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Kobo Libra 2 Out there Once more for $159 (Refurbished)


Kobo Libra 2 Refurbs

In the event you’re a type of folks that basically likes the Kobo Libra 2 and missed out on getting one earlier than Kobo discontinued it, or when you simply need to get a backup, you’re in luck, type of.

Kobo is promoting the Kobo Libra 2 straight from their web site once more, nevertheless it’s listed as licensed refurbished, so it’s not new. It’s promoting for $159 with free transport. That’s $30 lower than what it offered for brand new.

That is the second time Kobo has stocked refurbished models for the Libra 2 because it was discontinued, and final time they didn’t final lengthy so that you may need to make it a precedence to get one when you actually just like the Libra 2.

There’s additionally an inventory on Amazon the place you will get new ones for $196.09, however they’re being offered by a third-party vendor. BlueProton, Kobo’s official reseller within the US, can be promoting refurbished models on Amazon, however they’re $199, which is $10 above the retail value once they offered them new.

Quickly after Kobo launched the Kobo Libra Color, they phased out the Kobo Libra 2 with out changing it with a brand new black and white model (which is bizarre contemplating they did launch a brand new BW Clara on the identical time they launched the colour model). Some individuals are nonetheless holding out hope for a brand new Libra BW mannequin sooner or later, however thus far there’s been zero indication of that taking place.

Some folks want the superior distinction and readability of black and white E Ink screens and don’t take care of the look of colour E Ink on the Libra Color, so some have been dissatisfied by the discontinuation of the black and white Libra mannequin.

The Libra 2 continues to be a pleasant ereader and it actually isn’t outdated although it’s over three years outdated now, however Kobo is sweet about persevering with to help older fashions, and E Ink merchandise evolve very slowly. Even with the older Carta 1200 display, the Kobo Libra 2 nonetheless has one of many finest screens available on the market so far as readability and distinction are involved, and the Libra fashions are inclined to have a extra even frontlight than different Kobos for some cause. Plus the web page flip buttons are good to have.

Take a look at my comparability between the Libra 2 and the Libra Color if you wish to see how they stack up towards one another: Kobo Libra Color vs Libra 2 comparability evaluation. Aside from the screens, they’re the identical in lots of methods, however the Libra Color provides help for utilizing a stylus to take notes in order that’s one benefit it has over the Libra 2. Right here’s the hyperlink to my Kobo Libra 2 evaluation if you wish to be taught extra about it.

Kobo Libra 2 Refurbs

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