Ahead of the curve...I think - Page 2

Marseille · 09-25-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

David its not touching the screen that bothers me... tho yea at some point the prints get annoying. It when I fall asleep and in my sleep brush the screen the pages turn! & I lose my place! So this is touch but on the side [I think]

Oh well, for that, you still have the touchscreen and even if the buttons were physical, I'm sure you could still turn pages brushing against the screen in your sleep and lose your place.

Marseille · 09-25-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dropout

You don't have to understand what makes the KV worth $199, the market right now has indicated lots of people want to buy it for that price.

If you don't want it, it's not for you and it doesn't matter.

It clearly matters to the questioner. Given that this is a forum for readers and not investors, it's perfectly reasonable to discuss how one product's features address each particular reader's needs and not rudely dismiss any doubts or questions simply because the market at large approves of the product.

krazy4katz · 09-25-2014, 09:04 PM

To answer the question regarding why I am willing to spend money on the KV (upgrading from Kindle keyboard purchased in 2010):

1. Page turn buttons -- one of the reasons I skipped the paperwhite and held onto my KK. And you can turn them off if you don't like them anyway.
2. 4GB storage - the same that is on my KK. Yes, now true for PW, but see #1 and #3
3. Better screen - my KK is 167 ppi (if I remember correctly)
4. I assume the lighting will be good (if not, I will "downgrade" to PW) and I am curious about the adaptive lighting, although skeptical.
5. Mild, but uncontrollable, desire to have the newest technology with the assumption that I will be happier for longer without upgrading so that saves me money in the long run.

Marseille · 09-25-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by krazy4katz

4. I assume the lighting will be good (if not, I will "downgrade" to PW) and I am curious about the adaptive lighting, although skeptical.

I'm curious as well. Generally I hate manufacturers' ideas of auto brightness, and usually get something more adjustable 3rd party. But I've heard you can tune the feature and I haven't used one that took into account how your eyes adjust in low light. This is one of the few sort of premo features that catch my eye.

DuckieTigger · 09-26-2014, 01:47 AM

I would say that the higher resolution will make a big difference. If the Voyage only looked about as good as a 300 ppi tablet, then that would already be a worthy improvement over the PW.

Josieb1 · 09-26-2014, 02:35 AM

I bought the Voyage because it's lighter in its case than my Paperwhite, it has buttons (okay page sensors), it has double the storage of the Paperwhite (well mine anyway) and it has a sharper screen.

booklover6 · 09-26-2014, 07:03 AM

I can't wait for the screen comparisons from all of you who will have both a PW2 and a Voyage. And to see your pictures!

silverraven · 09-26-2014, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I can't wait for the screen comparisons from all of you who will have both a PW2 and a Voyage. And to see your pictures!

And compared to the K4NT black! Can't wait!
S

Barbara1955 · 09-26-2014, 03:42 PM

Can you turn off the Page turning? & use it with More pressure like turning pages with K3....

Barbara1955 · 09-26-2014, 03:45 PM

My K3 is only 10 months old! No hurry by the time I NEED to buy one they come up with another & the price will drop LOL But I do like to shop around & have an idea what I going to replace it with!

JimmyG · 09-27-2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

[For Spock!] & I Agree Too many miles

Reimagined page turns—PagePress enables you to turn the page without lifting a finger

That sounds like touch to me. Hate Touch!
I would like to see what its like in the dark.

I don't see speakers or even a hookup for headphones...yes or no?

I went back and checked and found zip about sound. One picture gives a little glimpse of the bottom, and it looks like the only connecter there is the usb.

It is definitely over-priced. But I have no heirs, so wth.

Barbara1955 · 09-27-2014, 08:16 PM

When you get it and have a chance to check it out give a thought to my questions & get back to me! Thanks!

I love some one that gets one that also has a K3 to post pic of the 2. Hopefully I can see the differences in looks!

JimmyG · 10-01-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

When you get it and have a chance to check it out give a thought to my questions & get back to me! Thanks!

I love some one that gets one that also has a K3 to post pic of the 2. Hopefully I can see the differences in looks!

My current ship date is mid-December, but if I remember and can find the thread, will do.

Meemo · 10-04-2014, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyG

I went back and checked and found zip about sound. One picture gives a little glimpse of the bottom, and it looks like the only connecter there is the usb.

It is definitely over-priced. But I have no heirs, so wth.

No speakers or headphone jack on the Voyage. No sound.

kaufman · 10-05-2014, 01:18 AM

One thing I find interesting about the "overpriced" comments is I wonder how overpriced you think it is? Would you say its still overpriced at $150? $130? At $130, assuming you use it daily for a year, you are spending an extra 20 cents a day. If you read 700 hours on it, thats about ten cents an hour.

If it was an extra $70 for something you used a couple of times and then got rid of, or an extra few hundred dollars, that would be one thing. But this is an item that (if you are on this board) you will probably use a lot. Is it really that crazy to spend a little more on it.

It's certainly more expensive than other currently available ereaders, but given the use I am going to get out of it, I consider it dirt cheap based on the pleasure it is going to give me. Or the additional pleasure I expect to get over the cheaper models.

Just my opinion.

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krazy4katz Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 1552656 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: [Kindle 1, Kindle 3 (KK)], Kindle Voyage, iPad Pro	To answer the question regarding why I am willing to spend money on the KV (upgrading from Kindle keyboard purchased in 2010): 1. Page turn buttons -- one of the reasons I skipped the paperwhite and held onto my KK. And you can turn them off if you don't like them anyway. 2. 4GB storage - the same that is on my KK. Yes, now true for PW, but see #1 and #3 3. Better screen - my KK is 167 ppi (if I remember correctly) 4. I assume the lighting will be good (if not, I will "downgrade" to PW) and I am curious about the adaptive lighting, although skeptical. 5. Mild, but uncontrollable, desire to have the newest technology with the assumption that I will be happier for longer without upgrading so that saves me money in the long run.

09-26-2014, 01:47 AM	#20
DuckieTigger Wizard Posts: 4,764 Karma: 246906703 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Oasis 3, Oasis 2, PW3, PW1, KT	I would say that the higher resolution will make a big difference. If the Voyage only looked about as good as a 300 ppi tablet, then that would already be a worthy improvement over the PW.

09-26-2014, 02:35 AM	#21
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	I bought the Voyage because it's lighter in its case than my Paperwhite, it has buttons (okay page sensors), it has double the storage of the Paperwhite (well mine anyway) and it has a sharper screen.

09-26-2014, 07:03 AM	#22
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I can't wait for the screen comparisons from all of you who will have both a PW2 and a Voyage. And to see your pictures!

09-26-2014, 03:42 PM	#24
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Can you turn off the Page turning? & use it with More pressure like turning pages with K3....

09-26-2014, 03:45 PM	#25
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	My K3 is only 10 months old! No hurry by the time I NEED to buy one they come up with another & the price will drop LOL But I do like to shop around & have an idea what I going to replace it with!

09-27-2014, 08:16 PM	#27
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	When you get it and have a chance to check it out give a thought to my questions & get back to me! Thanks! I love some one that gets one that also has a K3 to post pic of the 2. Hopefully I can see the differences in looks!

10-05-2014, 01:18 AM	#30
kaufman Calibre Companion Fanatic Posts: 873 Karma: 1088610 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Galaxy Note 4, Kindle Voyage	One thing I find interesting about the "overpriced" comments is I wonder how overpriced you think it is? Would you say its still overpriced at $150? $130? At $130, assuming you use it daily for a year, you are spending an extra 20 cents a day. If you read 700 hours on it, thats about ten cents an hour. If it was an extra $70 for something you used a couple of times and then got rid of, or an extra few hundred dollars, that would be one thing. But this is an item that (if you are on this board) you will probably use a lot. Is it really that crazy to spend a little more on it. It's certainly more expensive than other currently available ereaders, but given the use I am going to get out of it, I consider it dirt cheap based on the pleasure it is going to give me. Or the additional pleasure I expect to get over the cheaper models. Just my opinion.