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I have the old Nook Glowlight Plus (2015) with a 6" flush screen and a metal body. When I first got it, I actually missed the feel of my old Nook Simple Touch with the plastic body. I kept using the GL+ because it had the far better e-ink screen, but after 3 months, only used it in a case. After upgrading to a Kobo Forma and a Libra H2O last year, I really don't miss the metal body of the Nook. Both feel just as solid to me and are actually more comfortable for my hands to hold without much slipping.
I agree with @barryem that a plastic device doesn't have to be inferior. When done well, they can be just as nice. I even tried a friend's Oasis for a month before my Kobo's, but I personally couldn't have dealt with the form factor + metal body (let alone other reasons as you put it).
I don't know how long you've had your Libra, but I'd give it some more time if you can just to see if you like it. If not, I'd be very interested in which device you find to suit you.
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