My EZ PPro Paint Peeled - Page 6

Davimee · 04-27-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by diokdin

That's what I did too. I organize my library (authors, series and converted some of them to ePubs) while I waited for my PPro. Now, my library is much more organized.

I think I've spent more time on my computer the past few days than I did the entire time I had my Pocket Pro, working on getting my books organized, and downloading more things to read. *l* By the time I get it, I should have enough to keep me busy reading for the next year.

diokdin · 04-30-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Davimee

I think I've spent more time on my computer the past few days than I did the entire time I had my Pocket Pro, working on getting my books organized, and downloading more things to read. *l* By the time I get it, I should have enough to keep me busy reading for the next year.

Yeah, my husband's like: you won't be able to read all that books. It's an awful lot. So if I got spare time it will all be spent on reading. It's very relaxing and enjoyable esp if you're reading a good book.

Davimee · 04-30-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by diokdin

Yeah, my husband's like: you won't be able to read all that books. It's an awful lot. So if I got spare time it will all be spent on reading. It's very relaxing and enjoyable esp if you're reading a good book.

Yes, I agree! And I got it in the mail yesterday, so it's all charged up and ready to go. My MIL called last night and asked if they could take the kids tonight, so I've got an entire evening of uninterrupted reading in my future, since my husband will be at work. I'm looking forward to it!

Spiffy · 05-01-2010, 05:52 AM

Well, at least a week into my replacement Purple unit (I actually tried to get them to change me to Blue, since I'm sick of the Purple by now... but no dice).

Can't say if the contrast on the screen is any better OR worse (I was keeping track of that discussion and decided not to participate until I had a firm opinion... but apparently still don't!)

I do wonder if they sent my back the same innards in a replacement case. No idea.

The one thing I note is that whatever "casing" job was done on this one, it resulted in the 9 and 0 buttons being a bit... loose (the 0 mostly). They seem to sit a bit lower, they don't protrude as much, and I think that's why they feel loose--not as much of the button is "above" the rim of the cutout. And actually to a lesser extent the 4 and 5.

It's minor though--nothing I'd return it over.

No sign of new paint peeling, then again I wouldn't expect that for months anyway. And the battery seems just fine.

nimblem · 05-01-2010, 12:28 PM

Mine replace started peeling a day after I got it...

Spiffy · 05-01-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nimblem

Mine replace started peeling a day after I got it...

I'd say that's pretty unusual, since I know with most people it took months to happen the first time.

Although I suppose its possible good support for the stuff Robert said about the paint interacting with the leather cover. If the replacement you got was "old stock", then whatever chemical reaction exists had presumably been happening for a while, and it was just the unit finally being physically touched which resulted in the peeling.

nimblem · 05-02-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Spiffy

I'd say that's pretty unusual, since I know with most people it took months to happen the first time.

Although I suppose its possible good support for the stuff Robert said about the paint interacting with the leather cover. If the replacement you got was "old stock", then whatever chemical reaction exists had presumably been happening for a while, and it was just the unit finally being physically touched which resulted in the peeling.

Perhaps you are right. I am pretty sure it was old stock because the date under the battery is for Aug 09. It is the old cover since it is the off white rather than the gray on the inside that was spoken of earier. I am just having really bad luck with the devices... this going to be my forth return due to peeling paint.... I would have kept this device however there is a line up the screen that I guess is a pixel problem

I am trying to be resonable about the returns and not lose my temper but it's running really thin at this point. Either way, I still feel that the device it a good product with a few flaws.

omro · 05-02-2010, 09:18 PM

Alas my paint has begun to bubble up in places, crack in others :-(

nimblem · 05-04-2010, 08:11 PM

Ugh... that sucks... Goodluck with the replacement

Kevin2960 · 05-10-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear Maggie:

Yes, we actually do get a Sony or three sent to us for repair hoping we will replace. The reasoning appears to be that they are about equally priced so why not exchange. Of course we cannot do that as we are not an authorized Sony e-tailer.

So Robert if I send you my Wife, I guess you WON'T send me a brand new EZ Reader Pro, have I got that Right ???

Robertb · 05-10-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin2960

So Robert if I send you my Wife, I guess you WON'T send me a brand new EZ Reader Pro, have I got that Right ???

Dear Kevin:

Wives can be a rare treasure... but I think it best to stay out of this one. Otherwise someone might trade me in next!!

Kevin2960 · 05-11-2010, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear Kevin:

Wives can be a rare treasure... but I think it best to stay out of this one. Otherwise someone might trade me in next!!

OH drat! I was SO looking forward to getting another eReader,

Now where else can I Send her

DaleDe · 05-11-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin2960

OH drat! I was SO looking forward to getting another eReader,

Now where else can I Send her

You could send her flowers. That might be a good start.

Dale

dcalder · 07-30-2010, 01:36 AM

My Pocket Pro from the first batch went back & was replaced in November 2009. Unfortunately, the replacement is now wrinkling very badly and has just started peeling. It was okay for a number of months but sometime within the last few months (I'm not sure exactly when since, ironically enough, it hasn't actually been used much within that time frame) it has deteriorated drastically. I'm left to wonder whether it was the increased time without the case being opened that contributed to the problem or whether higher humidity and warmer temperatures (mid 80s to low 90s on the Fahrenheit scale) might also be a factor.

I'm currently debating whether it's worth going through the RMA process again, especially since I'm in Canada and unless the repair techs mark the customs papers as the device having a value under $20 and/or as a replacement under warranty, I'm going to end up getting dinged for the HST on its return, as well as paying the shipping to the US. If I could be sure that skins would be available soon, I probably wouldn't RMA it but, without that guarantee, I have to admit that its current appearance really isn't going to convince anyone that an Astak device is the one to choose...

Solicitous · 08-26-2010, 06:41 PM

Well my PP is from the first batch, and until yesterday I hadn't noticed anything with the peeling. But alas I can start to see little bumps around the front and back, which resemble photos people have posted before the peeling stage occurs. You can smooth them out but then they slowly reappear. They are only small but a sign of things to come.

Jenifer, I'm thinking here, to avoid the expense of me shipping it back to the US, and Astak repairing/replacing then shipping back (via expensive tracked shipping) to me the repaired/replaced unit and sending the faulty unit/cover back to the factory, is it at all possible to just have a replacement shell/cover for the PP sent to me and I do the repairs myself? The PP only has 1 more month of warranty remaining, so being all but out of warranty I'm happy to disassemble it myself (ex computer/electronics techie so I'm capable).

Is it possible? It'll save both parties a lot of mucking around and excessive expense.

07-30-2010, 01:36 AM	#89
dcalder Zealot Posts: 127 Karma: 9856 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Sony PRS-300/Kindle Keyboard/iPad Mini	Nov. Replacement wrinkled & starting to peel... My Pocket Pro from the first batch went back & was replaced in November 2009. Unfortunately, the replacement is now wrinkling very badly and has just started peeling. It was okay for a number of months but sometime within the last few months (I'm not sure exactly when since, ironically enough, it hasn't actually been used much within that time frame) it has deteriorated drastically. I'm left to wonder whether it was the increased time without the case being opened that contributed to the problem or whether higher humidity and warmer temperatures (mid 80s to low 90s on the Fahrenheit scale) might also be a factor. I'm currently debating whether it's worth going through the RMA process again, especially since I'm in Canada and unless the repair techs mark the customs papers as the device having a value under $20 and/or as a replacement under warranty, I'm going to end up getting dinged for the HST on its return, as well as paying the shipping to the US. If I could be sure that skins would be available soon, I probably wouldn't RMA it but, without that guarantee, I have to admit that its current appearance really isn't going to convince anyone that an Astak device is the one to choose...

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05-01-2010, 05:52 AM	#79
Spiffy Groupie Posts: 160 Karma: 416 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Astak EZ Reader Pro AND Sony PRS-505	Well, at least a week into my replacement Purple unit (I actually tried to get them to change me to Blue, since I'm sick of the Purple by now... but no dice). Can't say if the contrast on the screen is any better OR worse (I was keeping track of that discussion and decided not to participate until I had a firm opinion... but apparently still don't!) I do wonder if they sent my back the same innards in a replacement case. No idea. The one thing I note is that whatever "casing" job was done on this one, it resulted in the 9 and 0 buttons being a bit... loose (the 0 mostly). They seem to sit a bit lower, they don't protrude as much, and I think that's why they feel loose--not as much of the button is "above" the rim of the cutout. And actually to a lesser extent the 4 and 5. It's minor though--nothing I'd return it over. No sign of new paint peeling, then again I wouldn't expect that for months anyway. And the battery seems just fine.

05-01-2010, 12:28 PM	#80
nimblem Addict Posts: 304 Karma: 7102 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Pocket Pro, Kindle Dx	Mine replace started peeling a day after I got it...

05-02-2010, 09:18 PM	#83
omro Addict Posts: 377 Karma: 452000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hamilton, On Device: Kobo Aura HD	Alas my paint has begun to bubble up in places, crack in others :-(

05-04-2010, 08:11 PM	#84
nimblem Addict Posts: 304 Karma: 7102 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Pocket Pro, Kindle Dx	Ugh... that sucks... Goodluck with the replacement

08-26-2010, 06:41 PM	#90
Solicitous Wizard Posts: 1,434 Karma: 1525776 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TAS, Australia Device: Astak Pocket Pro (Black), 2 x Kindle WiFi (Graphite), iPod Touch 4G	Well my PP is from the first batch, and until yesterday I hadn't noticed anything with the peeling. But alas I can start to see little bumps around the front and back, which resemble photos people have posted before the peeling stage occurs. You can smooth them out but then they slowly reappear. They are only small but a sign of things to come. Jenifer, I'm thinking here, to avoid the expense of me shipping it back to the US, and Astak repairing/replacing then shipping back (via expensive tracked shipping) to me the repaired/replaced unit and sending the faulty unit/cover back to the factory, is it at all possible to just have a replacement shell/cover for the PP sent to me and I do the repairs myself? The PP only has 1 more month of warranty remaining, so being all but out of warranty I'm happy to disassemble it myself (ex computer/electronics techie so I'm capable). Is it possible? It'll save both parties a lot of mucking around and excessive expense.

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