I think people undervalue a true consumers point of view. You do ramble, but the charm in it all is you truly appear to be genuine - which in this 'look at me, look what i have' world we live in, is quite refreshing.
I agree 100%. I watched a bunch of tech reviews on this thing. They were basically just reading off the specs. Karin's review is more relatable from a use perspective, which is much more useful.
Agreed. I prefer reviews like this that aren't scripted and techy, because I know that I'm getting an unfiltered, honest review. Rambling certainly helped me to decide on an eReader and case for my son.
Thanks a lot for the great review Karin. Here is my solution to the cover: my mom is a tailor. I asked her to sew a cover for my clara hd. The cover is soft inside and tough outside (several layers of various fabrics. This is a good solution to accidental damage like you described in your son's case. The advantage is that there is nothing that makes the reader heavier while reading. Moreover, it costs almost zero (except four my moms time and electricity sewing machine uses). The disadvantage is that you should always put it back as soon as you finish reading, and there is no built-in stand. However, you can buy 1$ wooden stands to fix that issue.
Hi Karin! I bought the libra after watching your video and I simply love it. It's my first e-reader and I wasn't sure about it at the beginning because I was afraid about the screen dimension being smaller than a regular book. I was wrong. I really enjoy reading on this device and the page turner button are so useful especially when you are on a bus or when you read on bed on one side. I've noticed the edge shadow as you said but it's not annoying at all! You can barely notice it and actually you forget about it pretty soon. I've also bought the sleep cover too and I like it. It's a little pricey maybe but it is worth the money. I like reading while I have my breakfast or lunch and it's so comfortable reading in a stand position. Mine is light gray, which is another option, at least in Italy where I live. Thank you again for your contents! I'm sure it will be useful also for others watching a real-life no-scripted and spontaneous review. Just like you :)
Thank you Karin, this was very helpful. Was considering the Libra and now I will give it a try. You are very detailed and fussy, as I am, so I appreciate you covering everything in your video.
Thank you for these videos, I have a Kobo Clara and I'm saving up for a Kobo Libra and your videos have been great to watch as they feel genuine and it's incredibly honest, refreshing and sincere. Thank you again for the videos. You've been incredibly helpful :)
@@ryansimmonds5869 I love my Kobo Clara but really appreciate the size of the Libra 2, its design and the fact that it has a storage of 32GB compared to 8GB with the Clara. I am bilingual so I have all my English books in my Clara and the French ones in the Libra 2. I never thought I would love e readers that much.
This review is now old but I watched it buying my unit and the cover and I can say that it is the best review out there. No bullshit, only valuable and honest/true information. I come back to this review because, I now, after a year have my expensive cover in duct tape because it's falling apart and the thing was and still is ghastly overpriced. Thank you for great informative content!
You should consider a sleeve. That’s what I use. It puts it into sleep mode as well. Not as protective as a hard shell but I just carry it in my purse and when I read I don’t have the heavy case on.
Hey Karin, I bought my Libra during Black Friday and so far I'm loving it! Thank you for the reviews of the device and the cover, it was really helpful to have your impressions. I've opted not to buy the cover because my backpack has a dedicated pocket for my ereader, let's hope I don't end up regretting it.
I paid 45$ I am in Canada. You can get the basic sleepcover for Kobo Libra 2 for 35$ (it doesn't fold) I love the fact that it folds...very handy when you read and want to take notes. I bought the white Libra, it's more creamy white, very pretty and I bought a lavender colour sleepcover...love it!
How do you hold it while reading? With only one hand and thumb next to the button? If so, is it a bit tiring? Thanks. I like your videos about the Kobo because you make us feel the real experience, not only specs thrown around like all those tech guys.
I would be very happy for you to make more e-reader reviews. You are one of the best, helped by the fact that you are passionate about the technology and the reading experience. You have alerted me to PWM but which is a minefield to get proper information on. It is suggested that you may have been misled by one of the leading retailers. Not good and not your fault.
Overdrive is used by most libraries in the USA too. I love being able to download books from my local library. The Libra is a great device. I am getting an Oasis too when Prime day comes.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Kobo Libra! My very first reader was a Kobo, in 2011. I then moved to the paperwhite 2 in 2014 and using it since. I have been really considering upgrading and going back to Kobo, possibly getting the Libra. Just as an FYI, for a case (my phone and paperwhite) I purchased zippered slip cases that are padded. VERY inexpensive and SO durable. I keep my phone zip case right in my purse so when I leave, I just put my phone inside...don't even zip it...its great. I have the same style for my paperwhite, only larger, and just put it in there when I leave the house. I like holding the reader without a case. I had one for years, but i found it annoying. My only concern about making the switch is getting some of my books from kindle over to Kobo. I have not read enough info on that to see how easy it is. 🙂
I bought a cover for mine identical to yours with a design on it for...$14.00 US Dollars. (Amazon) I have a Nook, Kindle and a Kobo.....my favorite overall? My Nook...but this is a close, close second...and you are right the Library software makes borrowing and reading books from the library a cinch.
I have the Kobo Aura One and I have to say, it ticks all the box for me. I absolutely love it. It doesn't have physical turn buttons but that's OK with me, I like the touch screen turning thing.
The good news is that - a year on from this - what look to be exact copies of these covers are available on E Bay for £8.99 - and in a wide range of colours including a gorgeous acid green that should look great with the white Kobo Libra!! Another option might be a well padded sleeve type cover - as long as it is the right size for the device to fit snuggly into it should provide good protection - you could even make one!!
I just bought my first kobo libra and got the cover too. But my sleepcover keeps putting the device to sleep when i open it fully too. and there doesn't seem to be a way to wake the device thereafter.
Hi Karin. I just got the Libre and the screen seems like it's blue towards the buttons side and orange on the other side rather than a shadow like a book! Not sure I can get used to that! Not sure about yours but mine is very noticeable. I may have to take it back which is a shame because I really like it. Thanks for the review!
Looks slick. I love my Nook Glowlight which shares with its Simple Touch roots. I was considering getting a Glowlight Plus for its larger screen but apparently there are some hardware problems with the larger model. I thought the libra might be a way to go bigger than 6” but still keep a small form factor. But I’m still supper happy with the current 6” Nook Glowlight. Even my simple touch still lives on. I guess I’ll wait for color. Otherwise all I want is a super light and bright ereader with a great screen.
Recommend Gecko covers, they are soft and cost $19 in my country. They are not high quality, the cardboard wears through fake leather, but at $19 it's much cheaper to replace than official $50 covers which are even worse quality.
When I first watched your video a few days ago, I was pleasantly surprised because I was also reading the same book! I have finished the book since then. I understand what you mean about the light bleeding out through the screen and it's truly annoying and distracting. Yesterday, I put my Kindle Paperwhite in my bag, inside a very thin and unpadded pouch. I ordered a cover for it but it was still on the way after about a couple of weeks. When I took it out from the pouch, I noticed a scratch, with light bleeding through it. My heart literally sank. And what's ironic is that my cover arrived just today, a full day after I damaged my screen. I'm very distracted by that small scratch that I'm thinking of retiring my Kindle and replacing it with a new one.
I'm sorry to hear that. Well, reading is essential to my daily life. And a tool that works well is essential to that. If my e-reader was to give me issues, I would replace it for sure. It's one of the things I can't live without. Wishing you the best.
Well, I haven't travelled much at all since getting the cover. What I can say is that you will see some wear because it's basically fabric covered in plastic. But I haven't seen any wear yet since I didn't use it much at all. Sorry!!
There was a firmware update, and now it lasts forever, literally. Another reason why one should always make sure to be up to date with the firmware, on all devices.
Sorry dear. I love your home. But you bought a generic cover. The real ones have no power button cutout since you don’t need one. They also have KOBO and/or RAKUTEN Embossed on both the front and back.
I think people undervalue a true consumers point of view. You do ramble, but the charm in it all is you truly appear to be genuine - which in this 'look at me, look what i have' world we live in, is quite refreshing.
Thank you! Rambling is my specialty. :)
I agree 100%. I watched a bunch of tech reviews on this thing. They were basically just reading off the specs. Karin's review is more relatable from a use perspective, which is much more useful.
Agreed. I prefer reviews like this that aren't scripted and techy, because I know that I'm getting an unfiltered, honest review. Rambling certainly helped me to decide on an eReader and case for my son.
Thanks a lot for the great review Karin. Here is my solution to the cover: my mom is a tailor. I asked her to sew a cover for my clara hd. The cover is soft inside and tough outside (several layers of various fabrics. This is a good solution to accidental damage like you described in your son's case. The advantage is that there is nothing that makes the reader heavier while reading. Moreover, it costs almost zero (except four my moms time and electricity sewing machine uses). The disadvantage is that you should always put it back as soon as you finish reading, and there is no built-in stand. However, you can buy 1$ wooden stands to fix that issue.
Hi Karin! I bought the libra after watching your video and I simply love it.
It's my first e-reader and I wasn't sure about it at the beginning because I was afraid about the screen dimension being smaller than a regular book. I was wrong.
I really enjoy reading on this device and the page turner button are so useful especially when you are on a bus or when you read on bed on one side. I've noticed the edge shadow as you said but it's not annoying at all! You can barely notice it and actually you forget about it pretty soon.
I've also bought the sleep cover too and I like it. It's a little pricey maybe but it is worth the money. I like reading while I have my breakfast or lunch and it's so comfortable reading in a stand position. Mine is light gray, which is another option, at least in Italy where I live.
Thank you again for your contents! I'm sure it will be useful also for others watching a real-life no-scripted and spontaneous review. Just like you :)
Did you buy the white libra? That white and gray combo looks nice.
@@dorothymcmahon9995 yes I did and I really like It.
hey, what do you think of the cover after a year now? is it still good?
I bought the white one too with the lavender sleep cover, it's beautiful!
Thank you Karin, this was very helpful. Was considering the Libra and now I will give it a try. You are very detailed and fussy, as I am, so I appreciate you covering everything in your video.
Thank you for these videos, I have a Kobo Clara and I'm saving up for a Kobo Libra and your videos have been great to watch as they feel genuine and it's incredibly honest, refreshing and sincere. Thank you again for the videos. You've been incredibly helpful :)
Same here I have a Kobo Clara HD and just spoiled myself and bought the Libra 2...so, so nice!
@@nicola4789 Nice one! How does it compare to the Clara?
@@ryansimmonds5869 I love my Kobo Clara but really appreciate the size of the Libra 2, its design and the fact that it has a storage of 32GB compared to 8GB with the Clara. I am bilingual so I have all my English books in my Clara and the French ones in the Libra 2. I never thought I would love e readers that much.
This review is now old but I watched it buying my unit and the cover and I can say that it is the best review out there. No bullshit, only valuable and honest/true information. I come back to this review because, I now, after a year have my expensive cover in duct tape because it's falling apart and the thing was and still is ghastly overpriced.
Thank you for great informative content!
december 2021...still no 3rd party libra 2 covers
You should consider a sleeve. That’s what I use. It puts it into sleep mode as well. Not as protective as a hard shell but I just carry it in my purse and when I read I don’t have the heavy case on.
Great idea!
What sleeve are you using? They are hard to find for the Libra!
Hey Karin, I bought my Libra during Black Friday and so far I'm loving it! Thank you for the reviews of the device and the cover, it was really helpful to have your impressions. I've opted not to buy the cover because my backpack has a dedicated pocket for my ereader, let's hope I don't end up regretting it.
I'm sure you'll be fine. Just make sure you don't put too much pressure onto the screen.
I paid 45$ I am in Canada. You can get the basic sleepcover for Kobo Libra 2 for 35$ (it doesn't fold) I love the fact that it folds...very handy when you read and want to take notes. I bought the white Libra, it's more creamy white, very pretty and I bought a lavender colour sleepcover...love it!
How do you hold it while reading? With only one hand and thumb next to the button? If so, is it a bit tiring? Thanks. I like your videos about the Kobo because you make us feel the real experience, not only specs thrown around like all those tech guys.
Thank you!! One hand. Button up for next page, button down for previous page.
I would be very happy for you to make more e-reader reviews. You are one of the best, helped by the fact that you are passionate about the technology and the reading experience. You have alerted me to PWM but which is a minefield to get proper information on. It is suggested that you may have been misled by one of the leading retailers. Not good and not your fault.
Overdrive is used by most libraries in the USA too. I love being able to download books from my local library. The Libra is a great device. I am getting an Oasis too when Prime day comes.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Kobo Libra! My very first reader was a Kobo, in 2011. I then moved to the paperwhite 2 in 2014 and using it since. I have been really considering upgrading and going back to Kobo, possibly getting the Libra. Just as an FYI, for a case (my phone and paperwhite) I purchased zippered slip cases that are padded. VERY inexpensive and SO durable. I keep my phone zip case right in my purse so when I leave, I just put my phone inside...don't even zip it...its great. I have the same style for my paperwhite, only larger, and just put it in there when I leave the house. I like holding the reader without a case. I had one for years, but i found it annoying.
My only concern about making the switch is getting some of my books from kindle over to Kobo. I have not read enough info on that to see how easy it is.
🙂
I bought a cover for mine identical to yours with a design on it for...$14.00 US Dollars. (Amazon)
I have a Nook, Kindle and a Kobo.....my favorite overall? My Nook...but this is a close, close second...and you are right the Library software makes borrowing and reading books from the library a cinch.
I have the Kobo Aura One and I have to say, it ticks all the box for me. I absolutely love it. It doesn't have physical turn buttons but that's OK with me, I like the touch screen turning thing.
How are you liking your Libra eReader now? Do you still like it after many months of use? Thank you!! ☺️
Greatings from Switzerland. Enjoyed your review. I own the Kobo Aura H2O and the Kobo Aura One. I only read downloads from the local library
The good news is that - a year on from this - what look to be exact copies of these covers are available on E Bay for £8.99 - and in a wide range of colours including a gorgeous acid green that should look great with the white Kobo Libra!!
Another option might be a well padded sleeve type cover - as long as it is the right size for the device to fit snuggly into it should provide good protection - you could even make one!!
Great review! Thanks from Italy
I just bought my first kobo libra and got the cover too. But my sleepcover keeps putting the device to sleep when i open it fully too. and there doesn't seem to be a way to wake the device thereafter.
Hi Karine, Thanks for the reviews. I found on amazon cheaper cases (between 16-20$) for the Kobo libra :)
Did this fit the kobo libra 2?
Hi Karin. I just got the Libre and the screen seems like it's blue towards the buttons side and orange on the other side rather than a shadow like a book! Not sure I can get used to that! Not sure about yours but mine is very noticeable. I may have to take it back which is a shame because I really like it. Thanks for the review!
Looks slick. I love my Nook Glowlight which shares with its Simple Touch roots. I was considering getting a Glowlight Plus for its larger screen but apparently there are some hardware problems with the larger model. I thought the libra might be a way to go bigger than 6” but still keep a small form factor. But I’m still supper happy with the current 6” Nook Glowlight. Even my simple touch still lives on. I guess I’ll wait for color. Otherwise all I want is a super light and bright ereader with a great screen.
Thanks
Hi All, is the Kobo Forma the same size as the Kobo Sage???
Hey.. My new kobra libra h20's backplate has a Tiny bit of play. Now ally I wouldn't mind but I'm worried it might destroy the water proofing
Thank you. Good info!
Great, informative review.
That is clever cover
I stick with my Kobo Touch, it has 600 books on it using not even 2gB
Recommend Gecko covers, they are soft and cost $19 in my country. They are not high quality, the cardboard wears through fake leather, but at $19 it's much cheaper to replace than official $50 covers which are even worse quality.
Great video, like your reviews
When I first watched your video a few days ago, I was pleasantly surprised because I was also reading the same book! I have finished the book since then.
I understand what you mean about the light bleeding out through the screen and it's truly annoying and distracting. Yesterday, I put my Kindle Paperwhite in my bag, inside a very thin and unpadded pouch. I ordered a cover for it but it was still on the way after about a couple of weeks. When I took it out from the pouch, I noticed a scratch, with light bleeding through it. My heart literally sank. And what's ironic is that my cover arrived just today, a full day after I damaged my screen. I'm very distracted by that small scratch that I'm thinking of retiring my Kindle and replacing it with a new one.
I'm sorry to hear that. Well, reading is essential to my daily life. And a tool that works well is essential to that. If my e-reader was to give me issues, I would replace it for sure. It's one of the things I can't live without. Wishing you the best.
Hola Karin.Muchas gracias por este video.Saludos desde España.
Hola tio, que haceis aqui xd
solo bromeo
@@jonathanalejandrosanchez3394 pues que me estaba informando de ebooks
Could you please show how to get the reader out of the sleepcover? Big problem for me.
Very nice review!!
If money was no problem, would you get this one or the Kindle Oasis? Thanks 🙂
Well if money is no problem get both :-)
I took off my e-reader case because it makes my e-reader heavy....
True. I only use it when I'm going somewhere with the reader and I need to throw it in a purse or bag.
Hi thank you for the review! I have a question.. how good the cover is after some months of use ?
Well, I haven't travelled much at all since getting the cover. What I can say is that you will see some wear because it's basically fabric covered in plastic. But I haven't seen any wear yet since I didn't use it much at all. Sorry!!
@@KarinNelson thank you for your response!
Where can I buy the cover without waiting for it. Im in canada and i look but it's only available online
I bought mine at Chapters, I think...
Amazon, Walmart, staples, kobo store, best buy
Why not get a handmade bag (like the ones for laptops) for it instead if it's just to protect the screen?
Then it doesn't add weight to the device too
Nifty
It says it has weeks of battery life online, how could it not last 18 hours?
I think they estimate usage as 30 min per day. So 18 hours would be 36 days.
There was a firmware update, and now it lasts forever, literally. Another reason why one should always make sure to be up to date with the firmware, on all devices.
Sorry dear. I love your home. But you bought a generic cover. The real ones have no power button cutout since you don’t need one. They also have KOBO and/or RAKUTEN Embossed on both the front and back.
I'm really tired of electronics cases being so ridiculously expensive. The materials get cheaper every year and the cost just goes up and up.