Is new PW imminent?

[Glorfindel]

Originally Posted by stutzj

I think it would be strange for Amazon not to release a new device. My hope, since it specifically is the KB4 that is out of stock, is that they release a updated basic reader with at least 212 PPI and at the same price. I do like my PW2 a lot but I probably would switch back. I love how light and thin the K4B is and how the text appears to be sitting right next to the surface rather than buried beneath glass.
Amazon knows that the real money comes from the kindle books. A cheap, innovative, device lines up with most of their recent releases in the past couple years.
My hope? Based on the rumors at goodereader, supposedly from a Amazon insider, of amazon using a flexible display that will be up to 50% lighter than current ereaders, I'm hoping that we get an incredibly light basic kindle with 212ppi, with improved contrast from the last model at $69. I would imagine it would be hard to implement the lighted screen in a flexible display so I don't think the PW would be upgraded to that. I would buy in a heartbeat.

That would be awesome.

[eschwartz]

Originally Posted by stutzj

My hope? Based on the rumors at goodereader, supposedly from a Amazon insider, of amazon using a flexible display that will be up to 50% lighter than current ereaders, I'm hoping that we get an incredibly light basic kindle with 212ppi, with improved contrast from the last model at $69. I would imagine it would be hard to implement the lighted screen in a flexible display so I don't think the PW would be upgraded to that. I would buy in a heartbeat.

Originally Posted by Glorfindel

That would be awesome.

But completely unrealistic.

One of the many problems with believing rumors on goodereader.

This device is more than people need, and sure as heck ain't gonna go for $69. Or any reasonable price for a ""basic" model (which is supposed to be keeping prices down as much as possible).

[krazy4katz]

Out of curiosity, since so many people have mentioned it, what is the advantage of a flexible display? Just that it has less chance of breaking? I find it hard to imagine that such technology would be compatible with e-ink, but I don't really know anything (about anything).

[Canuck_in_Japan]

Originally Posted by dordale

Unfortunately, I think DSpider is correct--even if Amazon were to announce a new Kindle today, they probably wouldn't be taking orders for a week or two, and at that point they'd probably be taking pre-orders for devices to be shipped a couple of weeks to a month later.

Actually, if memory serves me correctly, last year there wasn't even an announcement. There was suddenly just a new KPW2 available to buy on the website. So there's still lots of time for Amazon to do another stealth release.

[DuckieTigger]

Originally Posted by krazy4katz

Out of curiosity, since so many people have mentioned it, what is the advantage of a flexible display? Just that it has less chance of breaking? I find it hard to imagine that such technology would be compatible with e-ink, but I don't really know anything (about anything).

Eink itself is a thin sheet of flexible plastic. It is the electronics behind that thin flexible sheet of plastic that sit on a sheet of glass. Glass is heavy and has a tendency to shatter or break easily. So benefits of a flexible screen would be weight reduction and shatter proofing the screen. I doubt many will need a truly flexible device - it is not impossible to make a complete device that is like a hard rubber.

[jeffyen]

Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

Actually, if memory serves me correctly, last year there wasn't even an announcement. There was suddenly just a new KPW2 available to buy on the website. So there's still lots of time for Amazon to do another stealth release.

Last year's announcement.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix....497&highlight=

[kacir]

Originally Posted by krazy4katz

... what is the advantage of a flexible display? Just that it has less chance of breaking? I find it hard to imagine that such technology would be compatible with e-ink, but I don't really know anything (about anything).

Look up device called Wexler Flex One - from Russian OEM supplier. It is [slightly] flexible.

[Canuck_in_Japan]

Originally Posted by jeffyen

Last year's announcement.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix....497&highlight=

Huh, I guess my memory is going!

[DSpider]

"Amazon listing details new smaller, high-res 'Voyage' Kindles"

http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/17/kindle-voyage/

• 300 ppi, 6-inch screen
• $190
• 8mm, the "thinnest Kindle up to now"
• November 4th launch date

http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/17/63...ications-rumor

• a new page press sensor to turn pages by pressing lightly on the bezel
• "intelligent front lighting"
• 186g in weight, a lot thinner and lighter than the Paperwhite

[booklover6]

Only 2gb storage, again? I hope that is a mistake. Disregard that. Those specs at the bottom are for the current PW.

I'd probably buy one.....but really hoping for 4gb. Not that I would fill it up. Just like it better.

Yeah, I want one. Just hope I can embed my font and load it that way.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by DSpider

"Amazon listing details new smaller, high-res 'Voyage' Kindles"

http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/17/kindle-voyage/

• 300 ppi, 6-inch screen
• $190
• 8mm, the "thinnest Kindle up to now"
• November 4th launch date

http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/17/63...ications-rumor

• a new page press sensor to turn pages by pressing lightly on the bezel
• "intelligent front lighting"
• 186g in weight, a lot thinner and lighter than the Paperwhite

$190??? Are they crazy? Instead of getting cheaper, let's make it more expensive. No thanks.

[DSpider]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

$190??? Are they crazy? Instead of getting cheaper, let's make it more expensive. No thanks.

Yeah, they're dipping into tablet territory...


$190 for the wifi version, by the way.

$250 with 3G.

[booklover6]

Originally Posted by DSpider

Yeah, they're dipping into tablet territory...


$190 for the wifi version, by the way.

$250 with 3G.

Presumably w/o ads for that price.

[pistoli]

If these leaks turn out to be true, i think there will be no serious reason for me to return the paperwhite i ordered last week (which im waiting to arrive the next couple of days) and get the "voyage".

[JoHunt]

Woo hoo finally! Mine all mine