Does the Kindle get discolored?

seajewel · 06-09-2008, 05:38 PM

I've seen some horrific looking white ibooks out there, where the white is more like yellow or gray. I'm afraid the Kindle might do that after a while, although I assume that there will be a newer and better ebook device out earlier before discoloration might happen. Has anybody had it for a while and noticed any discoloration?

Elsi · 06-09-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by seajewel

I've seen some horrific looking white ibooks out there, where the white is more like yellow or gray. I'm afraid the Kindle might do that after a while, although I assume that there will be a newer and better ebook device out earlier before discoloration might happen. Has anybody had it for a while and noticed any discoloration?

I've had mine since February. It hasn't changed color, though I was reading while eating Italian last week and had to wipe a small tomato-ish smear from the right "Next Page" button.

MoSo · 06-09-2008, 06:04 PM

It's definitely "winter white" compared to "appliance white" and has a matte finish, not glossy, so that should all help. I haven't read any reports about it discoloring, but I'd expect it to be lnger than 6 months for that to happen, too.

RickyMaveety · 06-09-2008, 06:13 PM

I have heard reports about the MEdge leather covers staining it and those stains being impossible to remove. So, that's something to be aware of.

KlondikeGeoff · 06-09-2008, 08:04 PM

Had mine six months, and no color change yet.

Some people who hate the white color might be happy if it did change.

TallMomof2 · 06-09-2008, 08:42 PM

No color change and any smudges are easily removed with the wipes I use on my eyeglasses. The M-Edge cover hasn't stained it either.

MoSo · 06-09-2008, 09:16 PM

It was one of the black M-edge covers that was staining - can't remember if it was the leather one or the leather-look one. My red leather cover hasn't stained at all.

Ervserver · 06-09-2008, 11:06 PM

Our Kindle is 3 months old, no color change yet

JSWolf · 06-10-2008, 12:13 AM

One of the major reasons for the color change for the ibooks is smoking. NEVER EVER smoke around electronic equipment. Not only does it discolor it, but it can actually break it or cause tit to void the warrenty. I've seen computers where people have smoked and they are so disgusting, that I'd rather toss the computer out and have the person buy a new one.

TallMomof2 · 06-10-2008, 09:14 AM

I believe it about smoking. I have a lot of furniture that was handed down from relatives who smoked and even after 20 years I still can wipe residue from the wood, especially the unfinished sections.

JSWolf · 06-10-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TallMomof2

I believe it about smoking. I have a lot of furniture that was handed down from relatives who smoked and even after 20 years I still can wipe residue from the wood, especially the unfinished sections.

Smoking also devalues your stuff. I've seen lots of eBay sales that specifically mention the item has always been in a non-smoking home.

tsgreer · 06-10-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

I have heard reports about the MEdge leather covers staining it and those stains being impossible to remove. So, that's something to be aware of.

I have a black M-Edge cover and it has stained my Kindle. I noticed it one day when I was comparing screens with my co-worker who has a Kindle as well.

I looked at mine and was wondering how I got it so "dirty" because I'm not really that much of a slob. She doesn't have the a M-Edge cover and her Kindle was all nice and new looking.

Mine looks like I took it out with me to the garden! But I don't care, I still love it. Besides, look at how many people hated the Kindle being white!! Mine will soon be gray.

Alisa · 06-23-2008, 05:52 PM

I bought my Kindle in November and we just got one for my husband last week. Remembering this post, I looked at them closely side by side under a nice bright light. After all, I might think it's not discolored but if the change is slight, I may not notice it without a reference point. They looked the same to my eye. Still, it's only been seven months. I think the fact that it lives in a case most of the time probably helps, too.

06-09-2008, 05:38 PM	#1
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	Does the Kindle get discolored? I've seen some horrific looking white ibooks out there, where the white is more like yellow or gray. I'm afraid the Kindle might do that after a while, although I assume that there will be a newer and better ebook device out earlier before discoloration might happen. Has anybody had it for a while and noticed any discoloration?

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06-09-2008, 06:04 PM	#3
MoSo Crankier than average Posts: 143 Karma: 345 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Oregon mountains Device: Kindle #1, Kindle #2; internet appliance - The Chumby.	It's definitely "winter white" compared to "appliance white" and has a matte finish, not glossy, so that should all help. I haven't read any reports about it discoloring, but I'd expect it to be lnger than 6 months for that to happen, too.

06-09-2008, 06:13 PM	#4
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	I have heard reports about the MEdge leather covers staining it and those stains being impossible to remove. So, that's something to be aware of.

06-09-2008, 08:04 PM	#5
KlondikeGeoff Wombat Aficionado Posts: 481 Karma: 733 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona Device: Fire, Kindle1, Sony PRS-500 Reader, Rocket 1100 eBook	Had mine six months, and no color change yet. Some people who hate the white color might be happy if it did change.

06-09-2008, 08:42 PM	#6
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	No color change and any smudges are easily removed with the wipes I use on my eyeglasses. The M-Edge cover hasn't stained it either.

06-09-2008, 09:16 PM	#7
MoSo Crankier than average Posts: 143 Karma: 345 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Oregon mountains Device: Kindle #1, Kindle #2; internet appliance - The Chumby.	It was one of the black M-edge covers that was staining - can't remember if it was the leather one or the leather-look one. My red leather cover hasn't stained at all.

06-09-2008, 11:06 PM	#8
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Our Kindle is 3 months old, no color change yet

06-10-2008, 12:13 AM	#9
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,680 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	One of the major reasons for the color change for the ibooks is smoking. NEVER EVER smoke around electronic equipment. Not only does it discolor it, but it can actually break it or cause tit to void the warrenty. I've seen computers where people have smoked and they are so disgusting, that I'd rather toss the computer out and have the person buy a new one.

06-10-2008, 09:14 AM	#10
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	I believe it about smoking. I have a lot of furniture that was handed down from relatives who smoked and even after 20 years I still can wipe residue from the wood, especially the unfinished sections.

06-23-2008, 05:52 PM	#13
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	I bought my Kindle in November and we just got one for my husband last week. Remembering this post, I looked at them closely side by side under a nice bright light. After all, I might think it's not discolored but if the change is slight, I may not notice it without a reference point. They looked the same to my eye. Still, it's only been seven months. I think the fact that it lives in a case most of the time probably helps, too.

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