Thread: indestructible reader?
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Old 09-03-2019, 07:05 PM   #7
j.p.s
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Originally Posted by robko View Post
Reality is that VIRTUALLY all e-ink readers are relatively fragile. The reason is that they contain a nearly paper thin (literally -- do a search for substrate in the forums for pics) glass plate for the e-ink. The only way to get around this is to go for one of the few devices that have a plastic rather than glass substrate (i.e. the Kobo Forma). Kindle or other brands aren't likely to be any more sturdy than a Kobo (although you might occasionally get Amazon to replace a broken screen, whereas none of the others are likely to).
IMHO it's more often twisting/mild bending of the device that causes issues over time. If you do go for a case make sure it won't bend or it's minimal help.
I think the metal back and glass front of the 7" Kindle Oasis more twist resistant than the non-Forma kobos. The glass front kindle Voyage might be somewhere in between, but it has unfortunately been discontinued (and people have reporting broken voyage screens).
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