Thread: reading in full sunlight - does it overheat?
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Old 12-08-2021, 04:24 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by solitarywolf View Post
I would say that any electronic device doesn't like its too warm outside. Specially in the heat of a closed car. Reading outside is OK, but if its too warm to the touch, best to cool it down. Just a general rule of thumb for any electronics.
Yes, but the topic here is the question whether the new PW5 is more susceptible to overheating in sunshine than other kindles, such as the metal backed Oases models are already known to be.

I wonder if maybe it is the hard glass outer layer on the Oasis that is trapping heat from the sun.
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