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ywen · 04-10-2011, 05:50 PM

I just bought a kindle 3 from target.. maybe i'm just super sensitive to these things so I want to get an idea from other K3 owners..

the back plastic panel, on the right side, next to the page buttons is not entirely solid feeling like the left side. Everytime I gently squeeze it(such as when advancing a page), the back surface caves in a bit and makes a tiny squeaking sound.

Not a big deal, but it's noticeable as part of the reading experience. I would like to have one that feels solid all around. .but I would feel kind of self conscious to take this back to target for just this issue alone..

Perhaps when fitted with a case, the squeak and surface movement will be mitigated...

Anyone else experience these build quality variances with the K3?

04-10-2011, 05:50 PM	#1
ywen Member Posts: 14 Karma: 126 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: kindle 3 3g	hmm kindle build quality I just bought a kindle 3 from target.. maybe i'm just super sensitive to these things so I want to get an idea from other K3 owners.. the back plastic panel, on the right side, next to the page buttons is not entirely solid feeling like the left side. Everytime I gently squeeze it(such as when advancing a page), the back surface caves in a bit and makes a tiny squeaking sound. Not a big deal, but it's noticeable as part of the reading experience. I would like to have one that feels solid all around. .but I would feel kind of self conscious to take this back to target for just this issue alone.. Perhaps when fitted with a case, the squeak and surface movement will be mitigated... Anyone else experience these build quality variances with the K3? Last edited by ywen; 04-10-2011 at 05:52 PM.