Kindle PaperWhite, what hardware specs,what OS?

aldomenguzzi · 10-23-2012, 02:05 PM

Hello,

I was thinking about getting a Kindle PaperWhite since I cand read much more than with a tablet, but I was wondering how "powerful" it is and how easily it can be jailbroken.
The reason being that I use a wonderful piece of software called Qiqqa to study and would like to have it on the Kindle, whether it be the android version or the linux one, but I am not sure paperwhite would be able to handle it.
In case are there other programs that would at least allow me to underline parts of text and tag them?
Cheers,

Aldous

sirmaru · 10-23-2012, 02:09 PM

The Paperwhite does not use Android Apps. However, sometime in the future there will probably be active content apps available just like on the Kindle Kbd WiFi.

One can now highlight passages in eBooks on the PW and make notes. All the highlights and notes are availabe for modification and review here:

https://kindle.amazon.com/your_highlights

I find the PW the best reading device at the moment offered by Amazon.

aldomenguzzi · 10-23-2012, 03:09 PM

Thanks for the super fast reply!
It would be cool if Qiqqa had the option of importing the amazon notes! I will suggest the thing to the developer.
All the best,

Aldous

qlob · 10-23-2012, 03:12 PM

The kindle's underlying OS is linux, bt you may have a hard time getting it to work... I would recommend asking this question the the Kindle Developer's corner.

Cdesja5 · 10-23-2012, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aldomenguzzi

Hello,

I was thinking about getting a Kindle PaperWhite since I cand read much more than with a tablet, but I was wondering how "powerful" it is and how easily it can be jailbroken.
The reason being that I use a wonderful piece of software called Qiqqa to study and would like to have it on the Kindle, whether it be the android version or the linux one, but I am not sure paperwhite would be able to handle it.
In case are there other programs that would at least allow me to underline parts of text and tag them?
Cheers,

Aldous

What you want is a Sony T1, it runs on Android and when rooted you can add apps to it...

tomsem · 10-23-2012, 04:08 PM

Nook Simple Touch (or Glowlight) is probably a better candidate for rooting. It has a miniSD slot for storage expansion, and the process is well established. It will run a number of Android apps.

aldomenguzzi · 10-25-2012, 12:10 PM

Thanks for the replies, definitely I will look into the Nook and the Sony T1/2
Cheers

Julius Caesar · 10-26-2012, 03:00 PM

My Paperwhite comes with:
ARMv7 Processor rev. 5
i.MX50 Rev. 1.1
256 MB RAM
MX50 YOSHIME Board,

aldomenguzzi · 11-22-2012, 06:13 AM

Thanks for the specifications and sorry for the late reply.
I am wondering how the Kobo Glo is compared to the other tablets mentioned.
I am really going to buy soon, but I am a bit unsure on what best suits my needs.
All the best,

Aldo

Cdesja5 · 11-22-2012, 06:43 AM

Kobo Glow specs
Size 114 x 157 x 10 mm (4.5 x 6.2 x 0.39 in)
Weight 185 g (6.5 oz)
Processor 1 GHz
Display 6" E Ink XGA Pearl screen; 1024x758 resolution; 16-level grey scale
Light Built-in ComfortLight technology with micro-thin hard coating for durability and even light distribution
Screen Responsive touchscreen for glare-free, fingerprint-resistant reading
Buttons Power on/off, light on/off
Connectivity Wi Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Micro USB
Storage 2 GB*
Option to expand up to 32 GB with a Micro SD card
Battery 1 month**
Up to 70 hours of continuous usage with ComfortLight on.***
Colours Black Night. Pink Sunset. Blue Moon. Silver Star.
Each featuring Kobo‘s signature soft quilted back
*1 GB available to store content (over 1,000 eBooks).
** Based on reading 30 minutes per day, turning 1 page per minute, with ComfortLight turned on OR off.
*** Based on an average and comfortable ComfortLight brightness of 15 – 20%.

aldomenguzzi · 11-22-2012, 06:58 AM

wow, superfast reply.
Indeed the Kobo Glow loos it's the best, but can it be rooted to add some other android apps such as Qiqqa etc?
Cheers

10-23-2012, 02:05 PM	#1
aldomenguzzi Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: none	Kindle PaperWhite, what hardware specs,what OS? Hello, I was thinking about getting a Kindle PaperWhite since I cand read much more than with a tablet, but I was wondering how "powerful" it is and how easily it can be jailbroken. The reason being that I use a wonderful piece of software called Qiqqa to study and would like to have it on the Kindle, whether it be the android version or the linux one, but I am not sure paperwhite would be able to handle it. In case are there other programs that would at least allow me to underline parts of text and tag them? Cheers, Aldous

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10-23-2012, 02:09 PM	#2
sirmaru Wizard Posts: 2,426 Karma: 6561538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle PW 2013, HDX 2013, Galaxy S5 2014	The Paperwhite does not use Android Apps. However, sometime in the future there will probably be active content apps available just like on the Kindle Kbd WiFi. One can now highlight passages in eBooks on the PW and make notes. All the highlights and notes are availabe for modification and review here: https://kindle.amazon.com/your_highlights I find the PW the best reading device at the moment offered by Amazon.

10-23-2012, 03:09 PM	#3
aldomenguzzi Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: none	Thanks for the super fast reply! It would be cool if Qiqqa had the option of importing the amazon notes! I will suggest the thing to the developer. All the best, Aldous

10-23-2012, 03:12 PM	#4
qlob Official Lurker Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7096675 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Kindle 3.4	The kindle's underlying OS is linux, bt you may have a hard time getting it to work... I would recommend asking this question the the Kindle Developer's corner.

10-23-2012, 04:08 PM	#6
tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,464 Karma: 25996225 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	Nook Simple Touch (or Glowlight) is probably a better candidate for rooting. It has a miniSD slot for storage expansion, and the process is well established. It will run a number of Android apps.

10-25-2012, 12:10 PM	#7
aldomenguzzi Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: none	Thanks for the replies, definitely I will look into the Nook and the Sony T1/2 Cheers

10-26-2012, 03:00 PM	#8
Julius Caesar Addict Posts: 341 Karma: 1244808 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	My Paperwhite comes with: ARMv7 Processor rev. 5 i.MX50 Rev. 1.1 256 MB RAM MX50 YOSHIME Board,

11-22-2012, 06:13 AM	#9
aldomenguzzi Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: none	Thanks for the specifications and sorry for the late reply. I am wondering how the Kobo Glo is compared to the other tablets mentioned. I am really going to buy soon, but I am a bit unsure on what best suits my needs. All the best, Aldo

11-22-2012, 06:43 AM	#10
Cdesja5 Wizard Posts: 1,117 Karma: 2094306 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Device: Lots and lots of electronic gadgets...	Kobo Glow specs Size 114 x 157 x 10 mm (4.5 x 6.2 x 0.39 in) Weight 185 g (6.5 oz) Processor 1 GHz Display 6" E Ink XGA Pearl screen; 1024x758 resolution; 16-level grey scale Light Built-in ComfortLight technology with micro-thin hard coating for durability and even light distribution Screen Responsive touchscreen for glare-free, fingerprint-resistant reading Buttons Power on/off, light on/off Connectivity Wi Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Micro USB Storage 2 GB* Option to expand up to 32 GB with a Micro SD card Battery 1 month Up to 70 hours of continuous usage with ComfortLight on.* Colours Black Night. Pink Sunset. Blue Moon. Silver Star. Each featuring Kobo‘s signature soft quilted back 1 GB available to store content (over 1,000 eBooks). * Based on reading 30 minutes per day, turning 1 page per minute, with ComfortLight turned on OR off. *** Based on an average and comfortable ComfortLight brightness of 15 – 20%.

11-22-2012, 06:58 AM	#11
aldomenguzzi Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: none	wow, superfast reply. Indeed the Kobo Glow loos it's the best, but can it be rooted to add some other android apps such as Qiqqa etc? Cheers

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