Would like to add that the Pocketbook hardware is excellent, but the software is a bit less user friendly than the other bigger brand names.
For me that is no objection, I'm a Linux guy anyway. I don't mind typing commands in a terminal/prompt every now and then. For me control over the device is more important than shiny user interfaces and happy shopping through wifi.
My PB302 is over 5 years old, it works just about as good as from day 1. There is no damage or even scratches. Battery life is still great.
But even back in 2010, the PB302 was abandon ware almost right off the bat. I got 3 firmware upgrades, and that is about it.
While it did bother me back then, I noticed that I could still use it perfectly. Who needs new firmware to read a book
. As long as there aren't too many bugs, I don't really mind. And that goes for the Inkpad as well. I like to install new firmware if it makes my reading experience better, but I will happily use the 4.4 version with CR3 as the setup works great.
I love the backlight on the Inkpad, and the screen is great. I think it will outlast 5 years if I don't drop it
. IMHO it is a solid investment.