New basic Kindle - Page 11

Rizla · 10-05-2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

What's to prevent you from using a book with an embedded font? That way you know you're comparing like with like.

That's true, though it is an ugly kludge.

eSheri · 10-07-2014, 10:15 AM

Hello all. So I just got my New Basic Kindle and I have to say, it's no different than my kindle keyboard. Also the text is fuzzy. Maybe I got a bad one?? Bummed

HarryT · 10-07-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by eSheri

Hello all. So I just got my New Basic Kindle and I have to say, it's no different than my kindle keyboard. Also the text is fuzzy. Maybe I got a bad one?? Bummed

It's the same screen as your Kindle Keyboard, but it should be an awful lot faster. Plus, of course, the touch screen makes things like looking up words in the dictionary much faster. The screen certainly shouldn't be "fuzzy" - can you post a photograph of it?

eSheri · 10-07-2014, 10:31 AM

Thank you for responding. Yes I can see the increase in speed and the touch screen is very convenient! I will try to post a pic when I get home.

haydnfan · 10-08-2014, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by eSheri

Hello all. So I just got my New Basic Kindle and I have to say, it's no different than my kindle keyboard. Also the text is fuzzy. Maybe I got a bad one?? Bummed

Not fuzzy, pixelated. It uses a thinner, sharper font rendering than the Kindle 3 or 4. But it doesn't have the resolution to support it so if you look too hard at lower font sizes you can see that the letters looks slightly blocky. That is what you're talking about right?

shakeitsalome · 10-08-2014, 07:43 AM

Just thought I'd share a few thoughts and a pic of the screen on my new KT2/K7/KBT (what are we calling it??).

I love the touch screen. I was worried that it would be awkward for me - when I read in bed I lie on my side and could handle the K4NT with one hand. So far I've had no problems. The touch screen is very responsive, but I have yet to accidentally change pages or anything.

Coming from the K4NT to this has been amazing in two short days. I adore not having to scroll down to a word to check the definition. Goodreads integration is wonderful. Everything seems faster and page turns are smoother. I haven't noticed ghosting yet, and have the page refresh off. The slightly larger size hasn't been a problem. The larger edge around the screen has been nice, for it gives a good resting spot for my thumb while reading, ditto for the larger area at the bottom. Also, the lack of buttons at the bottom is great, as my clumsy fingers would frequently bring up the menu or go home on my old one.

One thing I'm not crazy about is the back. It's a bit slippier than the matte, rubbery backing of the K4NT, so I've had to be a bit more careful. I keep my Kindles naked usually, but if this becomes a problem I may end up getting a cover.

I don't have a comparison with my K4NT (the buttons died and it's stuck on the home screen, hence my getting the new one. I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried.). Also, Amazon customer service was wonderful and offered me a discounted upgrade to a PW. They said the offer would stand for a while and I may take advantage closer to Christmas - My mother (bless her!) purchased this one for me before I could discuss purchasing the PW with my husband. Anyway, here's a photo of my new baby, taken just a few moments ago in ambient light with my phone.

jbcohen · 10-08-2014, 07:45 AM

I have been thinking of getting a basic kindle. I do not think that I need a very high screen resolution and I do read in dim envionrments, however that is rare and I would like ot have something as a back up for my paper white.

mycurlylocks · 10-08-2014, 11:15 AM

Apparently there is a quality control problem with the basic Kindle. My local Best Buy is already seeing returns. I got to see some of the units, some have brown screens, some have gray. Some were cloudy looking.

Amazon will just have to work out the problems, like they have with other releases.

HarryT · 10-08-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mycurlylocks

Apparently there is a quality control problem with the basic Kindle. My local Best Buy is already seeing returns. I got to see some of the units, some have brown screens, some have gray. Some were cloudy looking.

Amazon will just have to work out the problems, like they have with other releases.

There has always been wide variation in individual eInk screens in terms of the exact colour of the background, although I really don't see how an eInk screen could be "cloudy looking". There's nothing there to add cloudiness.

mycurlylocks · 10-08-2014, 11:38 AM

The only thing I could think of was moisture or actual screen damage. I was surprised to see those units. Maybe the units didn't get sealed properly?

jbcohen · 10-08-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mycurlylocks

The only thing I could think of was moisture or actual screen damage. I was surprised to see those units. Maybe the units didn't get sealed properly?

Is this specific to the basic kindle or does it happen in the paper white as well?

mycurlylocks · 10-08-2014, 12:02 PM

I didn't see any returned Paperwhites.

Almost every company has production problems with the first run of items. Amazon has always taken care of it and replaced bad units.

Blossom · 10-08-2014, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycurlylocks

Apparently there is a quality control problem with the basic Kindle. My local Best Buy is already seeing returns. I got to see some of the units, some have brown screens, some have gray. Some were cloudy looking.

Amazon will just have to work out the problems, like they have with other releases.

I had a cloudy K4 silver which I returned to Amazon the very next day they sent me the one I kept that I was never really happy with.

haydnfan · 10-08-2014, 10:48 PM

So the replacement Kindle basic arrived... and it has a better screen. The background is slightly whiter, and the font is significantly blacker. It also has blacker font than the PW2 and looks about the same as the k4black.

So yeah it's just the usual deal with variation in screens. I'll be sending the old one back to amazon.

jbcohen · 10-09-2014, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haydnfan

So the replacement Kindle basic arrived... and it has a better screen. The background is slightly whiter, and the font is significantly blacker. It also has blacker font than the PW2 and looks about the same as the k4black.

So yeah it's just the usual deal with variation in screens. I'll be sending the old one back to amazon.

I'm considering one, odd that the basic is an upgrade over the paper white.

10-08-2014, 07:43 AM	#156
shakeitsalome Member Posts: 11 Karma: 510000 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: K4NT(Black)	Just thought I'd share a few thoughts and a pic of the screen on my new KT2/K7/KBT (what are we calling it??). I love the touch screen. I was worried that it would be awkward for me - when I read in bed I lie on my side and could handle the K4NT with one hand. So far I've had no problems. The touch screen is very responsive, but I have yet to accidentally change pages or anything. Coming from the K4NT to this has been amazing in two short days. I adore not having to scroll down to a word to check the definition. Goodreads integration is wonderful. Everything seems faster and page turns are smoother. I haven't noticed ghosting yet, and have the page refresh off. The slightly larger size hasn't been a problem. The larger edge around the screen has been nice, for it gives a good resting spot for my thumb while reading, ditto for the larger area at the bottom. Also, the lack of buttons at the bottom is great, as my clumsy fingers would frequently bring up the menu or go home on my old one. One thing I'm not crazy about is the back. It's a bit slippier than the matte, rubbery backing of the K4NT, so I've had to be a bit more careful. I keep my Kindles naked usually, but if this becomes a problem I may end up getting a cover. I don't have a comparison with my K4NT (the buttons died and it's stuck on the home screen, hence my getting the new one. I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried.). Also, Amazon customer service was wonderful and offered me a discounted upgrade to a PW. They said the offer would stand for a while and I may take advantage closer to Christmas - My mother (bless her!) purchased this one for me before I could discuss purchasing the PW with my husband. Anyway, here's a photo of my new baby, taken just a few moments ago in ambient light with my phone. Attached Thumbnails

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10-07-2014, 10:15 AM	#152
eSheri Addict Posts: 323 Karma: 1015098 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middle of the US Device: K3+3G, Sony 350, Kindle Fire HD, iPad Mini	Hello all. So I just got my New Basic Kindle and I have to say, it's no different than my kindle keyboard. Also the text is fuzzy. Maybe I got a bad one?? Bummed

10-07-2014, 10:31 AM	#154
eSheri Addict Posts: 323 Karma: 1015098 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middle of the US Device: K3+3G, Sony 350, Kindle Fire HD, iPad Mini	Thank you for responding. Yes I can see the increase in speed and the touch screen is very convenient! I will try to post a pic when I get home.

10-08-2014, 07:45 AM	#157
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	I have been thinking of getting a basic kindle. I do not think that I need a very high screen resolution and I do read in dim envionrments, however that is rare and I would like ot have something as a back up for my paper white.

10-08-2014, 11:15 AM	#158
mycurlylocks Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 1455315 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	Apparently there is a quality control problem with the basic Kindle. My local Best Buy is already seeing returns. I got to see some of the units, some have brown screens, some have gray. Some were cloudy looking. Amazon will just have to work out the problems, like they have with other releases.

10-08-2014, 11:38 AM	#160
mycurlylocks Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 1455315 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	The only thing I could think of was moisture or actual screen damage. I was surprised to see those units. Maybe the units didn't get sealed properly?

10-08-2014, 12:02 PM	#162
mycurlylocks Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 1455315 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	I didn't see any returned Paperwhites. Almost every company has production problems with the first run of items. Amazon has always taken care of it and replaced bad units.

10-08-2014, 10:48 PM	#164
haydnfan Guru Posts: 650 Karma: 5632364 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kindle PW 4, Oasis 2	So the replacement Kindle basic arrived... and it has a better screen. The background is slightly whiter, and the font is significantly blacker. It also has blacker font than the PW2 and looks about the same as the k4black. So yeah it's just the usual deal with variation in screens. I'll be sending the old one back to amazon.