual release date?

My local Kobo website store says its obtainable from September 22th onwards. Sounds pretty convincing to me.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by DrChiper

This part I do not understand: magnet-free?

Some packaging uses a front flap that is held in place by magnets. I seem to remember my Sage came in that style of package so when you removed the slip cover, you could flip the flap open.

[koboy]

does anyone know how much RAM?

best wishes koboy

[rtiangha]

Originally Posted by koboy

does anyone know how much RAM?

best wishes koboy

To use rcentros's term, BadE is claiming 512MB, but I haven't seen anyone else corroborate it, so take it with a grain of salt. Of course, he's also claiming that "The screen is not flush with the bezel, instead it has a small dip and does not have any glass," which I assume means non-capacitive, and since no one else has claimed that this is IR device too, I'm just going to assume he's confusing the specs with a Glo HD until proven otherwise.

Of course, my favourite part is that you can either pay MSRP $129 USD or $159 CAD to get it from Kobo (or virtually anywhere else, along with a free $25 Kobo gift card for pre-ordering), OR spend $199 to get it from his store (no gift card), lol.

Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if it had the same amount of RAM as a Libra 2.

[koboy]

Originally Posted by rtiangha

To use rcentros's term, BadE is claiming 512MB, but I haven't seen anyone else corroborate it, so take it with a grain of salt. Of course, he's also claiming that "The screen is not flush with the bezel, instead it has a small dip and does not have any glass," which I assume means non-capacitive, and since no one else has claimed that this is IR device too, I'm just going to assume he's confusing the specs with a Glo HD until proven otherwise.

Of course, my favourite part is that you can either pay MSRP $129 USD or $159 CAD from Kobo, OR spend $199 to get it from his store, lol.

Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if it had the same amount of RAM as a Libra 2.

thanks. i'd guess 512MB.

best wishes koboy

[koboy]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I'd like a return to the shorter, fatter (some might even say squarer) shape of the original 6" Aura.

obviously i agree, and although it might be squarer thankfully it isn't square.

best wishes koboy

[John F]

Originally Posted by rcentros

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2E -- 112.05 x 159.02 x 8.66 mm
HD -- 110 x 159.6 x 8.35 mm

Originally Posted by Deobulakenyo

The 2E is wider and less tall but thicker.

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Your comment seems to disagree with rcentros measurements.

...

To me, using rcentros measurements, Deobulakenyo is correct if you are holding the reader in portrait mode.

[Spinningwoman]

Originally Posted by Quoth

P.S. You can edit that sig your app appends.

I didn’t even see that! Thanks - done.