06-11-2024, 06:03 AM | #1 |
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Kobo Touch -> Kobo Clara BW?
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I've been studiously consuming reviews of all the popular and not so popular e-readers, as my Kobo Touch doesn't hold a charge anymore. I think I've narrowed my choice down to the Kobo Clara BW (also helped by the neat comparison site I found on these forums, https://comparisontabl.es/e-readers/...Kobo+Touch#sbs, which suggest it's a straight upgrade). I do not need colour. I put the device in the basket of an online store, but now I'm looking for.. cons? Such as, I read the epub is a lot slower than kepub. I read that I can convert epub to kepub, but are there any drawbacks/issues I might encounter which could be a deal-breaker? I don't want to go the Kindle route, I prefer "open" devices, I like the ability to self-repair the Kobo Clara BW down the line if necessary. I will get a sleep cover, as that seems nifty and I had a similar cover with my Kobo Touch which has always kept it safe. Basically, I think I've decided, but if there are issues, I'd like people to share them. Not to bash the device, but just so that I can prepare myself. Thanks |
06-11-2024, 06:37 AM | #2 | |
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The Clara BW is a good device if you don't mind a 6" screen. |
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06-11-2024, 06:40 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for replying. About the size, I wondered about something bigger, but then I doubt I will use it often or take it with me. I am comfortable with the size of my Kobo Touch and that's the same with the BW, so that's okay. I have never highlighted anything or used a dictionary, but perhaps that is because it was a bit slow on the Touch. I just read
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The problem is that if you want a larger screen, the Libra 2 which is BW & 7" is discontinued. So you'd have to find somewhere to hopefully to get one as Kobo is out. |
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06-11-2024, 07:24 AM | #5 |
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I would be able to get the Libra 2 here I see, but it's more expensive for some reason (10 euros more) and the form factor is different (square almost). I'll go for the BW, thank you
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06-11-2024, 01:34 PM | #6 |
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The Libra or Libra 2 is 7″ and has page turn buttons. The Clara BW is 6″ and touch only, no buttons.
Both have the same aspect ratio of screen. |
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I've read that also. That's the only thing that would hold me back as I use ePubs (rather than KePubs) almost exclusively. I've asked elsewhere if that's still an issue with the latest release (hopefully not).
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06-11-2024, 11:30 PM | #11 |
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For what it may be worth, on the Libra Colour running the same 4.39 firmware as the Clara BW, the speed difference between ePub and kepub is pretty much negligible.
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Either way, I'm happy to see that the Clara BW currently works well with ePubs. EDIT: Mystery solved. I edited the wrong message in the wrong thread. Here's what I meant to add to post #10 in this thread. Quote:
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06-12-2024, 04:08 AM | #13 |
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Okay, that's good to hear I haven't ordered yet, searching for the right online store, but I'll purchase this week.
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06-16-2024, 10:41 AM | #14 |
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Update: purchased the Kobo BW and the red sleep cover.
Very happy with the Kobo, not too sure about the sleep cover, as I feel a "hard" front cover would be more protective, thinking about a leather case/cover as I had with my Touch. I've installed Koreader and am slowly building my Calibre library, looking for things to tinker with in these forums. |
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