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Originally Posted by Sonist
Frankly, large screen breakage seems to be a non-issue.
Yes, users are generally able to figure out, that their glass screen can break, if hit with a rock. But the same holds for small screens as well.
I've seen about as many reports of cracked small screens, as I have seen large ones. People have been using tablets and 15"-17" laptops for years, and there is hardly an epidemic of broken screens. Use common sense and a decent cover, and you'll be fine.
And I really doubt most people carry their readers around daily, unless they have a long daily commute on a train, or something. And many commuters carry a larger bag of some sorts, anyway, suitable for a hard-cover or a larger ereader.
But, most read at home. And for regular reading at home, a large screen is hard to beat, IMO. And the K DX is getting close to the perfect size.
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I agree that large e-ink screen with glass substrate may work fine with reasonable care. For example,
- if the case is strongly designed to prevent twisting,
- if the screen cover is strong enough,
- if users are careful not to drop something on the screen,
- if users are careful not to put odd shaped objects in the bag with the reader,
- if users use the reading device indoors or on desk,
- and so on.
If the screen is more durable, we don't need so many ifs (including common sense and decent cover) to keep the screen intact.
I am not denying that the big-screen reader is useful the way it is for most people. I am claiming it will be
more useful for
more people with flexible screen.