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JRM34857 · 01-29-2011, 10:17 AM

I replaced my sony 505 with a K3 about six months ago. The Kindle's form factor and function is excellent in my opinion, but the build quality leaves something to be desired though. I never had any problems out of the metal case of my 505. My Kindle, on the other, has had it's problems. I recently had to request a replacement kindle b/c the bezel next to the page forward button on the right of the screen became weak. The plastic started a creaking noise at first, then as I was holding it the bezel would flex causing the page to change. So, any pressure on the plastic bezel would cause an inadvertent page turn.

Overall the Kindle is a great device, but I don't think the plastic case will hold up over time like the sony's metal cases.... If I have any more problems I will probably revert back to the Sony line of Readers.....

01-29-2011, 10:17 AM	#47
JRM34857 Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S./KY Device: Sony PRS-505 / Kindle 3 / Nook Touch	I replaced my sony 505 with a K3 about six months ago. The Kindle's form factor and function is excellent in my opinion, but the build quality leaves something to be desired though. I never had any problems out of the metal case of my 505. My Kindle, on the other, has had it's problems. I recently had to request a replacement kindle b/c the bezel next to the page forward button on the right of the screen became weak. The plastic started a creaking noise at first, then as I was holding it the bezel would flex causing the page to change. So, any pressure on the plastic bezel would cause an inadvertent page turn. Overall the Kindle is a great device, but I don't think the plastic case will hold up over time like the sony's metal cases.... If I have any more problems I will probably revert back to the Sony line of Readers..... Last edited by JRM34857; 01-29-2011 at 10:22 AM.