No more Kindles

tantum · 10-01-2011, 02:19 PM

In January of 2011 I patchiest a Kindle. I was over the moon I was telling all my friends what a good thing it was. Early February it would not switch on the screen looked a mess. It was exchanged for a replacement Kindle, that lasted about 6 weeks and was hit by the same problem. I was exchanged for another that one lasted bout 6 weeks. I know Amazon will exchange it for another but I am sick of Kindles now.
I bought a Bebook mini It was very good for about ten days then it would not switch on!
I am not ham fisted and yet I can't keep an reader for long for some reason I cant figure out.
I am waiting for PLAY.COM to collect the Bebook mini 3 weeks so far.
Can anyone suggest what I might be doing wrong
Any sensible ideas will be appreciated

Tantum

HarryT · 10-01-2011, 02:22 PM

A "messed up screen" sounds like a broken screen substrate. An eInk screen has a very thin layer of glass underneath the outer plastic screen. Any bending force, or a sudden shock, will fracture this. These devices do need to be treated with moderate care. A good protective case is essential.

Belle2Be · 10-01-2011, 02:33 PM

It sounds like you keep busting the screen. It is glass, it will break if you are too rough with it. That said, I'm not easy on mine at all and mine hasn't broken, so I don't know what you could be doing with yours. A cover and case might help ya

Harry_Y · 10-01-2011, 02:39 PM

Do you keep them in a case when not in use?

DiapDealer · 10-01-2011, 02:42 PM

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Can anyone suggest what I might be doing wrong
Any sensible ideas will be appreciated

Smacking the screen with ball-peen hammer would be an example of "wrong." I'd stop doing that in case you thought you could.

GoSharks · 10-01-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Smacking the screen with ball-peen hammer would be an example of "wrong." I'd stop doing that in case you thought you could.

How about a claw-hammer??!

RainingLemur · 10-01-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Smacking the screen with ball-peen hammer would be an example of "wrong." I'd stop doing that in case you thought you could.

Would the same principle apply to gavels?

metoo999 · 10-01-2011, 03:21 PM

I'd get one of those hard book-like Kindle cases and be more careful. If they're being put in a bag and bent around, it's not good.

I always kept mine in a hard case and straight pocket in my bookbag.

ucfgrad93 · 10-01-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GoSharks

How about a claw-hammer??!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainingLemur

Would the same principle apply to gavels?

Nope, you are both good to go!

GoSharks · 10-01-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ucfgrad93

Nope, you are both good to go!

I'm not sure if you should be working in sales or customer support!!

Belle2Be · 10-01-2011, 11:27 PM

purchased

naypalm · 10-01-2011, 11:57 PM

It sounds like the OP needs everything insured.

witeowl · 10-02-2011, 01:26 AM

Are you keeping your ereaders away from any extreme temperatures and/or steamy environments?

replica145 · 10-02-2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by witeowl

Are you keeping your ereaders away from any extreme temperatures and/or steamy environments?

Bow chicka bow wow

Daveoc64 · 10-02-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by witeowl

Are you keeping your ereaders away from any extreme temperatures

I would have made a joke about the OP being based in the UK, but then again I just remembered that yesterday was the hottest October day on record in the UK.

10-01-2011, 02:19 PM	#1
tantum Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nottingham. UK Device: bebook mini	No more Kindles In January of 2011 I patchiest a Kindle. I was over the moon I was telling all my friends what a good thing it was. Early February it would not switch on the screen looked a mess. It was exchanged for a replacement Kindle, that lasted about 6 weeks and was hit by the same problem. I was exchanged for another that one lasted bout 6 weeks. I know Amazon will exchange it for another but I am sick of Kindles now. I bought a Bebook mini It was very good for about ten days then it would not switch on! I am not ham fisted and yet I can't keep an reader for long for some reason I cant figure out. I am waiting for PLAY.COM to collect the Bebook mini 3 weeks so far. Can anyone suggest what I might be doing wrong Any sensible ideas will be appreciated Tantum

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	A "messed up screen" sounds like a broken screen substrate. An eInk screen has a very thin layer of glass underneath the outer plastic screen. Any bending force, or a sudden shock, will fracture this. These devices do need to be treated with moderate care. A good protective case is essential.

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Belle2Be Peace, Love, and Books Posts: 355 Karma: 1242738 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3(3g), NookColor	It sounds like you keep busting the screen. It is glass, it will break if you are too rough with it. That said, I'm not easy on mine at all and mine hasn't broken, so I don't know what you could be doing with yours. A cover and case might help ya

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metoo999 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 Wifi	I'd get one of those hard book-like Kindle cases and be more careful. If they're being put in a bag and bent around, it's not good. I always kept mine in a hard case and straight pocket in my bookbag.

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Belle2Be Peace, Love, and Books Posts: 355 Karma: 1242738 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3(3g), NookColor	purchased

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naypalm Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Device: K3G v3.1 jb	It sounds like the OP needs everything insured.

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witeowl Hopeless Geek Posts: 119 Karma: 203608 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Reno, NV Device: Nook Color (manual nooter)	Are you keeping your ereaders away from any extreme temperatures and/or steamy environments?