Differences between Paperwhite versions.

[deleted2]

Originally Posted by dexter74

I'm going to buy Paperwhite, probably used.
I'm looking for the table with comparison with models, i.e. Paperwhite 5, 7 and so on.

If you can wait for sales, Amazon often sells their own products at a much lower cost several times a year. There will be a spring sale soon, starting March 20th.


EDIT : There are no sales for any Kindle this spring. Bummer.

[paperwhite13]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Too small for comfortable reading.

Four of the six reading devices you're displaying are 6-inchers. I'm sorry you had to suffer for so many years.

[Canis_lupus]

Here is a comparison chart:


https://www.the-ebook-reader.com/kindle-comparison.html

[Waylander]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I disagree on the PW5 being easier to scratch.

Nate at TheeBookReader.com reports similar issues to my own, with exactly the same kind of scratches after almost no use in his case, and very careful home use in mine. The scratches aren't visible when one is reading in normal conditions, but can be seen when the device is angled certain ways. https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/20...atches-easily/

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by Waylander

Nate at TheeBookReader.com reports similar issues to my own, with exactly the same kind of scratches after almost no use in his case, and very careful home use in mine.]

One acquaintance of mine who has the PW5 Signature edition is also complaining about scratches though they have kept it in a case since it was purchased. Much like Nate Hoffelder, they think the issue is from having to clean the screen often due it's love for showing fingerprints. OTOH, they use the same cleaning clothes on their glasses which are not showing any scratches suggesting the plastic layer on their PW5 is too soft.

[Quoth]

Perhaps headlamp scratch removal kit or non-abrasive toothpaste?

[tomsem]

What the heck are people using to wipe their screens with? Sandpaper?

[Quoth]

You only need one piece of grit or a grain of sand to get a scratch on plastic. That's why you might need a damp cloth that's not rubbed and then a disposable wipe.

Even cleaning glass lenses is fraught.

[Jane Eyre]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The PW3 has too small a screen and that cannot be overcome. The PW5 is so much better. And the screen is much nicer too at 6.8".

6 inches are good for me. I have never needed a larger display.

[Jane Eyre]

Originally Posted by paperwhite13

Here's a good comparison between PW3 and PW5. One thing that the PW3 has going for it, other than being cheaper, is that it's easier to jailbreak out of the box, in case that is factor.

Very good comparison!! Thanks

[tomsem]

Originally Posted by Quoth

You only need one piece of grit or a grain of sand to get a scratch on plastic. That's why you might need a damp cloth that's not rubbed and then a disposable wipe.

Even cleaning glass lenses is fraught.

I suppose that is the case here, but I have never had any such scratching issues, and I'm not as fastidious as I might be.

I do have the latest two Paperwhite models, do not use covers with them etc. I use same cleaning cloth or wipes I use for my eyeglasses to clean, but occasionally just use the t-shirt I'm wearing.

[Quoth]

Originally Posted by tomsem

… but occasionally just use the t-shirt I'm wearing.

Probably not after lounging on the beach or playing in the sand pit.

[Paperbackstash]

Originally Posted by paperwhite13

Too small for what? Given the choice between a cheaper and jailbreakable PW3 and PW5 I'd choose PW3 all over again. For comic books or complex PDFs 6.8 is also too small, and I use a larger tablet.

I still have my Paperwhite 3 and adore it, mainly due to nostalgia, it was my first, and the screen texture, it is recessed with the paper feel. When I do use it I do have to get used to how small the screen is now and the lighting is definitely subpar since I'm used to Oasis 3 and Paperwhite 5. It's a fun device but I'd only get at this point if very cheap

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The PW3 has too small a screen and that cannot be overcome. ...

Originally Posted by Sirtel

Too small for everything.

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Too small for comfortable reading.

That's a matter of personal taste. I use 6" readers all the time. I have a 7.8" reader that never gets turned on (too big and clunky). If you're reading manga or PDFs, a 6" screen is too small, but so is a 6.8" screen. If you're reading standard ePubs, a 6" screen is fine.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by rcentros

That's a matter of personal taste. I use 6" readers all the time. I have a 7.8" reader that never gets turned on (too big and clunky). If you're reading manga or PDFs, a 6" screen is too small, but so is a 6.8" screen. If you're reading standard ePubs, a 6" screen is fine.

For my tired old eyes, I use a large font size. This has me fitting as much text on the screen of an 8" Kobo Sage as my youngest fits on the 6" screen of her ereader.