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When it comes to Kindles,Amazonhas not had a great week.
It started with reports that newKindleColorsoft ownerswere seeing a distracting yellow bandat the bottom of the display.
Soon after, it was alleged thatAmazon was cancellingColorsoft shipments.
The shopping giant hasacknowledged the display flawsand offered refunds and replacements for affected Colorsoft owners.
At the time, it was not revealed what might be causing the yellowing issue.
But now, we might have an idea of why the flaw appeared.
This change was implemented to enhance the limited contrast capabilities of E Ink’s Kaleido color e-paper technology.
While component suppliers have developed several hardware solutions, Amazon seems to be leaning toward a software-based fix."
Assuming this is correct, whatever adhesive Amazon picked appears to degrade quickly, causing the yellowing problem.
We should note that inour review of the Kindle Colorsoft,the yellowing issue was never a problem.
It really is a terrific equipment."
Once the stripe issue is resolved, it might be the Kindle to get.
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