Two new Netronix Devices

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by kandwo

I don't know what's stopping them from releasing a fully up-to-date line of readers at once:

Kobo mini 2
Libra 3
Sage 2
Elipsa 3

All using the latest Carta 1300.

But Kobo is super slow releasing new devices. They just don't want our money. And no, it doesn't seem like a "we analyzed the market, and there isn't enough interest in these devices" kind of situation since the CEO himself writes that the mini is a "beloved" model. And we know from people writing both here and on Reddit that the Libra 3/BW would sell well (also backed up by the Libra 2 selling out quickly).

The Sage and Elipsa are possibly models that don't sell that well. But they are also sub-par and shouldn't sell well. The Sage has bad battery life and buggy page turn buttons; the Elipsa has sub-300 PPI and is much worse than the competition when it comes to writing and note taking.

As soon as word got out that the Libra 2 was being discontinued, it sold out very quickly. That should have told Kobo that we want a new 7" Reader that BW and not color. I don't want a Kaleido overlay that spoils the reading experience for me.

I agree that all the older Kobo need updating with a better processor and a much better battery. However, I'm willing to wait until 2027 (after February) so they will have user replaceable batteries per EU law.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by talaivan

I also have a Colour Libra, which I like. I am dubious that it would be any better without the color.

If you compare them side by side, the Libra 2 with black on white text is slightly sharper than the Libra Colour (I set the front light to give about the same white level). OTOH, I prefer my Sage for it's larger screen—these old eyes prefer larger font sizes. On yet another hand, my two granddaughters prefer the Clara Colour to a Clara HD since their books are image based.

Originally Posted by JSWolf

As soon as word got out that the Libra 2 was being discontinued, it sold out very quickly. That should have told Kobo that we want a new 7" Reader that BW and not color. I don't want a Kaleido overlay that spoils the reading experience for me.

Oddly, here several of the Chapters/Indigo/Coles stores had stock on Libra 2s for a couple of months after the Libra Colour was released. There was no rush to purchase them.