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Posted 24 May 2023
Kobo Libra 2 eReader £149.99 @ Kobo
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Your eReader, your story
The next-generation Kobo Libra 2 is the embodiment of your reading style. With more storage, a faster E Ink screen, and Bluetooth® wireless technology so you can listen to Kobo Audiobooks*, Kobo Libra 2 is an integral part of your rich reading life. Packed with features and personality—and 32GB of storage for all of your eBooks—Kobo Libra 2 was made to do more. An ergonomic design keeps your reading life on hand—and page turn buttons keep the story going while you sip your coffee, stir your signature pasta sauce, or nurse your newborn—so you can read on and on, no matter what. Personalize your Kobo Libra 2 by choosing between black and white and eye-catching SleepCover colours. We made Kobo Libra 2 with your passion for reading, and your life, in mind. Your eReader, your story.
The next-generation Kobo Libra 2 is the embodiment of your reading style. With more storage, a faster E Ink screen, and Bluetooth® wireless technology so you can listen to Kobo Audiobooks*, Kobo Libra 2 is an integral part of your rich reading life. Packed with features and personality—and 32GB of storage for all of your eBooks—Kobo Libra 2 was made to do more. An ergonomic design keeps your reading life on hand—and page turn buttons keep the story going while you sip your coffee, stir your signature pasta sauce, or nurse your newborn—so you can read on and on, no matter what. Personalize your Kobo Libra 2 by choosing between black and white and eye-catching SleepCover colours. We made Kobo Libra 2 with your passion for reading, and your life, in mind. Your eReader, your story.
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29 Comments
sorted bySomebody who owns one could probably answer the cloud-sync question.
Kindle not allowing third party apps is the biggest one and my issue. I have a Kindle Paper White, but I'm restricted to Amazon books.
With Kobo you can install BorrowBox to borrow ebooks from the library amongst other things. That is why I'm switching.
Another feature is that this Kobo Libre 2 is waterproof. Apparently you can read underwater for up to 1 hour at up to 2m deep! Though I expect most people just feel more comfortable reading in the bath with this. I've read in the bath with my Kindle, but it isn't waterproof.
The resolution is supposed to be better too compared to Paper White, and the screen is 1" bigger.
I did like my Kindle. It's just a shame I feel like I wasted money on that because they made it so restrictive to Amazon. (edited)
I have a Kindle Paperwhite but I'm stuck with Amazon's book offerings.
I want to borrow Ebooks from the library which I can do with this as they allow various apps.
Kindle don't allow apps like BorrowBox which libraries use. There's a work around for Kindle involving using BorrowBox on PC/phone, removing the protection from the file before sending the file to Kindle, but I don't like the idea of, in effect, Pirating from a library book and Amazon having a receipt of copy wrote book being sent as a random file.
With Kobo I should be able to buy books from multiple sources and, more importantly for me, borrow books from the library. (edited)
I must have some kind of weird ancient e-readerfetish.
There's something satisfying fingering the smoothedges of a well-worn old e-reader which you just can't get from these newdevices.
TopCashBack have 4.25% on devices.
*edit* Ordered. (edited)
This was the normal list price till recently when they all put it up by £20, but there's a two year guarantee and free postage from Kobo themselves and it's good value even at list price.
If £20 matters to you, then hang about a bit and there are bound to be offers for £129.99 some time this year when sales are slack. But if you want the best reader now, then just order one
The other thing to be wary of is the waterproofing, which is anything but. It may survive a very quick dunk in the bath if you grab it quickly, but whatever they use to protect the electronics is susceptible to the chlorine used in swimming pools, so even a splash is enough to see it off. Buyer beware etc.
Other than that I really recommend.
It seems the Libra 2 is a decent books reader, it will be interesting to see how the hardware buttons work when changing pages. They should be useful.
USB-C as well, gets a bit "old" having to find a Micro cable and ensuring it is the right way round.
Not that it is related at all but our old Nook readers, no lights, are still going strong.....lol.
Thanks for the deal OP and heat added.
Just ordered a case from Amazon. (edited)