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I'm considering buying a new eReader due to my Kindle Keyboard starting to show its age (power switch and page buttons don't always work, battery life is low, etc). I took a look at a Kobo Mini in a store right by my house an hour ago and I thought it was a nice little device. Here are my questions:

-Are there any other options on the market for tiny eReaders? How do they compare?

-For users who have switched from a 6" to a 5" device: how was the transition? What should I keep in mind?

-Is there any reason to avoid the Kobo Mini? Any rumors of a new Kobo coming down the pipe? Is the screen going to be significantly worse than my Kindle Keyboard? (Just examples of worries I have, you don't have to answer these specific questions)

-And also the opposite: Are there any special features of the Kobo Mini that I might not be aware of?

I should also note that I am capable of format conversion and that the store is not really a factor to me. I mostly read Project Gutenberg and other legally freely available books.

Thank you for any help you can offer.