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					Originally Posted by  HarryT
					 
				 
				In fairness, virtually all the earlier firmware issues with the Gen3 have been fixed. Bookeen have been pretty proactive in tackling and fixing reported bugs. I honestly cannot recall anyone reporting a DOA machine. They occasionally break, sure, but so does any other make. 
 
Both the Kindle and the Gen3 are excellent machines; I'm sure that the questioner would be happy with either. 
			
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 I agree both are good machines (all 3, Sony included). However, I do recall reading a few threads about brand new devices with failed screen controllers that needed to go back for service.
BOb