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Old 12-13-2017, 07:58 PM   #61
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I have a few of them. I think I have two more at my parents' house too. Nope, not a hoarder, nope nope nope!
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Aehm? Why would you need multiple? Do they wear out? Looks like all that might break is the battery that needs recharged.

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Old 12-13-2017, 08:12 PM   #62
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They use AAA batteries. But, I have had the light die on one, so yes they can wear out. You should see my Itty Bitty Book Light and bulb collection. Nooo, not a hoarder at all!
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Old 12-13-2017, 08:19 PM   #63
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Aehm? Why would you need multiple? Do they wear out? Looks like all that might break is the battery that needs recharged.
Okay. You win! So you did have one ONE that wore out, though? Probably should get a few more!

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Old 12-14-2017, 06:03 AM   #64
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Old 12-14-2017, 07:41 AM   #65
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It seems an argument I told myself to prevent impulse buying a paperwhite was not true. Still, I would prefer buying a nonlit kindle if it ever had a higher resolution (300 ppi) like it's paperwhite counterpart since it'd probably have darker font/crispier resolution. Anyway, that's what I'm now telling myself to prevent purchasing a paperwhite . . .
The 8th generation Kindle Basic firmware has the up to 10 fonts and the size and darkness settings available for the fonts so even with only 167 DPI, the classic Kindle screen resolution, it can provide excellent contrast letters. Helvetica can be very dark even at boldness level 0 or 1, but with the contrast adjustment available all the fonts can be very high contrast.
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Old 12-14-2017, 08:40 AM   #66
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Still adding to the collection. I just had a Sony PRS-900 arrive in great shape. Now looking for a PRS-950 which is supposed to have a better screen glass with less glare. A interesting screen size and shape as the width is the same as Kindle, Kobo and Nook 6" screens but the height is taller so the screen measures about 7.1" diagonally. Makes the reader about as tall as the K 2 but without a keyboard and overall a bit narrower. I do not know if anyone else ever used that screen configuration. Makes for a big e-reader by current standards and it weighs 14.4 ounces with the not removable folio cover.

Lots of interesting older e-readers out there that still work fine and show different implementations of user interface and memory expansion. Many Sony e-readers had memory expansion slots for both SD cards and Sony memory sticks. Sony was late to offer wireless communications in their e-readers and never offered screen illumination other than by covers with built-in lights like the Kindle lighted covers for the K4/K5, KT and Kindle keyboard.
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Old 12-14-2017, 08:50 AM   #67
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Oh yeah, the screen on the 950 is so much better than on the 900. I just wish the 950 came with the nice built in case of the 900.
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Old 12-14-2017, 10:03 AM   #68
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Old 12-14-2017, 10:14 AM   #69
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Oh yeah, the screen on the 950 is so much better than on the 900. I just wish the 950 came with the nice built in case of the 900.
I loved the 950; I'm quite certain mine got more reading done on it than any other reader I've owned. Ultimately, when its battery life tanked and screen resolutions got so much better on newer readers, I moved on to the H2O (the 950 spoiled me for 6" when reading at home). I still have it, though, and charge it up on occasion.

My favorite reader ever was probably the 350; that was a lovely little device.
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Question to the people with a legion of e-readers: Why?

To me, that makes as much sense as having multiple toasters
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Old 12-14-2017, 11:31 AM   #71
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Turning on the light, even in a brightly lit room increases the contrast. That's why Kindle recommends using a high setting in a bright area. Not that I'm trying to chip away at your reasons for not buying another device...
I disagree with Amazon's recommendation. If the external light is good enough, I keep the front light off. The contrast with Carta is good enough. I believe Amazon's recommendation is to help wear out the battery so it dies faster and then most people would then buy another Kindle. It's a scam (IMHO).

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Question to the people with a legion of e-readers: Why?

To me, that makes as much sense as having multiple toasters
Same answer as previously posted. Why not.
As to the toasters, I have 4 no 5 different ways to make toast.
Stovetop, oven, broiler, toaster oven and toaster. My toaster also has multiple settings. Oh wait I have a 2 slice toaster and a 4 slice toaster. The second one is great because you can toast 2 ways at once. So now how did you want your toast?
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Question to the people with a legion of e-readers: Why?

To me, that makes as much sense as having multiple toasters
Why do people have a legion of anything? A legion of tablets or shoes or kitchenware or underwear or whatever. Hoarding is in the human nature.

Every Kindle that I still use has some feature the others lack, that's why I have several. There's no single perfect e-reader, at least not for me.
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Question to the people with a legion of e-readers: Why?

To me, that makes as much sense as having multiple toasters
Typically, it would be because they get a new one, but the old one still functions. Not going to throw it away, but not everyone wants to sell their old crap either.

Then there are the people who mentioned having multiple Kindles, one at home, one at work. If they are not reading sideloaded books, the Kindles sync, so they can read where they are without having to carry the device everywhere.
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...I believe Amazon's recommendation is to help wear out the battery so it dies faster and then most people would then buy another Kindle. It's a scam (IMHO).
Does aluminum foil work as well for a hat as tin foil?
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