New Paperwhite! - Page 3

Stingo · 09-03-2013, 12:58 PM

Unless the screen is way better I don't see an upgrade in my future. No more memory (still only 2gig of which a bit is not usable), no more font controls, no sound, no removable media. Just not worth the upgrade from the current Kindle PW.

Julius Caesar · 09-03-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Who gives a damn what it looks like with the screen on maximum brightness in a dark room? You're not going to use it set like that. What matters is what the screen looks like in the conditions in which you use it.

I could still see uneven light at the bottom under normal room lightning. Some folks have problem worse than that like discoloration and leaking light https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=221433

HarryT · 09-03-2013, 01:10 PM

Yes, there are shadow cones around the four LED lights, but it's not in the area of the text on the page. Do you find it to be a problem?

yiming · 09-03-2013, 01:16 PM

it is using the new Carta e-paper technology instead of E Ink Pearl. hope that the reflectivity and contrast will be much better than that of the current models.

alicepattinson · 09-03-2013, 01:17 PM

It's pretty good actually. I like it

AnemicOak · 09-03-2013, 01:17 PM

So, it says new display technology. Does this mean the new eInk tech that was announced a while back? When Kobo announced their new lineup last week they said their new device didn't use that tech as it would be a bit before it was available en masse. Wondering if the new Kindle does use it.

AnemicOak · 09-03-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yiming

it is using the new Carta e-paper technology instead of E Ink Pearl.

We know that for sure?

EDIT: Never mind I see it says that right on the page on Amazon

Julius Caesar · 09-03-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

So, it says new display technology. Does this mean the new eInk tech that was announced a while back? When Kobo announced their new lineup last week they said their new device didn't use that tech as it would be a bit before it was available en masse. Wondering if the new Kindle does use it.

Hardware wise, I have a feeling that the upgrade is a baby-step like the improvement between basic Kindle 2011 to basic Kindle 2012. Not really noticeable unless perhaps you compare it side by side.

EDIT: never mind, it does use Carta epaper technology, so there may be noticeable improvement. We'll see.

Julius Caesar · 09-03-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by yiming

it is using the new Carta e-paper technology instead of E Ink Pearl. hope that the reflectivity and contrast will be much better than that of the current models.

Are Carta and Pearl made by the same company?

HarryT · 09-03-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Julius Caesar

Are Carta and Pearl made by the same company?

Yes; "Pearl" and "Carta" are different models of eInk screen. Both made by eInk.

yiming · 09-03-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Julius Caesar

Hardware wise, I have a feeling that the upgrade is a baby-step like the improvement between basic Kindle 2011 to basic Kindle 2012. Not really noticeable unless perhaps you compare it side by side.

EDIT: never mind, it said that it does use Carta epaper technology, so there may be noticeable improvement. We'll see.

can't find any info on Carte e-paper on the web, not even on Eink company's website.

booklover6 · 09-03-2013, 01:38 PM

I want to wait until I know if we can side load fonts, and how hackable it is

spellbanisher · 09-03-2013, 01:38 PM

The product page is up as are the preorder buttons. The product page says it will start shipping September 30.

Gilmartin · 09-03-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The PW 3G is still available in the UK:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007OZNWRC

I see that now. I'm pretty sure it wasn't there when I looked a couple of hours ago, but as I'd just woken up I wouldn't like to take an oath to that effect

discopig · 09-03-2013, 01:54 PM

Hopefully there's a firmware upgrade for current paperwhites to integrate goodreads.

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09-03-2013, 12:58 PM	#31
Stingo Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 1334691 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Device: KH2O, KPW2, KDXG, KPW1, K3, S505	Unless the screen is way better I don't see an upgrade in my future. No more memory (still only 2gig of which a bit is not usable), no more font controls, no sound, no removable media. Just not worth the upgrade from the current Kindle PW.

09-03-2013, 01:10 PM	#33
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, there are shadow cones around the four LED lights, but it's not in the area of the text on the page. Do you find it to be a problem?

09-03-2013, 01:16 PM	#34
yiming Zealot Posts: 127 Karma: 6744 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kindle Touch, PW2, PW5	it is using the new Carta e-paper technology instead of E Ink Pearl. hope that the reflectivity and contrast will be much better than that of the current models.

09-03-2013, 01:17 PM	#35
alicepattinson Banned Posts: 142 Karma: 2564052 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Kindle Fire	It's pretty good actually. I like it

09-03-2013, 01:17 PM	#36
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	So, it says new display technology. Does this mean the new eInk tech that was announced a while back? When Kobo announced their new lineup last week they said their new device didn't use that tech as it would be a bit before it was available en masse. Wondering if the new Kindle does use it.

09-03-2013, 01:38 PM	#42
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I want to wait until I know if we can side load fonts, and how hackable it is

09-03-2013, 01:38 PM	#43
spellbanisher Guru Posts: 826 Karma: 6566849 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area Device: kindle keyboard, kindle fire hd, S4, Nook hd+	The product page is up as are the preorder buttons. The product page says it will start shipping September 30.

09-03-2013, 01:54 PM	#45
discopig Book Addict Posts: 132 Karma: 1040318 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Hopefully there's a firmware upgrade for current paperwhites to integrate goodreads.