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How old is your kindle? Should I get a new one?

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Doglegs · 19/02/2024 12:32

Just realised my kindle Paperwhite is 10 years old! I don't think I've ever had a piece of tech last that long. Going on holiday in a few weeks and dreading it breaking. It's a bit slow but ok. Should I upgrade? Grateful for opinions!!

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Moier · 20/02/2024 18:57

I upgraded my old kindle white to a new kindle white 6 months ago..my old one just stopped working.
Well worth it.

TodayForTomorrow · 20/02/2024 18:44

I've got the really basic model which is about ten yrs old. I considered upgrading DH's for Christmas as I was interested to see what new features were around, but honestly couldn't see how the technology has improved in that time. They still work fine and have decent battery life.

RubyDarke · 20/02/2024 18:37

I keep my 2014 paperwhite for reading in bed. It is adequate for that. I prefer the reading experience on my iPad for the notes and highlights so probably won't upgrade my actual kindle until it stops working completely

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Doglegs · 19/02/2024 18:45

Ugh amazon says I have to send them my old kindle to be 'appraised' before I can get my 20% off and there are delays with the process... Equates to 30 quid. I've got some John lewis vouchers I could use. Not sure what to do!

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beguilingeyes · 19/02/2024 15:55

It's worth looking on Ebay. People upgrade and sell them on as cheap as chips. I bought a Voyage as I like the slightly smaller size.

FizzingAda · 19/02/2024 13:45

I have the original first Kindle, donkeys years old. It still works, but I was forced to buy a new model as they ceased support for it and couldn't load any new books. Quite cross, because the new one is fiddly and complicated, the old,one was basic and easy to use.

BarbaraBuncle · 19/02/2024 12:59

Treat yourself to a new one. I replaced my basic kindle which was around 10 years old with a new, still basic, kindle this time with a lit screen which makes reading a lot easier with my poor eyesight.

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Doglegs · 19/02/2024 12:35

I've just seen as well amazon do a trade in deal
20% off a new one and a five quid card if you send your old device back....

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LutonBeds · 19/02/2024 12:34

I had mine nearly 6 years and upgraded to the newest paperwhite as it was slow and wouldn’t load the store. I’d press for the store and it’d just refresh the home page. Same if I tried to open a book.