12-26-2012, 04:49 PM | #121 | |
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12-27-2012, 02:59 PM | #122 | |
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Give it some time. I am glad I kept mine over a month now. I love reading with it. Xray is so cool, it tells you who the characters are in the book and where there are in the book, like boomarks. It is so nice. My other Kindles didn't have that, K3, KDX, KFHD. So enjoy. |
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12-27-2012, 03:51 PM | #123 |
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I just bought a PW for my wife. It looked great. The dark patches on the bottom seem to have minimized a bit more. I'm lucky, however, because my original PW is also pretty good although not as good as my wife's.
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12-27-2012, 04:51 PM | #124 |
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My PW overall is good, but I have a speck on the screen that won't come off. I think it's either a flaw in the screen(such as a hole) or maybe a dust particle underneath the screen. It's so small, but it is annoying me, so I'm going to exchange it. The lighting is fine, and I hope my new one is as well.
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12-28-2012, 09:42 PM | #125 |
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I ended up caving and requesting a replacement after all. I just couldn't get over the shadowing effect. The replacement Paperwhite came today and it's perfect. No signs of any discoloration at any light setting. My first Paperwhite was from an earlier batch than the replacement, so I don't know if that has anything to do with the difference in quality.
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12-29-2012, 06:31 AM | #126 |
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For what it's worth, all the replacements I received September through mid-December had 501 or 502 in their serial numbers, and all were far from perfect. They also weren't updated – even the one I received in mid-December. The one I ordered as a new one instead of as a replacement, however, had 503 in its serial number, and has an amazing screen. The screen looks almost like those in the commercial shots. The main difference seems to be, though, that the 503 one has a more pleasing yellowish hue instead of an eye watering reddish one. There definitely is an improvement in lighting evenness too, though.
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12-29-2012, 07:36 PM | #127 |
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very good info in this thread..especially relative to the serial numbers. Seems like they might have solved a bit of the issues with the lighting. I have been holding off...possibly waiting for the next generation, but if I can get a 503 it seems I should be OK. I can't wait. I have wanted one since they were announced!!
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12-29-2012, 08:45 PM | #128 |
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I really hope so. I ordered one because I couldn't pass up getting the cover at 40% off with that Voucher. Amazon got me. It should be here on Thursday.
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12-29-2012, 09:09 PM | #129 |
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Did you get the PW Blossom? I am so happy for you. I love mine. I don't know what number they are talking about, but I love love love mine. I read on it several times in the middle of the night.
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12-29-2012, 09:13 PM | #130 | |
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12-29-2012, 09:17 PM | #131 | |
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12-29-2012, 09:20 PM | #132 |
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For the record, my second Paperwhite was from the 503 batch as well. It certainly seems like people have had more luck so far with them than the earlier ones. Maybe Amazon has finally fixed the problem?
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12-29-2012, 09:20 PM | #133 |
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Mine is a 501. I have no problems with it. I'm not all that picky, in general, though.
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12-29-2012, 09:30 PM | #134 |
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Thanks for the new info, re: the 503s. I received *another* 501 as a replacement the day before Christmas. Sigh. Gonna demand a newer model this time around.
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12-29-2012, 09:49 PM | #135 |
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The easiest way to get a new one is to return your old for refund and order a new one. You won't get a new one guranteed any other way.
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