I understand that, that is why I paid for the ADH warranty. I thought if it was replaced that I would loose half the warranty I paid for. If I got back the second year I wouldn't mind, but I didn't want to loose half of the warranty. They finally emailed me back so I know how it works now. I guess it transfers over, so that is awesome. I buy warranties, but thankfully so far have never had to use one until now. I guess this seems to be a big problem with the STR.
Now I just have to wait until I am back in the US so I can go to B&N. Then I will get a refurbished one I guess. Right now I just want an eink since my other one is too hard to see in the sun.