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Amazon’s new Kindles appear to have a light leak problem

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Briefings

Amazon's new Kindles exhibit a light leak issue affecting both plastic and aluminum models across all colors. Users report visible shadows and glowing LED strips when using dark mode with high brightness, particularly on flush bezel designs. The problem appears to stem from the combination of front lighting and the flush screen design, though some minor glow may be a byproduct of this setup. The issue affects the latest base-model devices, with reports indicating it is not limited to specific colors or model types.

Key points

• Users report visible shadows and glowing LED strips around the screen edges when using dark mode with high brightness on Amazon's new Kindles.
• The light leak issue affects both plastic and aluminum models in all colors, including the flush bezel design.

Context and limitations

Evidence is limited to user reports from The Verge; causal mechanisms remain unconfirmed. The issue may be exacerbated by specific brightness settings and screen configurations, but the exact technical cause is unknown.

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