Thread: Paperwhite Second Gen: First Impressions
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Old 10-19-2013, 09:10 PM   #1588
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Originally Posted by BeeTee-Ess View Post
I already own a Kindle Keyboard, four basic Kindles (distributed amongst various family members and a Kobo Mini.

Yesterday, I took delivery of two new Kindle Paperwhite 2s.

I acknowledge a degree of trepidation as I unpacked them, although the balance in this thread is strongly positive.

And now, I can add my vote in favour too. Both my wife and I are reading comfortably with the lights set at 13, and the screens are perfect. That is not an exaggeration, both of them are faultless.

We are both very pleased with the new PW2.

A comment on the Amazon delivery process...

I am in Australia, and pre-ordered my Kindles from Amazon US, and was advised to expect delivery in late October, early November.

On 16 October, I received an email advising that my Kindles had been shipped. In fact, they left LA at 10.10 via DHL. Yesterday, 18 October, the DHL courier knocked on my door at 15.13. And that is standard shipping. Impressive!
My experience has mirrored yours. Opened my KPW2 on Friday and was thrilled that I have a perfect screen.

So relieved there were no blotches, light leaks, pinholes or dust spots, just a beautifully clean and evenly lit, warm-toned screen. (I was dreading having to possibly send one back for replacement from Australia.)

I find it a nicer colour and much more evenly lit than the PW1, and the increased resolution and speed are noticeable to me. The contrast is very good.

If only one could have more control over fonts and sizes, page numbers for all books and folders (sob), it would be perfect.

However, I am a very happy bunny right now
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