New Kindle Voyage - Page 14

Skydog · 09-18-2014, 10:39 AM

I'm staying with my Aura H20 pre-order having been spoiled with the Aura HD and its larger display, superb resolution, micro SD card and the ability to use my own fonts and customize. I have owned Kindles from the K2 to the PW2 but the Voyage just doesn't offer enough to justify the price IMHO. $199 is in tablet territory.

Also, Amazon is not quite the great deal it once was. I have learned that Rewards Points can no longer be applied to pre-orders.

shanghaichica · 09-18-2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by soulfuldog

I'm relieved at the higher price, as it means I won't be too tempted to upgrade from my PW2.... at least in the short-term! An improved screen and the new page turns, are far more tempting to me than the slightly bigger screen of the Kobo Aura H2O. But not at £50 more than the current PW and, more importantly, £30 more than the Aura H2O.

If it were £109 I'd have already clicked on the pre order button. If I could see some more video reviews I might be persuaded lol I remember last year I said I wasn't going to upgrade from the PW1 to the PW2 but I didn't even make it to the end of launch week before I bought one

Josieb1 · 09-18-2014, 10:47 AM

I am weakening but I do' need' the kobo aura H20 more. If it was cheaper I would already have ordered but it's now far more a considered purchase.

SCION · 09-18-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Skydog

I'm staying with my Aura H20 pre-order having been spoiled with the Aura HD and its larger display, superb resolution, micro SD card and the ability to use my own fonts and customize. I have owned Kindles from the K2 to the PW2 but the Voyage just doesn't offer enough to justify the price IMHO. $199 is in tablet territory.

Also, Amazon is not quite the great deal it once was. I have learned that Rewards Points can no longer be applied to pre-orders.

How many additional lines of text can you fit on the Aura HD in comparison to the Kindle (assuming comparable font type and size)?

carld · 09-18-2014, 10:48 AM

Considering I paid $399 for my original Kindle 1, the price doesn't seem that bad, really. Have we settled on an acronym for it yet? KV? KVY?

Edit: where did that 'd' come from?

Smartie · 09-18-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by carld

Considering I paid $399 for my original Kindle 1, the priced doesn't seem that bad, really. Have we settled on an acronym for it yet? KV? KVY?

you probably can sell it for 699 to collectors

krazy4katz · 09-18-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by carld

Considering I paid $399 for my original Kindle 1, the priced doesn't seem that bad, really. Have we settled on an acronym for it yet? KV? KVY?

That is a very good point. I did the same. Since I have a KK, I was trying to count how many upgrades I have missed to justify the purchase. Is it 2 or 3? There was a touch before the PW, correct?

Well anyway, I will ponder for a few more days, but I think the KV (I think that works!) is probably going to get ordered.

Barty · 09-18-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by stutzj

Oh and the Basic Kindle "upgrade" is kind of joke IMO. They should have upgraded the ppi. No buttons, bulkier, resolution that will be buried under more glass due to the touch interface. Not impressed.

My sister had a kindle basic that broke. I told her to hold off on buying a new one because the refresh will be coming any day now. Wow she's going to be mad at me 😑

tovare · 09-18-2014, 11:15 AM

Argh! not again! Well, my existing PW isn't that bad, I guess I'll have to wait a few months.

Kindle Voyage, 6":
"This version of Kindle Voyage, 6" High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Adaptive Built-in Light, PagePress Sensors, Wi-Fi cannot be shipped to the selected country. Please visit Amazon.com (intl.) to purchase Amazon devices available for the selected address. "

Amazon Protective Cover for Kindle Voyage, Slate Grey:
"Sorry, this item can't be shipped to your selected address. Learn more. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order. "

texasnightowl · 09-18-2014, 11:59 AM

The PagePress pressure sensitive page turns are intriguing to me...but not $199 worth of intriguing.

Now my dilemma is whether to replace my Kindle Keyboard or not...but if I do, it won't be with the $199 Voyager.

JSWolf · 09-18-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Amazon are using audio capability as a factor in differentiating the Kindle eInk and Kindle Fire ranges, yes.

And in doing so, Amazon took a feature that was unique (at the time) and tossed it in the trash.

Buran · 09-18-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ren41

Kinky to full user guide - https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/c...r_Guide_EN.pdf

Bahahahah. That made me smile.

Speaking of the user guide, I checked it to see if I can still page-turn by tapping the screen. I sometimes lie in bed curled up with the Kindle propped (sideways, since I'm sideways) on a pillow and my finger can naturally and easily poke at the screen to change the page.

Yes! You can still turn pages that way. I will still, of course, use the sensors when gripping the Kindle by the edges -- if I'm sitting up or lying on my back, I hold it that way.

A minor feature, but one I'm glad to see.

Dr. Drib · 09-18-2014, 12:08 PM

Now moved to the NEWS Forum, so that all our members can enjoy (or not) this News.

Much thanks to Stingo for creating this thread. --- Thank you!

Don
(Moderator)

stutzj · 09-18-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by texasnightowl

The PagePress pressure sensitive page turns are intriguing to me...but not $199 worth of intriguing.

Now my dilemma is whether to replace my Kindle Keyboard or not...but if I do, it won't be with the $199 Voyager.

Go with the KPW2. I think it's a really solid device with a nice screen. Worth $119 IMO. Definitely go with the KPW2 over the new basic.

Barty · 09-18-2014, 12:12 PM

Now we know why they added 2gig to storage on PW. To justify selling last year's model at same price.

09-18-2014, 10:48 AM	#200
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Considering I paid $399 for my original Kindle 1, the price doesn't seem that bad, really. Have we settled on an acronym for it yet? KV? KVY? Edit: where did that 'd' come from? Last edited by carld; 09-18-2014 at 11:16 AM.

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09-18-2014, 10:39 AM	#196
Skydog Wizard Posts: 2,286 Karma: 7409537 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Circling Earth @ Mach .83 Device: Elipsa 2E, Sage, Libra Colour, Libra 2, Clara 2E, Oasis3, Voyage	I'm staying with my Aura H20 pre-order having been spoiled with the Aura HD and its larger display, superb resolution, micro SD card and the ability to use my own fonts and customize. I have owned Kindles from the K2 to the PW2 but the Voyage just doesn't offer enough to justify the price IMHO. $199 is in tablet territory. Also, Amazon is not quite the great deal it once was. I have learned that Rewards Points can no longer be applied to pre-orders.

09-18-2014, 10:47 AM	#198
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 am weakening but I do' need' the kobo aura H20 more. If it was cheaper I would already have ordered but it's now far more a considered purchase.

09-18-2014, 11:15 AM	#204
tovare Addict Posts: 221 Karma: 1133312 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oslo/Norway Device: PRS-600, Kindle kb Wifi, new Kindle NT, PW2, Kindle Oasis	Argh! not again! Well, my existing PW isn't that bad, I guess I'll have to wait a few months. Kindle Voyage, 6": "This version of Kindle Voyage, 6" High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Adaptive Built-in Light, PagePress Sensors, Wi-Fi cannot be shipped to the selected country. Please visit Amazon.com (intl.) to purchase Amazon devices available for the selected address. " Amazon Protective Cover for Kindle Voyage, Slate Grey: "Sorry, this item can't be shipped to your selected address. Learn more. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order. "

09-18-2014, 11:59 AM	#205
texasnightowl Guru Posts: 797 Karma: 2873645 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Device: PW5, Oasis 3, K4B(NT), K3/KK	The PagePress pressure sensitive page turns are intriguing to me...but not $199 worth of intriguing. Now my dilemma is whether to replace my Kindle Keyboard or not...but if I do, it won't be with the $199 Voyager.

09-18-2014, 12:08 PM	#208
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,442 Karma: 59592133 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Now moved to the NEWS Forum, so that all our members can enjoy (or not) this News. Much thanks to Stingo for creating this thread. --- Thank you! Don (Moderator)

09-18-2014, 12:12 PM	#210
Barty doofus Posts: 2,549 Karma: 13089041 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	Now we know why they added 2gig to storage on PW. To justify selling last year's model at same price.