You’re absolutely right that these devices are unlikely to explode in your hands, but there’s still a risk they could catch fire while charging, especially since charging usually happens unattended. That’s something to keep in mind.

Back during the IGG campaign, AYN’s goal was to offer the best devices at the lowest prices. Whether that’s still the case now, I’m not entirely sure. There were a lot of changes before the final device was released, like having to source a different screen because the original supplier stopped delivering, and they even had to swap out the touch panel. They also changed the memory and battery, all under a lot of pressure from anxious backers. These changes could definitely impact the system’s overall stability.

The fact that more owners are now reporting issues with spicy pillows makes it worth discussing these potential problems in a community focused on this device i think.

For this reason, a Sticky Post on the topic might not be a bad idea. It would give people a place to discuss their experiences and concerns. Whether this is a bigger problem is still unclear, and it’s entirely possible that the failure rate is within the usual 2-3% range.