My last prediction of the firmware update was that it will not in 2010. I now suspect that it is most likely no more update as they have too many models and too many problems to handle by the same team. Nowadays, even the sales team's active participation in this english forum is considerably reduced.
I too fully agree for the idea of an exchange offer / discount if we return and buy new reader from PB.
Otherwise, I consider this PB302 experience as a good lesson for me from buying a PB product.