[FlyHero]

I don't know if this is accurate, but in my experience e-readers have a higher than normal incidence of QC issues relative to other things I buy. Wild variations in both screen clarity/quality and frontlight isues if so equipped. Why do you think this is?

I realize some people have no problem and their first purchase makes them happy every time, but reading around, and based in my own experience, it's quite a lottery. My purchase experiences have always taken a few tries to get a problem free device. Every time I have the chance to see more than one of a model in one place the variations are very noticable. "New" devices never seem much clearer or better but are sure a lot more expensive. I recently looked at a Nook GlowLight Plus, a new model which should have the latest and greatest, and it had a dark screen when unlit, and splotchy light staining that reminded me of early lit devices and their poor lighting.

Is this all rooted in E-Ink patents and stagnation along with maximising profits/minimizing production costs? For three digit costs these devices should be better in my view. My best device is 7 years old and only lacking in screen size. That's shocking to me. All I really want is that same clarity and reading experience with a large display and possibly touch...but they are all 200 plus dollars/euros (3-4x the cost) and with darker displays and other issues.