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Amazon’s new Kindles appear to have a light leak problem
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Reports indicate Amazon's latest base-model Kindles suffer from light leak issues despite an updated flush bezel design. Executives should note these hardware defects become particularly visible when utilizing the device's dark mode feature.
- 01Hardware reports reveal light leakage occurring along the edges of new Kindle displays
- 02Display defects are most prominent for users operating the device in dark mode settings
- 03The issue persists despite the aesthetic improvements of the new flush bezel design
- 04Early production units may require monitoring for potential enterprise hardware returns
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Some users are reporting that the new Kindles have a light leak issue that is especially apparent when using dark mode. The latest base-model Kindles have a flush bezel that gives them a sleek appearance and looks great… as long as you keep the lights on. But things can change once you turn down the […]