Hi. I wanted to get your opinions. Oh, and wish you all happy holidays (it's been forever since I was active on here, as my ereader died from a broken screen eons ago).
So I really want to have an e-reader again since I just don't read on my phone and while I would
love to go with something like the One (limited edition especially) or with the H2O, my budget isn't the greatest (I am hoping to emmigrate this year which means save save save).
I still have my old Aura (and an old Gli too), so I was wondering if it would be better to buy a new screen online and try to repair it or just spring for a new one.
I figure the pros and cons are the following:
repairing
pros:
better for the environment
I like the old design (and microSD slot)
save 20 or 30 bucks in the process
I already have a sleep case
cons:
might not work (especially if I fudge it up)
easier for a solitary screen to get damaged in transit than an ereader
replacing
pros
new toy
I can try it out locally in a store
no waiting so I can better take advantage of my "holidays" (unpaid so the best I can do is a staycation).
newer hardware so it should support updates for a longer time
should work
cons
more expensive
no cases available locally so I'd have to search for a generic one that fits
no capacitive touch
more e-waste
What do you guys think?
Also, do any of you have experience changing the screen?
Well, thanks in advance and I wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Merry Solstice, or just a general Happy holiday season



whatever your traditions may be.