If you are going to upgrade - Page 2

dublincheri · 09-18-2014, 12:01 PM

My PW1 is too small to hold all my books, so I was planning to get a new Kindle anyway. The better screen and lighter weight (and of course the extra space) are what I'm looking forward to.

umi000 · 09-18-2014, 12:15 PM

I'll be getting a Voyage. I bought a PRS-600 for $300, so the $200 asking price doesn't seem that exorbitant to me.

Josieb1 · 09-18-2014, 12:20 PM

I am looking at both the voyage and the kobo Aura H20. At the moment to Aura is winning.

BenG · 09-18-2014, 12:44 PM

I went ahead and pre-ordered the Voyage to reserve the release-day delivery, but I haven't decided whether to go through with the order or not.

Anthem · 09-18-2014, 01:07 PM

I see that it is an unpopular choice, but I believe that I am going to get another Paperwhite, after getting rid of my first two (both had manufacturing problems).

The 167ppi on the new basic touch Kindle is not really an upgrade over the screen on the current basic 5-button Kindle that I have, while the PW at 212, and with better screen tech generally is a definite upgrade. The light will be nice as well (that has actually been the hardest thing to live without, in my opinion).

I don't like how much the PW weighs, but I can adjust to it. The Voyage is intriguing, and I can justify $200 on an e-reader (I read for hours every day) but I'm kind of attracted to the middle option at this point.

BTW, I told my wife yesterday that I bet they keep the PW around as a middle tier option and I was right!

First time ever! Now, what I didn't see coming was them leaving my Fire HDX 7" as it is, and upgrading the 8.9". But I like it, makes sense. And the Fire HDX 7" is still a potent device in the 7" category of tablets. And it will get the Sangrita (Fire OS 4.0) upgrade this fall. Totally looking forward to that.

daffy4u · 09-18-2014, 02:24 PM

I'm all over it. I skipped PW2 and I think I will be glad I did.

tovare · 09-18-2014, 03:00 PM

I have the Paperwhite 2 (which is really close to perfection) and still consider Voyage to be an instant buy when it becomes available internationally.

It is also the first time I've looked at a new kindle and not had some concerns about missing any aspect of my current kindle. All the new improvements are awesome :-)

sirmaru · 09-18-2014, 04:46 PM

See this thread:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=246575

I purchased the Voyage.

sirmaru · 09-18-2014, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missimpossible

I only just got a PW2 but I can't say I regret my decision and won't be moved to upgrade by the Voyage. The price for the Wifi one in the UK is the equivalent of $276 and that's way too much for me to spend on a reader. I don't like the flush screen even with the "buttons" on the bezel and I'm not convinced I'd be able to see enough of a difference in the screen for it to be worth it. I like the solid feeling of my PW2 and I'm happy enough with it - there just isn't enough here to make an upgrade worthwhile for me!

I waited ONE DAY and my delivery date is now Nov 28, 2014, instead of Oct 21, 2014. Next week you could be looking at a 2015 delivery.

Vmurph · 09-18-2014, 07:18 PM

The PW2 is near perfect for me. I do miss having page-turn buttons, but not to the tune of $200-$300.

There just aren't enough differences to make it worth upgrading.

chanfm · 09-18-2014, 08:24 PM

I love my PW2. I am lucky I managed to buy a certified refurbished one a few weeks ago for $89 as a spare.

I am trying to decide whether to get a Voyage or an Aura H2O when I upgrade. I am waiting for reviews and comparison videos before finally deciding. Voyage certainly looks good.

It is interesting that Kobo decided to only release a premium eReader this time. Nook chose to collaborate with Samsung to produce a Samsung Nook. Amazon chose to release a premium eReader at $199 minimum and raised the price of a hardly improved Basic Kindle. Is the race to the price bottom now over? If it is.......could it be that PW2 will be the most cost effective n value for money eReader ever? Time will tell.

Amazon's launch of Kindle Fire 6 at $99 probably means that for tablets.....that race is still on. Yeah I will buy a Kindle Fire 6.....it does many things and it is good for reading too. It is time I upgraded my first gen kindle fire. I still use that about twice a week.

Sorry for going off tangent. Couldn't stop myself.....

Readirect · 09-18-2014, 08:49 PM

Me? I'm waiting for the Kobo Aura H2O release reviews. If they fix the software issues, it looks like a much better device at a better price and I'll upgrade to that, instead.

I don't much care about the water-resistance but the bigger screen and better typography, together with an SD card makes it look like a great alternative.

DreamWriter · 09-18-2014, 10:41 PM

I won't be upgrading right now but probably will buy the Voyage when my Kindle Keyboard dies.

eschwartz · 09-18-2014, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanfm

Amazon chose to release a premium eReader at $199 minimum and raised the price of a hardly improved Basic Kindle.

The new basic Kindle is basically a Kindle Touch without audio.

I consider a touchscreen to be a pretty good improvement.

missimpossible · 09-19-2014, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirmaru

I waited ONE DAY and my delivery date is now Nov 28, 2014, instead of Oct 21, 2014. Next week you could be looking at a 2015 delivery.

There's no way I'd be looking to upgrade until 2015 (at the very earliest, and probably more like 2016/2016) so the point is moot to me!

View Poll Results: If you are going to upgrade wich one will you upgrade to?
Basic kindle	3	1.44%
Paper White	8	3.85%
Voyage	121	58.17%
Not going to upgrade	76	36.54%
Voters: 208. You may not vote on this poll

09-18-2014, 04:46 PM	#23
sirmaru Wizard Posts: 2,426 Karma: 6561538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle PW 2013, HDX 2013, Galaxy S5 2014	See this thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=246575 I purchased the Voyage. Last edited by sirmaru; 09-18-2014 at 05:07 PM.

09-18-2014, 08:24 PM	#26
chanfm Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2014 Device: Kobo H2O, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Arc, Kindle PW3	I love my PW2. I am lucky I managed to buy a certified refurbished one a few weeks ago for $89 as a spare. I am trying to decide whether to get a Voyage or an Aura H2O when I upgrade. I am waiting for reviews and comparison videos before finally deciding. Voyage certainly looks good. It is interesting that Kobo decided to only release a premium eReader this time. Nook chose to collaborate with Samsung to produce a Samsung Nook. Amazon chose to release a premium eReader at $199 minimum and raised the price of a hardly improved Basic Kindle. Is the race to the price bottom now over? If it is.......could it be that PW2 will be the most cost effective n value for money eReader ever? Time will tell. Amazon's launch of Kindle Fire 6 at $99 probably means that for tablets.....that race is still on. Yeah I will buy a Kindle Fire 6.....it does many things and it is good for reading too. It is time I upgraded my first gen kindle fire. I still use that about twice a week. Sorry for going off tangent. Couldn't stop myself..... Last edited by chanfm; 09-18-2014 at 08:28 PM.

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09-18-2014, 12:01 PM	#16
dublincheri Zealot Posts: 121 Karma: 3000000 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New England (for now) Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Paperwhite 11, Basic 2022	My PW1 is too small to hold all my books, so I was planning to get a new Kindle anyway. The better screen and lighter weight (and of course the extra space) are what I'm looking forward to.

09-18-2014, 12:15 PM	#17
umi000 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Sony PRS 600	I'll be getting a Voyage. I bought a PRS-600 for $300, so the $200 asking price doesn't seem that exorbitant to me.

09-18-2014, 12:20 PM	#18
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 looking at both the voyage and the kobo Aura H20. At the moment to Aura is winning.

09-18-2014, 12:44 PM	#19
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	I went ahead and pre-ordered the Voyage to reserve the release-day delivery, but I haven't decided whether to go through with the order or not.

09-18-2014, 01:07 PM	#20
Anthem Guru Posts: 704 Karma: 1622328 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle Oasis, OnePlus Nord	I see that it is an unpopular choice, but I believe that I am going to get another Paperwhite, after getting rid of my first two (both had manufacturing problems). The 167ppi on the new basic touch Kindle is not really an upgrade over the screen on the current basic 5-button Kindle that I have, while the PW at 212, and with better screen tech generally is a definite upgrade. The light will be nice as well (that has actually been the hardest thing to live without, in my opinion). I don't like how much the PW weighs, but I can adjust to it. The Voyage is intriguing, and I can justify $200 on an e-reader (I read for hours every day) but I'm kind of attracted to the middle option at this point. BTW, I told my wife yesterday that I bet they keep the PW around as a middle tier option and I was right! First time ever! Now, what I didn't see coming was them leaving my Fire HDX 7" as it is, and upgrading the 8.9". But I like it, makes sense. And the Fire HDX 7" is still a potent device in the 7" category of tablets. And it will get the Sangrita (Fire OS 4.0) upgrade this fall. Totally looking forward to that.

09-18-2014, 02:24 PM	#21
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'm all over it. I skipped PW2 and I think I will be glad I did.

09-18-2014, 03:00 PM	#22
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	I have the Paperwhite 2 (which is really close to perfection) and still consider Voyage to be an instant buy when it becomes available internationally. It is also the first time I've looked at a new kindle and not had some concerns about missing any aspect of my current kindle. All the new improvements are awesome :-)

09-18-2014, 07:18 PM	#25
Vmurph Cat Whisperer Posts: 239 Karma: 2490708 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: (USA) In the Hall of the Mountain King Device: Kindles Oasis 3, Kindle Oasis 1, and iPhone XS Max	The PW2 is near perfect for me. I do miss having page-turn buttons, but not to the tune of $200-$300. There just aren't enough differences to make it worth upgrading.

09-18-2014, 08:49 PM	#27
Readirect Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 20456 Join Date: Apr 2014 Device: KPW1	Me? I'm waiting for the Kobo Aura H2O release reviews. If they fix the software issues, it looks like a much better device at a better price and I'll upgrade to that, instead. I don't much care about the water-resistance but the bigger screen and better typography, together with an SD card makes it look like a great alternative.

09-18-2014, 10:41 PM	#28
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 won't be upgrading right now but probably will buy the Voyage when my Kindle Keyboard dies.