Bless the crumb catcher

taming · 09-20-2013, 11:44 PM

So, I had a pile of things on a high table. My Aura HD was on top of that pile. I was clumsy. The Aura HD flipped off the table, into the air, bounced off the tile floor and landed face down. I have a chip in the plastic frame (thinking that was the bounce), but no damage to the screen and it works just fine.

The HD has a rather deep bezel--bigger than the Glo, for sure. It made me wonder if the flat capacitive screen would have fared as well. I think the "crumb catcher" kept the screen from whacking the tile floor. It was at least a 4 foot drop.

soulfuldog · 09-21-2013, 06:14 AM

Yes that is possibly one drawback of the completely flat screen on the Aura. If you have it in a case, that'll help.... although, the new slim style cases are so minimalist, maybe not as much protection as you'd like. I doubt anyone will be willing to test it for us though.

Glad your Aura HD is ok, I did something similar with my Kindle Keyboard, it too bounced on a hard (kitchen) floor before landing face down. I was sure it'd be a goner but it was fine.

paola · 09-21-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by taming

So, I had a pile of things on a high table. My Aura HD was on top of that pile. I was clumsy. The Aura HD flipped off the table, into the air, bounced off the tile floor and landed face down.

reads like a scene from a horror movie

glad your baby is OK!

jackastor · 09-22-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by l_macd

Yes that is possibly one drawback of the completely flat screen on the Aura. If you have it in a case, that'll help.... although, the new slim style cases are so minimalist, maybe not as much protection as you'd like. I doubt anyone will be willing to test it for us though.

Glad your Aura HD is ok, I did something similar with my Kindle Keyboard, it too bounced on a hard (kitchen) floor before landing face down. I was sure it'd be a goner but it was fine.

It might not be a problem do to the fact its plastic.(aura edge to edge screen) But who is willing to test that theory out eh?

regards

Jack

Nightyume · 09-22-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jackastor

It might not be a problem do to the fact its plastic.(aura edge to edge screen) But who is willing to test that theory out eh?

regards

Jack

It might not crack but plastic is easier to scratch. And this might damage the light diffusion layer.

@Taming, it might have fared worse depending on how clean your files are (not casting aspersions, just pointing out that a single gain of sand or pebble that a pet might have dragged in could potentially scratch the screen). But any case should remedy that.

beckybug3 · 10-03-2013, 09:04 PM

I can tell you that the Aura's screen is not strong enough to withstand my Hubby. He sat down and the screen now has a crack. Anyone know how to switch out the glass?

DNSB · 10-04-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightyume

@Taming, it might have fared worse depending on how clean your files are (not casting aspersions,

Is there something you know about Taming's reading habits that I don't?

Regards,
David

Nightyume · 10-04-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

Is there something you know about Taming's reading habits that I don't?

Regards,
David

Erm, meant to say floors. Gosh darn it, I normally avoid the pitfalls of text prediction on the cell but sometimes it messes me up and I don't even notice

jackastor · 10-05-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightyume

Erm, meant to say floors. Gosh darn it, I normally avoid the pitfalls of text prediction on the cell but sometimes it messes me up and I don't even notice

Personally Its very much more funny with the word files...... has more of a punning effect.

REgards

Jack

DNSB · 10-05-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightyume

Erm, meant to say floors. Gosh darn it, I normally avoid the pitfalls of text prediction on the cell but sometimes it messes me up and I don't even notice

My sense of humour appreciated the pun. Accidental puns are often the best.

Regards,
David

"A pun is the lowest form of humor—when you don't think of it first." - Oscar Levant

jackastor · 10-05-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

My sense of humour appreciated the pun. Accidental puns are often the best.

Regards,
David

"A pun is the lowest form of humor—when you don't think of it first." - Oscar Levant

You know regardless, with out humor this world would be so hard to take at times especially the teenagers..... lol

regards

Jack

09-20-2013, 11:44 PM	#1
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Bless the crumb catcher So, I had a pile of things on a high table. My Aura HD was on top of that pile. I was clumsy. The Aura HD flipped off the table, into the air, bounced off the tile floor and landed face down. I have a chip in the plastic frame (thinking that was the bounce), but no damage to the screen and it works just fine. The HD has a rather deep bezel--bigger than the Glo, for sure. It made me wonder if the flat capacitive screen would have fared as well. I think the "crumb catcher" kept the screen from whacking the tile floor. It was at least a 4 foot drop.

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soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	Yes that is possibly one drawback of the completely flat screen on the Aura. If you have it in a case, that'll help.... although, the new slim style cases are so minimalist, maybe not as much protection as you'd like. I doubt anyone will be willing to test it for us though. Glad your Aura HD is ok, I did something similar with my Kindle Keyboard, it too bounced on a hard (kitchen) floor before landing face down. I was sure it'd be a goner but it was fine.

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beckybug3 Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 17120 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Georgia, USA Device: Kobo Touch, a dead Kobo Aura HD, and a dead Kobo Wifi	I can tell you that the Aura's screen is not strong enough to withstand my Hubby. He sat down and the screen now has a crack. Anyone know how to switch out the glass?

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