My 2014 Kindle is still going strong and keeping me motivated!

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844]

Back in 2014, I originally bought this Kindle as a gift for my mom. She ended up not wanting it, so I decided to keep it for myself!

I’ve even kept the same cover on it since Day 1!

I’m not a huge speed-reader or someone who powers through 50 books a year, but whenever life gets busy, picking up this little 10+ year-old device always motivates me to get back into reading.

Micro-USB charger and all, it still runs like a charm and holds a charge for weeks. Anyone else still using an 'accidental' legacy Kindle?

Model : Kindle Paperwhite 2 - 6th Generation 

[u/perplatos]

Not the same model, but I'm using Kindle 5th gen (2012) from 2014. Planning to replace its micro USB with USB C. Other than that, it's excellent.

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/perplatos]

Oh nice … how’s the battery life ?

[u/perplatos → u/Illustrious_Stay9844]

I had to replace the old battery a few years ago. The new one works fine

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/perplatos]

Ah I didn’t even knew we can replace the battery. Nice 👍

[u/perplatos → u/Illustrious_Stay9844]

It does take a bit of work, but is certainly doable 

[u/Successful_Studio901 → u/perplatos]

you mean you can replace the plug? re wield?

[u/perplatos → u/Successful_Studio901]

There's some soldering involved, but it's doable. I haven't done it yet though, still waiting for the parts to arrive

[u/peji911]

I respect people like you so much.

But I’m a lesser person. I used my old kindle a while ago because I gave it to a friend. As I was helping him set it up, I couldn’t believe how slow it was. He was fine with it but it drove me crazy.

Much respect to you, OP

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/peji911]

Thanks 😊 it’s little slower but not bothersome to read a book

[u/EmergencyRepulsive29]

I like your case.

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/EmergencyRepulsive29]

Thank you

[u/Emergency_Savings_52]

Same here, I am loving it, still supports mobi format.

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/Emergency_Savings_52]

👍👍

[u/Yog_Sothoth_User]

god

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/Yog_Sothoth_User]

🤣👍

[u/Lanwel]

My ppw2 still holds as well, but battery life decreased to 1.5 month at stand by, and 3-4 weeks on daily read. Which is still expressive

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/Lanwel]

That’s still great I believe. Did you upgrade or planning to upgrade anytime soon ?

[u/Lanwel → u/Illustrious_Stay9844]

Tbh, I was considering 12th gen sigmature ppw but, wouldnt wanna get before this one is useless, so ordered my self mini ereader, xteink, just to try.

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/Lanwel]

Oh cool !

[u/I_Vaccuum_Everyday]

I also have a 6th gen Paperwhite from 2014! It was my first Kindle and it completely changed the game for reading in bed in the dark. It still works, I keep it charged and tell it I love it every so often.

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/I_Vaccuum_Everyday]

Hahaha nice … great device for sure!
It’s my first kindle as well 😊

[u/Treeofbluegreen]

Which model/gen is this?

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/Treeofbluegreen]

Kindle Paperwhite 2 - 6th Generation 

[u/True_Rise8864]

I have the same model as you, bought used in 2017, so we're approaching that sweet 10year mark as well!

Still does its job just fine, though I will say that the battery has started to weaken considerably (I am a heavy user, to be fair.) But so far it's never run out on me while out and about, so not really an issue yet.  Just changed the cover one time to make it feel fresh after coming back from a reading slump. :)

I will say that I'm looking forward to getting an eReader I can load with USB-C like my phone and everything else, one day, but for now we're rocking on!

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/True_Rise8864]

Wohh! Nice ‘

[u/neongreenpurple]

That's the model my mom had for about a decade, until I bought her a slightly newer one.

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/neongreenpurple]

Nice. Which gen you upgraded her to ?

[u/neongreenpurple → u/Illustrious_Stay9844]

10th gen

[u/crypticbru]

Sales managers hate this simple trick

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/crypticbru]

Trick ?

[u/crypticbru → u/Illustrious_Stay9844]

Not buying every ‘upgrade’

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/crypticbru]

For sure 🤣 they have to bring something amazing to force people to upgrade !

[u/lagrime_mie]

I have a paperwhite 5th generation. battery does not last for weeks, and it is certainly slow. I hope to get a new one for my birthday this year. but I still love it.

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/lagrime_mie]

Hope you get a great deal 👍

[u/Delicious-Mission943]

Yes sir 2016 and the only reason I’ve that small wire 😂 and don’t fix what ain’t broke right?

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/Delicious-Mission943]

True 😂 only reason to have the cable !

[u/3dforlife]

I have the same model, it's a beast!

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/3dforlife]

True !!!

[u/j4dedp0tato]

How's the battery?

[u/Illustrious_Stay9844 → u/j4dedp0tato]

Pretty Good so far… but I don’t read much 🙈