I didn't post a review this week. There was a small tragedy that I'm still trying to handle without breaking into open sobs. My Kindle died. Yes, a tragic accident claimed her - her screen cracked internally bleeding out her Digital Ink. Only the bottom two inches of the display shows text and part of an image is forever stuck on the top half of the screen.
My Kindle had a hard life - sand and salt air at the beach, coffee and tea spilled on the keypad, carried around in my back pocket, taken to work, thrown on the dash of my truck, dropped from various heights onto various surfaces. The damn thing was nearly indestructible, but alas... I destroyed it. The final blow came unexpectedly. She was safely tucked away in the pocket of my laptop bag and something apparently pressed to hard against the screen.
She looked fine, right up to the end. The picture of a famous author painted bravely on her face until I flipped the switch to wake her up. Only a quarter of the screen changed into text, then the authors picture partially dissolved. It was sad, really. She was so pretty and peaceful when I went to wake her, but then the screen - part text, part picture, the rest a pale white pallor of death. I knew it was over. There was no chance to revive my lovely Kindle.
I still have my eBooks of course. They are on Amazon under my profile. I can read them on my laptop with my Mobi reader or on my phone with the free Kindle app. You really don't need a Kindle to read eBooks. There are free apps for every imaginable device, but I already miss my Kindle. I looked at the new Kindle coming out, the Kindle Color... I don't think so. If I wanted a color display you can't see in the sun I'd buy a Nook.
I'll stick with the normal Kindle with it's awesome Digital Ink. I read mine on the beach in full blinding sunlight. And no DX for me. Too big and bulky. I like the standard size, the same size as a trade paperback. It fits perfectly in your hand or pocket. I'll buy one soon, but for now a respectful mourning period for my fallen friend. Farewell, you will be missed.
My kittens dropped mine Kindle baby in to the bubble bath with me once.
ReplyDeleteI cried and my hubby took it and put it in a bag with rice.
Two weeks later my dry Kindle worked again. However it is treated with more care and love then my kittens I believe.
I am sorry for your loss.
They are tough. I guess I took that for granted. I'm getting a case for my next Kindle.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sympathy.
xoxox
max
Oh my goodness. I'm crying and laughing at the same time...my condolences Max. I remember how you got the Kindle, so that makes it even sadder.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathies, and I mean it...no really, I'm so sorry...;(
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eden
xoxox
OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
ReplyDeleteThis is a tragedy of epic proportions. I too have had the unfortunate experience of an e-reader passing on. *sigh* take a deep breath and know that I'm sure she's gone on to a better place.
You and your ebooks are in my thoughts and prayers ;)
Lisa xoxo
Eden, Lisa, thank you for your kind thoughts. Without you I would never have known the joy of Kindle. You introduced me to her, delivered her into my grateful hands. She has been my constant companion - on the beach, on the deck, at work. She will be missed. The first book I loaded on her was Fall Into Winter. Perhaps Thirty-Something Girl can break-in my new Kindle.
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max