Coming from Kindle3

Sousou · 07-30-2015, 08:07 AM

Hi,
I own a Kindle3 (keyboard) since a few years now. It does the job for me.
I was just wondering if there'd be any good reason to switch for a recent model.
From what I've read until now, it seems that the main differences are mainly the contrast (I think about the new paper white), the touchscreen instead of physical buttons (I'm not sure which one I'd like the most frankly), and backlight on some models. I don't really care about surfing on the kindle, because we all have enough smartphone / tablets for it.

I don't really know if any of these new specs are worth buying a new one.

Am I missing something ? What's your opinion ? Do you like spaghettis ?

patrickt · 07-30-2015, 10:41 AM

Yes, the front lit Paperwhites were a game changer. They're not only better for reading in dim light but even better in bright light.

Touch screen is a matter of preference. I resisted but now I prefer a touch screen. But, some prefer buttons on their Kindles and a hand crank starter on their car.

Sousou · 07-30-2015, 11:00 AM

Ok ! Thank you for your answer

darryl · 07-30-2015, 11:02 AM

It is of course a matter of personal preference. But to me the Frontlight alone makes it worthwhile.

cvkemp · 07-30-2015, 11:05 AM

I had the Kindle kbrd and left it for a kindle fire, which was the worse thing I ever did. I finally came back to the paper white and I am in love again. I love touch screen so I did not go for the more expensive voyage. But yes to paper white.

HarryT · 07-30-2015, 11:07 AM

Yep, the front lighting is the killer feature. Transforms the readability of the Kindle in most reading conditions (at the expense of a slight loss of contrast in full sunlight).

flandroid · 07-30-2015, 11:14 AM

If you're feeling an itch, definitely give the PW3 a try. I upgraded from a perfectly fine Kindle 4 a few weeks ago and don't regret it at all. I'm not crazy about the touch screen and having to move my thumb to turn pages, but everything else puts it head and shoulders above the older models. The new higher-resolution display is beautiful.

(yes to spaghetti)

malligator · 07-30-2015, 01:06 PM

I came from a K3 to a Voyage. Yes, it's worth it. It's not a requirement since the K3 is such a nice Kindle in its own right, but for $119 the jump from K3 to PW3 is massive.

patrickt · 07-30-2015, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvkemp

I had the Kindle kbrd and left it for a kindle fire, which was the worse thing I ever did. I finally came back to the paper white and I am in love again. I love touch screen so I did not go for the more expensive voyage. But yes to paper white.

The Paperwhite is for readers. The Fire, and other tablets, are great for music, movies, surfing, email, games, and all sorts of handy apps but not so great for reading.

For me, between a Kindle Keyboard and a tablet, I'd take the Keyboard. Between the Kindle Keyboard and a Paperwhite, boom, I'm outta there.

ametzler · 07-30-2015, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sousou

Hi,
I own a Kindle3 (keyboard) since a few years now. It does the job for me.
I was just wondering if there'd be any good reason to switch for a recent model. [...]

Just more of the same: I have made the switch about two years ago (Keyboard to Paperwhite 2). The front light can be a reason to switch. I am often reading in places that are not perfectly lit (public transport), and that is where it helps a lot.

Touchscreen vs Keyboard is a matter of personal preference, I like the Keyboard better. I don't think the reading experience in well lit environment is better with a pw2 than the kk.

cu Andreas

Sousou · 07-30-2015, 05:24 PM

Thx for all the answers

I think I'll definitely check the next special deal, I feel like giving a try xD

cvkemp · 07-30-2015, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickt

The Paperwhite is for readers. The Fire, and other tablets, are great for music, movies, surfing, email, games, and all sorts of handy apps but not so great for reading.

For me, between a Kindle Keyboard and a tablet, I'd take the Keyboard. Between the Kindle Keyboard and a Paperwhite, boom, I'm outta there.

I left the Kindle keyboard because I did not like the kbrd or the fact that I had to always have a light with me.. I love the touchscreen and I love the front light built in. . I tried the voyage and I did not like the page buttons.

twowheels · 07-30-2015, 06:13 PM

A few things that might push you toward the PW3, if you haven't decided yet.

- Do you read in bed using the K3 lighted cover? Do you have a partner sharing that bed? If so, the front-lit screen is far less intrusive for the other person.

- Do you read on planes? Same thing -- far less intrusive for your neighbors who might be sleeping on that red-eye flight.

- Do you make highlights and comments? If so, the PW3 will be FAR superior! Typing, contrary to initial impressions, is far better on the touchscreen. [I say this as a 100+ wpm typist on a real keyboard]

- Do you look up words as you read? If so, touching a word in the middle of the page to look it up is far easier than navigating to it with the arrows.

- Do you read books with footnotes? Same as above.

- Do you read primarily outdoors? In this single use case you may find the K3 to be superior. The touch & light layers slightly degrade the screen outdoors, and I can't help but see the touch layer "dots", at least on my PW1.

I thought I'd miss the page turn buttons, but after a few days I really didn't care... it's almost the same. The only real drawback for me is if I'm reading as I get drowsy and am half dozing I tend to have more accidental page turns as my thumb stops hovering over the page so well. :-)

HarryT · 07-31-2015, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twowheels

- Do you read primarily outdoors? In this single use case you may find the K3 to be superior. The touch & light layers slightly degrade the screen outdoors, and I can't help but see the touch layer "dots", at least on my PW1.

Although the effect is offset (more than offset, IMHO) by the fact that modern Kindles use an eInk Carta screen, which has much higher contrast (50% higher, according to the manufacturer's figures) than the eInk Pearl screen of the K3.

montalex · 07-31-2015, 08:09 AM

One thing that has kept me on Kindle Keyboard is the open 3G. I use mine to receive and send email when I am in the country with no internet connection. I actually have several Kindle Keyboards, salvaged and repaired with screens, motherboards and/or batteries from China. I understand that newer Kindles have SIM cards that restrict use to just a few sites. Is this true? Can one take a SIM card from the Keyboard and use it in a PW? I also use the 3G for getting newspapers and books. I was using it during the last couple of weeks to get updates on the Tour de France....

07-30-2015, 08:07 AM	#1
Sousou Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2015 Device: Kindle3	Coming from Kindle3 Hi, I own a Kindle3 (keyboard) since a few years now. It does the job for me. I was just wondering if there'd be any good reason to switch for a recent model. From what I've read until now, it seems that the main differences are mainly the contrast (I think about the new paper white), the touchscreen instead of physical buttons (I'm not sure which one I'd like the most frankly), and backlight on some models. I don't really care about surfing on the kindle, because we all have enough smartphone / tablets for it. I don't really know if any of these new specs are worth buying a new one. Am I missing something ? What's your opinion ? Do you like spaghettis ?

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07-30-2015, 10:41 AM	#2
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	Yes, the front lit Paperwhites were a game changer. They're not only better for reading in dim light but even better in bright light. Touch screen is a matter of preference. I resisted but now I prefer a touch screen. But, some prefer buttons on their Kindles and a hand crank starter on their car.

07-30-2015, 11:00 AM	#3
Sousou Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2015 Device: Kindle3	Ok ! Thank you for your answer

07-30-2015, 11:02 AM	#4
darryl Wizard Posts: 3,108 Karma: 60231510 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Oasis, Huwei Ascend Mate 7	It is of course a matter of personal preference. But to me the Frontlight alone makes it worthwhile.

07-30-2015, 11:05 AM	#5
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	I had the Kindle kbrd and left it for a kindle fire, which was the worse thing I ever did. I finally came back to the paper white and I am in love again. I love touch screen so I did not go for the more expensive voyage. But yes to paper white.

07-30-2015, 11:07 AM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yep, the front lighting is the killer feature. Transforms the readability of the Kindle in most reading conditions (at the expense of a slight loss of contrast in full sunlight).

07-30-2015, 11:14 AM	#7
flandroid Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 294 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 2/3/4/PW3	If you're feeling an itch, definitely give the PW3 a try. I upgraded from a perfectly fine Kindle 4 a few weeks ago and don't regret it at all. I'm not crazy about the touch screen and having to move my thumb to turn pages, but everything else puts it head and shoulders above the older models. The new higher-resolution display is beautiful. (yes to spaghetti)

07-30-2015, 01:06 PM	#8
malligator Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 610 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle 3	I came from a K3 to a Voyage. Yes, it's worth it. It's not a requirement since the K3 is such a nice Kindle in its own right, but for $119 the jump from K3 to PW3 is massive.

07-30-2015, 05:24 PM	#11
Sousou Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2015 Device: Kindle3	Thx for all the answers I think I'll definitely check the next special deal, I feel like giving a try xD

07-30-2015, 06:13 PM	#13
twowheels Wizard Posts: 1,853 Karma: 13432974 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD, iPad Pro 10", iPhone 15 Pro, Boox Note Max	A few things that might push you toward the PW3, if you haven't decided yet. - Do you read in bed using the K3 lighted cover? Do you have a partner sharing that bed? If so, the front-lit screen is far less intrusive for the other person. - Do you read on planes? Same thing -- far less intrusive for your neighbors who might be sleeping on that red-eye flight. - Do you make highlights and comments? If so, the PW3 will be FAR superior! Typing, contrary to initial impressions, is far better on the touchscreen. [I say this as a 100+ wpm typist on a real keyboard] - Do you look up words as you read? If so, touching a word in the middle of the page to look it up is far easier than navigating to it with the arrows. - Do you read books with footnotes? Same as above. - Do you read primarily outdoors? In this single use case you may find the K3 to be superior. The touch & light layers slightly degrade the screen outdoors, and I can't help but see the touch layer "dots", at least on my PW1. I thought I'd miss the page turn buttons, but after a few days I really didn't care... it's almost the same. The only real drawback for me is if I'm reading as I get drowsy and am half dozing I tend to have more accidental page turns as my thumb stops hovering over the page so well. :-)

07-31-2015, 08:09 AM	#15
montalex Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 1283268 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: KindleDX,Kindle 4, Kindle Keyboard 3G	One thing that has kept me on Kindle Keyboard is the open 3G. I use mine to receive and send email when I am in the country with no internet connection. I actually have several Kindle Keyboards, salvaged and repaired with screens, motherboards and/or batteries from China. I understand that newer Kindles have SIM cards that restrict use to just a few sites. Is this true? Can one take a SIM card from the Keyboard and use it in a PW? I also use the 3G for getting newspapers and books. I was using it during the last couple of weeks to get updates on the Tour de France....

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