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Originally Posted by rcentros
By what I've read recently on other forums those bad screens might have been an early "teething" problem. I can't personally vouch for (or detract from) Era's screen because I'll probably never see one. I agree that they are pretty expensive.
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I generally do not like buttons, but I don't have any issues with Era's. I couldn't get used to Oasis's buttons (lots of accidental page turns) but these are off on the edge so a little thumb roll activates them, while thumb pressure alone does not.
The button functions and tap zones (9 of them) are all configurable.
As for the display, it is not as good as PW5, but it is perfectly fine. A recent update has added Dark mode and improved some UI awkwardness.
Also it is trivial to install KOReader on it. I don't like KOReader at all, but keep it on there for 'reference'. I understand there is a KOReader makeover in the works, so I'm looking forward to reviewing it.
The new InkPad 4 is the 8" (well 7.8") eReader I'm most interested in, should I get the urge. Buttons are on the bottom, which I like (as opposed to asymmetrical Kobo). The forthcoming Nook GlowLight 4 Plus is priced well, but I think I would miss the more flexible PocketBook platform, which is a lot more welcoming of side-loaded content (including AZW3).