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Buran · 09-03-2013, 05:16 PM

I'm not planning to upgrade at this time. The features that interest me most (Goodreads and, mildly, Wikipedia) can be added to the Paperwhite I have via a firmware update. I wanted more storage space, but didn't get it, so I'm going to wait for the next version and be more aggressive about pruning books from the device if I don't like them.

Even if Goodreads isn't ever directly integrated with this Paperwhite (though I can't see why not; it'd drive more book sales to allow the Paperwhites we already have to access it), I can already view recommendations on the website, and it's only a few extra clicks to buy a book. (I usually buy via the website). In fact, the Goodreads integration I want most is "show me the current Kindle price at Amazon.com right on the Goodreads site, especially on shelf lists".

The contrast on the screen I have is just fine.

That's $189 I can save for a new iPhone 5S (and I do need to replace that; I'm out of storage space on the one I have now, which is old, and it's starting to bog on new apps).

I'm amused that the "glance at maps" sample is from the Song of Ice and Fire series -- that's what I'm reading now.

09-03-2013, 05:16 PM	#79
Buran Geek Posts: 190 Karma: 471136 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brentwood, MO Device: Kindle Oasis Waterproof 32GB 3G (without offers)	I'm not planning to upgrade at this time. The features that interest me most (Goodreads and, mildly, Wikipedia) can be added to the Paperwhite I have via a firmware update. I wanted more storage space, but didn't get it, so I'm going to wait for the next version and be more aggressive about pruning books from the device if I don't like them. Even if Goodreads isn't ever directly integrated with this Paperwhite (though I can't see why not; it'd drive more book sales to allow the Paperwhites we already have to access it), I can already view recommendations on the website, and it's only a few extra clicks to buy a book. (I usually buy via the website). In fact, the Goodreads integration I want most is "show me the current Kindle price at Amazon.com right on the Goodreads site, especially on shelf lists". The contrast on the screen I have is just fine. That's $189 I can save for a new iPhone 5S (and I do need to replace that; I'm out of storage space on the one I have now, which is old, and it's starting to bog on new apps). I'm amused that the "glance at maps" sample is from the Song of Ice and Fire series -- that's what I'm reading now. Last edited by Buran; 09-03-2013 at 05:23 PM.