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balin · 08-07-2015, 08:08 AM

I landed on the Voyage via a circuitous route. I started with a Paperwhite 3 and while I liked it, there was a fair amount of light bleed at the bottom. While researching, I stumbled over the Voyage and liked the sound of it. So I exchanged the Paperwhite for the Voyage.

So far, I'm delighted with it. It's a solid unit. I found this out by accident when it slipped off my lap getting out of the car. Landed on the concrete. No dings which surprises me. The magnesium case is tough.

Screen is very evenly lit. I particularly like the glass screen and flush bezel. Haptic feedback on the buttons is cool, but more of a novelty for me. I could live without it, but I like the feature.

Weight and feel in the hand is great. Battery life is brilliant too. I would have like to have got the bookerly font with this device, but imagine it will come eventually.

After dropping it, I decided I needed a case, so have ordered an origami one. Hoping it doesn't add too much bulk.

All in all, a great device. And worth the premium over the Paperwhite in my opinion.

Cheers.

08-07-2015, 08:08 AM	#1638
balin Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2015 Device: kindle voyage	I landed on the Voyage via a circuitous route. I started with a Paperwhite 3 and while I liked it, there was a fair amount of light bleed at the bottom. While researching, I stumbled over the Voyage and liked the sound of it. So I exchanged the Paperwhite for the Voyage. So far, I'm delighted with it. It's a solid unit. I found this out by accident when it slipped off my lap getting out of the car. Landed on the concrete. No dings which surprises me. The magnesium case is tough. Screen is very evenly lit. I particularly like the glass screen and flush bezel. Haptic feedback on the buttons is cool, but more of a novelty for me. I could live without it, but I like the feature. Weight and feel in the hand is great. Battery life is brilliant too. I would have like to have got the bookerly font with this device, but imagine it will come eventually. After dropping it, I decided I needed a case, so have ordered an origami one. Hoping it doesn't add too much bulk. All in all, a great device. And worth the premium over the Paperwhite in my opinion. Cheers.