How good a bargain is this?

Robotech_Master · 05-14-2009, 03:45 PM

Came across someone on eBay selling eBookwise units with cracked glass (but not broken LCD) for $10 + $12 shipping.

Assuming the units worked apart from that, how much would it cost to get the glass replaced and get a charger? (Do they use a standard size charger such as could be got at Wal-Mart?)

sassanik · 05-14-2009, 09:38 PM

I would say no, because apparently the power cord uses an unusual configuration if I remember right?

The screen is not just glass, its a touch screen, so I am guessing that would be more spendy than just a piece of glass or plastic.

Since you can buy an unbroken one for under $100 or so off ebay (if I remember right) I would spend a bit more rather than trying to repair one, unless you just love to repair stuff.

Amy

250 Coupe · 05-15-2009, 12:59 AM

I too would say no unless you are a gambler. You'd probably have to get several readers to piece together one that worked.

Michael

05-14-2009, 03:45 PM	#1
Robotech_Master Fanatic Posts: 514 Karma: 2954711 Join Date: May 2006	How good a bargain is this? Came across someone on eBay selling eBookwise units with cracked glass (but not broken LCD) for $10 + $12 shipping. Assuming the units worked apart from that, how much would it cost to get the glass replaced and get a charger? (Do they use a standard size charger such as could be got at Wal-Mart?)

05-14-2009, 09:38 PM	#2
sassanik Guru Posts: 774 Karma: 1211741 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Device: EB1150, iPhone, Cool-er Purple, Pocketbook 360, Kindle Fire	umm I would say no, because apparently the power cord uses an unusual configuration if I remember right? The screen is not just glass, its a touch screen, so I am guessing that would be more spendy than just a piece of glass or plastic. Since you can buy an unbroken one for under $100 or so off ebay (if I remember right) I would spend a bit more rather than trying to repair one, unless you just love to repair stuff. Amy

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05-15-2009, 12:59 AM	#3
250 Coupe Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 10721 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Many ebook readers at my house	I too would say no unless you are a gambler. You'd probably have to get several readers to piece together one that worked. Michael

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