![]() ![]() What I like about the Kobo Clara 2e is the position of the power button, it is on the back. Many companies are now using wax paper to encase the e-reader and protect the screen and USB cables have a little cardboard hoop, instead of plastic ties. I think Kobo missed an opportunity here with using plastic inside the box. The Kobo Clara 2e also has a plastic protective covering on the screen. It comes with a black USB-C cable with small twist ties, that are made of plastic. There is some paper documentation such as quick start guide and warranty information. The retail box is made of recycled cardboard and opens up like a book, similar to a hinge. The major selling point behind this e-reader is that the body is made of 85 per cent recycled plastic- including 10 per cent ocean bound plastic, like water bottles or CDs. It is powered by a 1,500 mAh battery and the dimensions are 112.05 x 159.02 x 8.66 mm and weighs 171 g.85 It is officially rated as IPX 8, which should be good for around 60 minutes in fresh water. This will give users the ability to read it in the bathtub or the beach and should not worry about random spills of water or tea. It has a protective film inside of the device, which is coated with waterproof material. What is most exciting is that it has a USB-C port. This is the first Clara model to have Bluetooth for listening to audiobooks, which are purchasable from the Kobo Bookstore, however you cannot sideload in your own audiobooks. You will be able to connect to the internet via WiFi 802.11 ac/b/g/n. There is 16GB to house ebooks and audiobooks. Underneath the hood is a 1 GHZ dual core processor and 512MB of RAM. Kobo calls this ComfortLight PRO adjustable brightness and color temperature system. There are a series of white and amber LED lights that are positioned alongside of the bezel and they project light evenly across the screen and not into your eyes. I wish more companies would forgo the glass and go with exposed e-paper. The vast majority of new e-readers on the market have a flush screen and bezel design with glass protecting the screen. This is because there is no later of glass, so it will not reflect overhead lights or sunlight. Reading on this is really good and the font clarity is amazing. It has a sunken screen, with exposed e-paper. The body is a dark blue, which almost looks black on camera. The overall resolution of the new Clara is 1448×1072 and has 300 PPI. Kobo has included the capacitive touch panel directly in the module stack. E Ink Carta 1200 modules consist of a TFT (thin film transistor), Ink layer and Protective Sheet. E Ink Carta 1200 offers the same benefits as Carta 1000. E Ink Carta 1200 delivers a 20% increase in response time over E Ink Carta 1000, and an improvement in the contrast ratio of 15%. The Kobo Clara 2e features a six-inch E INK Carta 1200 e-paper display panel. Audiobooks are still pretty expensive however, it is a nice feature to be able to use your ebook reader to listen. Users can access the Bluetooth pairing system in the settings menu and use wireless headphones or earbuds to listen. The Clara 2e now has Bluetooth, unlocking a new audiobook section in the Kobo Store. In the first eight months of 2022, digital audiobook sales were up 3.8% and generated $400.6 million in revenue in the US. You can use the Clara 2e day, or night and get a solid reading experience.ĭo you like audiobooks? It is the fastest growing segment in digital publishing for the past five years. Glass tends to reflect overhead light or sunlight. Many e-readers on the market have a flush screen and bezel design, with a layer of glass. This is because you are consuming media on exposed e-paper and there is nothing between your eyes and the E INK screen. It has a sunken screen and bezel design, which makes the text look razer sharp. Obviously, the main draw is reading digital content, such as books, graphic novels and manga. If you spill things on it, like coffee or tea, simply run it under the tap to give it a good cleaning. ![]() It is rated iPX8, so it should be good for up to 60 minutes completely submerged in fresh water. In keeping with this theme, it is waterproof, so you will be able to use it while lounging by the pool or reading in the bathtub. The overall body is made of 85% recycled plastic, in addition to being 10% ocean. The Kobo Clara 2e is one of the most environmentally friendly e-reader in the world. ![]()
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