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Amazon Kindle |OT| of eInk superiority
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mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Question about the Kindle 3 (the one with the keyboard) sitting on my desk, is the free whispernet connection gone? I noticed it only uses WiFi now.
chickdigger802
Banned
you can also pretty much just copy the folder over on your pc.
Own a Gen1 Paperwhite and LOVE it. Being able to read an eBook in a dark room truly is a game changer (I use mine outside at night on my porch a lot). eBooks are convenient, don't weigh anything, etc., but not needing a light source is the first real eBook >> physical book moment, for me.
Nothing about gen 2 seems significant enough for me to even really consider upgrading. The hands-on impressions might be glowing but that side-by-side pic sealed it. Seems like the same device.
I like new tech and upgrade frequently but I can see myself using my original Paperwhite for a while until something nuts comes along.
Nothing about gen 2 seems significant enough for me to even really consider upgrading. The hands-on impressions might be glowing but that side-by-side pic sealed it. Seems like the same device.
I like new tech and upgrade frequently but I can see myself using my original Paperwhite for a while until something nuts comes along.
a secret-boss
Banned
might ditch my old kindle for paperwhite 2.
wanna read while the lights r out on bed
wanna read while the lights r out on bed
What they really need to do is release a Kindle DX paperwhite. I'd consider buying that since I already have a gen1 paperwhite. Paperwhite is excellent for novels and the such, but if you are trying to read programming books or books with different figures and tables, everything gets messed up due to the small size of the screen.
SystemShark
Member
I was just in the US and used my K3 over the whispernet to browse Neogaf. I believe newer versions only do wifi though.
Eel O'Brian
Member
Never mind, found it
CornBurrito
Member
What's the main difference between my Paperwhite and this new fancy Paperwhite 2 thing? I'm pretty much perfectly pleased with mine so I don't think I'll get the new one but what say you GAF?
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Same, I have a kindle keyboard and it doesn't have any issues so far and I already have the amazon case with the light so I just don't see a reason. Maybe if mine finally dies but it shows no signs of it happening. Still love my kindle though.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
New screen tech. Finally. It's been like three years with the Pearl tech and it's why I never upgraded my Keyboard.
Yeah my sister dropped her old kindle keyboard and cracked the screen so she ordered the new paper white. Doesn't ship until October and she is going through kindle withdrawal. She tried testing reading in the iPad and she hates it.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
So - anyone with a Paperwhite upgrading to the new Paperwhite? Am I the only die-hard?
Vyse The Legend
Member
Well, I got my girlfriend a Paperwhite last year, and I ordered the new Paperwhite for myself this year. Does that count?
Jag
Member
I read on my nook tablet every night, but I think I'm going to try out the new Paperwhite. This will be my first foray into Amazon, so I'm not sure if I should get a Paperwhite or the new/old HD Tablet. The pricing of the new Paperwhite and the revised HD are very close. I assume most people also get them without ads?
What about the new one makes it worth upgrading?
Just looked it up, and I can't really see much of a difference. Page turn speed and contrast were never an issue to me, and it appears to weight the same as before.
chickdigger802
Banned
was planning on it... but the current ones been fine for me and with consoles out next next
month, needa not be too loose with the money
bluepolicebox
Member
As much as I love my Paperwhite, I couldn't find a compelling enough reason to upgrade. I didn't experience any of the light bleed/splotchiness that plagued others so I'm going to enjoy the one I've got until the next version.
I would but... I don't really need to turn pages faster. For a style overhaul I might have though.
Jag
Member
I haven't seen much info on the integration. Just ordered a new Paperwhite, very excited to finally move away from reading on tablets.
Like the hat?
Banned
I'm upgrading and giving my wife my old paperwhite. She's tired of her nook and bns store, and doesn't use goodreads like I do.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Yeah, it'll be a software update.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
I have some light splotchiness at the bottom of my paperwhite. I would prefer a smoother light experience than the one I currently have. Admittedly for most people that is probably not worth the $139 surcharge, though.
I'm genuinely curious - why do you think it sucks? In my experience the main way in which tablet reading sucks is outdoors, where the Kindle is clearly superior. For indoor reading I find that any high PPI tablet or phone such as the latest iPhones and iPads are just fine for reading indoors.
Not just reading outdoors. Tablet weighs far too much to comfortably hold while laying in bed to read. Also I get eye fatigue from the bright screen shining at me while I read on a tablet.
a secret-boss
Banned
I remember, reading an ebook on my ipad 2 when it slipped from my hand and smack me on the face. it hurts
Wiktor
Member
To me reading in phone or tablet is the same as reading on a laptop, only a bit less convienient, as laptop can lay on it's own on my lap.
In a pinch it will do, but the backlit screens just feel artificial. I already spend so many hours in front of such screens that I don't like to add even more time for books. E-ink just feels more natural. My eyes don't get tired, the text looks nicer, like printed and it just feels like reading a normal book, instead of web page.
Vyse The Legend
Member
I'm disappointed that they didn't ship already for delivery tomorrow or Tuesday.
Ah okay, no definitely not worth any sum to me. I have that too, but don't even notice it.
Is there anything else about the new PW that is better?
It must be the reflective, matt versus shiny, light-emitting screen that makes it better, as nothing else that differentiates my tablet from my Kindle is part of the reading experience. It is WAY nicer reading a Kindle, and I prefer the kindle without the built-in light on. I will always go for an external light source when I have a choice.
Jag
Member
Mine says shipped and I will receive tomorrow.
chickdigger802
Banned
its also hella easy to be distracted on tablets/phones lol.
I'd never be able to finish any book if I didn't have a ereader
hmmm think i might get around to get the new one
hmmmmm... amazon is offering $70 trade-in.... anyone want to buy my near prestine condition paperwhite for $80-90? xD
I'd never be able to finish any book if I didn't have a ereader
hmmm think i might get around to get the new one
hmmmmm... amazon is offering $70 trade-in.... anyone want to buy my near prestine condition paperwhite for $80-90? xD
Eel O'Brian
Member
So, my Paperwhite v.2 came in today. I never owned a v.1, but I saw enough of them to know they've pretty much fixed the "cloudy light" issue. Seems pretty fast in comparison to my old basic Kindle.
I have a pinhole light leak/dust mote or something on my screen, though. It's really, really tiny, but I know me. I might as well retitle all my books to THERE'S THAT FUCKING SPOT, PART: AGAIN. I'll give it a shot for the evening, but if my eyes are gonna be drawn to it like I figure, it's going back (where, considering my luck with electronics, I will receive a replacement with a dozen light leaks).
Also, they are cheap fuckers when it comes to packing. You know what they ship Kindles in? The retail box. No other packaging. Just the regular old box like you would get at Best Buy or wherever, except with UPS stickers all over it. Mine looked like someone punted it onto the truck.
I have a pinhole light leak/dust mote or something on my screen, though. It's really, really tiny, but I know me. I might as well retitle all my books to THERE'S THAT FUCKING SPOT, PART: AGAIN. I'll give it a shot for the evening, but if my eyes are gonna be drawn to it like I figure, it's going back (where, considering my luck with electronics, I will receive a replacement with a dozen light leaks).
Also, they are cheap fuckers when it comes to packing. You know what they ship Kindles in? The retail box. No other packaging. Just the regular old box like you would get at Best Buy or wherever, except with UPS stickers all over it. Mine looked like someone punted it onto the truck.
Vyse The Legend
Member
They did the same with the last Paperwhite, which was a bad idea. The first gen was in crazy demand and backordered for months, which led to a lot of people getting theirs stolen, since there was no brown box to hide it during transit.
Vyse The Legend
Member
I got mine today, and it's definitely noticeably faster than the gen-1, which my girlfriend uses. But, that's to be expected, since it's a spec-bump release. Version 1 had a noticeable touch delay, and this one reduces it significantly.
The light is much, much more even too, and the new software features are nice. I can't wait for the Goodreads update. Overall, I am pleased.
The light is much, much more even too, and the new software features are nice. I can't wait for the Goodreads update. Overall, I am pleased.
Damn, wish I had tried getting Jag when I registered instead of assuming it was taken.
Anyway, super excited about getting the new PW (have keyboard atm). Not having to read with my phone as a light will be a huge fucking improvement, seeing as I seem to be unable to sleep unless I read for like an hour in bed with the lights off.
October 10th can't come soon enough. Any case suggestions?
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
With every Kindle iteration, you could always imagine the obvious improvements to be made. However, it seems like this model is near perfect. Do you guys think that's true?
I mean, more battery, lighter, etc., can always be done. But practically speaking, we're good, right? I won't miss the keyboard or audio support on my Kindle Keyboard since I never used them.
I mean, more battery, lighter, etc., can always be done. But practically speaking, we're good, right? I won't miss the keyboard or audio support on my Kindle Keyboard since I never used them.
The first pw was already basically perfect.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
No it wasn't. The lighting was done noticeably poorly and with easy room for improvement. That was an obvious foreseeable improvement.
Reading is much easier on the 7 inch tablets. They weigh about as much and brightness can be turned way, way down, but reading in any kind of sunlight kindle is still best.
Well sure but it didn't impact the reading experience, and was a lot more even than reading a normal book under a light.