[Apollyon202]

Although this isn’t only Kobo-related, they were the only (?) brand that actually released a really good e-reader with a Mobius screen: the Kobo Forma.

Yes, it wasn’t perfect, but it could’ve been a great option for people who’ve posted photos of their e-readers with cracked screens.

And for me too. I’ve never broken an e-reader, I really take care of them, but the devil never sleeps, and accidents can always happen with handheld devices. I’d feel a lot better if I could just leave my e-reader on the table without a sleep cover, without hiding it from the cat, kids, or clumsy relatives, you get the point.

I just checked the E Ink (Evil Ink) website, there’s no Mobius screen listed anymore. Seems like they phased it out, though I’m not sure why. My best guess is it’s simply more profitable to sell fragile, unrepairable screens that break easily, leading to more sales in the long run. Who cares about the growing mountains of e-waste, right?

But hey, let’s save the planet by using recycled plastic fished out of the ocean instead! That’ll fix everything. Really eco-friendly, aren’t they? Meh.

What do you think about this? Do you know what happened to Mobius screens? After all these years, why can’t we have a durable (Kobo) e-reader, for real?