@GypsyJon: PB claims to have fixed screen/contrast issues with the european batch, and first impression in Germany was quite positive
http://www.lesen.net/ereader/pocketb...t-video-14454/
More detailed reviews should be coming within the month, so I'll just wait and see how it turns out.
The M96 is completely out of the picture for me, but everyone has different requirements.