Are You Upgrading to Paperwhite 2 (Sept Poll)

jswinden · 09-08-2013, 02:05 PM

Now that the Kindle Paperwhite has been officially introduced for pre-order, here is an updated and current poll to see if you are updating to the new Kindle Paperwhite 2 or whether you have ordered but are undecided if you will keep it.

Note: You can select multiple items in this poll. Please read all items and select the best one(s) for you.

Katsunami · 09-08-2013, 02:26 PM

I'm not upgrading.

IF I'm going to get another reader (BIG if) somewhere down the line, then it'd probably be the Kobo Aura. I've been reading around, and there seems to be a KEPUB output possibility for Calibre. In short, as long as Calibre can convert my EPUB's to the reader's format, I don't really mind which format is native to the device, be it AZW3, EPUB or KEPUB.

The Kobo Aura is a much bigger upgrade to the KPW1 than the KPW2 because of the many font customizations. (I hope they fixed the bug in which sometimes half a page would be white, for some reason.)

Even if I get another reader, I'll probably keep the KPW1, as the USE_ALT_FONTS "hack" together with my own custom Deja Vu Serif makes it a nice reader to read on. (And it sees the page counts put in by "Count Pages" in Calibre, something of which I am not sure that the Kobo can do.)

As for now, I've decided to stick with the KPW1, and try a snap-in cover from GoogleProduct. (My cover if fine, but as it's a slot-in cover, the reader is always askew.) See what I like best in the end.

krazy4katz · 09-08-2013, 02:34 PM

I will get the paperwhite sometime, but my Kindle Keyboard is still going strong, so the choice is between waiting until the KK starts showing signs of age or buying an new and improved toy just for fun. I just don't know...

orange! · 09-08-2013, 02:46 PM

I almost bit when the original PW came out last year, but I was scared off by the display problems I read about here. I'm optimistic that the display problems have been sufficiently addressed by now, and looking at the list of incremental hardware and software improvements compared to v1, well, it was hard impossible to say no. Got one for my better half too.

daffy4u · 09-08-2013, 03:21 PM

I will purchase the new KP2, since I never got a really good screen after my series of exchanges (just a less colorful one).

ucfgrad93 · 09-08-2013, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazy4katz

I will get the paperwhite sometime, but my Kindle Keyboard is still going strong, so the choice is between waiting until the KK starts showing signs of age or buying an new and improved toy just for fun. I just don't know...

I have a Kindle Keyboard as well. I'm hoping that Santa will bring me a new PW for Christmas.

Barbara1955 · 09-08-2013, 04:37 PM

I only want a org PW so once the new PW comes out I be shopping ads LOL IS this an Upgrade hehehe

jswinden · 09-08-2013, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katie1

I only want a org PW so once the new PW comes out I be shopping ads LOL IS this an Upgrade hehehe

Good idea! Be sure to watch the Flea Market forum here on MR.

Barbara1955 · 09-08-2013, 04:46 PM

Thanks for that reminder!

barryem · 09-08-2013, 05:07 PM

I have 2 Paperwhites, a 3G one and a Wifi one, as well as a Kindle Basic I use to loan books to friends and family. I've been wishing I had 2 3G Paperwhites and when the new one is available in 3G I'll probably get one and get rid of the Basic and use the Wifi Paperwhite for loaning books.

So I guess that's upgrading to 3G more than to the new one. I probably would have done this already if I hadn't known there were new ones coming soon.

Barry

DreamWriter · 09-08-2013, 06:05 PM

I'll buy a PW2 as soon as my Kindle Keyboard stops working. It'd be nice to have the integrated light!

Blossom · 09-08-2013, 06:16 PM

Yep I am getting one! I am waiting to see if Amazon has another voucher for covers on sale then I will order. Last time I got 30% off the cover and that push me to get the PW1 and it was the best thing I have bought in a long time. Almost perfect so I expect PW2 to be even better!

daffy4u · 09-08-2013, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

Yep I am getting one! I am waiting to see if Amazon has another voucher for covers on sale then I will order. Last time I got 30% off the cover and that push me to get the PW1 and it was the best thing I have bought in a long time. Almost perfect so I expect PW2 to be even better!

The dimensions are the same for PW1 and PW2, so you can use the same cover if you like.

Blossom · 09-08-2013, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

The dimensions are the same for PW1 and PW2, so you can use the same cover if you like.

There is no way I can get my PW1 out of its cover but seeing I am keeping both I will need a new one anyway.

Katsunami · 09-08-2013, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamWriter

I'll buy a PW2 as soon as my Kindle Keyboard stops working. It'd be nice to have the integrated light!

LOL. See you back in 2041.

I have a feeling that an ereader is a bit like a calculator: if you treat it well, it'll keep going forever.

View Poll Results: Are you upgrading to the new Kindle Paperwhite 2.
Yes, upgrading from Kindle Paperwhite 1	60	28.71%
Yes, upgrading from Kindle Touch	10	4.78%
Yes, upgrading from Kindle 4 (non-touch)	9	4.31%
Yes, upgrading from Kindle 3 (non-touch)	19	9.09%
Yes, upgrading from older unlisted Kindle	2	0.96%
Yes, upgrading from a non-Amazon reader	8	3.83%
No, not enough improvements over Kindle Paperwhite 1	57	27.27%
No, not enough improvements over my non-Amazon reader	8	3.83%
No, just not interested in the Paperwhite 2	7	3.35%
No, dammit I still want my turn buttons back!	8	3.83%
Ordered but might return, I want to see if it is worth keeping	3	1.44%
Ordered but might return, depends on screen lighting improvements	8	3.83%
Undecided on whether to order	21	10.05%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 209. You may not vote on this poll

09-08-2013, 02:05 PM	#1
jswinden Nameless Being	Are You Upgrading to Paperwhite 2 (Sept Poll) Now that the Kindle Paperwhite has been officially introduced for pre-order, here is an updated and current poll to see if you are updating to the new Kindle Paperwhite 2 or whether you have ordered but are undecided if you will keep it. Note: You can select multiple items in this poll. Please read all items and select the best one(s) for you. Last edited by jswinden; 09-08-2013 at 02:10 PM.

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09-08-2013, 02:26 PM	#2
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	I'm not upgrading. IF I'm going to get another reader (BIG if) somewhere down the line, then it'd probably be the Kobo Aura. I've been reading around, and there seems to be a KEPUB output possibility for Calibre. In short, as long as Calibre can convert my EPUB's to the reader's format, I don't really mind which format is native to the device, be it AZW3, EPUB or KEPUB. The Kobo Aura is a much bigger upgrade to the KPW1 than the KPW2 because of the many font customizations. (I hope they fixed the bug in which sometimes half a page would be white, for some reason.) Even if I get another reader, I'll probably keep the KPW1, as the USE_ALT_FONTS "hack" together with my own custom Deja Vu Serif makes it a nice reader to read on. (And it sees the page counts put in by "Count Pages" in Calibre, something of which I am not sure that the Kobo can do.) As for now, I've decided to stick with the KPW1, and try a snap-in cover from GoogleProduct. (My cover if fine, but as it's a slot-in cover, the reader is always askew.) See what I like best in the end.

09-08-2013, 02:34 PM	#3
krazy4katz Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 1552656 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: [Kindle 1, Kindle 3 (KK)], Kindle Voyage, iPad Pro	I will get the paperwhite sometime, but my Kindle Keyboard is still going strong, so the choice is between waiting until the KK starts showing signs of age or buying an new and improved toy just for fun. I just don't know...

09-08-2013, 02:46 PM	#4
orange! Born to be wild Posts: 206 Karma: 1010067 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina, USA Device: Kindle K3 wi-fi, Nexus 7 + Aldiko	I almost bit when the original PW came out last year, but I was scared off by the display problems I read about here. I'm optimistic that the display problems have been sufficiently addressed by now, and looking at the list of incremental hardware and software improvements compared to v1, well, it was hard impossible to say no. Got one for my better half too.

09-08-2013, 03:21 PM	#5
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I will purchase the new KP2, since I never got a really good screen after my series of exchanges (just a less colorful one).

09-08-2013, 04:37 PM	#7
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	I only want a org PW so once the new PW comes out I be shopping ads LOL IS this an Upgrade hehehe

09-08-2013, 04:46 PM	#9
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Thanks for that reminder!

09-08-2013, 05:07 PM	#10
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	I have 2 Paperwhites, a 3G one and a Wifi one, as well as a Kindle Basic I use to loan books to friends and family. I've been wishing I had 2 3G Paperwhites and when the new one is available in 3G I'll probably get one and get rid of the Basic and use the Wifi Paperwhite for loaning books. So I guess that's upgrading to 3G more than to the new one. I probably would have done this already if I hadn't known there were new ones coming soon. Barry

09-08-2013, 06:05 PM	#11
DreamWriter Books are brain food. Posts: 2,950 Karma: 4836916 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: U.S. Device: Paperwhite · Fire HD6/HD8/HD10 · Galaxy Tab A7	I'll buy a PW2 as soon as my Kindle Keyboard stops working. It'd be nice to have the integrated light!

09-08-2013, 06:16 PM	#12
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Yep I am getting one! I am waiting to see if Amazon has another voucher for covers on sale then I will order. Last time I got 30% off the cover and that push me to get the PW1 and it was the best thing I have bought in a long time. Almost perfect so I expect PW2 to be even better!