So don’t worry about dropping it in the pool.īeyond these new features, it’s very similar to its predecessor. Last, it’s now waterproof - as in, an hour six feet under. Thank god! It also uses USB-C now, which should improve charge times and maybe cut down on the number of cables you have to lug around when traveling. Third, though the body is almost identical to the old Clara HD - and that’s not a bad thing - they have changed the baffling bottom power button to a nice recessed one on the back. Image Credits: Devin Coldewey / TechCrunch Of course that doesn’t apply to the screen, the chips inside, etc, but it’s at least nice to know that a device you’re getting is notionally less wasteful than the alternative. This is because the back plate of each device is made from recycled plastic, making its exterior only 15% new stuff. Second, the “E” in the name indicates Eco, as far as I can tell. The color-adjustable lighting is pretty much the same as far as I could tell. You may not notice unless you put them side by side, but if you did (like me) you’d agree it’s a real if not transformative upgrade. If you’re looking for big changes, look elsewhere: The Clara 2E is a lot like the Clara of old but with a few notable updates.įirst, there’s an improved screen - it isn’t night and day, but the improvements over the last few years are noticeable, with darker and sharper text and lighter backgrounds (or the inverse in dark mode). That recommendation has wavered as I’ve tested the compact Poke 3 and ergonomic Libra 2, but the new version of the Clara puts it back in the running for easiest to endorse. For years when someone asked me what e-reader to buy, I’d say unless they care about Amazon stuff, the Kobo Clara HD.
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