I have returned to using my first electronic reader, the Sony 500 while I save up for either a repair or a new Illiad. I have to watch what I spend at the moment as I will be going to Hong Kong next month so long as my leave is approved. If Leave is denied (which would be reasonable given I just returned this week form two weeks leave) then I will use the money earmarked for flight to buy a new device.
However the Illiad was just the start of technology disasters, my MP 3 player broke down (in for repairs under warranty) then my mobile phone broke (it was out of warranty) and needed to be replaced

I obviously dis something to incur the wrath of she who rules the world.
Karen