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Post by flanz on Aug 12, 2018 16:17:22 GMT
Curious about the typical lifespan of an ereader, especially the Kindle Paperwhite.
Thanks!
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Post by kckckc on Aug 12, 2018 16:24:34 GMT
I have an original Nook that is 8 years old. It still works fine, but I recently got an email from Barnes & Noble that they are no longer supporting it and I won't be able to download any more new books.
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Post by katlady on Aug 12, 2018 16:27:39 GMT
I bought a Kindle in 2011 and it still works.
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sueg
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Post by sueg on Aug 12, 2018 16:28:44 GMT
My first kindle lasted about 5 years, before it was broken in an accident. My second is only about a year old, so we'll see how long it keeps going.
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Post by freeatlast on Aug 12, 2018 16:40:33 GMT
My Kindle Paperwhite is still going strong at 4+ years.
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milocat
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Post by milocat on Aug 12, 2018 16:48:30 GMT
I have had my Kobo since 2012, it's my first and only.
Tip put a pop socket on the back for easy holding, if you don't have a case on your ereader.
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Post by shamrock on Aug 12, 2018 16:52:37 GMT
I’ve had my kindle paperwhite for awhile. I think around 4 years or longer maybe.
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Post by beachbum on Aug 12, 2018 17:19:45 GMT
I gave my first Paperwhite to my DD last year because she wanted one - then ordered myself a new one. Hers is still going strong - it's about 5 years old now. I love that gadget.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Aug 12, 2018 17:20:00 GMT
I have a 6th Generation Paperwhite that I bought in Oct 2013. It still works.
I’ve since moved on to using iPads for most things and occasionally reading. But I did upgrade to a Kindle Oasis in 2016. It’s my favorite for reading by far.
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artsydaisy
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Post by artsydaisy on Aug 12, 2018 17:22:26 GMT
I was given a Kindle as a gift in 2012, and it's still going strong. I would like to upgrade to a Paperwhite but mine is working so well I feel like I can't justify it!
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Post by Linda on Aug 12, 2018 17:23:35 GMT
I've had my Paperwhite for years now - probably 6 or more years.
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 12, 2018 17:25:42 GMT
I bought my first Kindle in 2011 and I bought my Paperwhite in 2013. Both are still working just fine. I use my Paperwhite almost every day and have since I bought it. I don’t take it out of the house except when we travel and I’ve never dropped it, except from my bed height to the carpeted floor. I have it in a case and it looks like new.
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scrappyesq
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Post by scrappyesq on Aug 12, 2018 17:45:21 GMT
I have every Nook that has been released (hi my name is scrappyesq and I hoard ereaders). My oldest one is 8 years old and still works.
My kindle, OTOH, bit the dust after 3 years. Just stopped working.
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Post by Pahina722 on Aug 12, 2018 17:48:34 GMT
My 1st gen Nook lasted about 6 years and then just stopped. I got a new one 4 years ago, and it’s still going strong.
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amom23
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Post by amom23 on Aug 12, 2018 17:51:35 GMT
I've had my Paperwhite for at least 5 years and it still looks and works like new.
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Post by coffeetalk on Aug 12, 2018 17:55:51 GMT
Kindle Paperwhite 4 yrs. and counting.
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Post by purplebee on Aug 12, 2018 17:59:30 GMT
Also have a Nook tablet that is about 6 or 7 years old. Still going, but has a few issues. Can't complain, I've used to read hundreds of books and used it to surf the web for a few years when I first got it. I'll be, watching this thread as I will eventually need a new e-reader.
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janeliz
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Post by janeliz on Aug 12, 2018 18:05:54 GMT
I have two Kindle Paperwhites and they’ve been going strong for a few years now. And I’m pretty rough on them—-they go to the pool and the beach, get carried around in tote bags, etc.
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Post by mnmloveli on Aug 12, 2018 18:06:35 GMT
My original Kindle is 11 years old and still works.
My Kindle Paperwhite is about 5 years old and still works great ! I almost bought an extra Paperwhite during the Prime sale; maybe Black Friday ! LOL
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Post by SweetieBugs on Aug 12, 2018 18:25:39 GMT
My Paperwhite from 2010 is still going strong!!! Not problems ever.
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Post by supersoda on Aug 12, 2018 18:27:11 GMT
My first Kindle is probably about 8 years old and still works fine. I just gave it to DD. It wasn't a paperwhite--maybe the second generation Kindle. I've had a Paperwhite for probably 4-5 years and have no complaints and no intent to replace it.
I got my kids Kindle Fires several years ago, and they did not hold up well, but that may have been because of the kids. They also managed to destroy one of our Nooks. DH has continued to read on my nook that is about the same age as my original Kindle, and it works fine, too.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 12, 2018 18:43:36 GMT
I have a Kindle Keyboard that I bought in Dec 2011 so coming up 7 years old and still going strong. When it finally gives up I’m planning to get a Paperwhite.
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Post by unknown pea on Aug 12, 2018 20:36:44 GMT
My kindle paperwhite was 8 years old. It started not always holding a charge well. I used it every day, multiple times, for 8 years without issue. I just replaced it with a new one.
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Post by chaosisapony on Aug 12, 2018 20:43:50 GMT
I have a Paperwhite that is about 2 years old. I use it daily, for several hours a day and it works perfectly. Prior to purchasing the Paperwhite I had a Kindle Keyboard. I no longer use it daily but when I do use it it works great still. It is about 5 years old.
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Post by flanz on Aug 12, 2018 21:24:05 GMT
I was given a Kindle as a gift in 2012, and it's still going strong. I would like to upgrade to a Paperwhite but mine is working so well I feel like I can't justify it! Maybe you could gift it to someone who wants an ereader but can't afford one? The screen on the Paperwhite is sooooo much easier on my eyes! |
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Post by flanz on Aug 12, 2018 21:28:43 GMT
Thanks, everyone! I appreciate all of your responses, and it's good to know that many of you have had your devices working for 4-8 years! That's great! I've been having no luck getting any of my new Kindle books to download to my 1.5 yo Paperwhite since yesterday afternoon. Had some great suggestions on my thread about that and will try those later. You peas rock, alway so generous with ideas and feedback! <3 kckckc - bummer that the Nook will no longer be supported. Sounds like you had a great run though. milocat - I love the holder I have for the Paperwhite. It wouldn't be comfortable for me to use without it. Re: Pop Sockets - I have never seen one. I donated to their Kickstarted campaign in the early days, but they were very much delayed in production. After 2-3 years, I think it was, I didn't bother replying to their email asking which color Pop socket I wanted. Have you had yours for long? Where did you get it? @restless Spirit - I've never heard of the Oasis... will check it out. I've been wondering how to find out which generation my Kindle is... how do you know? scrappyesq - there are far worse vices, eh?  |
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Post by brina on Aug 12, 2018 21:31:41 GMT
I like the early, non-backlit kindles. My first one was about 5 or 6 years old when it got dropped over a second floor balcony onto a hard tile floor. I bought a used one off of eBay and have had it for two years now.
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Post by Zee on Aug 12, 2018 21:32:15 GMT
My original Kindle still works but I never use it because I was given a Paperwhite 6 years ago and I prefer it since I can read in the dark without having to have a light on. I've had to do a hard restart twice since I've had it but that's the only issue I've ever had with it. It is used daily.
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Post by flanz on Aug 12, 2018 21:34:00 GMT
My original Kindle still works but I never use it because I was given a Paperwhite 6 years ago and I prefer it since I can read in the dark without having to have a light on. I've had to do a hard restart twice since I've had it but that's the only issue I've ever had with it. It is used daily. I've been trying to figure out how to reset mine. It won't recognize new books I have ready to upload. Grrr. |
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Post by Zee on Aug 12, 2018 21:37:49 GMT
My original Kindle still works but I never use it because I was given a Paperwhite 6 years ago and I prefer it since I can read in the dark without having to have a light on. I've had to do a hard restart twice since I've had it but that's the only issue I've ever had with it. It is used daily. I've been trying to figure out how to reset mine. It won't recognize new books I have ready to upload. Grrr. Press and hold the "on" key at the bottom until it shuts off. It takes a little bit. It will power itself back up. ETA: It's been a bit since I did it, you might have to power it back on yourself after powering it off. Either way this will reset it, if that's your problem. |
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