I ended up buying a Libra 2, out of the box, I was happy.
Now

I have had repeated corrupt databases .
Note: I eject properly (been using e-readers for a decade. Personal computers for 5 decades)
[I mostly leave WiFi OFF]
The Logout / Login routine lost all my places (%read. I jump around between book based upon mood).
For the last few weeks, upon connection to Windows, I get multiple screen flashes and windows device connection sound (instead of just 1). I replaced the cable even though it works fine with my phone. Frequently I have to 'use Windows 'disk repair' tool on the Libra.
So, are any of you all seeing similar? (It is harder to isolate things these days because so many updates happen frequently: (A/V, Windows and even the Kobo)?