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Amazon thanks loyal Kindle devotees by bricking their kit (www.theregister.com)

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[–] ITGuyLevi@programming.dev 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Hey fellow 505 owner! It really is the best damn e-reader I could imagine, I bought mine back in 2009 and it is still perfect... Well except the case, it's been peeling and looking rough for a good decade now.

Interestingly 1984 was the first book I read on it, but I agree, Fuck Amazon!

[–] lichtmetzger@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 4 days ago (3 children)

I tried finding a good case, but all of them are just rotten at this point. I even got the one with the integrated nightlight and it turned into literal dust in my hands.

At this point I am honestly considering making my own, out of some leather. It can't be that difficult, can it? :D

[–] ITGuyLevi@programming.dev 1 points 3 days ago

That is a way better idea than what I've had tumbling around. I was thinking about using that tape meant for the back of couches to fix rips and just adding a couple bands around the case with it.

I love when electronics are built well enough to sustain 15+ years of use and abuse.

[–] ITGuyLevi@programming.dev 1 points 3 days ago

That is a way better idea than what I've had tumbling around. I was thinking about using that tape meant for the back of couches to fix rips and just adding a couple bands around the case with it.

I love when electronics are built well enough to sustain 15+ years of use and abuse.

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago

I’m just thinking out loud but maybe a sleeve would be easier to DIY and then the reader would feel lighter in your hands without a case.