Rumor: KPW3 Coming Q2 2014 - Page 4

aceflor · 12-02-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Yolina

I'll just see what it's like whenever it's out and then decide whether I want it or not.
Of course if the rumours say that they will bundle a unicorn with it then I'll get it straightaway

You had me at "unicorn"...

el.jeffe58 · 12-03-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

Like I posted in the other thread, I heard this same rumor prior to the release of the 2013 Paperwhite and Fires. I guess since they missed the mark there, they now want us to believe this will be release in Q2 2014. First, they are describing and showing photos of what looks more like a Fire prototype than an eInk Kindle. I doubt an eInk with a flush glass face will sell well as eInk diehards tend to like the non-glossy look of Kindle screens. I also doubt Amazon will put buttons back on an eInk Kindle. I also think Amazon will stick with their early Fall (Q3) release dates. I think this rumor has little credibility. Probably just more blog crap.

Respectfully agree sir.

Barty · 12-05-2013, 11:37 AM

I think higher res is the obvious (if not necessary) improvement. The flush screen we already see in the kobo, so it's not new. The early release, though, is doubtful. I don't see why they should change up their release cycle. They want to hit back to school and holiday season. They can hardly care about any "threat" from kobo.

DSpider · 12-06-2013, 01:31 AM

Please don't make the back glossy like the Kindle Fire... Please don't make the back glossy like the Kindle Fire... Please don't...

Blossom · 12-06-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DSpider

Please don't make the back glossy like the Kindle Fire... Please don't make the back glossy like the Kindle Fire... Please don't...

Do you mean the logo? The back on the Kindle Fire is like black rubber.

Gazella · 12-07-2013, 04:06 AM

Maybe he meant the glossy logo on the PW2.

barryem · 12-08-2013, 07:47 PM

If there is a new Kindle coming in the first quarter I wonder if it might be a fancier model: a Paperwhite Pro or some such.

I don't care about the page turn buttons and the PW's current resolution is fine with me but I just might like that flush screen. I've been looking with envy at video reviews of the Kobo Aura and I really like that screen. If they do that I'll get one.

Barry

DSpider · 12-09-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Do you mean the logo? The back on the Kindle Fire is like black rubber.

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/image...355699491_.jpg

Glossy back. Not the back-back, the part of the back that is at an angle towards the screen (I don't know what to call it).

The back is... I don't know. It has this form: \__________/

The "\" and "/" parts are glossy. Yeah, I know. I was like "wut?" when I saw the ads. It's the part where you grab hold of the damn thing. Fingerprint forensics heaven. I swear, if CSI guys come in, they can identify you with the naked eye from the clarity of the fingerprints you leave on that thing. No, thanks. PSP's had this problem for a very long time.

Blossom · 12-09-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DSpider

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/image...355699491_.jpg

Glossy back. Not the back-back, the part of the back that is at an angle towards the screen (I don't know what to call it).

The back is... I don't know. It has this form: \__________/

The "\" and "/" parts are glossy. Yeah, I know. I was like "wut?" when I saw the ads. It's the part where you grab hold of the damn thing. Fingerprint forensics heaven. I swear, if CSI guys come in, they can identify you with the naked eye from the clarity of the fingerprints you leave on that thing. No, thanks. PSP's had this problem for a very long time.

Ah I got you now! Yeah it's a pain to keep clean on the KFs so I keep mine in a Poetic slimline case I got for $5. The rubber backing is also a pain to keep clean. It absorbs oil and stains with too much use.

nathan.grewal · 02-21-2014, 09:15 AM

So, it looks like the kindle paperwhite 3 is going to be a great device.
300 ppi screen- not much better than kobo aura hd
Light sensor- great idea!
Look nicer- the newer kobo's look better than the current paperwhite. Amazon is gonna change this!
Nice font, optimized for the device.

Overall, Amazon is doing the right thing with this! I'm excited to see how this works, and to see how Kobo does it!

BTW, is there's already a thread on this, could someone direct me to it?

Josieb1 · 02-21-2014, 09:23 AM

This is just rumour, nothing in fact yet.

eschwartz · 02-21-2014, 03:08 PM

This unicorn is already being discussed here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=227781

nathan.grewal · 03-16-2014, 05:18 PM

Thanks

sparklemotion · 03-16-2014, 09:00 PM

Pretty off the Paperwhite now since I got the Nexus 7, but I will still watch to see what they come up with. I think I may even like my Kindle Touch better than the PW.

nynaevelan · 03-16-2014, 09:58 PM

I am going to pass on buying any new devices until they improve in the software. They still have not delivered on the goodreads integration and the cloud collections is a disaster. I am thinking I am going to mive away from amazon devices.

02-21-2014, 09:15 AM	#55
nathan.grewal Dickens Fanatic Posts: 54 Karma: 12048 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: Kobo touch, iPod touch 4th gen, kobo arc, kobo arc 10 HD, nexus 5	Kindle Paperwhite 3 [Unsubstantiated Rumours] So, it looks like the kindle paperwhite 3 is going to be a great device. 300 ppi screen- not much better than kobo aura hd Light sensor- great idea! Look nicer- the newer kobo's look better than the current paperwhite. Amazon is gonna change this! Nice font, optimized for the device. Overall, Amazon is doing the right thing with this! I'm excited to see how this works, and to see how Kobo does it! BTW, is there's already a thread on this, could someone direct me to it? Last edited by pdurrant; 04-03-2014 at 08:30 AM.

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12-05-2013, 11:37 AM	#48
Barty doofus Posts: 2,521 Karma: 13088847 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	I think higher res is the obvious (if not necessary) improvement. The flush screen we already see in the kobo, so it's not new. The early release, though, is doubtful. I don't see why they should change up their release cycle. They want to hit back to school and holiday season. They can hardly care about any "threat" from kobo.

12-06-2013, 01:31 AM	#49
DSpider Evangelist Posts: 450 Karma: 343115 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Romania Device: PW2 2014	Please don't make the back glossy like the Kindle Fire... Please don't make the back glossy like the Kindle Fire... Please don't...

12-07-2013, 04:06 AM	#51
Gazella Wizard Posts: 1,694 Karma: 4601218 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: Kindle Oasis	Maybe he meant the glossy logo on the PW2.

12-08-2013, 07:47 PM	#52
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	If there is a new Kindle coming in the first quarter I wonder if it might be a fancier model: a Paperwhite Pro or some such. I don't care about the page turn buttons and the PW's current resolution is fine with me but I just might like that flush screen. I've been looking with envy at video reviews of the Kobo Aura and I really like that screen. If they do that I'll get one. Barry

02-21-2014, 09:23 AM	#56
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,010 Karma: 18018738 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kobo Forma, Libra2, Clara 2e, Kindle PW SE & Kindle 2022	This is just rumour, nothing in fact yet.

02-21-2014, 03:08 PM	#57
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	This unicorn is already being discussed here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=227781

03-16-2014, 05:18 PM	#58
nathan.grewal Dickens Fanatic Posts: 54 Karma: 12048 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: Kobo touch, iPod touch 4th gen, kobo arc, kobo arc 10 HD, nexus 5	Thanks

03-16-2014, 09:00 PM	#59
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,855 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kindle Paperwhite	Pretty off the Paperwhite now since I got the Nexus 7, but I will still watch to see what they come up with. I think I may even like my Kindle Touch better than the PW.

03-16-2014, 09:58 PM	#60
nynaevelan eBook Junkie Posts: 1,526 Karma: 1464018 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle Fire 2020, Kindle PW2	I am going to pass on buying any new devices until they improve in the software. They still have not delivered on the goodreads integration and the cloud collections is a disaster. I am thinking I am going to mive away from amazon devices.