Libra 2 My new Libra 2

ottdmk · 11-23-2022, 05:43 PM

Well, my patience has paid off. Picked up a new Libra 2 from Chapters-Indigo today on sale.

Karellen · 11-23-2022, 06:40 PM

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

My usage is pretty basic, but being able to sort book sets correctly is a big plus for me, something which could not be done on a Kindle.

Deobulakenyo · 11-23-2022, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ottdmk

Well, my patience has paid off. Picked up a new Libra 2 from Chapters-Indigo today on sale.

Congratulations on your new e-reader. Christmas came early for you.

ottdmk · 11-25-2022, 04:02 PM

So, I've read 1.5 books on the Libra 2 so far. (I have some kind of virus, I've had a lot of time to read the past couple of days.)

Wow, the difference between the Libra 2 and my old Aura H2O is very, very noticeable.

So far I've been using a mix of touchscreen and inverted buttons to read. I like having the option of the buttons, even if I don't use then full-time (it depends on my grip.)

JSWolf · 11-25-2022, 04:55 PM

You made a great choice.

HLS · 11-26-2022, 10:10 AM

Whats the difference between that and the original model? can you use a stylus?

Sirtel · 11-26-2022, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HLS

Whats the difference between that and the original model? can you use a stylus?

The Libra 2 is thicker and heavier than the Libra H2O (Libra 1), but has a better screen and contrast, and its frontlight is more even. Also it's 32 GB vs the 8 GB of the original, and has USB-C.

Quoth · 11-26-2022, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HLS

Whats the difference between that and the original model? can you use a stylus?

No.

Only the Sage and Elipsa have a stylus currently and it's more use for standalone notes or scribbling on a PDF. Notes on epub are best done with onscreen touch keyboard.

Quoth · 11-26-2022, 02:30 PM

I just ordered a Kobo Libra 2 direct on Kobo.ie EUR 189.99, free shipping and that includes the substantial Irish VAT.
You have to pay that no matter where you order and if outside EU there is customs duty added first (on item inc shipping cost) if over €150. Duty varies with product and source country. VAT is charged on total of item, shipping and duty.

Under €20 per order inc shipping used to be VAT free from outside EU, but that's gone.

ottdmk · 11-26-2022, 07:59 PM

Just wanted to chime in on one more thing: one of the things I love about Kobo is that it has support for Canadian library loans via Overdrive.

This is the first Kobo e-reader I've owned that has the built-in Overdrive integration.

It is nice. Definitely a bit of a learning curve, but nice. I've only ever had the one library card, so that isn't a limiting factor for me.

I wish it could access my Overdrive wish list though. Small nit-pick. I'm mostly happy to say goodbye to ADE for the most part.

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ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,171 Karma: 3642394 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M8 HD	My new Libra 2 Well, my patience has paid off. Picked up a new Libra 2 from Chapters-Indigo today on sale.

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ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,171 Karma: 3642394 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M8 HD	So, I've read 1.5 books on the Libra 2 so far. (I have some kind of virus, I've had a lot of time to read the past couple of days.) Wow, the difference between the Libra 2 and my old Aura H2O is very, very noticeable. So far I've been using a mix of touchscreen and inverted buttons to read. I like having the option of the buttons, even if I don't use then full-time (it depends on my grip.)

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ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,171 Karma: 3642394 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M8 HD	Just wanted to chime in on one more thing: one of the things I love about Kobo is that it has support for Canadian library loans via Overdrive. This is the first Kobo e-reader I've owned that has the built-in Overdrive integration. It is nice. Definitely a bit of a learning curve, but nice. I've only ever had the one library card, so that isn't a limiting factor for me. I wish it could access my Overdrive wish list though. Small nit-pick. I'm mostly happy to say goodbye to ADE for the most part.