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Originally Posted by Shaggy
Just throwing out a data point, but the iRex DR has a 10.2 inch glass screen (larger than the size you're talking about) and has been out since November of last year. There have been very few reports of broken screens.
Theoretically a larger screen would be more fragile, but in practice it doesn't seem to be a real issue. It probably has more to do with a well designed case with structural support and a good cover than it does with any inherent problem with larger/glass screens.
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The fact that there are few reported broken screen does not tell us much about the durability of 1000DS screen. First, there may be smaller number of buyers compared to small screen device, resulting in fewer broken screen. Second, users will be aware of the screen fragility and use it more carefully. For example, they may use it more in-doors rather than carry it casually as they would have done with smaller screen readers. Since the machine is rather heavy, I would expect many people will use it indoors.
As the screen gets more durable and reading device gets lighter, people will be able to carry it more freely with less worry. I think it is always a good idea to have more durable screen (flexiglas or plastic) than glass-based e-ink, especially for big screen reader.