My New $69 K4 is here! - Page 5

Blossom · 09-14-2012, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Masa.F

I am waiting for the KPW to be shipped in October right now but the photos make me consider to try the $69 Kindle as it seems the KPW doesn't have much better contrast.
I really hope they make screen quality more consistent so that everyone can be happy.

The PW has more PPI so the screen will be better. How much I don't know but I think with the brightness settings it will be King of the Kindles. The K4B for $69 is a good price for a great little reader. It's tiny and makes a great travel reader. It's always good to have a backup.

Kumabjorn · 09-14-2012, 04:57 AM

What is the difference when compared to the Paperwhite? You get higher resolution and front lighting, but for twice the price? Is that it? Seems like a nice premium for Amazon, not that I begrudge them. If I was buying now I know I would go for the PW in a heart beat. But if you detach yourself emotionally for a while, it seems to me that you do shell out a bit for not so much in return in a direct comparison. Not sure I'm right though.

Blossom · 09-14-2012, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

What is the difference when compared to the Paperwhite? You get higher resolution and front lighting, but for twice the price? Is that it? Seems like a nice premium for Amazon, not that I begrudge them. If I was buying now I know I would go for the PW in a heart beat. But if you detach yourself emotionally for a while, it seems to me that you do shell out a bit for not so much in return in a direct comparison. Not sure I'm right though.

You get covers instead of text listings, you get 3 more font choices, a light to read at night and a better screen. You get X-ray and About the author info and a few more features. It's also suppose to be faster. It's definitely worth the price and the better of the two. You can't compare them as they are not in the same league.

Blossom · 09-14-2012, 05:25 AM

I just added to the new K4B the custom font I love so much. Amasis modified for eInk. It looks beautiful! Thank you to the member who modified it, you know who you are!

Now comparing the two K4s with Amasis as the font you really can see a BIG difference. The K4 is blacker so it's not the updated fonts that is making the K4 text look black. They did something else to fix the contrast problem.

I have no problem using the defaults as they look really nice and dark on the K4B! It's just I can't stand Caecilia even the condensed version it's just too western looking to me. Nook was smart to grab Amasis. I'm looking forward to the new fonts on the Paperwhite.

xtine · 09-14-2012, 05:48 AM

Blossom, how do you add custom fonts to your K4B? Is that something that can also be done with the KTouch and the upcoming PaperWhite?

Kumabjorn · 09-14-2012, 06:06 AM

Inquiring minds convene.

As for the K4B and KPW difference, seems to me a lot of those differences are in software, so no reason the K4B couldn't be upgraded to provide the same experience, sans light and resolution.

Namekuseijin · 09-14-2012, 09:22 AM

lucky americans

Barty · 09-14-2012, 09:54 AM

Blossom: comparison pics of the custom font, if/when you can? thanks in advance.

I really like the black bevel. I don't know why Amazon hasn't done it til now (I guess one theory is they don't want to draw attention to the grayness of the "ink", but I think the gray bevel makes it worse, possibly)

soulfuldog · 09-14-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

As for the K4B and KPW difference, seems to me a lot of those differences are in software, so no reason the K4B couldn't be upgraded to provide the same experience, sans light and resolution.

The biggest difference is that the KPW is a touch-screen reader. It also has a new screen with better resolution, and of course, the built in light. The battery life is better than the K4B too...

geekmaster · 09-14-2012, 11:31 AM

The K4 has a smaller battery than the K5 (and probably the KPW). The battery is rated to give them the same time between charges with "normal" usage. The KPW battery will hold its charge longer at reduced screen brightness than at full brightness, so you have some control over it.

TimW · 09-14-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Namekuseijin

lucky americans

If you don't mind paying more, you can preorder (a PaperWhite) through an Ebay vendor. I see them at a $159.99 price, shipping worldwide. That's why Amazon imposed the 5 unit maximum order a few days ago.

ixtab · 09-14-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TimW

If you don't mind paying more, you can preorder (a PaperWhite) through an Ebay vendor. I see them at a $159.99 price, shipping worldwide. That's why Amazon imposed the 5 unit maximum order a few days ago.

Holy crap! I just looked on the german ebay site... some people really really want to make a fast buck. Paperwhite Wifi for €240 - that's $315, more than twice the original price! And that does NOT yet include customs & VAT, which will be charged on top and could be expected to be another 50€ or more.

Lucky are those who have friends in the US who are not trying to rip them off

TimW · 09-14-2012, 12:29 PM

€240? Those Germans drive a hard bargain.

NiLuJe · 09-14-2012, 12:40 PM

@TimW: To give you a reference point, the Touch WiFi (no SO, as it's US-only) is sold @ 129€ on Amazon.fr...

techiegirl · 09-14-2012, 01:27 PM

Is there any difference between the new $69 Kindle and the old $79 Kindle? (Besides the obvious black vs grey.)

09-14-2012, 11:31 AM	#70
geekmaster Carpe diem, c'est la vie. Posts: 6,433 Karma: 10773670 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Multiverse 6627A Device: K1 to PW3	The K4 has a smaller battery than the K5 (and probably the KPW). The battery is rated to give them the same time between charges with "normal" usage. The KPW battery will hold its charge longer at reduced screen brightness than at full brightness, so you have some control over it. Last edited by geekmaster; 09-14-2012 at 12:17 PM.

09-14-2012, 04:57 AM	#62
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	What is the difference when compared to the Paperwhite? You get higher resolution and front lighting, but for twice the price? Is that it? Seems like a nice premium for Amazon, not that I begrudge them. If I was buying now I know I would go for the PW in a heart beat. But if you detach yourself emotionally for a while, it seems to me that you do shell out a bit for not so much in return in a direct comparison. Not sure I'm right though.

09-14-2012, 05:25 AM	#64
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I just added to the new K4B the custom font I love so much. Amasis modified for eInk. It looks beautiful! Thank you to the member who modified it, you know who you are! Now comparing the two K4s with Amasis as the font you really can see a BIG difference. The K4 is blacker so it's not the updated fonts that is making the K4 text look black. They did something else to fix the contrast problem. I have no problem using the defaults as they look really nice and dark on the K4B! It's just I can't stand Caecilia even the condensed version it's just too western looking to me. Nook was smart to grab Amasis. I'm looking forward to the new fonts on the Paperwhite.

09-14-2012, 05:48 AM	#65
xtine Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 1432252 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Forma	Blossom, how do you add custom fonts to your K4B? Is that something that can also be done with the KTouch and the upcoming PaperWhite?

09-14-2012, 06:06 AM	#66
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	Inquiring minds convene. As for the K4B and KPW difference, seems to me a lot of those differences are in software, so no reason the K4B couldn't be upgraded to provide the same experience, sans light and resolution.

09-14-2012, 09:22 AM	#67
Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	lucky americans

09-14-2012, 09:54 AM	#68
Barty doofus Posts: 2,555 Karma: 13089041 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	Blossom: comparison pics of the custom font, if/when you can? thanks in advance. I really like the black bevel. I don't know why Amazon hasn't done it til now (I guess one theory is they don't want to draw attention to the grayness of the "ink", but I think the gray bevel makes it worse, possibly)

09-14-2012, 12:29 PM	#73
TimW Wizard Posts: 1,022 Karma: 6824104 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southeastern Kentucky Device: KK3G, KPW1, Sony PRST1, Sony PRS350, iPod Touch 5G	€240? Those Germans drive a hard bargain.

09-14-2012, 12:40 PM	#74
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047202 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@TimW: To give you a reference point, the Touch WiFi (no SO, as it's US-only) is sold @ 129€ on Amazon.fr...

09-14-2012, 01:27 PM	#75
techiegirl Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 1014914 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage, iPad Mini, iPhone 6+	Is there any difference between the new $69 Kindle and the old $79 Kindle? (Besides the obvious black vs grey.)