Kindle 4 NT - Grey is back - Page 2

tmf2 · 10-26-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocicat

I was told this about getting rid of the stock by two salesmen (really HS kids) at two different BB. They both said they will not get new stock as long as they have not sold out of the silver prior model.

I do not plan to buy the black one, I stopped at BB just to satisfy my curiosity and I had my K4s with me to compare.

Do you think it is Amazon or BB enforcing this sell-out?

Did you see a difference between the K4s?

Blossom · 10-26-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by oldbook

The newer K4S and K5B screens to be the same.

Nope they are not. The K4B is lighter in background and has very black text. The K4S is more grey background and the text isn't as black. There are several threads here with people who posts pics showing both units together. Right now the K4B has the best contrast of the Kindles being sold with the K3 coming in at a very close second.

Some threads to check of others who own both colors.
Check out this thread and this one and mine own here

Ocicat · 10-26-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tmf2

Did you see a difference between the K4s?

No difference between the silver on display and mine from last year which I brought along.
So, BB here is clearing out their old stock.

Blossom · 10-26-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocicat

No difference between the silver on display and mine from last year which I brought along.
So, BB here is clearing out their old stock.

I've yet to hear of anyone who has the Black model out as a demo.

It's sneaky. Everyone who has gotten one locally had to ask for a black one which they have in the back.

Ocicat · 10-26-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Nope they are not. The K4B is lighter in background and has very black text. The K4S is more grey background and the text isn't as black. There are several threads here with people who posts pics showing both units together. Right now the K4B has the best contrast of the Kindles being sold with the K3 coming in at a very close second.

I would love to see the new one.
Going to Petsmart today, next to a BB, so I am going to check again if they are putting them on display. Seeing one in the box would not help.

Blossom · 10-26-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocicat

I would love to see the new one.
Going to Petsmart today, next to a BB, so I am going to check again if they are putting them on display. Seeing one in the box would not help.

You probably have to buy one then take it back if you don't like it. I say you will love it though. The black is so much nicer looking, better contrast, lighter background and the page buttons aren't stiff so great for one hand turning. It has a nicer back too.

Ocicat · 10-26-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

You probably have to buy one then take it back if you don't like it. I say you will love it though. The black is so much nicer looking, better contrast, lighter background and the page buttons aren't stiff so great for one hand turning. It has a nicer back too.

LOL! The problem is that I would keep it if I like it and I already have too many toys, so does my husband, he has an K4T and mainly reads on his iPad3. I ought to "gift" him with some like he did me with the iPad2

We're old techies and can't resist.

Desertway · 10-26-2012, 03:03 PM

For those who want more info:

http://www.kindleboards.com/index.ph...,130233.0.html

Check the last few posts. People do seem to have it in hand.

Blossom · 10-26-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Desertway

For those who want more info:

http://www.kindleboards.com/index.ph...,130233.0.html

Check the last few posts. People do seem to have it in hand.

It's a K4. I call it a K4B and the silver is a K4S. The K5 is the Kindle Touch.

jswinden · 10-26-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

It's a K4. I call it a K4B and the silver is a K4S. The K5 is the Kindle Touch.

Yeah I just posted on their forum in that thread explaining how damn confusing their naming scheme is! But then KindleBoards is more of a chatty social club than a techie forum like MR. Lots of vicious Kindle fangirls over there too!

Blossom · 10-26-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

Yeah I just posted on their forum in that thread explaining how damn confusing their naming scheme is! But then KindleBoards is more of a chatty social club than a techie forum like MR. Lots of vicious Kindle fangirls over there too!

I'm a Kindle fangirl but not viscous unless provoked.

bwaldron · 10-26-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I'm a Kindle fangirl but not viscous unless provoked.

Me, I stay a solid regardless

mlewis78 · 10-27-2012, 05:13 AM

When I bought the black one in BestBuy Tuesday before last (Oct. 16), they only had the black one on display and in the clear cases that you pick up to buy.

soulfuldog · 10-27-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

Yeah I just posted on their forum in that thread explaining how damn confusing their naming scheme is! But then KindleBoards is more of a chatty social club than a techie forum like MR. Lots of vicious Kindle fangirls over there too!

I like the reply you got, basically, who cares if it's right or wrong, if it sounds right to us, we're happy

And to be fair, why not!

Though it's still not a Kindle 5, that's the Kindle Touch......... I *think*

jswinden · 10-27-2012, 10:36 AM

When someone on this forum posts a question about a specific model we know which one they are talking about immediately because we are uniform and consistent in our model nickname usage. Of course on this forum we tend to give good answers too, whereas as over there they are often totally clueless. Different forums altogether. I think a large number of their members are self-published authors trying to promote their books. Anyone can self-publish, but actually selling a dozen copies doesn't make them an author.

Their forum is basically run by a handful of people who are more interested in social chatter than Kindles.

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10-26-2012, 03:03 PM	#23
Desertway Addict Posts: 357 Karma: 3070142 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kindle Oasis 3	For those who want more info: http://www.kindleboards.com/index.ph...,130233.0.html Check the last few posts. People do seem to have it in hand.

10-27-2012, 05:13 AM	#28
mlewis78 Guru Posts: 915 Karma: 6449772 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York City Device: Kindle Oasis 2 (7"); HDX 8.9"; Ipad2	When I bought the black one in BestBuy Tuesday before last (Oct. 16), they only had the black one on display and in the clear cases that you pick up to buy.

10-27-2012, 10:36 AM	#30
jswinden Nameless Being	When someone on this forum posts a question about a specific model we know which one they are talking about immediately because we are uniform and consistent in our model nickname usage. Of course on this forum we tend to give good answers too, whereas as over there they are often totally clueless. Different forums altogether. I think a large number of their members are self-published authors trying to promote their books. Anyone can self-publish, but actually selling a dozen copies doesn't make them an author. Their forum is basically run by a handful of people who are more interested in social chatter than Kindles.