Not upgrading at this point?

[jbcohen]

For those of us who have decided not to upgrade at this point, what is it going to take to get us to upgrade to a new model?

Speaking for myself two things: I need a real compelling processor speed increase, something like 65% better then the paper white 1; or my current paper white (which as of this writing is doing just fine) stops working. My last upgrade from a Kindle three to a new paper white one was done because the kindle three simply would not turn on any more. The one before that was done because the Libra Pro became an expensive paper weight (it would not do anything); before that: cracked screen, before that stolen. I have been at this a while.

[Josieb1]

I'm on the fence. I did pre order but cancelled. Ideally more storage, a bit more functionality, like the Kobo's integration with Pocket. Something else, but saying that until I see one in person I really won't be able to decide.

[AnemicOak]

On the fence as well. I pre-ordered, but am thinking about canceling. The storage isn't ideal, but in reality it's got enough for what I normally use on a device. I do like Kindle firmware better than Kobo's, but wish the PW2 had an on/off switch for the light like the Kobo's do. Many folks upgraded from the K2 to the K3 for the Pearl screen and this (PW to PW2) seems like it'd be a similar upgrade.

[HomeInMyShoes]

I might upgrade, but I might go Kobo (for Canadian reasons). I love my K3, but I would like a lighted reader some evenings at home.

[tubemonkey]

A dead K4S

[Stingo]

I would need more storage. My current PW screen is pretty darn good. There are a lot of reference works that I want the option of carrying with me.

[vxf]

I am on the fence as well. Well, kind of.
A bigger screen would have me sold.
And I am not going to buy anything without 3g, so I am not really deciding yet.

[twobob]

When someone figures out how to hack sound back on there.

not until.

[athenat]

If it truly is "white whiter" and "black blacker", I will consider the upgrade. I had to send back my first PW due to spots and extreme bluish tints, the one I have is good, no more spots but the ghosting is killing me. I brought mine in March as well so I'm gonna take my time. I want to hear others experience first. Will not pre-order.

[shemsha]

I have the K3 (and the lighted cover).
I believe that I will only replace it once it's dead.
Unless I am missing something, I can't see the added value I would get from a newer kindle.

Edit: I may also replace it if the lighted cover will stop working.

[Fluribus]

Assuming a reasonable price, I would have definitely gone for a larger screen. I never go anywhere, so portability isn't a major issue.

[Rumpelteazer]

I wouldn't get a the PW2 unless either my K4NT breaks or Amazon opens a Dutch store.

I would love a PW2, however, at the moment I can't justify the costs added for shipping and tax of almost $60.

Last year I decided to upgrade from a K3 to the K4NT because of a better screen and smaller size (I hardly used the keyboard anyway) and that when the first PW would be available for international order I would get one. Keeping the K4 for when I was about and the PW for reading at home. However, after the screen blob problem I didn't order a PW and I've been very happy with my K4.

I love the extra options on the PW/PW2 but not enough to pay so much extra, for those $60 I can buy a case and some books!

[aceflor]

Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

I might upgrade, but I might go Kobo (for Canadian reasons). I love my K3, but I would like a lighted reader some evenings at home.

I strongly advise against Kobo. The hardware is good, but the software and the permanent bugs are horrible. I have in my household and in my family a PW, 3 K4NT, a K3 (all three still working perfectly well), a prs-T1, a Nook Glowlight, a Kobo Aura HD and a Kobo mini. Guess which devices are not used at all anymore ? Both kobos. You just simply cannot rely on Kobo software update politic. Each time they get rid of one bug, it's to introduce 3 new ones. Some bugs never get rid of, because kobo just does not care (although customers are complaining enough). I am so done with them, and God knows I tried, I won't get near another Kobo with a ten foot pole.

[Julius Caesar]

The only thing that would make me want to upgrade is either 32-bit color e-ink screen or 10x faster response to touch screen.

[booklover6]

Smaller bezel, lighter weight, and higher storage, with the new screen and even lighting, and I would buy one, as long as I could enable custom fonts like I can on the current PW.