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Originally Posted by Hrafn
Yes, they are "unorthodox" for eReader page-turn buttons, which are typically placed on the sides of the front of the eReader (sometimes both on one side, or both on both sides, but more typically one on each), and seldom asymmetrically towards the top -- the typical placement being where they are clearly visible, and more easily accessible.
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Well, Kepler
IS an unorthodox device, isn't it?
Many previous generations of e-ink readers did not have touch screen, so they all did rely on page turn buttons. And I have read only very few complaints about worn-out buttons (relative to the number of readers out there)
By the way, PocketBook Ultra has buttons on the back. I couldn't get used to those when I was testing it for a review.
The fancier model of Tolino reader from Deutsche Telekom - Tolino Vision 3HD - has tap2flip function - you simply tap the back of the device and it has sensor inside that registers the tiny shock and turns page.
Oh ... and it is waterproof and has 300dpi screen under flush glass front.
PocketBook 360° had G-sensor - so that the display would rotate. Just like many other readers, like Kindle Voyage, or the vast majority of phones/tablets.
Somebody modified its reading app and created FBReader 180. With FBReader 180 you could turn page by slightly tilting the device.