Micro etched glass on Voyage

gers1978 · 10-01-2014, 02:07 AM

As we know the new Voyage has a glass layer, albeit with "micro etching" to remove glare.

All Amazon say is "glare free" screen, but do we think the Voyage will be more/less/the same in terms of glare compared to the Kindle Paperwhite?

I'm especially concerned since Amazon don't show someone reading it in bright sunlight along with some marketing blurb on their Voyage page, like they did with all previous Kindles. The only time they mention glare is in the tech specs where they say "glare free screen: yes"

HarryT · 10-01-2014, 05:49 AM

Presumably the purpose of the etching is to scatter the light, rather than simply reflect it, so it sounds as if it should be pretty good. We'll see.

Anthem · 10-01-2014, 01:13 PM

They should really say "low glare" or "reduced glare" for all of these devices, even the typical Kindles. None of them are really "glare free". But when treated this way they are usually very good at making things as glare free as possible. A much appreciated feature for reading for long periods.

Anyway, until I see one in RL (real life) I can't really say whether the glare is low like on a Paperwhite or not. I'm sure Amazon did their best. I can say that much, at least.

10-01-2014, 02:07 AM	#1
gers1978 Addict Posts: 392 Karma: 1008414 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle	Micro etched glass on Voyage As we know the new Voyage has a glass layer, albeit with "micro etching" to remove glare. All Amazon say is "glare free" screen, but do we think the Voyage will be more/less/the same in terms of glare compared to the Kindle Paperwhite? I'm especially concerned since Amazon don't show someone reading it in bright sunlight along with some marketing blurb on their Voyage page, like they did with all previous Kindles. The only time they mention glare is in the tech specs where they say "glare free screen: yes" Last edited by gers1978; 10-01-2014 at 02:15 AM.

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10-01-2014, 05:49 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Presumably the purpose of the etching is to scatter the light, rather than simply reflect it, so it sounds as if it should be pretty good. We'll see.

10-01-2014, 01:13 PM	#3
Anthem Guru Posts: 704 Karma: 1622328 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle Oasis, OnePlus Nord	They should really say "low glare" or "reduced glare" for all of these devices, even the typical Kindles. None of them are really "glare free". But when treated this way they are usually very good at making things as glare free as possible. A much appreciated feature for reading for long periods. Anyway, until I see one in RL (real life) I can't really say whether the glare is low like on a Paperwhite or not. I'm sure Amazon did their best. I can say that much, at least.

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