Paperwhite Second Gen: First Impressions - Page 95

HarryT · 10-16-2013, 03:16 AM

Yellowish is normal.

benjamin11900 · 10-16-2013, 03:16 AM

A little review of the PWs I received.

1st one
There's a little pinhole on the bottom but I can't see it with a normal reading distance.
With the light on in a dark room, I don't like the lighting, there's like a gray/green blob on 75% of the screen.
And some light leakage on top of the screen

2nd one
No pinholes, better contrast than the 1st one, absolutely perfect lighting (even and easy on the eyes).
But the screen is not straight. In the Kindle menu, I can see that the top black bar with the WIFI logo is not straight. And when reading, I can see a part of that little black line at the bottom that should be under the bezel.
I'm really picky about these things. Everytime I try to read a page, I have to look at this black line and that drives me crazy.

So I ordered a 3rd one.

marcl · 10-16-2013, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Yellowish is normal.

Is it a general EInk Carta issue?

I've taken another picture with other light situation and in comparison to the Kobo Glo.

http://abload.de/image.php?img=20131016_0852418ykrf.jpg

Dee Q · 10-16-2013, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by marcl

Is it a general EInk Carta issue?

I've taken another picture with other light situation and in comparison to the Kobo Glo.

http://abload.de/image.php?img=20131016_0852418ykrf.jpg

I don't really think it is an issue at all. It's actually pleasing to my eyes...

soulfuldog · 10-16-2013, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by duydangle

Sometimes it's not annoying, but sometimes it is. So I order a replacement, and it's coming in two days. I hope this one will be better

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Originally Posted by benjamin11900

So I ordered a 3rd one.

Good luck to you both with your replacements. There are plenty of very good examples of almost flawless looking PWs, so if an imperfection bugs you about the one you've bought, return it until you either get a good one or demand a refund.

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Originally Posted by marcl

I've taken another picture with other light situation and in comparison to the Kobo Glo.

http://abload.de/image.php?img=20131016_0852418ykrf.jpg

I don't really see much of a yellowish tinge from your photos, maybe it's just not showing up too well in the pics? In the photos it looks a lot better than the screen of your K4NT which looks really grey, and same with the Kobo Glo. However, on good examples of the new PW, the screen with the light off/low is lighter & creamier, so if you find it a bit yellow, I'd try for an exchange.

The most complaints of the yellow tinge have been related to the lights (see this post for an example of the variation), but some others have complained of the same thing you are talking about.

Josieb1 · 10-16-2013, 07:12 AM

I've received my second PW2 today and while it looks darker yellow than yesterday's, it also seems brighter, which is strange. Can anyone see what I mean?

Also for some reason I can't work out I get an extra line at the bottom of each page with the new one.

Josieb1 · 10-16-2013, 07:13 AM

The brightness shows better here, with the cover photos.

Josieb1 · 10-16-2013, 07:20 AM

Actually, the yellow on the second one is splodgy, I can see that on a clear page on vocabulary builder. The yellow is darkest in the top right, coming disn towards the bottom left

Do I try for number three? Or give up?

duydangle · 10-16-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by marcl

I've got a PW2 and found it very yellowish without light. Not the light is yellow but the background. If I turn the light on the yellowish fade and the light is very white.

I've try to take some pictures side by side with the Kindle 4NT. On the pictures the yellowish is a little bit less than in real. Are there all PW2 this yellowish with light off or is this not normal?

http://abload.de/image.php?img=20131015_195854xgkqj.jpg
http://abload.de/image.php?img=20131015_195958xtkwu.jpg
http://abload.de/image.php?img=20131015_200045skk5v.jpg

Oh your kindle is very nice, keep this if the light at 12-13 is even like maximum light.

Josieb1 · 10-16-2013, 07:35 AM

I'm sending both Kindles back, get the refund for those then try again. It's too messy otherwise. I've had a bereavement in the family this week so it's not a good time to be doing this anyway.

xendula · 10-16-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by benjamin11900

But the screen is not straight. In the Kindle menu, I can see that the top black bar with the WIFI logo is not straight. And when reading, I can see a part of that little black line at the bottom that should be under the bezel.
I'm really picky about these things. Everytime I try to read a page, I have to look at this black line and that drives me crazy.

The misalignment sounds like the first PW2 they sent me. Bizarre, since I don't recall anyone reporting these problems last year.

Yolina · 10-16-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

I'm sending both Kindles back, get the refund for those then try again. It's too messy otherwise. I've had a bereavement in the family this week so it's not a good time to be doing this anyway.

sorry for your loss. Probably the best thing to do under the circumstances.

xendula · 10-16-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

I'm sending both Kindles back, get the refund for those then try again. It's too messy otherwise. I've had a bereavement in the family this week so it's not a good time to be doing this anyway.

My condolensces! Hope you'll be okay!

xendula · 10-16-2013, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcl

Is it a general EInk Carta issue?

I've taken another picture with other light situation and in comparison to the Kobo Glo.

http://abload.de/image.php?img=20131016_0852418ykrf.jpg

I like the more beige screen when unlit, compared to the geyish one. My problem was that on my second one, the light was yellow, not the screen, and it was very very yellow, like pee from dehydrated person - eeeeewwwww.

Josieb1 · 10-16-2013, 08:16 AM

Thank you Yolina and Xendula.

10-16-2013, 07:12 AM	#1416
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,086 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2	I've received my second PW2 today and while it looks darker yellow than yesterday's, it also seems brighter, which is strange. Can anyone see what I mean? Also for some reason I can't work out I get an extra line at the bottom of each page with the new one. Attached Thumbnails

10-16-2013, 07:13 AM	#1417
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,086 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2	The brightness shows better here, with the cover photos. Attached Thumbnails

10-16-2013, 07:20 AM	#1418
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,086 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2	Actually, the yellow on the second one is splodgy, I can see that on a clear page on vocabulary builder. The yellow is darkest in the top right, coming disn towards the bottom left Do I try for number three? Or give up? Attached Thumbnails

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10-16-2013, 03:16 AM	#1411
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,556 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yellowish is normal.

10-16-2013, 03:16 AM	#1412
benjamin11900 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 103762 Join Date: Jul 2013 Device: none	A little review of the PWs I received. 1st one There's a little pinhole on the bottom but I can't see it with a normal reading distance. With the light on in a dark room, I don't like the lighting, there's like a gray/green blob on 75% of the screen. And some light leakage on top of the screen 2nd one No pinholes, better contrast than the 1st one, absolutely perfect lighting (even and easy on the eyes). But the screen is not straight. In the Kindle menu, I can see that the top black bar with the WIFI logo is not straight. And when reading, I can see a part of that little black line at the bottom that should be under the bezel. I'm really picky about these things. Everytime I try to read a page, I have to look at this black line and that drives me crazy. So I ordered a 3rd one.

10-16-2013, 07:35 AM	#1420
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,086 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2	I'm sending both Kindles back, get the refund for those then try again. It's too messy otherwise. I've had a bereavement in the family this week so it's not a good time to be doing this anyway.

10-16-2013, 08:16 AM	#1425
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,086 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2	Thank you Yolina and Xendula.