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Old 09-26-2014, 06:52 AM   #106
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Originally Posted by conan50 View Post

The screens are also made of Gorilla glass, making them resistant to cracks and scratches, and have been tested to be break-proof from up to a meter. since people tend to use their Kindles at places like the beach or at pools, Amazon also made sure that the new Kindles can withstand sunscreen, salt water spray, and fresh water spray — but they are not waterproof. Amazon even used a machine called a tumbler to test how the tablet would hold up if it spent an entire year being knocked around in a cluttered purse.
Nice article. It didn't mention the advanced polarizing filter, which should help see the screen while at the beach or pools. Unless that only affects the cameras? Otherwise, it might be a little difficult to see the screen at the beach!

Now I am even more excited about this device.
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