Some Answers ...
1 - I assume it fits the Odyssey hd cover, can anyone confirm this?
--> nice Question...
2- Does this also brick as easily as the first one, any bad experiences?
--> Never had any bad experiences with my two Bookeen eReaders.
3- Search function?
--> YES :-)
4- Is this just another lighting system, or are there also improvements on the rather crappy hardware/software?
--> Read the Postings about the Beta-Test. there will be several important improvements in the new Firmware.
Since Oct. 27 they posted the full technical specifications for the Cybook Muse and Cybook Ocean at their Blog.
http://blog.bookeen.com/bookeen-pres...ok-muse-ocean/
Best
Tosch