Kindle curiosity*

So, here's a question for the flist...

Does anyone rent out things like Kindles?

It seems like a no-brainer, let people test drive them before committing a gazillion dollars.

Also, does anyone know much about the 'slow screen death' on Kindle 2s?

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*Yes, I have to use the book icon for this because I haven't yet seen a grave marker with an angel holding a Kindle...