I wondered the same. I've had my orginal Kobo since the first shipment in May. I've never had a problem with it. I've read over 30 books on it and have done a lot of experimenting with it. The silly little d-pad keeps on clicking and clicking and clicking. I give it thumbs up for durability thus far.
I have heard of a few others whose d-pad has pulled away from the surface of the device, leaving a slight gap. It's covered under warranty though. Given my experience to date, I'd recommend it without hesitation!
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