PRS-600 And now the story comes to an end. (PRS-600 Woes)

dorino · 11-22-2010, 04:55 PM

I've been a very happy PRS-600 owner for some time. It was wonderful.

I did, however, have a problem that has, now, ruined my e-reader (for my perfectionist self)

Dust.

Finally, my PRS-600 got a large, large piece of dirt inbetween the two screens. It won't come out, and covers about 2-letters worth of space on the medium/epub font. It's not nice.

If you're considering buying a PRS-600, since there will undoubtedly be numerous sales soon on the now-obsolete reader... Consider carefully. The device is wonderful, but if you're picky about the screen's readability, don't. Many will tell you /they've/ never had trouble, and they probably haven't. I have, and it's not pleasant!

The warranty just expired, too. How unfortunate! It's a very nice device, and I'm sad that mine is now splotched up.

On the plus side, I really want a kindle.

Just thought I'd share.

doreenjoy · 11-22-2010, 05:08 PM

You could trade it in for a $75 credit with Sony....

dorino · 11-22-2010, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doreenjoy

You could trade it in for a $75 credit with Sony....

Or I could give it to my mother, who doesn't notice it.

Corrective · 11-23-2010, 05:36 AM

Any idea on how that piece of dirt got there? Did you try and service it yourself or something? Otherwise seems a bit unlikely to me.

Too bad about your warranty

rhadin · 11-23-2010, 08:46 AM

If the warranty just expired (within the last 30 days), I would call Sony and see if they would clean it anyway. Worst Sony can say is no.

dorino · 11-24-2010, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhadin

If the warranty just expired (within the last 30 days), I would call Sony and see if they would clean it anyway. Worst Sony can say is no.

And they did.

On the dust: It gets in there. That's a design flaw of the 600... Apparently, it gets in through the stylus hole thingie. It's not sealed properly.

11-22-2010, 04:55 PM	#1
dorino I'm odd. Take note. Posts: 325 Karma: 779 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montana Device: deceased PRS-600, Nook STR	And now the story comes to an end. (PRS-600 Woes) I've been a very happy PRS-600 owner for some time. It was wonderful. I did, however, have a problem that has, now, ruined my e-reader (for my perfectionist self) Dust. Finally, my PRS-600 got a large, large piece of dirt inbetween the two screens. It won't come out, and covers about 2-letters worth of space on the medium/epub font. It's not nice. If you're considering buying a PRS-600, since there will undoubtedly be numerous sales soon on the now-obsolete reader... Consider carefully. The device is wonderful, but if you're picky about the screen's readability, don't. Many will tell you /they've/ never had trouble, and they probably haven't. I have, and it's not pleasant! The warranty just expired, too. How unfortunate! It's a very nice device, and I'm sad that mine is now splotched up. On the plus side, I really want a kindle. Just thought I'd share.

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doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	You could trade it in for a $75 credit with Sony....

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