Do PWs still have screen issues

stethorn · 08-06-2013, 12:08 PM

Hi,

Looking at switching my Kobo Glo to a paperwhite. Only ended up with the glow as the paperwhite I got on release and a few dots on the screen and went back. Very tempted to get one again, the Glos screen is top notch but the backlight keeps going off and you need to use the screen to get it back on, which is impossible in the dark.

knauck · 08-06-2013, 12:35 PM

I have had 3 paperwhites in my possession in the last month and have had no screen issues.

soulfuldog · 08-07-2013, 10:13 AM

Since Amazon have released new models that past two years in a row around September/October, you'd probably be as well waiting to see if they announce an updated version of the Paperwhite.

Tabatha · 08-07-2013, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l_macd

Since Amazon have released new models that past two years in a row around September/October, you'd probably be as well waiting to see if they announce an updated version of the Paperwhite.

Totally agree about waiting. Some think they may well put the sound back in the new PW as Amazon also owns Audiobooks now and has specials on them very often. Kindle Touch was the last e-ink with speakers.

twobob · 08-07-2013, 02:54 PM

RE: Sound

I hope they do.

I doubt they will.

Namekuseijin · 08-07-2013, 03:50 PM

my iriver Story had quite a few noticeable very small black dots scattered here and there. You only notice it during reading if you look for them. I see none on PW. quite an evolution I observed indeed, since the eink screen on Story predates even Pearl...

contrast is awesome too, really. Reading at night on Story without a nearby lamp was difficult, now on PW it's a breeze (even with light level at a minimum)

Victoria · 08-10-2013, 11:45 AM

I bought mine in early July - it's great. It's the best ereader I've had so far.

indiaink · 08-11-2013, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victoria

I bought mine in early July - it's great. It's the best ereader I've had so far.

Same here, and I agree as well. I love my PW!!!

meeera · 08-11-2013, 12:49 AM

I wonder if the people saying they've no issues now could maybe state whether they could see the problematic colour hues in the original bad Paperwhites? Some can, some can't. I'd like to know whether to start recommending the PW to friends/family. Thanks!

elemenoP · 08-11-2013, 10:47 AM

I got one in the beginning of July. No problems at all, I think the screen is great. I am very fussy about screens and I was very worried about getting one with issues. I was going to wait for the next gen but then I realized that I needed the light for summer time (family vacations, sitting on the poorly-lit balcony at night). I love it and I'm glad I didn't wait! I haven't seen one with the color issues but I do believe I would notice that. At past jobs I have been notorious for complaining about my monitor until I got a better one.

Also I scored nearly perfect on that quiz where you line up the blocks in order of hue. So there are my qualifications.

eP

GoSharks · 08-11-2013, 01:00 PM

I was one of the original skeptics about the PW screen issues and thought that people were being overly critical / OCD. However, I ordered a PW as a gift for my daughter in May....compared to my PW screen that I purchased last December, her screen was poor -- uneven lighting, color hues and blotching. She didn't think anything about it but it bothered me so I sent it back and the new one's screen was absolutely perfect. I suspect that there are still problems but not as frequent. If you get a poor screen, you can send it back for free and order another one. It might take some time but it is well worth the effort.

meeera · 08-12-2013, 12:41 AM

Thanks for the info.

everything4urfre · 08-12-2013, 03:08 AM

I think that error occur randomly. I bought 3 PPW, 2 is ok and 1 have a problem in touching function. I'm sending it back to Amazon.

Lordblacknail · 08-12-2013, 06:53 AM

I would love a PW, but I do not want to deal with a touch screen. I WANT PAGE TURN BUTTONS!@!!!!!!!!

woe · 08-12-2013, 12:07 PM

I got a brand new Paperwhite last week and the lighting is very uneven, particularly along the bottom, with big discoloured blotches. It's really terrible in comparison with my Kobo Aura HD.

08-06-2013, 12:08 PM	#1
stethorn Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 12428 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Kobo Glo	Do PWs still have screen issues Hi, Looking at switching my Kobo Glo to a paperwhite. Only ended up with the glow as the paperwhite I got on release and a few dots on the screen and went back. Very tempted to get one again, the Glos screen is top notch but the backlight keeps going off and you need to use the screen to get it back on, which is impossible in the dark.

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soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	Since Amazon have released new models that past two years in a row around September/October, you'd probably be as well waiting to see if they announce an updated version of the Paperwhite.

08-07-2013, 02:54 PM	#5
twobob ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°){ʇlnɐɟ ƃǝs}Týr Posts: 6,586 Karma: 6299993 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: uti gratia usura (Yao ying da ying; Mo ying da yieng) Device: PW-WIFI\|K5-3G+WIFI\| K4\|K3-3G\|DXG\|K2\| Rooted Nook Touch	RE: Sound I hope they do. I doubt they will.

08-07-2013, 03:50 PM	#6
Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	my iriver Story had quite a few noticeable very small black dots scattered here and there. You only notice it during reading if you look for them. I see none on PW. quite an evolution I observed indeed, since the eink screen on Story predates even Pearl... contrast is awesome too, really. Reading at night on Story without a nearby lamp was difficult, now on PW it's a breeze (even with light level at a minimum)

08-10-2013, 11:45 AM	#7
Victoria Wizard Posts: 1,017 Karma: 19767610 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Device: ipad, Kindle PW, Kobo Clara; iphone 7	I bought mine in early July - it's great. It's the best ereader I've had so far.

08-11-2013, 12:49 AM	#9
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,862 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	I wonder if the people saying they've no issues now could maybe state whether they could see the problematic colour hues in the original bad Paperwhites? Some can, some can't. I'd like to know whether to start recommending the PW to friends/family. Thanks!

08-11-2013, 10:47 AM	#10
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	I got one in the beginning of July. No problems at all, I think the screen is great. I am very fussy about screens and I was very worried about getting one with issues. I was going to wait for the next gen but then I realized that I needed the light for summer time (family vacations, sitting on the poorly-lit balcony at night). I love it and I'm glad I didn't wait! I haven't seen one with the color issues but I do believe I would notice that. At past jobs I have been notorious for complaining about my monitor until I got a better one. Also I scored nearly perfect on that quiz where you line up the blocks in order of hue. So there are my qualifications. eP

08-11-2013, 01:00 PM	#11
GoSharks SQUIRREL!! Posts: 1,636 Karma: 8400000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Device: K-Fire, PW2, PW3	I was one of the original skeptics about the PW screen issues and thought that people were being overly critical / OCD. However, I ordered a PW as a gift for my daughter in May....compared to my PW screen that I purchased last December, her screen was poor -- uneven lighting, color hues and blotching. She didn't think anything about it but it bothered me so I sent it back and the new one's screen was absolutely perfect. I suspect that there are still problems but not as frequent. If you get a poor screen, you can send it back for free and order another one. It might take some time but it is well worth the effort.

08-12-2013, 12:41 AM	#12
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,862 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	Thanks for the info.

08-12-2013, 03:08 AM	#13
everything4urfre Banned Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2013 Device: Kindle	I think that error occur randomly. I bought 3 PPW, 2 is ok and 1 have a problem in touching function. I'm sending it back to Amazon.

08-12-2013, 06:53 AM	#14
Lordblacknail Groupie Posts: 171 Karma: 330000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Device: Kobo Libre 2 Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Kobo Libre Colour	I would love a PW, but I do not want to deal with a touch screen. I WANT PAGE TURN BUTTONS!@!!!!!!!!

08-12-2013, 12:07 PM	#15
woe Member Posts: 22 Karma: 205418 Join Date: Apr 2013 Device: Kobo Aura HD	I got a brand new Paperwhite last week and the lighting is very uneven, particularly along the bottom, with big discoloured blotches. It's really terrible in comparison with my Kobo Aura HD.