My kindle has started to die, it keeps freezing and requires a reboot. Does anyone know of a solution, and yes I know there are probably better forums to ask this but here I know you speak the same language as me 
(Not geek).Colin
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My kindle has started to die, it keeps freezing and requires a reboot. Does anyone know of a solution, and yes I know there are probably better forums to ask this but here I know you speak the same language as me (Not geek).Colin
resnikov
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I've had that happen - and it seems to have frozen, when there's an update to the software coming in - then it does a reboot & works fine after - but it's a bit disconcerting at the time.
What kind of kindle is it. If it is an e reader they are only designed to have a short life. Amazon say you should not expect it to last longer than 18 months to three years.
rancid badger
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Mine was killed by being run over by a VW T5
I'm waiting now, to see if we get offered one again this year from work for Christmas, instead of a hamper
18 months to 3 years? Buxxer me!, that's disgraceful if true!
I'm waiting now, to see if we get offered one again this year from work for Christmas, instead of a hamper
18 months to 3 years? Buxxer me!, that's disgraceful if true!
It's a keyboard model and having searched online it seems to be a problem a few people are having. I wish it was just a software update but it keeps happening.
From looking at various sites a fair few people have had it happen to them after the two year point, I'm not impressed and may look at another way to read my e books rather than replace it.
Colin
From looking at various sites a fair few people have had it happen to them after the two year point, I'm not impressed and may look at another way to read my e books rather than replace it.
Colin
I'm sure you can wade through the various Kindle forums and possibly come up with an answer, there seems to be discussion here : http://www.amazon.co.uk/forum/kindle?_encoding=UTF8&cdForum=Fx3IRFCNF3E5K2W&cdThread=Tx369IYCLKFE14Y. If it was broken, then Ifixit is the place to start.
However, I had a chap come into my department the other day asking about the Paperwhite, but I did point out to him that buying that wasn't much less than buying a 7in Kindle Fire HD. For £116 (and its the same price, where ever you buy it from) you get a 16GB Android tablet. Its cheap because Amazon want you to stay with them, in much the same way that the Kindle was relatively cheap. If that appeals, then have a look at all options.
However, I had a chap come into my department the other day asking about the Paperwhite, but I did point out to him that buying that wasn't much less than buying a 7in Kindle Fire HD. For £116 (and its the same price, where ever you buy it from) you get a 16GB Android tablet. Its cheap because Amazon want you to stay with them, in much the same way that the Kindle was relatively cheap. If that appeals, then have a look at all options.
I dropped my current reading matter today - it fell about 9 feet onto a hard, concrete, surface then bounced down a couple of steps... I was gutted!
Luckily the only damage was a couple of pages had their corners bent and there was a small tear in the dust cover!
Buy a flippin book - they are more robust than any flippin plastic and 'lectric reader!
If you join a library you can read almost unlimited numbers of books for free and the softwear is not only free but lasts your lifetime with no need for updates!
Luckily the only damage was a couple of pages had their corners bent and there was a small tear in the dust cover!
Buy a flippin book - they are more robust than any flippin plastic and 'lectric reader!
If you join a library you can read almost unlimited numbers of books for free and the softwear is not only free but lasts your lifetime with no need for updates!
What do you already have?
epubs can be dropped straight into itunes making them readable on ipod touches & iphones. No doubt this is an option on Android phones as well.
There is also a kindle reader as a free download for iphones/ipod touches.
No doubt these are options on Android phones as well.
epubs can be dropped straight into itunes making them readable on ipod touches & iphones. No doubt this is an option on Android phones as well.
There is also a kindle reader as a free download for iphones/ipod touches.
No doubt these are options on Android phones as well.
There is a kindle app for Android phones available from Amazon, I confess to having one.
Colin
From BBC's Watchdog show
Mine was four on the 15th of this month, the wife's is two xmas as are the childrens in January and March, all still going strong.
Never mind that, lend me your Kindle with pictures - I have my own crayons to colour them in
John I was with you until about 8 months ago. I'm in the RAF and went away for the summer. Usually this means I end up reading rubbish I don't really enjoy for most of my tour once my stock runs out. With a kindle I was able to get hold of books I actually want to read.
Now I'm home though it's back to the library for me. I love free books.
Mine will be 4 soon, wife has one that's 2 years old and a fire hd that's about 9 months old. No problems with either of them.
I installed Duokan on mine, cause I only use PDFs on it and it renders them much better.
I installed Duokan on mine, cause I only use PDFs on it and it renders them much better.
