Will you upgrade if new kindle only adds front light? - Page 3

PG4003 · 08-15-2012, 08:40 PM

That's what I've done before and I decided this time I'm not going to fight it, I'm just going to go ahead and get one.

Victoria · 08-15-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PG4003

That's what I've done before and I decided this time I'm not going to fight it, I'm just going to go ahead and get one.

Good for you - I can relate to that

As my eyes age, I find it much easier to have a light on the screen. However, I probably won't buy the lighted screen, because I recently bought the kindle touch, and one of the lighted covers. I find that they work great together.

PG4003 · 08-15-2012, 09:01 PM

Victoria, I have the Kindle Touch and the lighted cover already

tubemonkey · 08-16-2012, 01:32 AM

I have a K4 and a bedside lamp

Kumabjorn · 08-16-2012, 04:07 AM

I will only upgrade provided they introduce some major improvements, and they just may, barring that though, I just might get myself another K3 (Keyboard) as a backup for the day my present one goes nuts. I assume battery will be the first thing to go, but that can be switched.

JohnnyBook · 08-16-2012, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

As was said by jswinden, this poll needs a no, not going to upgrade option. Without it, the results are skewed and the numbers meaningless.

Ditto

ixtab · 08-16-2012, 07:02 AM

... and it's also missing another point. All evidence found so far in the firmware suggests that it will bring both a light and about 27% higher screen resolution.

ucfgrad93 · 08-16-2012, 09:16 AM

I currently use a Kindle Keyboard that I got in June 2011. I might upgrade as I really like the idea of a built in light. The lighted Amazon cover is rather bulky.

dukesilver · 08-16-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ixtab

... and it's also missing another point. All evidence found so far in the firmware suggests that it will bring both a light and about 27% higher screen resolution.

If this is the case and it doesn't reduce contrast like the Nook Glow, then I will probably upgrade. If it adds a light, higher res, and buttons to the touch version, I'll without a doubt upgrade.

JoeD · 08-16-2012, 02:22 PM

I'm not interested in a light or higher contrast screen. It'll take a lot more than that to make me want to upgrade. Even if it's lighter and longer battery life. The one I have is already a nice weight and lasts as long as I'd ever need.

Adding archived folders is something I want to see, but that's a firmware change that should apply to all kindles, not just new models. If it only applied to a new model that would put me off upgrading more than than sway me to.

I'm sure there'll be a tipping point though where the incremental improvements become enough to sway me into an upgrade. Unless there's a new killer HW feature added.

AnemicOak · 08-16-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

If it only applied to a new model that would put me off upgrading more than than sway me to.

How long after a device is out do you expect them to add new features to it?

BlueSky77 · 08-16-2012, 03:21 PM

Option 3 for me. There has to be some other improvements in order to justify an upgrade. The light alone isn't reason enough, especially since I already own the Touch and the lighted cover.

Andrew H. · 08-16-2012, 10:27 PM

There's not an option for "it depends on how well the lighting works." :-)

I had a kindle lighted case, but didn't like it because I didn't like the uneven illumination and thought that the bottom part of the screen was too dim. If the new kindle gives an effect close to my reading lamp, I would probably buy it. If it is significantly worse or degrades the reading experience in other ways, I probably won't get it.

GeorgeH · 08-18-2012, 02:50 PM

I'm satisfied with my K3. I like the eink screen and the fact that it's not backlit. Improvements I'd like to see include a better book management system (the 'collection' method sucks, frankly) and more horsepower in the CPU. A faster screen refresh would be nice too.

speakingtohe · 08-18-2012, 03:06 PM

I would upgrade my mother's if it was significantly better in any way than the kindle 3.

Lighted screen
Collection and books in alphabetical order
Smaller and/or lighter

If not I may buy her a refurbished Sony 350 this year as the kindle 3 is somewhat difficult for her to use with arthritus on occasion. (her choice of course on which one she prefers to read on.

Helen

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

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08-15-2012, 08:40 PM	#31
PG4003 Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 987250 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kentucky Device: Kindle PW I & II, Kindle Voyage, Fire HD 7", Fire HD 8.9"	That's what I've done before and I decided this time I'm not going to fight it, I'm just going to go ahead and get one.

08-15-2012, 09:01 PM	#33
PG4003 Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 987250 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kentucky Device: Kindle PW I & II, Kindle Voyage, Fire HD 7", Fire HD 8.9"	Victoria, I have the Kindle Touch and the lighted cover already

08-16-2012, 01:32 AM	#34
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,763 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	I have a K4 and a bedside lamp

08-16-2012, 04:07 AM	#35
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	I will only upgrade provided they introduce some major improvements, and they just may, barring that though, I just might get myself another K3 (Keyboard) as a backup for the day my present one goes nuts. I assume battery will be the first thing to go, but that can be switched.

08-16-2012, 07:02 AM	#37
ixtab (offline) Posts: 2,907 Karma: 6736094 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: K3, K4, K5, KPW, KPW2	... and it's also missing another point. All evidence found so far in the firmware suggests that it will bring both a light and about 27% higher screen resolution.

08-16-2012, 09:16 AM	#38
ucfgrad93 Wizard Posts: 2,370 Karma: 9026681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Gen	I currently use a Kindle Keyboard that I got in June 2011. I might upgrade as I really like the idea of a built in light. The lighted Amazon cover is rather bulky.

08-16-2012, 02:22 PM	#40
JoeD Guru Posts: 895 Karma: 4383958 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: na	I'm not interested in a light or higher contrast screen. It'll take a lot more than that to make me want to upgrade. Even if it's lighter and longer battery life. The one I have is already a nice weight and lasts as long as I'd ever need. Adding archived folders is something I want to see, but that's a firmware change that should apply to all kindles, not just new models. If it only applied to a new model that would put me off upgrading more than than sway me to. I'm sure there'll be a tipping point though where the incremental improvements become enough to sway me into an upgrade. Unless there's a new killer HW feature added.

08-16-2012, 03:21 PM	#42
BlueSky77 Member Posts: 16 Karma: 226018 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shangri la di da Valley, USA Device: Kindle Touch 3g, iPad 3, Nook Color w/cm7sd	Option 3 for me. There has to be some other improvements in order to justify an upgrade. The light alone isn't reason enough, especially since I already own the Touch and the lighted cover.

08-16-2012, 10:27 PM	#43
Andrew H. Grand Master of Flowers Posts: 2,201 Karma: 8389072 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naptown Device: Kindle PW, Kindle 3 (aka Keyboard), iPhone, iPad 3 (not for reading)	There's not an option for "it depends on how well the lighting works." :-) I had a kindle lighted case, but didn't like it because I didn't like the uneven illumination and thought that the bottom part of the screen was too dim. If the new kindle gives an effect close to my reading lamp, I would probably buy it. If it is significantly worse or degrades the reading experience in other ways, I probably won't get it.

08-18-2012, 02:50 PM	#44
GeorgeH Addict Posts: 373 Karma: 1138320 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kindle 3, Nexus 7	I'm satisfied with my K3. I like the eink screen and the fact that it's not backlit. Improvements I'd like to see include a better book management system (the 'collection' method sucks, frankly) and more horsepower in the CPU. A faster screen refresh would be nice too.

08-18-2012, 03:06 PM	#45
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	I would upgrade my mother's if it was significantly better in any way than the kindle 3. Lighted screen Collection and books in alphabetical order Smaller and/or lighter If not I may buy her a refurbished Sony 350 this year as the kindle 3 is somewhat difficult for her to use with arthritus on occasion. (her choice of course on which one she prefers to read on. Helen