Lost/Stolen Kindle procedure

[ProfCrash]

Cause high tech is more fun. After all, we spent thousands of dollars developing a pen that could write in outer space when the Soviets simply used a pencil.

OK so this only applies to Americans and their love of overpriced solutions to simple problems.

[Lordblacknail]

Because it's more fun? Why on earth would a geek who owns a Kindle want to put scotch tape and a note on their Kindle when they can put a high tech label on it? In color? Come on, this is the 2000's or whatever.

Lordblacknail

[Tiersten]

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Cause high tech is more fun. After all, we spent thousands of dollars developing a pen that could write in outer space when the Soviets simply used a pencil.

That is an urban legend.

[daffy4u]

Originally Posted by Mike L

Why not simply write your name and phone number on a piece of paper and tape it to the back of the Kindle?

Why does everyone always look for a high-tec solution to every problem?

Because pieces of paper (and labels) taped to the back can easily be removed (by a thief) or fall off over time.

[oggelbe2007]

Originally Posted by Mike L

Why not simply write your name and phone number on a piece of paper and tape it to the back of the Kindle?

Why does everyone always look for a high-tec solution to every problem?

Because most of us have forgotten where we left our paper, tape and pens since we started using these computer and ereader thingies...

[ProfCrash]

Originally Posted by Tiersten

That is an urban legend.

awww you ruined my fun

[curstpriest]

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Because pieces of paper (and labels) taped to the back can easily be removed (by a thief) or fall off over time.

If they remove the label, they probably are not going to return it to you anyways.

30 minutes of looking online, most people with a brain can figure out how to:
1) reset the thing to factory defaults
2) remove screensaver hacks

with a little more work, you can register a blacklisted one to work offline or w/e too from what I've read so.. Why worry about it. Just don't lose it, like with anything else in life.

[bjones6416]

Originally Posted by curstpriest

30 minutes of looking online, most people with a brain can figure out how to:
1) reset the thing to factory defaults
2) remove screensaver hacks

Oh, I think it's possible you overestimate the skills of "most people."

(Or maybe it's just the people that I know? )

[daffy4u]

Originally Posted by curstpriest

If they remove the label, they probably are not going to return it to you anyways.

30 minutes of looking online, most people with a brain can figure out how to:
1) reset the thing to factory defaults
2) remove screensaver hacks

with a little more work, you can register a blacklisted one to work offline or w/e too from what I've read so..

Why make it easy?

Just don't lose it, like with anything else in life.

Now, why didn't I think of that! "Don't lose it"... so simple... so unique.

[curstpriest]

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Why make it easy?



Now, why didn't I think of that! "Don't lose it"... so simple... so unique.

I also suggest you lock your doors & windows
Replace old locks with new ones that are professional grade//hardened steel, or at least get ones that deter use of bump keys. Install heavy grade strike plates with 3 inch screws and deadbolts on all entryways in compliance with ANSI 1 spec.

My 2c.

[ProfCrash]

I was going to suggest a panic room.

[jstephane]

I tried not losing my kindle, and, sadly, was unsuccessful. I didn't realize I'd lost it until I saw a couple of charges for purchases I did not make. I'd really like to destroy the kindle remotely - have it catch fire or cause a small shock - for the guy who decided not to return it to the stewardess, but to order word games. Perhaps that feature will be in the next edition.

I have de-registered the lost kindle, and am most worried about this kindle thief seeing my personal information. Does it come off once deregistered?

I am impressed anyone found a number for amazon - can you share that?

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by jstephane

I tried not losing my kindle, and, sadly, was unsuccessful. I didn't realize I'd lost it until I saw a couple of charges for purchases I did not make. I'd really like to destroy the kindle remotely - have it catch fire or cause a small shock - for the guy who decided not to return it to the stewardess, but to order word games. Perhaps that feature will be in the next edition.

I have de-registered the lost kindle, and am most worried about this kindle thief seeing my personal information. Does it come off once deregistered?

I am impressed anyone found a number for amazon - can you share that?

Here you go.

Use the "contact us" link on the right, sign into your account, choose the "call me" option, and someone will call you back immediately.

Let us know what they say......you can start a new thread even.

[Seanette]

I've found gethuman.com rather useful when I need to call a company about a problem.

[charonme]

It's frightening that Amazon can just "deactivate" a particular kindle like that and it's also frightening that it's possible to cause charges being made to the original owner's credit card just by using his device.