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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn
Doesn't it seem a tad odd to spend $30 to keep a $40 Kindle safe? You drop it on the floor and go: "Puuhh, I just saved me ten bucks there".
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Funny comment, but the Kindle Paperwhite 2 can be as expensive as $189. Since I hate ads, I'd have to buy the $139 model at the very least. And since reasonable cases can be bought for $10-15, the investment begins to look at wee tad saner for more expensive models.
There's also the day-to-day annoyance of putting up with a scratched screen even if your e-reader is still usable -- I'm willing to pay a few shekels to avoid that. I wouldn't be surprised if $60 Kindle owners felt the same way.
Keeping the screen clear and the exoskeleton intact means using the same e-reader for years if you can resist the urge to upgrade, which means spending less over time.
Personally, I tend to buy new devices only after several enhancements and not just one or two.