Kindle wear and tear: How's yours holding up? - Page 2

Alisa · 12-07-2008, 04:49 PM

That looks similar to an Ameribag I have. It's a nice size for holding the Kindle and very comfortable. I also have a red Tano messenger bag that fits it quite well without being bulky. Doesn't have the padding that the Ameribag has, though.

Ervserver · 12-08-2008, 12:10 AM

After nearly a year our Kindle is in great shape, no signs of wear.

giedre · 12-08-2008, 02:46 AM

I too have had mine for a year now and no signs of wear. I only wish it wasn't plastic.

rawlus · 12-08-2008, 02:36 PM

i put a decalgirl skin on mine on day one. mostly because i was concerned with how the white plastic may begin to look grimy and grey over time. like a white computer keyboard might. no issues - normal wear and tear is not at all a concern with the skin on. all exposed plastic is well-protected for the $12 it cost me. i use the OEM book cover and use both the right and left next page buttons depending on my seating position.

feeji · 12-08-2008, 04:50 PM

Mine is holding up pretty good - 6 months after purchase. I bought a cover for it right after I got it so that helps.

walters291 · 07-21-2011, 12:59 AM

I have had my kindle for over a year now. I read at least 10 books a week. My kindle has signs of wear. It also is cracked on the side. I have always had a leather cover on it since day one. I also have a clear cover over the text area. I have dropped it a couple time so I am assuming thats where the crack came from. I still works great though.

Quake1028 · 07-21-2011, 08:59 AM

Mine is almost perfect, except for some of the lettering on the "Menu" button is coming off. Mine is a first shipment launch unit, so I'm pretty happy.

Kenneth_irl · 07-21-2011, 09:55 AM

After 6 month of use my K3 shows a little bit of wear on the most of the used keys, but it's minimal, still, and I don't think it'll change much. Also, there's the common two cracks below the screen in the plastic, but I don't really care about it. I don't personally think that a silicone cover is neeeded as there's no scratches in the plastic casing.

DiapDealer · 07-21-2011, 10:41 AM

This thread is actually older than my K2 US, but it certainly appears that both are still going strong. I don't see any wear and tear on my Kindle, actually.

Barty · 07-21-2011, 04:23 PM

My volume buttons don't work any more. Volume is stuck at 100%. Also, the back is partially popped out at bottom and no matter how hard I try I can't pop it back in. Other than that. It's fine.

shanghaichica · 07-21-2011, 04:38 PM

I've had mine for 11 months now and it is still in very good condition. I don't have faded keys or cracked casing.

ucfgrad93 · 07-21-2011, 04:50 PM

My Kindle 2 is about 18 months old and is in good shape. There is a slight crack and dent in the lower right hand corner. Not sure how it got there. The rest is looking great.

Nyssa · 07-21-2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quake1028

Mine is almost perfect, except for some of the lettering on the "Menu" button is coming off. Mine is a first shipment launch unit, so I'm pretty happy.

I wonder if they would still replace yours?

I had to replace my first K3 after about 5 months of moderate to heavy use, because the lettering was coming off. The CS rep said it was a known problem with a few of the units and that it should not have happened. Amazon replaced it at no charge.

crich70 · 07-21-2011, 10:22 PM

I've had mine since mid march and haven't had problems. The unit has mostly been in a cover for that time so there hasn't been a good likely hood of a fall damaging it or anything. The lettering still seems to be staying on very well. I had thought it was getting a bit worn in some spots (letters) but under a bright light it shows that they aren't. Of course my vision isn't perfect so that was probably it.

All in all I have no complaints.

jbcohen · 07-21-2011, 10:41 PM

Going to sit on my hands on this one since mine is a week old, of course it looks like new.

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12-07-2008, 04:49 PM	#16
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	That looks similar to an Ameribag I have. It's a nice size for holding the Kindle and very comfortable. I also have a red Tano messenger bag that fits it quite well without being bulky. Doesn't have the padding that the Ameribag has, though.

12-08-2008, 12:10 AM	#17
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	After nearly a year our Kindle is in great shape, no signs of wear.

12-08-2008, 02:46 AM	#18
giedre Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 4850 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Carolina Device: Sony 500,505, Kindle, 1150	I too have had mine for a year now and no signs of wear. I only wish it wasn't plastic.

12-08-2008, 02:36 PM	#19
rawlus Member Posts: 15 Karma: 122 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: bookeen cybook	i put a decalgirl skin on mine on day one. mostly because i was concerned with how the white plastic may begin to look grimy and grey over time. like a white computer keyboard might. no issues - normal wear and tear is not at all a concern with the skin on. all exposed plastic is well-protected for the $12 it cost me. i use the OEM book cover and use both the right and left next page buttons depending on my seating position.

12-08-2008, 04:50 PM	#20
feeji Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 254 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: kindle	Mine is holding up pretty good - 6 months after purchase. I bought a cover for it right after I got it so that helps.

07-21-2011, 12:59 AM	#21
walters291 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle 2	I have had my kindle for over a year now. I read at least 10 books a week. My kindle has signs of wear. It also is cracked on the side. I have always had a leather cover on it since day one. I also have a clear cover over the text area. I have dropped it a couple time so I am assuming thats where the crack came from. I still works great though.

07-21-2011, 08:59 AM	#22
Quake1028 Guru Posts: 917 Karma: 9155462 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Device: See signature	Mine is almost perfect, except for some of the lettering on the "Menu" button is coming off. Mine is a first shipment launch unit, so I'm pretty happy.

07-21-2011, 09:55 AM	#23
Kenneth_irl Addict Posts: 212 Karma: 55934 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3 + Paperwhite 7th gen	After 6 month of use my K3 shows a little bit of wear on the most of the used keys, but it's minimal, still, and I don't think it'll change much. Also, there's the common two cracks below the screen in the plastic, but I don't really care about it. I don't personally think that a silicone cover is neeeded as there's no scratches in the plastic casing.

07-21-2011, 10:41 AM	#24
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,892 Karma: 207182180 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	This thread is actually older than my K2 US, but it certainly appears that both are still going strong. I don't see any wear and tear on my Kindle, actually.

07-21-2011, 04:23 PM	#25
Barty doofus Posts: 2,555 Karma: 13089041 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	My volume buttons don't work any more. Volume is stuck at 100%. Also, the back is partially popped out at bottom and no matter how hard I try I can't pop it back in. Other than that. It's fine.

07-21-2011, 04:38 PM	#26
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 991 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11,15 Pro Max,iPad mini 7,colorsoft	I've had mine for 11 months now and it is still in very good condition. I don't have faded keys or cracked casing.

07-21-2011, 04:50 PM	#27
ucfgrad93 Wizard Posts: 2,372 Karma: 9026681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Gen	My Kindle 2 is about 18 months old and is in good shape. There is a slight crack and dent in the lower right hand corner. Not sure how it got there. The rest is looking great.

07-21-2011, 10:22 PM	#29
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	I've had mine since mid march and haven't had problems. The unit has mostly been in a cover for that time so there hasn't been a good likely hood of a fall damaging it or anything. The lettering still seems to be staying on very well. I had thought it was getting a bit worn in some spots (letters) but under a bright light it shows that they aren't. Of course my vision isn't perfect so that was probably it. All in all I have no complaints.

07-21-2011, 10:41 PM	#30
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,033 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	Going to sit on my hands on this one since mine is a week old, of course it looks like new.