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05-23-2024, 09:37 PM | #47 |
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In theory yes. Looking at the Clara Colour/Clara BW, the driver electronics are the same.
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05-23-2024, 10:21 PM | #48 |
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05-24-2024, 02:09 AM | #49 |
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Has anyone actually verified the Libra2 has been discontinued or is this still speculation? I just now went to the Kobo US site and the Libra 2 is still listed for $189.99 but is noted as "Sold Out". However, there is a pop-up button on the page that says "Text me if back in stock". That seems an odd pop-up if it were truly discontinued.
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05-24-2024, 02:14 AM | #50 | |
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05-24-2024, 02:41 AM | #51 | |
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It seems to pop up automatically on any "sold out" product in the Kobo store. Like for example the Libra H2O, Aura One or Aura H2O , which are definitely EOL and not coming back ever. Also "still listed" is not correct. Yes, you can still find the Libra 2 in the kobo store by using the search function, as you can find many other older devices. But it is currently not listed on the overview page anymore. |
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05-24-2024, 03:01 AM | #52 | |
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There is no mention of the Libra 2 on the Kobo US and UK sites. |
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05-24-2024, 03:49 AM | #53 |
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Gone on Kobo EU
https://eu.kobobooks.com/collections/ereaders Oddly the seem to have the original Elipsa as well as the Elipsa 2E. There can't be a replacement for the Libra mono any time soon as there is nothing pending in FCC? So it's a 6″ Clara BW or an 8″ Sage. I've one coat with big enough pockets for a Sage. I do still have a Libra original and a Libra2. The original Libra has the most reliable page turns via buttons, important for recording narration. |
05-24-2024, 04:17 AM | #54 |
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The Elipsa 1 probably sold so poorly that Kobo still has plenty of them left in the warehouse.
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05-24-2024, 04:45 AM | #55 |
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The 10.3″ is niche market in what is already a niche market. I can't imagine the Elipsa 2E sells well either. But both are far better than the reMarkable and the Scribe ecosystem is contrary to what Corporate users need, which is arguably the biggest segment of this niche. At least Sony & Fujitsu thought so.
The DX and DXG were total failures for Amazon, but the 9.7″ was too small and 150 dpi too low and HW too slow for Education & PDFs. Other issues too. i got a DXG in their last massive discount sale when they had been in warehouse for years. Still a waste of money. The reMarkable and Elipsa was also a waste of money. The 8″ Sage does notes and PDFs better. Last edited by Quoth; 05-24-2024 at 04:50 AM. |
05-24-2024, 11:47 AM | #56 | |
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05-24-2024, 06:23 PM | #57 |
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The Libra 2 is also now listed on the UK site as well. I looked at the UK site recently and it wasn't there. Maybe Kobo changed their mind and will bring it back.
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05-24-2024, 09:39 PM | #58 | |
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05-25-2024, 12:05 AM | #59 |
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It seems to me a Libra BW should be a no-brainer, especially if everything is the same except for the added screen "overlay" (as has been mentioned here).
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05-25-2024, 12:09 AM | #60 | |
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