BOOX Vs Kindle

Anyone here switch from a Boox reader to a Kindle? If so why did you switch?

Boox is coming out with a unit I REALLY want with an 8.5" screen (good for reading and for transportability). Why did you switch and which would you like to stay with?

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u/steve90814 — 12 days ago

Scribe colorsoft battery life

Ive had my scribe colors since December of 2025 and the battery life has been great for most of that time easily lasting me two weeks between charges. I've noticed within the last month or so that the battery life has degraded significantly to the point where the battery gets down to below 30% after about a week of use.

Anyone else having the same problem?

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u/steve90814 — 2 months ago
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T-Mobile Home Internet

Dows anyone use T-Mobile home internet as their provider and how well does it work with Ring doorbells/cameras?

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u/steve90814 — 2 months ago
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T-Mobile Home Internet

Does anyone use T-Mobile as their home internet for their Alexa devices? Does it work reliably for you?

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u/steve90814 — 2 months ago

Can't purchase book because device not listed

I just tried to buy a kindle book and it wouldn't allow be to because I didn't have a device that could handle it. I own a Kindle Colorsoft Scribe. So what's the deal with this? The book does have pictures however the color soft should be able to handle that.

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u/steve90814 — 2 months ago
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How long does battery last?

I am back to using Ring (battery doorbell pro, newest model). Previously the battery on my ring doorbell would go down about 1% a day and that would last me about 2 1/2 to 3 months before I had to recharge it.

With the new batter doorbell pro the battery seems to be a little bigger and here I ams almost two weeks into using it and the battery still shows at 100%.

Is the battery life that much better with the newer model?

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u/steve90814 — 2 months ago
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Funny thing happened

I was watching Star Trek's recent episode and they asked the computer for help. I have my unit set up to use computer for the wake word and I am subscribed to the emergency help. My unit asked if I wanted to connect with the help center to have an emergency response but I stopped it in time. HOWEVER my emergency contact was messaged and they called me immediately asking if I needed help and I had to explain how watching Star Trek caused my unit to attempt to call for help.

I have changed my wake word to echo for now to ensure that this won't happen agains.

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u/steve90814 — 3 months ago

Trailer hitch installation

Thinking of getting a trailer hitch installed. Are there any pros/cons with having the dealership do it over U-Haul (other than the cost)?

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u/steve90814 — 3 months ago
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Why isn't Alex an option

If you use the male voice, why isn't Alex the call you use instead of Alexa?

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u/steve90814 — 3 months ago
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Emergency button

Has anyone used the emergency button on the upper console? If so what was your experience with it?

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u/steve90814 — 3 months ago
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Blue light on Ring Doorbell

Thinking of switching back to Ring. Need info on different Ring devices.

I know on the battery powered Ring devices that are connected to a constant power source then the blue light is on constantly (I know that my neighbors HATED my Ring devices whenever they saw this). Is this still the case. Does the wired doorbells do the same thing?

I got tired of getting dirty looks from my neighbors whenever they saw the constant blue light so I tired something else, fewer dirty looks however the quality isn't quite as good and the user interface is better with Ring.

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u/steve90814 — 4 months ago

Ceramic tint costs

Thinking of getting ceramic window tinting for heat control during the summer time. Has anyone had it done and what are the approximate costs of doing this?

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u/steve90814 — 5 months ago
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Is every device going to ads now?

I just asked Alexa a very simple question and what I got was it telling me about the most popular product in the category of what I was asking about and not answering my question at all. This is the first time that has happened to me. Is amazon now inserting spoken ads into requests for information?

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u/steve90814 — 5 months ago

Does anyone have any recommendations for a ling or EDC bag for this? I'm still using my old pack that carried my laptop and I want something a little more compact and lighter to carry.

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u/steve90814 — 6 months ago

Twice since I've bought my 2026 Sport hybrid I've had my car refuse to start until I press the Honda emblem on the key fob against the start button.

Anyone know why this randomly does this and what the purpose is of it?

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u/steve90814 — 6 months ago