I’m a tech guy with plenty of gadgets I use regularly. These include my phone, tablet, smartwatch, Bluetooth speaker, laptop, headphones, earbuds, and more. But when I look at my electronics lineup, one device sticks out as a symbol of what great technology should be. It was cheap, is old, but still looks almost as new, and I have no reason whatsoever to buy a new one. It’s my Kindle, and I love everything about it.
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The hassle-free gadget
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My phone needs to be charged more or less daily and can be very addictive if I’m not mindful with it. My Windows laptop constantly needs an update, and I keep getting all sorts of pop-ups that feel like they appear every five minutes. My headphones are always out of charge when I need them, my Bluetooth speaker won’t connect to one of my phones for whatever reason, and a lot of the apps I want to use on my tablet are not optimized for a screen that big.
Technology is great, don’t get me wrong. It’s just that there’s an issue with more or less every device I own. And the more expensive it is, the more issues I usually have with it, and the more frustrating the experience is overall. Gadgets like phones and tablets also have to be replaced every few years since the battery degrades, wear and tear starts to show, and the latest models come out with features I want. It’s an expensive hobby.
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Then there’s my Kindle. I own the 2nd-gen Paperwhite, which I bought way back in 2013, making it 12 years old. While I can find an issue with every other piece of electronics I own, I can’t find a fault with my trusty Paperwhite. The battery lasts weeks, not days, so it’s rare that I pick it up and it’s out of charge. The plastic body has held up brilliantly over the years, with no visible bumps or bruises. There are no annoying pop-ups or frequent software updates to worry about, and no issues with performance or a lack of storage. It just works. Whenever I need it. It’s the one hassle-free piece of tech that I own, which makes me love it even more.
What’s more, despite its age and affordable price tag, I don’t have any intention of upgrading to the latest model. Sure, I’m missing out on things like water resistance and a few other features, but I couldn’t care less about that. My Kindle does exactly what I want it to do, stress-free. It’s definitely a keeper.
It’s a symbol of what technology should be
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