New Kindle Voyage - Page 9

tubemonkey · 09-18-2014, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nynaevelan

199 for a eink that doesn't even do aubiobooks, and only 4 gb of space? I don't think so.

Exactly! Definitely count me out!

Buran · 09-18-2014, 12:57 AM

I think that's why Amazon is still offering Paperwhites for less. It's a good thing to do: let people who want to upgrade to the fancy one with the high res screen and new page turn switches do so, but present a backlit option for those who don't want to pay as much.

I've personally lately been upgrading devices only every other year, and with the amount of reading I do, this will be more than worth it. Others who read more casually may well find the price too steep.

This year I am getting the Voyage and an iPhone 6. Won't upgrade again till 2016, most likely. Technology still advances, but not at the rate it once did.

jeffyen · 09-18-2014, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Exactly! Definitely count me out!

I actually think that's what Amazon's intention is. To get those who have the funds pay for the Voyage, and for the rest, to 'push them' to get the Paperwhite, which will experience increased sales.

tubemonkey · 09-18-2014, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffyen

I actually think that's what Amazon's intention is. To get those who have the funds pay for the Voyage, and for the rest, to 'push them' to get the Paperwhite, which will experience increased sales.

I'm not even interested in the PW. My 1st gen K4 still works great. Pity then didn't add some better features - waterproofing, flex screen, audio, and OverDrive.

Barty · 09-18-2014, 01:11 AM

This is Amazon's iWatch. Something for the hardened fans. I'll pass.

For $200, I want bigger screen and audio.

AnemicOak · 09-18-2014, 01:21 AM

Sure is nicer than my first couple of eInk devices that were in the $300 range back in the day.

Kumabjorn · 09-18-2014, 01:21 AM

I pre-ordered one but after thinking it over I came to the conclusion that it wasn't worth more than twice the price I paid for my PW2 four months ago. Had it been about the same price though I would probably been sucked in by the draught.

Oletros · 09-18-2014, 01:26 AM

Amazon has made my decision easy, I will continue with my PW1, the new Voyage is not a entitling upgrade for me

tomsem · 09-18-2014, 01:30 AM

Nothing about 'improved typography', unless the higher resolution qualifies. I never cared about page turn buttons, and given that they must use some energy to 'vibrate' wonder if it will affect time between charges significantly. Nor was auto-brightness on my wish list (I trust it is still possible to adjust the level manually). Probably don't have use for the additional storage, either. Flush screen, yes.

Does it have a faster CPU than PW2? I didn't see any info on that. Thought it also had a way to flip through illustrations via some navigation feature (oh that is 'Expanded Xray', which is on all of the new Kindles as well as those they choose to update).

No matter, I pre-ordered one. The screen and overall performance had better be significantly better than my PW1's, or I'll return it.

As for the tablets, the only one that interests me at all is the 6" model, I think I would like the more compact form factor. For $119 (16GB please) I could see replacing my Fire HD2 (which has no cameras or mic, doesn't have IPS screen, dual rather than quad core CPU). Oh, and HD out (via SlimPort compatible USB). Especially if there is a Fire sale.

Rumpelteazer · 09-18-2014, 01:37 AM

It looks interesting.

I have to wait for the international version anyway, but I'm very interested in the reviews. I skipped both PWs because I wasn't convinced by reviews. Hopefully the Voyage does.

Josieb1 · 09-18-2014, 01:40 AM

Nothing on the UK site yet. I'm only interested in the price tbh, the new Kobo is much more enticing.

DreamWriter · 09-18-2014, 01:41 AM

Here's a link to Amazon's press release: Amazon Introduces Two All-New Kindles

rcentros · 09-18-2014, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by silverraven

So am I seeing correctly, they took away the side buttons on the Kindle Basic????? Why!!?? I love the basic buttons! I don't care if it has a touch screen, but they could have left the buttons!

The "New Kindle" is basically the old Kindle Touch without audio. It's almost the same size (6.7"x4.7"x.4") and weight (6.7 oz.) as the old Kindle Touch. Which means it's heavier and bigger than the Kindle Basic. I have mixed emotions about it. First, this means that the Kindle Touch is back (with possibly -- probably) darker fonts. But it also means that the Kindle Basic is gone. I might have to pick up an extra one before they disappear. I'm guessing they'll be on clearance soon.

shanghaichica · 09-18-2014, 03:50 AM

Wow this is the first year that I'm not impressed by the new Amazon eink reader. It might have to be the kobo h20 for me.

shanghaichica · 09-18-2014, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

Nothing on the UK site yet. I'm only interested in the price tbh, the new Kobo is much more enticing.

It's up now. £169 for the wifi model. Released in November. I agree in also more interested in the h2o.

09-18-2014, 12:57 AM	#122
Buran Geek Posts: 190 Karma: 471136 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brentwood, MO Device: Kindle Oasis Waterproof 32GB 3G (without offers)	New Kindle Voyage I think that's why Amazon is still offering Paperwhites for less. It's a good thing to do: let people who want to upgrade to the fancy one with the high res screen and new page turn switches do so, but present a backlit option for those who don't want to pay as much. I've personally lately been upgrading devices only every other year, and with the amount of reading I do, this will be more than worth it. Others who read more casually may well find the price too steep. This year I am getting the Voyage and an iPhone 6. Won't upgrade again till 2016, most likely. Technology still advances, but not at the rate it once did.

09-18-2014, 01:30 AM	#129
tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,006 Karma: 27060353 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	Nothing about 'improved typography', unless the higher resolution qualifies. I never cared about page turn buttons, and given that they must use some energy to 'vibrate' wonder if it will affect time between charges significantly. Nor was auto-brightness on my wish list (I trust it is still possible to adjust the level manually). Probably don't have use for the additional storage, either. Flush screen, yes. Does it have a faster CPU than PW2? I didn't see any info on that. Thought it also had a way to flip through illustrations via some navigation feature (oh that is 'Expanded Xray', which is on all of the new Kindles as well as those they choose to update). No matter, I pre-ordered one. The screen and overall performance had better be significantly better than my PW1's, or I'll return it. As for the tablets, the only one that interests me at all is the 6" model, I think I would like the more compact form factor. For $119 (16GB please) I could see replacing my Fire HD2 (which has no cameras or mic, doesn't have IPS screen, dual rather than quad core CPU). Oh, and HD out (via SlimPort compatible USB). Especially if there is a Fire sale. Last edited by tomsem; 09-18-2014 at 01:44 AM.

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09-18-2014, 01:11 AM	#125
Barty doofus Posts: 2,555 Karma: 13089041 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	This is Amazon's iWatch. Something for the hardened fans. I'll pass. For $200, I want bigger screen and audio.

09-18-2014, 01:21 AM	#126
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Sure is nicer than my first couple of eInk devices that were in the $300 range back in the day.

09-18-2014, 01:21 AM	#127
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	I pre-ordered one but after thinking it over I came to the conclusion that it wasn't worth more than twice the price I paid for my PW2 four months ago. Had it been about the same price though I would probably been sucked in by the draught.

09-18-2014, 01:26 AM	#128
Oletros Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 501130 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Barcelona Device: Kindle NT	Amazon has made my decision easy, I will continue with my PW1, the new Voyage is not a entitling upgrade for me

09-18-2014, 01:37 AM	#130
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,395 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	It looks interesting. I have to wait for the international version anyway, but I'm very interested in the reviews. I skipped both PWs because I wasn't convinced by reviews. Hopefully the Voyage does.

09-18-2014, 01:40 AM	#131
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,100 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2, Clara BW	Nothing on the UK site yet. I'm only interested in the price tbh, the new Kobo is much more enticing.

09-18-2014, 01:41 AM	#132
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	Here's a link to Amazon's press release: Amazon Introduces Two All-New Kindles

09-18-2014, 03:50 AM	#134
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 991 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11,15 Pro Max,iPad mini 7,colorsoft	Wow this is the first year that I'm not impressed by the new Amazon eink reader. It might have to be the kobo h20 for me.