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Old 10-05-2021, 01:19 AM   #1
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Kobo Sage and Libra 2 released (pre-order)

Thanks to Rid for discovering this and posting it. Now up on the U.S. Kobo site (and probably all over the world).

Rid's thread... https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=342141

Kobo Sage and Libra 2.

https://us.kobobooks.com/collections...ers_Collection

Looks like they'll be available on October 19th, about a week sooner than the new Kindle Paperwhites.

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Old 10-05-2021, 05:06 AM   #2
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Some of the changes I noticed so far:

- Carta 1200 Display (faster, better contrast)
- 32 GB storage
- Bluetooth
- Audiobook support
- USB-C
- Increased weight (Libra 2: 215g instead of 192g, Sage: 241g instead of 197g)
- Official Dark Mode for the Libra
- Stylus support for the Sage
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Old 10-05-2021, 07:46 AM   #3
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How did they get heavier? I was hopping for thinner.

I was also hoping for a ~7" without the large side hand hold.

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Old 10-05-2021, 07:56 AM   #4
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How did they get heavier? I was hopping for thinner.
Maybe the bluetooth?
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Old 10-05-2021, 08:02 AM   #5
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Maybe the bluetooth?
No thinner screen part anymore. Now the thickness is uniform.

I'm not interested for this very reason.
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Old 10-05-2021, 08:03 AM   #6
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Maybe bluetooth, but more likely a slight bump in the battery to accommodate bluetooth.
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Old 10-05-2021, 09:12 AM   #7
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The Sage got heavier because of the Carta 1200 screen being glass and plastic.
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Old 10-05-2021, 09:24 AM   #8
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The Sage got heavier because of the Carta 1200 screen being glass and plastic.
I wonder why they abandoned the Mobius screen? Too expensive?
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Old 10-05-2021, 09:38 AM   #9
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I wonder why they abandoned the Mobius screen? Too expensive?
Not as much contrast and not as fast.
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Old 10-05-2021, 09:47 AM   #10
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Now this I'm interested in. A relatively faster processor, bluetooth, usb-c.

While I wont' be getting either of them at launch, I'll be saving up so that I can get one of them by Christmas next year. Which one will depend on reviews.
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Old 10-05-2021, 10:53 AM   #11
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Now this is what I was hoping for earlier this year. Very much looking forward to people's opinions. The Libra was plagued with an unevenness to its display, so I'm hoping that's resolved with the Libra 2.
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Old 10-05-2021, 11:31 AM   #12
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the portability of the 6" ereader seems to have been abandoned by both Amazon and Kobo in favour of the larger devices/screens. for my own personnel preference the PocketBook Touch Lux 5 appears to be the best option if i want the ComfortLight PRO with expandable storage.

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Old 10-05-2021, 11:54 AM   #13
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Old 10-05-2021, 12:09 PM   #14
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Old 10-05-2021, 12:34 PM   #15
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Maybe the bluetooth?
Most wifi chips also do bluetooth.
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