New Paperwhite! - Page 9

Yolina · 09-04-2013, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by shanghaichica

I've pre-ordered one but it doesn't come out in the UK for nearly 2 weeks after it does in the US, so I will look at the reviews and cancel if necessary.

I've done the same

I really wish they had put back the page turn buttons and increased the on-board storage though.

gers1978 · 09-04-2013, 03:18 AM

I switched from a PW to an Aura HD because the uneven lighting was really annoying me (and it wasn't just at the bottom, there were patches all over). I went through 3 PWs trying to get a good one, no luck. The Aura HD isn't 100% even either but it has a really advanced feature that Amazon couldn't implement in the PW - the ability to actually turn the light off!

The only other thing I'd be interested in when I go for either a new Aura or new PW, apart from even lighting, is reduced depth between bezel and screen. I know the new Aura is completely flat, but I'm worried about how this is implemented - I've heard reports it's now "low glare" and not "no glare", which is worrying. As for the new PW, I've read nothing about the depth between bezel and screen, so I assume it's the same as the old PW.

I think I'll try both in my hand before deciding.

Jdschi · 09-04-2013, 03:42 AM

I caved and ordered one - I can always cancel if I change my mind about it. After my old Kindle (not PW) died I didn't want a new Kindle but a different model brand because there were so many things that aggravated me. The Kobo Aura HD is too expensive for me though, so I didn't get that. Now it seems that Amazon has adressed a LOT of things that were bothering me, so I couldn't resist.
It's mostly the software (page flipping, actual footnotes etc!) though so I wouldn't upgrade if I already had an older model.

Blossom · 09-04-2013, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tesk

Oh no! I'm receiving my 1st gen pw tomorrow.
I knew they were gong to release a new version but so soon?

I live in Norway so returning the device will be expensive.
Ah well, I guess this will do :'(

You will love the time you have with it. No worries. The new one doesn't ship till the end of the month! That's valuable reading time loss. The two reviews I read said there wasn't significant enough improvement over the Original Paperwhite.

I'm waiting for some MobileRead user reviews before deciding if I will upgrade.

Canuck_in_Japan · 09-04-2013, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gers1978

but I'm worried about how this is implemented - I've heard reports it's now "low glare" and not "no glare", which is worrying.

There's no such thing as a "no glare" ereader.

drewh · 09-04-2013, 05:02 AM

What do they mean by the new PW screen causing less glare and eye-strain? Does anyone here using the light at around 12 feel any glare or eye strain? Obviously in a very dark room I'll have it down at 3-4 max so even less. I can see how at 24 there is glare because the strength of the light emits from the front a bit, but otherwise?

Blossom · 09-04-2013, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by drewh

What do they mean by the new PW screen causing less glare and eye-strain? Does anyone here using the light at around 12 feel any glare or eye strain? Obviously in a very dark room I'll have it down at 3-4 max so even less. I can see how at 24 there is glare because the strength of the light emits from the front a bit, but otherwise?

I got eye strain on mine till I found leaving the light on 8 in all lighting worked for me. I also need a darker font or my eyes will start to burn. I read more in the dark than anything and for me the contrast without a custom font is too poor to do so.

Gilmartin · 09-04-2013, 05:38 AM

Well, its between the new PW and the new Aura for me. The Sony T3 just doesn't appeal to me at all.
I'll wait until some REAL reviews of both devices appear before making my mind up.

nynaevelan · 09-04-2013, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SampleAndy

Kindle MatchBook
COMING SOON—For thousands of qualifying books, your past, present, and future print-edition purchases will soon allow you to buy the Kindle edition for $2.99, $1.99, $0.99, or free.

Now THAT sounds interesting to me. That would almost have to be across the board, wouldn't it? (as opposed to just for the new PW)

That would be sweet, though I wonder if they will limit it to books purchased at Amazon only. Which of course is not where I purchased my books from.

nynaevelan · 09-04-2013, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeC

I can see an image of the "New - Kindle Paperwhite 3G" but the link for pre-order isn't active yet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AWH595M/ref=fs_cl

I was able to pre-order mine, it stated the release date was September 30th.

nynaevelan · 09-04-2013, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I am so getting it just for the GoodReads integration!

I am interested in the Goodreads integration and the Flip Page. I do not care about the light improvement since I usually use my Fire for night time reading, and the only time I really change fonts is when I need something a little larger without increase the font size.

HarryT · 09-04-2013, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nynaevelan

I was able to pre-order mine, it stated the release date was September 30th.

Are you sure? The WiFi version is shipping on 30th September, but the 3G version isn't available to order yet.

Blossom · 09-04-2013, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Are you sure? The WiFi version is shipping on 30th September, but the 3G version isn't available to order yet.

It's there now. It says November 5th for the 3G model.

Alexander Turcic · 09-04-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Julius Caesar

Thanks for posting. Will this fix discoloration across the screen and uneven light at the bottom?

According to this preview, it got fixed.

HarryT · 09-04-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nynaevelan

That would be sweet, though I wonder if they will limit it to books purchased at Amazon only.

If you didn't buy it at Amazon, it's not a "Kindle book". Would you expect Amazon to give you a digital version of a CD that you didn't buy from them?

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09-04-2013, 03:18 AM	#122
gers1978 Addict Posts: 392 Karma: 1008414 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle	I switched from a PW to an Aura HD because the uneven lighting was really annoying me (and it wasn't just at the bottom, there were patches all over). I went through 3 PWs trying to get a good one, no luck. The Aura HD isn't 100% even either but it has a really advanced feature that Amazon couldn't implement in the PW - the ability to actually turn the light off! The only other thing I'd be interested in when I go for either a new Aura or new PW, apart from even lighting, is reduced depth between bezel and screen. I know the new Aura is completely flat, but I'm worried about how this is implemented - I've heard reports it's now "low glare" and not "no glare", which is worrying. As for the new PW, I've read nothing about the depth between bezel and screen, so I assume it's the same as the old PW. I think I'll try both in my hand before deciding.

09-04-2013, 03:42 AM	#123
Jdschi Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 109342 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Germany Device: Nexus 7.2, PW2	I caved and ordered one - I can always cancel if I change my mind about it. After my old Kindle (not PW) died I didn't want a new Kindle but a different model brand because there were so many things that aggravated me. The Kobo Aura HD is too expensive for me though, so I didn't get that. Now it seems that Amazon has adressed a LOT of things that were bothering me, so I couldn't resist. It's mostly the software (page flipping, actual footnotes etc!) though so I wouldn't upgrade if I already had an older model.

09-04-2013, 05:02 AM	#126
drewh Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 576022 Join Date: Feb 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	What do they mean by the new PW screen causing less glare and eye-strain? Does anyone here using the light at around 12 feel any glare or eye strain? Obviously in a very dark room I'll have it down at 3-4 max so even less. I can see how at 24 there is glare because the strength of the light emits from the front a bit, but otherwise?

09-04-2013, 05:38 AM	#128
Gilmartin Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 1244690 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Device: PRS-T1, PW2	Well, its between the new PW and the new Aura for me. The Sony T3 just doesn't appeal to me at all. I'll wait until some REAL reviews of both devices appear before making my mind up.