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Originally Posted by skyhopper
Thanks for the review. Are you happy with it? I will receive mine somewhere next week.
It will be my first e-reader ever.
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So last Monday I received mine. I've played a bit with it for the past two days (and read about a hundred pages) and I would like to give some brief impressions
As stated in my first post it is my first e-ink reader ever. Upgrading from an iPad 3th gen, a huge step forward. It's incredibly light-weighted and small in comparison. I've ordered the premium leather cover - limited edition with it. (
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...f_rd_i=desktop)
Although the cover really adds a quality feel to the PW it also adds a huge amount of weight to it. The weight, both combined, is still very acceptable but the "wow" factor I had the first time I picked up the PW regarding the weight is a bit gone. I doubt it would be any different with other similar cases though.
The screen is amazing compared to a back lit screen. It's very relaxing on the eyes. On the iPad I had to take a break every 30 minutes. With this device I can read on forever. Also the ability to read in the sun is amazing and new to me.
I read about screen inconsistencies and that every kindle is affected with some kind of (minor) defect. Pinholes, unevenly lit, ...
My screen is quite alright. I haven't seen pinholes, dust speckles, my screen is evenly lit. Except at the bottom I can see some very faint darker smudges but only when lit at certain levels. I noticed them only because I read so much about the screen quality of these e-readers and went looking for defects. I certainly not going to send it back in for this, and I'm picky about the quality of my devices. I also played the lottery game with my iPad and it does not make a person happy. I believe this is "normal" for a device lit by leds only on one side.
I had some trouble transferring my purchased books from the ibooks store. But eventually I managed to remove the DRM. So no loss here.
About the Bookerly font... Maybe I'm not as picky as some other users on this board but I like it. I tried the other fonts too but Bookerly was the font I liked the most at first glance. Maybe I have to give Caecilia another try because more people prefer this one?
I bought the PW3 with ads. I did like the ads screensaver at first. I don't think it's that much different compared to the other images you see on an add-free kindle. After using it a whole day I noticed Amazon was only showing me 2 different ads. One about a book and one about buying accessories below $20.
I contacted Amazon on how to remove the ads and they did it for free. The pictures I see now are more esthetic and pleasing I have to admit.
Overal I'm very pleased with this reader and I'm planning on using it until it dies on me. The resolution is great, the screen quality is great, my cover will wear over time (and will look even more beautiful) and is very durable. Enough space to hold enough books. If I ever fill it completely I will happily remove the books I read to make room for new ones.
The only downside I could find is that I need to spend another €119 to buy one for my wife after she saw mine.....