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Originally Posted by mgmueller
In brief my personal experience with 5" readers:
Sony 300: I'm a Sony fan - with the exception of Sony 300. You turn pages with the center 5-way-button. No matter in which position I hold the device, it never seems ergonomic.
Cybook Opus: I like it a lot and actually I prefer its buttons over the ugly "butterfly buttons" of PocketBook 360.
PocketBook 360: If I compare the standard firmware, Cybook Opus would be slightly ahead. But I absolutely love the FBRedaer modification on PocketBook. Turning pages without pressing any buttons, just by turning your wrist. Great in a crowded train. Or equally great if you put PocketBook 360 in a bag to protect it from sand when taking it with you to the beach.
BTW: I didn't have any stability issues with firmware 14.2.
15.2 is a little bit less stable than 14.2, but far more stable than 15.1 has been. Over all, it's okay for me.
I haven't got BeBook Mini. But I've got BeBook One, which has the same design. I don't like it, to me it simply looks cheap. Maybe that's the reason, why BeBook Neo is an entirely new unit from another vendor.
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Bebook Mini: Sorry, have to disagree with you about the mini. I have the Pocket pro and I would say it is a very good device. Has about as many formats as the PB360 and is actually quite firm and ergonomic. i also like that Bebook, Astak, etc...from Jinke can have their firmware updated by third party programmers.
Cybook Opus: My mate has one... great machine.. used it for a day... Only wish Cybook was a little more forthcoming with FW updates...
PB360: Would love to own one...but As you said the Wing buttons really turn me off. I wish you could ditch the buttons and have one like the Opus has....