Baseless speculation about other new kindle thread.

coplate · 10-12-2017, 10:35 AM

Hey, here is a thread we can put out wild guesses about the kindle touch, paperwhite, and voyage.

When I get the images out may be possible to datamine, but that's not as fun!

So, will we get 7" paperwhite? Voyage with physical buttons?

Put your thoughts.

tdonline · 10-12-2017, 10:40 AM

Hmmm...interesting, it hadn't occurred to me there would be a 7 inch Paperwhite. If there's a chance of that, then it may be prudent to hold off on the Oasis. I like my PW--I just want it to be bigger and have better font and accessibility options. And we know the latest update will take care of the latter. I'd prefer a lower cost PW to the Oasis as I don't care about storage and page buttons.

knc1 · 10-12-2017, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdonline

Hmmm...interesting, it hadn't occurred to me there would be a 7 inch Paperwhite. If there's a chance of that, then it may be prudent to hold off on the Oasis. I like my PW--I just want it to be bigger and have better font and accessibility options. And we know the latest update will take care of the latter. I'd prefer a lower cost PW to the Oasis as I don't care about storage and page buttons.

Have you tried 5.8.11 on your PW3 yet?
We do have the links posted.

knc1 · 10-12-2017, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coplate

Hey, here is a thread we can put out wild guesses about the kindle touch, paperwhite, and voyage.

When I get the images out may be possible to datamine, but that's not as fun!

So, will we get 7" paperwhite? Voyage with physical buttons?

Put your thoughts.

Not likely.
They where struggling to support six models, now they have to support seven models.
I think next news will be which models they decide to drop.

SKK · 10-12-2017, 10:53 AM

I am hoping for a 6" paperwhite with Bluetooth support and an option for more than 4gb of space.

knc1 · 10-12-2017, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKK

I am hoping for a 6" paperwhite with Bluetooth support and a option for more than 4gb of space.

Indeed, that is an empty spot in the product line up.
At this moment, only the cheapest and the most expensive Kindle has Bluetooth support.

Maybe add Bluetooth to the PW3 and drop the "basic" Kindle?
I.E: Bluetooth support would be part of the "new basic feature set".

tubemonkey · 10-12-2017, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

Maybe add Bluetooth to the PW3 and drop the "basic" Kindle?

Drop the basic Kindle??? I sure hope not. I only buy basic models. The rest of the line is too expensive. I currently use a Kindle 7th gen and will use it until it gives up the ghost.

vrf · 10-12-2017, 11:29 AM

Bluetooth for Paperwhite 4 and Voyage 2 seems a fairly certain addition, because it allows Amazon to leverage Audible across the line, including on their most popular model. Along with that, I'd guess 8GB storage for every upcoming revision.

No idea if they bring the 7" display to other models. It would be neat, and in some ways it would make sense to simplify the production, but it is rather a main feature on the most premium Kindle. So to not cannibalize sales from Oasis 2, we likely won't see other 7" models for at least a year. But it will probably come in at least one other model. This is how the tech world works: high-end features trickle down to lower-end versions, and then new premium features (color?) go to the upper end.

JSWolf · 10-12-2017, 11:41 AM

I can see the basic Kindle going away. It's too basic. No light and not even a light case.

tubemonkey · 10-12-2017, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I can see the basic Kindle going away. It's too basic. No light and not even a light case.

Not everyone needs a light.

tdonline · 10-12-2017, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

Have you tried 5.8.11 on your PW3 yet?
We do have the links posted.

Is it going to make my screen bigger?

The last post I read from you, you said my model wasn't ready for updates yet? Guess things have changed within the last hour or so?

In any case, who is "we" and where are the posts linked? Sorry, a little confused here.

SKK · 10-12-2017, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdonline

Is it going to make my screen bigger?

The last post I read from you, you said my model wasn't ready for updates yet? Guess things have changed within the last hour or so?

In any case, who is "we" and where are the posts linked? Sorry, a little confused here.

The links are here. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=291179

tdonline · 10-12-2017, 12:11 PM

Yep, went back to read another knc1 post and went to look for the dev forum. Never ventured there before.

newday07 · 10-12-2017, 12:12 PM

what are the differences between europe paperwhite 7th and the japanise one?

Wearever · 10-12-2017, 02:36 PM

As much as I love my voyage, I think the Voyage may be the one in the lineup that may be dropped. I hope not. There isn't as much difference between the New Oasis 2 and the Voyage anymore. Except the form factor. It's a big difference though, but also why any new Paperwhite's may fill in the space left by dropping the Voyage. An enhanced Paperwhite instead of the Voyage. Then they would have 3 options. Entry level Basic ( no light ) Mid level Paperwhite, high end Oasis 2.

10-12-2017, 10:35 AM	#1
coplate Guru Posts: 645 Karma: 1888888 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: prs-505, Kindle Keyboard 3g, PW3	Baseless speculation about other new kindle thread. Hey, here is a thread we can put out wild guesses about the kindle touch, paperwhite, and voyage. When I get the images out may be possible to datamine, but that's not as fun! So, will we get 7" paperwhite? Voyage with physical buttons? Put your thoughts.

10-12-2017, 10:53 AM	#5
SKK Addict Posts: 217 Karma: 55570 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Device: N/A	I am hoping for a 6" paperwhite with Bluetooth support and an option for more than 4gb of space. Last edited by SKK; 10-12-2017 at 11:22 AM.

10-12-2017, 02:36 PM	#15
Wearever Wizard Posts: 1,063 Karma: 10944084 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New England Device: Oasis 2,Voyage, Kindlle hdx 8.9, Ipad mini 4. Air 2	As much as I love my voyage, I think the Voyage may be the one in the lineup that may be dropped. I hope not. There isn't as much difference between the New Oasis 2 and the Voyage anymore. Except the form factor. It's a big difference though, but also why any new Paperwhite's may fill in the space left by dropping the Voyage. An enhanced Paperwhite instead of the Voyage. Then they would have 3 options. Entry level Basic ( no light ) Mid level Paperwhite, high end Oasis 2. Last edited by Wearever; 10-12-2017 at 02:45 PM.

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10-12-2017, 10:40 AM	#2
tdonline Addict Posts: 309 Karma: 2644486 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: PW3, Nook Simple Touch	Hmmm...interesting, it hadn't occurred to me there would be a 7 inch Paperwhite. If there's a chance of that, then it may be prudent to hold off on the Oasis. I like my PW--I just want it to be bigger and have better font and accessibility options. And we know the latest update will take care of the latter. I'd prefer a lower cost PW to the Oasis as I don't care about storage and page buttons.

10-12-2017, 11:29 AM	#8
vrf Addict Posts: 218 Karma: 1300000 Join Date: Dec 2004 Device: Oasis 2, Voyage, Paperwhite 2, Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard, iPad Pro	Bluetooth for Paperwhite 4 and Voyage 2 seems a fairly certain addition, because it allows Amazon to leverage Audible across the line, including on their most popular model. Along with that, I'd guess 8GB storage for every upcoming revision. No idea if they bring the 7" display to other models. It would be neat, and in some ways it would make sense to simplify the production, but it is rather a main feature on the most premium Kindle. So to not cannibalize sales from Oasis 2, we likely won't see other 7" models for at least a year. But it will probably come in at least one other model. This is how the tech world works: high-end features trickle down to lower-end versions, and then new premium features (color?) go to the upper end.

10-12-2017, 11:41 AM	#9
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,740 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I can see the basic Kindle going away. It's too basic. No light and not even a light case.

10-12-2017, 12:11 PM	#13
tdonline Addict Posts: 309 Karma: 2644486 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: PW3, Nook Simple Touch	Yep, went back to read another knc1 post and went to look for the dev forum. Never ventured there before.

10-12-2017, 12:12 PM	#14
newday07 Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2016 Device: kindle paperwhite 3	what are the differences between europe paperwhite 7th and the japanise one?