Libra 2 Kobo Libra 2 first impressions

supermighty · 10-20-2021, 01:25 PM

Just got the Libra 2 in the mail.

It's very much like the Libra H2O. Just holding it alone I can't tell the weight difference. They are very close in size, it's not something I noticed until I tried to put the Libra 2 into the Libra H2O case; it doesn't fit.

I like the new placement of the buttons. They are off to the side, out of the way of my thumb, which makes it easier to hold.

My front lighting is even and solid. Looking at the two side by side it's difficult to tell which is which. They look so very similar. Which is to say they are very nicely lit, and easy to read. The page turn does feel faster.

Of the two side by side, the left is the Libra 2, and the right is the Libra H2O.

oh, one more thing... it has an SD Card on the inside.

Semwize · 10-20-2021, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by supermighty

it has an SD Card on the inside.

This is very unexpected. Could you take photos?

Thanks. It's great that Libra 2 has a removable card.

supermighty · 10-20-2021, 01:48 PM

The SD Card surprised me. I guess opening the back was a fools hope, but it paid off.

Semwize · 10-20-2021, 01:53 PM

The battery capacity is 1420 mAh in your photo. I was also interested in this question.

supermighty · 10-20-2021, 01:58 PM

I am still very curious about the Tolino Vision 6. They share the same housing, but the CPU speed and storage were confusingly different. With the SD Card makes it make more sense. The Tolino just uses a smaller card. Maybe it means the Libra 2 has the faster processor.

Almamida · 10-20-2021, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by supermighty

I am still very curious about the Tolino Vision 6. They share the same housing, but the CPU speed and storage were confusingly different. With the SD Card makes it make more sense. The Tolino just uses a smaller card. Maybe it means the Libra 2 has the faster processor.

It would be stupid to not market the new CPU speed if it was the case.

rashkae · 10-20-2021, 02:08 PM

I am confused though,, does Kobo still use the HZO coating for water proofing (in which case, removing the SD card would be a bad idea.), or is the chasis supposed to be waterproof, (in which case, removing the back would be a bad idea, but you should have noticed some kind of seal as you were prying it apart.) Either way, the option for those who prefer replacing SD card over waterproofing is great. Someone brave enough (or perfectly willing to make the sacrifice) should make an image availabe for interested forum members to preserve.

vrf · 10-20-2021, 02:11 PM

Thanks for the quick thoughts!
Try some MP3 files!

John F · 10-20-2021, 02:21 PM

Looking at the side by side picture, to me it looks like the one on the right has uneven lighting (brighter on the left side of the reader).

Almamida · 10-20-2021, 02:32 PM

The one on the right is the previous Libra H2O

supermighty · 10-20-2021, 02:42 PM

The back came off really easy. Just popped off like the Libra H2O.

I uploaded another photo, you can see on the connectors they are covered in some kind of glue, or water sealant.

I tried to pull out the SD Card, but with just my fingers it wouldn't budge. I wonder if it's glued in or _sealed_ in.

Semwize · 10-20-2021, 02:54 PM

On your last photo, it is clearly visible that a moisture-proof coating is applied to the cable. So a removable sd card is really a surprise.

ZodWallop · 10-20-2021, 03:39 PM

Unrelated, but in the top right of the third photo, I like seeing:
I NEVER FINISH ANYTHING - 46% READ

Nirekeyaki · 10-20-2021, 05:00 PM

They have improved the uniformity of the screen.

Thanks for the review.

Spoiler:

Rid · 10-20-2021, 06:07 PM

The weight is not where you hold it. Why put the battery in the middle when it was designed to be held on the edge! Kobo have half arsed it!!!

10-20-2021, 01:25 PM	#1
supermighty Groupie Posts: 165 Karma: 6384806 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walled City Device: Kobo Libre 2	Kobo Libra 2 first impressions Just got the Libra 2 in the mail. It's very much like the Libra H2O. Just holding it alone I can't tell the weight difference. They are very close in size, it's not something I noticed until I tried to put the Libra 2 into the Libra H2O case; it doesn't fit. I like the new placement of the buttons. They are off to the side, out of the way of my thumb, which makes it easier to hold. My front lighting is even and solid. Looking at the two side by side it's difficult to tell which is which. They look so very similar. Which is to say they are very nicely lit, and easy to read. The page turn does feel faster. Of the two side by side, the left is the Libra 2, and the right is the Libra H2O. oh, one more thing... it has an SD Card on the inside. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by supermighty; 10-21-2021 at 08:13 AM.

10-20-2021, 02:54 PM	#12
Semwize Guru Posts: 873 Karma: 252902 Join Date: Jun 2016 Device: Kobo	On your last photo, it is clearly visible that a moisture-proof coating is applied to the cable. So a removable sd card is really a surprise. Last edited by Semwize; 10-20-2021 at 03:00 PM.

10-20-2021, 05:00 PM	#14
Nirekeyaki Member Posts: 16 Karma: 552 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: Kobo Libra 2 - Clara HD	They have improved the uniformity of the screen. Thanks for the review. Spoiler: Last edited by Nirekeyaki; 10-20-2021 at 05:04 PM.

10-20-2021, 06:07 PM	#15
Rid Groupie Posts: 196 Karma: 20980 Join Date: Oct 2020 Device: Kobo Aura One, Aura HD (R.I.P.) :(	The weight is not where you hold it. Why put the battery in the middle when it was designed to be held on the edge! Kobo have half arsed it!!! Last edited by Rid; 10-20-2021 at 06:12 PM.

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10-20-2021, 01:48 PM	#3
supermighty Groupie Posts: 165 Karma: 6384806 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walled City Device: Kobo Libre 2	The SD Card surprised me. I guess opening the back was a fools hope, but it paid off.

10-20-2021, 01:53 PM	#4
Semwize Guru Posts: 873 Karma: 252902 Join Date: Jun 2016 Device: Kobo	The battery capacity is 1420 mAh in your photo. I was also interested in this question.

10-20-2021, 01:58 PM	#5
supermighty Groupie Posts: 165 Karma: 6384806 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walled City Device: Kobo Libre 2	I am still very curious about the Tolino Vision 6. They share the same housing, but the CPU speed and storage were confusingly different. With the SD Card makes it make more sense. The Tolino just uses a smaller card. Maybe it means the Libra 2 has the faster processor.

10-20-2021, 02:08 PM	#7
rashkae Wizard Posts: 1,142 Karma: 5061953 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD	I am confused though,, does Kobo still use the HZO coating for water proofing (in which case, removing the SD card would be a bad idea.), or is the chasis supposed to be waterproof, (in which case, removing the back would be a bad idea, but you should have noticed some kind of seal as you were prying it apart.) Either way, the option for those who prefer replacing SD card over waterproofing is great. Someone brave enough (or perfectly willing to make the sacrifice) should make an image availabe for interested forum members to preserve.

10-20-2021, 02:11 PM	#8
vrf Addict Posts: 218 Karma: 1300000 Join Date: Dec 2004 Device: Oasis 2, Voyage, Paperwhite 2, Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard, iPad Pro	Thanks for the quick thoughts! Try some MP3 files!

10-20-2021, 02:21 PM	#9
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,170 Karma: 63764653 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Glo HD	Looking at the side by side picture, to me it looks like the one on the right has uneven lighting (brighter on the left side of the reader).

10-20-2021, 02:32 PM	#10
Almamida Guru Posts: 685 Karma: 11431990 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kobo Sage - Kindle PW5 & Voyage - iPad Pro M1 12.9	The one on the right is the previous Libra H2O

10-20-2021, 02:42 PM	#11
supermighty Groupie Posts: 165 Karma: 6384806 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walled City Device: Kobo Libre 2	The back came off really easy. Just popped off like the Libra H2O. I uploaded another photo, you can see on the connectors they are covered in some kind of glue, or water sealant. I tried to pull out the SD Card, but with just my fingers it wouldn't budge. I wonder if it's glued in or _sealed_ in.

10-20-2021, 03:39 PM	#13
ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 10,989 Karma: 108312789 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara HD; Nook ST w/Glowlight, (2015) Glowlight Plus, Paperwhite 3	Unrelated, but in the top right of the third photo, I like seeing: I NEVER FINISH ANYTHING - 46% READ

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