How Long Can You Expect An Amazon Kindle To Last?
The quick answer is “for over a decade.” Realistically, the answer is “until Amazon bricks it."
Cherlynn Low for Engadget
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Kindles are built to last, so you can lose yourself in your favorite books for years. But for how long should you expect to use a Kindle? Amazon promises at least four years of security updates for every Kindle it sells, yet many devices stay in use well beyond that window, with some people even getting 15 years from one unit. However, a Kindle also can become effectively unusable long before it physically breaks down.
Software support ends, batteries lose their capacity to hold a charge and older models fall outside the ecosystem Amazon actively maintains. Understanding what drives a Kindle's lifespan helps you get the most out of your current device and make a smarter call when you're in...
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