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Old Yesterday, 05:29 PM   #1
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Libra Color or Boox Go Color 7 or wait for Libra 2E
I read that Libra 2E and Sage 2 are coming before the end of 2024. Has anyone heard what CPUs will be used? I want a fast, new reader so I am willing to wait.

I started with Nook 1st Edition 3G edition, then a Nook Glow Light, then a Nook HD+, so I am tired of slow ereaders. My last Nook died a few months ago, and I have been using a Fire HD 8 tablet from 2017. I can no longer read with it at night because the font is just too small. If I change my current font to the next size larger, it jumps to a huge size with maybe 6-8 sentences on a page. Way too big. I use the background with white font at night, so I think that is the same as Dark Mode.

Requirements: Dark mode, 32 GB storage (or an SD card slot), minimum 1,000 RAM, minimum 2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor, 2,000 mAh battery, 6-8" screen, Carta 1300 or Kaliedo 13, adjustable front light, waterproof or water repellent, Wifi 5.0, 1264 x 1680 resolution.

Undecided: Page turning buttons, color screen, and stylus for note taking.

If the eReader has page turning buttons, can I also swipe the pages? I assume swiping uses slightly more battery, but I prefer buttons.

I found two ereaders that meet my requirements. Libra Colour and Boox Go Color 7.

So, have I missed any ereaders with those specs? Pocketbook ereaders and other Kobos all have smaller CPUs and less RAM.

Does the overlay affect the clarity or readability or crispness of the text?

I am leaning toward Kobo, but I have never tried to do anything with Callibre, and I have tons of NOOK and Amazon books that I have purchased. I don't know how hard it is or how time consuming Callibre will be.

I will look for the 2 articles that suggested new kobo ereaders would be out in late 2024. Nothing was confirmed by the Kobo company, but one article mentioned something about the wifi and bluetooth in one of them. Hope they were correct. Thanks.
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Where did you hear that? I've seen no confirmation that a Libra 3 or Sage 2 is coming. We're all hoping that they will, but it's just hope so far.
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Where did you hear that? I've seen no confirmation that a Libra 3 or Sage 2 is coming. We're all hoping that they will, but it's just hope so far.
Kobo really does need a Libra BW.
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Where did you hear that? I've seen no confirmation that a Libra 3 or Sage 2 is coming. We're all hoping that they will, but it's just hope so far.
https://goodereader.com/blog/electro...reader-in-2024
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It was asked where the info about more new Kobo came from and it may have been them.
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Looks like the two new ones were not Libra 2 and Sage 2. They assumed based on the model numbers.

https://goodereader.com/blog/electro...reader-in-2024

https://world-of-ereader.com/new-kobo-sage-2024.html

There was one more that mentioned they would not be out until after September, closer to year end, but I cannot find it now.
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https://world-of-ereader.com/new-kobo-sage-2024.html
This was the second article

the other poster"s link was the first article

there was a third article that said they would not come out until late in the year I cannot find it now
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So why point to an item that was about the FCC applications for the Libra Colour. Clara Colour and Clara BW?
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