Paperwhite Second Gen: First Impressions - Page 91

fearindex · 10-15-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FacebookVirus

The book lights that were common in the 90s never attracted me much, either. I bought one, though, tried to like it and utterly failed. Wish I had that $25 now, so I'm not making that mistake again.

But, to each their own.

I would argue a well integrated cover light on an e-reader, such as the official Amazon covers and the like, is conceptually beyod a clip-on light attached to a book. Also, thanks to advancements in LED technology, newer lights are more practical.

But of course, some may prefer a traditional reading light too. Any Kindle would work great with that. And sure, some like lighted screens.

ProfCrash · 10-15-2013, 12:29 PM

I used a headlamp.

FacebookVirus · 10-15-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fearindex

I would argue a well integrated cover light on an e-reader, such as the official Amazon covers and the like, is conceptually beyod a clip-on light attached to a book. Also, thanks to advancements in LED technology, newer lights are more practical.

But of course, some may prefer a traditional reading light too. Any Kindle would work great with that. And sure, some like lighted screens.

Maybe I will grow into the PW in time, especially if the non-PWs are discontinued. As my first Kindle, though, it makes sense to start with the more established brand.

NullNix · 10-15-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sirmaru

The trick in life is to work around our declining organs, NOT fix them. Everyone I know who treated their defects in the "normal" way, are now DEAD. Most centenarians have never had surgery for anything and are not on prescription drugs. That's how they got to be centenarians.

Look up 'selection bias'. You seem not to be aware it exists. (In particular, those who have exceptional health, such that they need no medical interventions, are naturally especially likely not to be dead -- but that does not imply that those who do need medical interventions will necessarily be killed by them, though of course many do carry a certain degree of risk.)

xendula · 10-15-2013, 01:38 PM

Sirmaru, I think everyone here is dying to know your age at this point. Would you share that with us? Are you an actual centenarian?

I think a lot of us would literally freak out if one day, you stopped posting here, what with all your comments about age and death probability!!

sparklemotion · 10-15-2013, 03:46 PM

Soooo.... I was in the mall today and just happened to notice a Best Buy mobile. You all probably know where this is going.

They had the PW2 in stock. I wasn't sure they carried them at the mobile stores, but they do. A rep came over and asked me if I had any questions. I told him no, but I asked if they carried the Kindle PW2. He said they did. I asked him if they've been having any returns on them and told him how I tried 3 PW2's previously and explained to him the problems I had. He said he wasn't sure about the returns, but he asked me if I wanted to buy one and have a look at it in the store first. I said, can I return it on the spot if I see issues? He said sure, no problem. He was super nice about it. I wasn't sure if I had to wait to return it or not, as I've heard you do, but he said no worries, you can return it right away.

Long story short, I shockingly managed to get a good one.

He let me look at it for awhile, he was very patient about it. I saw NO pinholes or color hues. I thought maybe when I got back to work with it I'd see something, but it looks perfect! I even checked it out in the office bathroom with the light off. hee hee. The screen is not as yellow as the others I had, but it is more creamy than my PW1. The contrast looks pretty good too!

I have my PW1 at work with me and I've compared them side by side and so far, so good! I believe I finally have a keeper!!!

soulfuldog · 10-15-2013, 03:47 PM

Hurrah, great news sparklemotion. Happy reading!

bwaldron · 10-15-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sparklemotion

I have my PW1 at work with me and I've compared them side by side and so far, so good! I believe I finally have a keeper!!!

Wonderful!

fearindex · 10-15-2013, 03:48 PM

Great sparklemotion! Glad to hear you lucked out.

sparklemotion · 10-15-2013, 03:49 PM

Thanks everyone!! I'm SO happy!!!

GoSharks · 10-15-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sparklemotion

Thanks everyone!! I'm SO happy!!!

sparklemotion · 10-15-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GoSharks

I'm close to getting on top of my desk at work and dancing!!

xendula · 10-15-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sparklemotion

Soooo.... I was in the mall today and just happened to notice a Best Buy mobile. You all probably know where this is going.

They had the PW2 in stock. I wasn't sure they carried them at the mobile stores, but they do. A rep came over and asked me if I had any questions. I told him no, but I asked if they carried the Kindle PW2. He said they did. I asked him if they've been having any returns on them and told him how I tried 3 PW2's previously and explained to him the problems I had. He said he wasn't sure about the returns, but he asked me if I wanted to buy one and have a look at it in the store first. I said, can I return it on the spot if I see issues? He said sure, no problem. He was super nice about it. I wasn't sure if I had to wait to return it or not, as I've heard you do, but he said no worries, you can return it right away.

Long story short, I shockingly managed to get a good one.

He let me look at it for awhile, he was very patient about it. I saw NO pinholes or color hues. I thought maybe when I got back to work with it I'd see something, but it looks perfect! I even checked it out in the office bathroom with the light off. hee hee. The screen is not as yellow as the others I had, but it is more creamy than my PW1. The contrast looks pretty good too!

I have my PW1 at work with me and I've compared them side by side and so far, so good! I believe I finally have a keeper!!!

Oh wow! I was going to let go of the idea for now, but maybe I'll try one last time after all. Is the contrast better than on the PW1 you have?

So happy for you that you got a good device!

GoSharks · 10-15-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sparklemotion

I'm close to getting on top of my desk at work and dancing!!

Pictures or it didn't happen!!!!

Chi Cygni · 10-15-2013, 03:59 PM

congratulations!!!! very happy for you

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10-15-2013, 12:29 PM	#1352
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I used a headlamp.

10-15-2013, 01:38 PM	#1355
xendula eBookworm Posts: 2,300 Karma: 4525746 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Coast brrrrr Device: Kindle 4B/K ~ Nexus 7 ~ Kindle Paperwhite 1&2 ~ iPad Air	Sirmaru, I think everyone here is dying to know your age at this point. Would you share that with us? Are you an actual centenarian? I think a lot of us would literally freak out if one day, you stopped posting here, what with all your comments about age and death probability!!

10-15-2013, 03:46 PM	#1356
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,865 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite	Soooo.... I was in the mall today and just happened to notice a Best Buy mobile. You all probably know where this is going. They had the PW2 in stock. I wasn't sure they carried them at the mobile stores, but they do. A rep came over and asked me if I had any questions. I told him no, but I asked if they carried the Kindle PW2. He said they did. I asked him if they've been having any returns on them and told him how I tried 3 PW2's previously and explained to him the problems I had. He said he wasn't sure about the returns, but he asked me if I wanted to buy one and have a look at it in the store first. I said, can I return it on the spot if I see issues? He said sure, no problem. He was super nice about it. I wasn't sure if I had to wait to return it or not, as I've heard you do, but he said no worries, you can return it right away. Long story short, I shockingly managed to get a good one. He let me look at it for awhile, he was very patient about it. I saw NO pinholes or color hues. I thought maybe when I got back to work with it I'd see something, but it looks perfect! I even checked it out in the office bathroom with the light off. hee hee. The screen is not as yellow as the others I had, but it is more creamy than my PW1. The contrast looks pretty good too! I have my PW1 at work with me and I've compared them side by side and so far, so good! I believe I finally have a keeper!!!

10-15-2013, 03:47 PM	#1357
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	Hurrah, great news sparklemotion. Happy reading!

10-15-2013, 03:48 PM	#1359
fearindex Addict Posts: 207 Karma: 279043 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kindle(s)	Great sparklemotion! Glad to hear you lucked out.

10-15-2013, 03:49 PM	#1360
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,865 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite	Thanks everyone!! I'm SO happy!!!

10-15-2013, 03:59 PM	#1365
Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 844 Karma: 6590735 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	congratulations!!!! very happy for you