Will you upgrade if new kindle only adds front light? - Page 4

dixieknits · 08-20-2012, 11:48 AM

YES!!! The sooner the better..

OtterBooks · 08-20-2012, 06:24 PM

Sticking with my K3 until new quality/image-oriented display technology, or at least larger (I've always thought 6.25" would be a good idea, but I don't see it happening).

QuantumIguana · 08-20-2012, 06:37 PM

I have no intention of upgrading. I've had my K3 for a couple years now, and it is just fine for me. I'll replace it if it breaks, but I have no need to upgrade. I have a reading lamp on my headboard that works just fine.

WaltC · 08-21-2012, 10:45 PM

If the front-lit screen had come a few months ago, I probably would have bought it just for that feature alone. Now with a series of 7"-8" tablets coming out (from Google, Apple and Amazon) I think I'll wait to see how those look first. I'm pretty neutral on e-paper vs. LCD-- I use both now & each have their plus sides-- and I'm expecting that the tablets will have a bigger leap forward, feature wise. The Nexus 7 has some nice features (Quad-core CPU, smoothness, full access to Android apps, GPS & 12-core GPU & nice price) & I'm hoping that Amazon & Apple can compete well with that.

So, hopefully in a month I'll know for sure where a front-lit Kindle falls on my list.

View Poll Results: Will you upgrade just for the front light?
No, I want improvement to the screen	57	47.11%
Yes, a front light will do it for me.	36	29.75%
Yes, but only with other h/w improvements (e.g. less weight, better touch)	28	23.14%
Voters: 121. You may not vote on this poll

08-21-2012, 10:45 PM	#49
WaltC Harmonious Grump Posts: 42 Karma: 506574 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Device: Kindle 2, Kindle Touch, Nook HD, iPad 3, Voyage	If the front-lit screen had come a few months ago, I probably would have bought it just for that feature alone. Now with a series of 7"-8" tablets coming out (from Google, Apple and Amazon) I think I'll wait to see how those look first. I'm pretty neutral on e-paper vs. LCD-- I use both now & each have their plus sides-- and I'm expecting that the tablets will have a bigger leap forward, feature wise. The Nexus 7 has some nice features (Quad-core CPU, smoothness, full access to Android apps, GPS & 12-core GPU & nice price) & I'm hoping that Amazon & Apple can compete well with that. So, hopefully in a month I'll know for sure where a front-lit Kindle falls on my list. Last edited by WaltC; 08-21-2012 at 10:50 PM.

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08-20-2012, 11:48 AM	#46
dixieknits Addict Posts: 283 Karma: 1011418 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle 3, Nook Color	YES!!! The sooner the better..

08-20-2012, 06:24 PM	#47
OtterBooks Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 2979086 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 4, iPad Mini/Retina	Sticking with my K3 until new quality/image-oriented display technology, or at least larger (I've always thought 6.25" would be a good idea, but I don't see it happening).

08-20-2012, 06:37 PM	#48
QuantumIguana Philosopher Posts: 2,034 Karma: 18736532 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 gen, Kindle Fire 1st Gen, Kindle Touch	I have no intention of upgrading. I've had my K3 for a couple years now, and it is just fine for me. I'll replace it if it breaks, but I have no need to upgrade. I have a reading lamp on my headboard that works just fine.