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mlkmnz · 03-13-2007, 06:50 AM

I've had an old Ebookman 1150 for a while now but I'm pretty set on upgrading to a Sony Reader, especially for the ability to read comics, but I have a small question.

I've read on these forums and at a few other places on the net about issues with the screen breaking/locking up and Sony claiming it to be due to damage caused by the user and not repairing them under warranty. Was this to do with a certain production batch or is it random? I'm based in NZ (soon to be Thailand) and I don't want to shell out big bucks on one of these only to play Russian Roulette and wind up with a $350 paperweight.

Any advice would be appreciated before I whip out old faithful (my credit card) and give her a hammering.

Cheers.

03-13-2007, 06:50 AM	#1
mlkmnz Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Device: Ebookwise 1150, Sony Reader	Advice before I take the plunge I've had an old Ebookman 1150 for a while now but I'm pretty set on upgrading to a Sony Reader, especially for the ability to read comics, but I have a small question. I've read on these forums and at a few other places on the net about issues with the screen breaking/locking up and Sony claiming it to be due to damage caused by the user and not repairing them under warranty. Was this to do with a certain production batch or is it random? I'm based in NZ (soon to be Thailand) and I don't want to shell out big bucks on one of these only to play Russian Roulette and wind up with a $350 paperweight. Any advice would be appreciated before I whip out old faithful (my credit card) and give her a hammering. Cheers.