Stephanie is a young single mom who loves reading, writing, and volunteering for local climate change groups. She would greatly benefit from the ReMarkable Writer, but it is not within her price range as an affordable option. A digital reader would be a dream come true for someone like Stephanie, who seizes any chance she can get to read, even if it’s just a minute away from the constant tugs on her shirt from her twin three-year-old girls, who are constantly vying for her attention.
“I would love a Kindle Scribe, but I cannot afford anything over two hundred dollars, and I do not like the idea of owning too many electronic devices,” she says.
She is not alone. In the current economic and social climate, younger people are hesitant to purchase items that are not considered essential. While some might not think an e-reader is vital, readers would disagree. They would argue that reading saves money and is sustainable because staying at home with a good book costs nothing. They do have a point. If you stay at home and save money, you should be able to purchase a few little extras to make your reading hobby a more enjoyable experience.
You don’t have to spend a lot to get a good e-reader. Amazon has a service called Amazon Renewed, which offers refurbished items at low prices. These items may be slightly used, but they are guaranteed to work just as well as new ones, only much cheaper. Renewed also offers open-boxed items for affordable prices. These are new items that were used for display purposes or have damaged boxes due to delivery. They are practically new, just not correctly boxed. Do you need the box?
Refurbished and open-boxed items are limited, so you must check to see when a device you want becomes available. While you may have to wait a bit for an item, the wait is worth the deal.
Right now, one of the best deals on the site is the Renewed Kobo Clara HD 6″ Carta E Ink Touchscreen E-Reader with 8M for $99.99. The original price of the e-reader was $189.99. That is half of the original price for an almost-new device!
E-readers are not the only items you will find on Amazon Renewed; they have items in every category imaginable so that you can find lots of deals on items like televisions, smartphones, and computers. The best part is that you contribute to Amazon’s sustainability by purchasing slightly used items.
Refurbished items contribute to sustainability by reducing electronic waste and minimizing mass production and manufacturing demand. This process extends the life of existing devices and lowers the carbon footprint associated with producing new electronics. By choosing refurbished products, consumers like Stephanie can support a more sustainable economy while still enjoying the benefits of modern technology.
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Writing has always been her passion and a voice for those who cannot speak. She considers herself fortunate to write every day and says her mantra is, “I drink coffee, write, and I know about people and technology.” Her writing is diverse and can be found online on websites like LifeHack, You Have a Calling, Medium, TechCrunch and, She Knows.
