New "top of the line Kindle" details coming next week

[mewmartigan]

I hope they lower the price and sell the case separately. I don't want the case and don't need ridiculously long battery life.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by Nate the great

That we already knew from earlier leaks. Heck, I was saying that on 1 April.

Sorry I missed it, this thread is some 24 pages long.

(And started on April 4th?)

[ApK]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

A solar charger for an ereader only makes sense if you'll be away from a power source for extended periods of time; like backpacking or camping.

...Or if you spend time in places where outlets don't work much of the time.
...Or if you prefer not having to travel with one more cord and charger.
...Or if your outlets are cluttered enough already.
...Or if you want to advance alternative energy, leading the way for other low power devices to get off the grid.
...I can probably come up with more to belie the "only."

Quite frankly, I don't see the need for it. But then, I don't have any objections to it as long as it's an optional accessory. So for those who want it, go for it.

Yeah, personally, I'm mostly interested in it because it's kind of geeky cool. But, like others have said, I can't understand why so many people seem to be presenting the reasons why they don't have a need for solar as if they were arguments for why the device shouldn't HAVE solar.

[DiapDealer]

If it's less than the price of my first Kindle 2 (U.S.) with the charging cover (and indeed has a flexible substrate); I might be in. That happens to be how overdue I am for a new eink reader, as well.

We'll see. It's been a long time since I've had to convert ebooks TO a Kindle format. I much prefer buying and reading epubs. For workflow/simplicity reasons (as well as reading app preference)... not idealistic ones.

[Jason90]

C'MON Jeff the wait is killing me...few people on other sites are saying this could even be fake but it seem's too detailed and convincing to me

[Nate the great]

Originally Posted by rcentros

Sorry I missed it, this thread is some 24 pages long.

(And started on April 4th?)

Sorry! I should not play gotcha. It's not nice.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by mewmartigan

I hope they lower the price and sell the case separately. I don't want the case and don't need ridiculously long battery life.

It was announced as "top of the line" so I've got a feeling the case will be part of the deal (whether you want it or not). But -- obviously -- I could be wrong.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by Nate the great

Sorry! I should not play gotcha. It's not nice.

I don't care. I'm coming late to this announcement and am actually kind of excited about the new Kindle -- after initially being put off by its shape. I wonder if this will replace the Voyage or stand on its own. (I'm kind of hoping they'll keep both, because they're different enough to co-exist.)

[mewmartigan]

yeah, I wonder if top of the line means "voyage replacement at same cost" or priced higher? $300? $200, same as voyage plus an extra $100 for the fancy case?

Since the leaks have already spread, Amazon should just bump up whenever they were going to announce it.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by mewmartigan

Since the leaks have already spread, Amazon should just bump up whenever they were going to announce it.

They probably have to dot their i-s and cross their t-s and do whatever it is they have to do when they announce these things. I'm guessing tomorrow or Wednesday.

[Barty]

At first blush, doesn't look like there is much there for me, so it's personally disappointing. (The anticipation as usual is better than reality. Buy on the rumors, sell on the news.)

The asymmetrical body may be a problem for me, as the thick side may be too thick for my hand and the thin side is weight imbalanced. The on sale Voyage is looking much better, though I need to drive test that slanted back.

I wouldn't buy the solar cover (or any cover) but I think it'll be a hit because a/ amazon b/ people like covers c/ people are lazy about plugging in things and d/ people like to fancy they need a solar charger the same way they fancy they need an off road vehicle even though the only action it'll ever see is trips to day care and grocery

PS: I'll be surprised if it has a plastic substrate. That'd diminish the need (and justification) for the cover.

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by rcentros

They probably have to dot their i-s and cross their t-s and do whatever it is they have to do when they announce these things. I'm guessing tomorrow or Wednesday.

I am so cynical I wonder if these links are deliberate to bump up anticipation hoping people will order as soon as the page is up and read the detail afterwards.

[eschwartz]

I too don't see what people have against a solar charger.

I do think it is strange, though, that the Kindle of all things should seemingly be the first device to ship with a solar charger.
However useful it is for a Kindle, it would be far more useful for a smartphone or tablet... and yet, no one seems to be trying to convince people they need to get a smartphone/tablet with a solar charger.

Even the third-party solar chargers that are available don't seem to get much press, and the Kindle will come with one by default?

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by ApK

Yeah, personally, I'm mostly interested in it because it's kind of geeky cool. But, like others have said, I can't understand why so many people seem to be presenting the reasons why they don't have a need for solar as if they were arguments for why the device shouldn't HAVE solar.

Primary objection to solar's inclusion would be cost. As long at it's an option, no problem. It's not a feature I'd ever use.

[Barbara1955]

24 pages Long cause it went WAY OFF TOPIC! Not 1 Mod stopped it... even tho when I ask a question they jump on me
Well now I know who the privileged are on this site