New Kindle said to be due end September - Page 7

Rizla · 09-15-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I use a leather "messenger bag".

Postman Pat

HarryT · 09-15-2015, 10:55 AM

Yep

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ProfCrash · 09-15-2015, 12:12 PM

I would love a larger, lighter e-reader. I enjoyed my DX but it is a bit heavy. My parents use the DX we got them religiously. It allows them to use a larger font more easily because they can get a lot more print on the page. I would buy an update DX in a heart beat.

conan50 · 09-15-2015, 01:46 PM

I would not want a larger ereader to tote around, for home use only. My 3.5" lg fuel sometimes feels too large in my pocket, and I have no desire to carry anything more than that in my pocket.

kyôdai · 09-15-2015, 04:19 PM

I do not think there will be another new eINK-Kindle this year, either.

Interesting enough Amazon lists the "new" Paperwhite 3 under last years "7th generation".

WT Sharpe · 09-15-2015, 04:32 PM

Little OT, but has anyone bought a completely decked-out Kindle Voyage? The addition of Wi-Fi plus 3G is $70 and getting rid of the ads will set you back another $20 for a grand total of $289.00! I can live without 3G, but $219 is still a rather righteous chunk of change. The only truly meaningful advantage I can see is the haptic page turns, which does make it very tempting.

Fbone · 09-15-2015, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

Little OT, but has anyone bought a completely decked-out Kindle Voyage? The addition of Wi-Fi plus 3G is $70 and getting rid of the ads will set you back another $20 for a grand total of $289.00! I can live without 3G, but $219 is still a rather righteous chunk of change. The only truly meaningful advantage I can see is the haptic page turns, which does make it very tempting.

Don't forget to add in the case and sales tax.

DuckieTigger · 09-15-2015, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

Little OT, but has anyone bought a completely decked-out Kindle Voyage? The addition of Wi-Fi plus 3G is $70 and getting rid of the ads will set you back another $20 for a grand total of $289.00! I can live without 3G, but $219 is still a rather righteous chunk of change. The only truly meaningful advantage I can see is the haptic page turns, which does make it very tempting.

My Voyage is completely decked out. With an aftermarket $11 case, $199 plus tax, no-ads transfered from my old PW1 (PW has ads now, but never use any more). For free 3G I opted for 4G instead - I use my phone's hotspot to sync the Voyage on the go or download a book. I see no reason to pay for builtin 3G when I get a free hotspot on my phone. And books are not that big to worry about my data. Seldom happens that I need to link Voyage to phone, but good to know it is always there to use just in case.

Rizla · 09-15-2015, 10:38 PM

The only big upgrade I can see would be a 6.8". The H20 proves it would sell. I'm not sure how theyd price it. But my word the Voyage is pricey. How much would a 6.8 flatscreen be? Eeek. And the 6.8 flatscreen and light has never been done. Maybe they'd release an 6.8" PW3 non-flat and leave the Voyage as a 6".

But really they'll probably just do some boring non-upgrade. Water-proof or something.

A 6.8" flatscreen Voyage would be nice. Would be funny watching people blow cash.

Cinisajoy · 09-15-2015, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

The only big upgrade I can see would be a 6.8". The H20 proves it would sell. I'm not sure how theyd price it. But my word the Voyage is pricey. How much would a 6.8 flatscreen be? Eeek. And the 6.8 flatscreen and light has never been done. Maybe they'd release an 6.8" PW3 non-flat and leave the Voyage as a 6".

But really they'll probably just do some boring non-upgrade. Water-proof or something.

A 6.8" flatscreen Voyage would be nice. Would be funny watching people blow cash.

I would disagree that waterproof would be boring.
It would be great to read in the tub.

Phogg · 09-15-2015, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

The only big upgrade I can see would be a 6.8". The H20 proves it would sell. I'm not sure how theyd price it. But my word the Voyage is pricey. How much would a 6.8 flatscreen be? Eeek. And the 6.8 flatscreen and light has never been done. Maybe they'd release an 6.8" PW3 non-flat and leave the Voyage as a 6".

But really they'll probably just do some boring non-upgrade. Water-proof or something.

A 6.8" flatscreen Voyage would be nice. Would be funny watching people blow cash.

Waterproof sells.
It largely drives H2O sales.

It may be boring to you, but to people who commute using public transportation it is a great feature.
It's also good for reading at the pool or beach, but those are niche activities whereas waiting for the bus or train are not.
Plus the aforementioned bathtub.

Branch Delay · 09-16-2015, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

Little OT, but has anyone bought a completely decked-out Kindle Voyage? The addition of Wi-Fi plus 3G is $70 and getting rid of the ads will set you back another $20 for a grand total of $289.00! I can live without 3G, but $219 is still a rather righteous chunk of change. The only truly meaningful advantage I can see is the haptic page turns, which does make it very tempting.

Slightly off topic, but I couldn't stand the haptic page turns. Hard to see and use in the dark. Ending up just swiping paperwhite style, and eventually returned the voyage.

eschwartz · 09-16-2015, 02:16 AM

Let's see, how many slippery slopes can we fall down today?

Somehow, these "new Kindle expected" threads always devolve into the same group of people insisting that what Kindles Really Need is bigger size/adjustable fonts/hobby horse of the day.
Also, the obligatory mention by Jon about never putting your Kindle in your pocket.

This despite that none of these have anything to do with the "new Kindle expected" -- or at least, no one actually suggested they do.

Also, the topic has been

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DuckieTigger · 09-16-2015, 02:43 AM

@eschwartz: You could put a new twist to it: What the new Kindle really needs ... Is the exact same form factor as the Voyage is right now, but with seamless transition from screen to bezel. Make the 6" screen in middle so that it uses all the area for text - no margins. And then use the bezel (now also eink white) as margin.

Geralt · 09-16-2015, 05:32 AM

I don't care how many new kindles Amazon comes up with. As long as my Paperwhite 2 is in working condition I'm not updating. There's no reason and the damn thing is awesome already.

09-16-2015, 02:16 AM	#103
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Let's see, how many slippery slopes can we fall down today? Somehow, these "new Kindle expected" threads always devolve into the same group of people insisting that what Kindles Really Need is bigger size/adjustable fonts/hobby horse of the day. Also, the obligatory mention by Jon about never putting your Kindle in your pocket. This despite that none of these have anything to do with the "new Kindle expected" -- or at least, no one actually suggested they do. Also, the topic has been . Last edited by eschwartz; 09-16-2015 at 02:19 AM.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yep .

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ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I would love a larger, lighter e-reader. I enjoyed my DX but it is a bit heavy. My parents use the DX we got them religiously. It allows them to use a larger font more easily because they can get a lot more print on the page. I would buy an update DX in a heart beat.

09-15-2015, 01:46 PM	#94
conan50 Fanatic Posts: 597 Karma: 14054112 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: kindle	I would not want a larger ereader to tote around, for home use only. My 3.5" lg fuel sometimes feels too large in my pocket, and I have no desire to carry anything more than that in my pocket.

09-15-2015, 04:19 PM	#95
kyôdai Groupie Posts: 175 Karma: 6543210 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: none	I do not think there will be another new eINK-Kindle this year, either. Interesting enough Amazon lists the "new" Paperwhite 3 under last years "7th generation".

09-15-2015, 04:32 PM	#96
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Little OT, but has anyone bought a completely decked-out Kindle Voyage? The addition of Wi-Fi plus 3G is $70 and getting rid of the ads will set you back another $20 for a grand total of $289.00! I can live without 3G, but $219 is still a rather righteous chunk of change. The only truly meaningful advantage I can see is the haptic page turns, which does make it very tempting.

09-15-2015, 10:38 PM	#99
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	The only big upgrade I can see would be a 6.8". The H20 proves it would sell. I'm not sure how theyd price it. But my word the Voyage is pricey. How much would a 6.8 flatscreen be? Eeek. And the 6.8 flatscreen and light has never been done. Maybe they'd release an 6.8" PW3 non-flat and leave the Voyage as a 6". But really they'll probably just do some boring non-upgrade. Water-proof or something. A 6.8" flatscreen Voyage would be nice. Would be funny watching people blow cash.

09-16-2015, 02:43 AM	#104
DuckieTigger Wizard Posts: 4,764 Karma: 246906703 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Oasis 3, Oasis 2, PW3, PW1, KT	@eschwartz: You could put a new twist to it: What the new Kindle really needs ... Is the exact same form factor as the Voyage is right now, but with seamless transition from screen to bezel. Make the 6" screen in middle so that it uses all the area for text - no margins. And then use the bezel (now also eink white) as margin.

09-16-2015, 05:32 AM	#105
Geralt Witcher Posts: 933 Karma: 7321117 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Swamp. Slaying Drowners. Device: Kindle PW2	I don't care how many new kindles Amazon comes up with. As long as my Paperwhite 2 is in working condition I'm not updating. There's no reason and the damn thing is awesome already.