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Originally Posted by Kolja
The Voyage has a better screen in terms of brightness and contrast and has the Origami case. These are 2 features I wouldn't give up. The screen is the most important thing for me on an e-reader and I like to read while eating which the Origami case is perfect for. I have 3 working Voyages, two relatively new and I hope they last a long, long time.
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I didn't like the concept of the Origami when I saw it and didn't buy one when I got my Kindle. I was using a cheaper, but more regular cover.
I decided to buy one one year ago, when I realized I could use it as a stand while I was eating. At the end, I just love this cover so much. I pop out the Kindle when I read and put it back so easily.
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Originally Posted by NNolan
Have you checked your Kindle Keyboard recently to see if the 3G still works? I don't know exactly when the 3G hardware in mine took a permanent vacation but it's gone, and I remember reading somewhere that it's a common problem as the KKs age. If I'd known it had a somewhat short shelf life I wouldn't have spent the extra money on it.
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Oh, I didn't know this was a thing. I thought Amazon was providing the cellular connection without time restriction. Maybe it's just defective?
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Originally Posted by krazy4katz
I love my Voyage. I don't use the 3G very often but for the price I like to think I don't have to worry about being out of range of wifi. I like the haptic buttons (although would prefer real ones) and I like the adjustable light. I can't think of anything else I need except what is on the Voyage. But some day Amazon will figure that out and I will probably spend the money. I haven't seen the PW4 so I really can't judge.
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I would say I use the haptic buttons 33% of the time. They can be really handy. I don't know if I would miss them.
And yes I really love this device !
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Originally Posted by Barty
Okay does anybody know why Amazon hasn't made a reader with as good a screen as the Voyage, which is, what, 3 yo. I know the PW is cheaper but the more expensive Oasis apparently isn't quite as good either. They all use Carta so it's down to the LEDs and light layer, which somehow have gotten worse.
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Wasn't it 2014 ? It's an 'old' piece of technology but it seems still really on par with the other actual readers. I really love its form factor and premium finish.
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Originally Posted by Sirtel
No idea, but perhaps it has something to do with all the complaints about uneven frontlight color of the Voyage. Both the Oasis 1 and 2 (and I think also the Paperwhites) have more even frontlight, but somewhat more washed-out text. Perhaps Amazon tried to fix the frontlight after the Voyage came out and many people complained, but unfortunately that fix also reduced contrast.
Mind you, that's just a wild guess, I have absolutely no data and also no real knowledge of the subject.
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That's funny cause it never bothered me, but I might have a good unit.