Just ordered Kindle Voyage 2014

[Josieb1]

Well I'm still glad I've ordered. I've returned three faulty Kobo Aura H20's so far so the Voyage looks like the only chance I have for a higher ppi screen this year,

[DuckieTigger]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

Well I'm still glad I've ordered. I've returned three faulty Kobo Aura H20's so far so the Voyage looks like the only chance I have for a higher ppi screen this year,

Were the H2Os otherwise nice to use? Or did their faults make them unusable? Did the higher ppi screen make a big difference compared to your PW?

I am thinking about Voyage once they are in stock without waiting for weeks ...

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

Were the H2Os otherwise nice to use? Or did their faults make them unusable? Did the higher ppi screen make a big difference compared to your PW?

I am thinking about Voyage once they are in stock without waiting for weeks ...

Yes the device is very nice, clear screen, easy to read.

Two had screen issues, the first (number 1) was yellow, with a darker patch along the top of the screen, the other one (number 3) has a light stripe running above Led 4

The one I desperately wanted to keep was number 2 the screen was beautiful, crisp and clear, a slight ivory colour, just lovely, but it couldn't be used with a PC, the internal drive seem corrupted. I got a Format Disc error as soon as I connected it. Even the Kobo desktop couldn't see it.

[Josieb1]

At least with the Voyage I know if I don't like it for any reason I won't have to jump through hoops to send it back. I've had refund number 1 from Argos but I won't rest easy until I see the refund for my online order, that was number 2 with an exchange for number 3 so I've only got one refund to look for now.

Once I have the refund I might risk it again but I'd rather try another seller tbh. Maybe I'll have better luck next time.

[speedlever]

That doesn't speak well for QA at Kobo. Yikes.

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by speedlever

That doesn't speak well for QA at Kobo. Yikes.

I don't think kobo know the meaning of the word

Originally Posted by xendula

It's not a review. It's a first impressions/comparison between the two readers, and I'll take this over nothing any day. He is at the Frankfurt Book Expo, to my knowledge the largest in the world, therefore the video quality. Sites like Engadget share videos taken at expos all the time.

Also, Johannes is an authority on the Geman speaking ebook and ereader market, and his site is the German equivalent to the digital reader.

I'm glad it helped you. But it does nothing for me. The blurred, shaky video along with the screen light turned up all the way is totally useless for me in determining anything in depth concerning the screen. Shooting video in a brightly lit conference center is a totally different environment within which I normally read. I prefer video reviews / introductions that are done with loner units in a more natural reading environment.

[sirmaru]

I cancelled my Voyage order and then just put it in again to see current shipping dates. Its Nov 28. Then I cancelled again.

When I can get it in 2 days, I'll order again after I first read reviews here. I need to see a decisive improvement over my PW 2013 to buy it. Page turning changes are IRRELEVANT. Plus, I have that auto light feature on my Fire HDX 2013 and turned it off. I always leave the light at the same setting for all ranges of ambient light.

I find the text excellent on the PW 2013 and HDX 2013 and I have cataracts and macro degeneration in my very old eyes (over 100).

I like new Amazon gadgets but need great features better than old units to actually make a purchase. I may order a Fire TV for my bedroom to get Netflix there instead.

[desert dog]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

Yes the device is very nice, clear screen, easy to read.

Two had screen issues, the first (number 1) was yellow, with a darker patch along the top of the screen, the other one (number 3) has a light stripe running above Led 4

The one I desperately wanted to keep was number 2 the screen was beautiful, crisp and clear, a slight ivory colour, just lovely, but it couldn't be used with a PC, the internal drive seem corrupted. I got a Format Disc error as soon as I connected it. Even the Kobo desktop couldn't see it.

Sorry it didnt work out for you Josie, you sure did try hard to get an H2O that would work for you. I know you were favoring the Kobo due to some key flexibility options, and its a shame you wont have those.

Maybe you can try again after Kobo has a second generation manufactured.

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by desert dog

Sorry it didnt work out for you Josie, you sure did try hard to get an H2O that would work for you. I know you were favoring the Kobo due to some key flexibility options, and its a shame you wont have those.

Maybe you can try again after Kobo has a second generation manufactured.

I will probably try again one day but I'm really put off by Kobo now. At least Amazon is easy to deal with.

[xendula]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

I will probably try again one day but I'm really put off by Kobo now. At least Amazon is easy to deal with.

And your experience is putting me off Kobo as well. I was always looking at it as an option for when I am getting fed up with the fonts situation on my kindles.

[Haesslich]

Originally Posted by xendula

And your experience is putting me off Kobo as well. I was always looking at it as an option for when I am getting fed up with the fonts situation on my kindles.

I wouldn't say it's typical, no more than a Kindle PW having blotchy discolouration would be.

What I'm waiting for is reviews if the Voyage - I'm not fully convinced about the light sensor. I've seen enough phones and tablets handle that badly, and want to see how responsive it is. That and maybe a bit of a price drop, as I'm wondering if the haptic feedback bezel is worth the premium over my PW.. I was hoping for more than 4GB storage, given they're selling graphic novels and those take a ton of my 1.8GB as is.

[speedlever]

I agree about the light sensor and that is my concern as well. But I like page turn buttons. So I'm leaving my order intact for now. Having the internal light will be a major step up from my K3... even if I go to the PW2. But I'd really like those page turn buttons! At least I can disable the light sensor on the Voyage if I don't like how it operates and just use a fixed light setting.

[Josieb1]

It's the screen that interests me the most, especially after seeing the H20's screen as the PPI on the Voyage is higher. Plus it's a bit smaller than the PPW. I don't mind turning off the automatic light sensor but I do hope the page sensors are usable.

[Haesslich]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

It's the screen that interests me the most, especially after seeing the H20's screen as the PPI on the Voyage is higher. Plus it's a bit smaller than the PPW. I don't mind turning off the automatic light sensor but I do hope the page sensors are usable.

Increased PPI is always good, especially for pictures or non-English characters. It should be good for the graphic novels they sell, which is why I was considering it.

But I'm going to wait for reviews for now - returning things in Canada can be a bit of a pain, even if the situation is better than it used to be - they're actually releasing newer models in Canada now unlike the Kindle Touch days when we had to wait 9 months after the US release. If the bezel sensors aren't as reliable as real buttons, that might be a reason to wait for revision 2.

That, and I'm hoping the contrast is significantly improved over my PW1. If the storage had been bumped up, it's may have been a day one purchase, even at the $270 for 3g.