Disappointed - but still going to try

richrock · 08-23-2013, 06:07 AM

Hi,

I've finally had to change my ereader after the charging system on the Sony PRS505 decided to go belly up. A visit to Waterstones yesterday got me the basic Kindle wifi. Quite impressed with it, the keyboard was a pain, but thought it's really only occasional use.

It's going back today. After less than 24 hours, I have white/black lines (depending on screen's display) appearing. Tried removing the book I first noticed it on, no luck. Powered on and off, no change. Reset the force refresh option - again nothing. Amazon's support page suggested a reboot - and still nothing.

I must say I am disappointed that this has failed me in such a short space of time - but going to try again. Other family members have kindles which have worked long term....

However, would it be worth trying to upgrade to the paperwhite?

twobob · 08-23-2013, 06:24 AM

This may start a holy war but it's entirely up to your personal choice.

Some people love the light and touchscreen.
Others prefer the buttons.

Having used both I /think/ the PW does have useful applications in the occasional scenario that the 4 (read: basic kindle) can not help.

Horses for courses.

richrock · 08-23-2013, 06:37 AM

One of the nice points of the PW is the use of Palatino (a nice font for my eyes)...

twobob · 08-23-2013, 09:09 AM

Fair enough.

SampleAndy · 08-23-2013, 10:36 AM

If somebody just handed me two devices and told me to pick the one I liked, the Paperwhite would win, no question. If I had to pay for the one I wanted... it'd be a littlle more difficult decision. Still, the K4 just seemed to get the job done, and done well. The KPW just felt "right". I really can't describe it better than that. It's not perfect, but it's the closest of anything I've used.

GoSharks · 08-23-2013, 11:29 AM

Having used just about all of the kindle series at some point for reading, I have to agree with SampleAndy (ohhh, the PAIN!) that the PW is by far the best for me...size, weight, features, screen, etc... everything just 'works' for me. I found it well worth the additional price. Happy reading.

HarryT · 08-23-2013, 11:39 AM

Are you able to post a photograph showing the problem? I've never heard of this happening to a Kindle before, to the best of my recollection.

08-23-2013, 06:07 AM	#1
richrock Sony Reader Fanatic Posts: 43 Karma: 254098 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS 505	Disappointed - but still going to try Hi, I've finally had to change my ereader after the charging system on the Sony PRS505 decided to go belly up. A visit to Waterstones yesterday got me the basic Kindle wifi. Quite impressed with it, the keyboard was a pain, but thought it's really only occasional use. It's going back today. After less than 24 hours, I have white/black lines (depending on screen's display) appearing. Tried removing the book I first noticed it on, no luck. Powered on and off, no change. Reset the force refresh option - again nothing. Amazon's support page suggested a reboot - and still nothing. I must say I am disappointed that this has failed me in such a short space of time - but going to try again. Other family members have kindles which have worked long term.... However, would it be worth trying to upgrade to the paperwhite?

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08-23-2013, 06:24 AM	#2
twobob ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°){ʇlnɐɟ ƃǝs}Týr Posts: 6,586 Karma: 6299991 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: uti gratia usura (Yao ying da ying; Mo ying da yieng) Device: PW-WIFI\|K5-3G+WIFI\| K4\|K3-3G\|DXG\|K2\| Rooted Nook Touch	This may start a holy war but it's entirely up to your personal choice. Some people love the light and touchscreen. Others prefer the buttons. Having used both I /think/ the PW does have useful applications in the occasional scenario that the 4 (read: basic kindle) can not help. Horses for courses.

08-23-2013, 06:37 AM	#3
richrock Sony Reader Fanatic Posts: 43 Karma: 254098 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS 505	One of the nice points of the PW is the use of Palatino (a nice font for my eyes)...

08-23-2013, 09:09 AM	#4
twobob ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°){ʇlnɐɟ ƃǝs}Týr Posts: 6,586 Karma: 6299991 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: uti gratia usura (Yao ying da ying; Mo ying da yieng) Device: PW-WIFI\|K5-3G+WIFI\| K4\|K3-3G\|DXG\|K2\| Rooted Nook Touch	Fair enough.

08-23-2013, 10:36 AM	#5
SampleAndy Addict Posts: 271 Karma: 644344 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Device: KPW, KFire HD, KFire, KTD 3g, KT, K4B, K4S, K3g, K3g SO, K2, K1	If somebody just handed me two devices and told me to pick the one I liked, the Paperwhite would win, no question. If I had to pay for the one I wanted... it'd be a littlle more difficult decision. Still, the K4 just seemed to get the job done, and done well. The KPW just felt "right". I really can't describe it better than that. It's not perfect, but it's the closest of anything I've used.

08-23-2013, 11:29 AM	#6
GoSharks SQUIRREL!! Posts: 1,636 Karma: 8400000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Device: K-Fire, PW2, PW3	Having used just about all of the kindle series at some point for reading, I have to agree with SampleAndy (ohhh, the PAIN!) that the PW is by far the best for me...size, weight, features, screen, etc... everything just 'works' for me. I found it well worth the additional price. Happy reading.

08-23-2013, 11:39 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Are you able to post a photograph showing the problem? I've never heard of this happening to a Kindle before, to the best of my recollection.

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