Kindle Voyage - First Impressions - Page 67

badgoodDeb · 11-06-2014, 02:52 PM

Perhaps a lot of people aren't as sensitive? I mean, when I read a paperback book, with a table lamp nearby, I put up with shadows there too. I just expect them to be there.

So I don't see that Amazon is taking advantage of people. They are just not completely satisfying to the more sensitive among us.

soulfuldog · 11-06-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sparklemotion

My Kobo H20 and also my PW2 are evenly lit... so that may dispel the reason being the lighting on the bottom? I imagine it could still be part of the issue, but I assume some other variables are also at play.

Yep, my PW2 is very evenly lit, so the yellow tone towards the top of the screen on the Voyage is not simply down to the lighting being at the bottom.

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Originally Posted by Skydog

Why is it that Kobo has managed to successfully produce at least two generations of evenly-lighted, blotch-free, color hue-free, beautiful displays with the LEDs in the exact same location as the Kindles? They too are positioned at the bottom yet are *not* plagued with the chronic problems found with many of the front-lighted Kindles. For the record, I've owned and used an assortment of PW1s, PW2s, Kobo Aura HDs and now an H20.

The only caveat to mention with Kobo is that yes the evenness of the light is something they have handled very well, but the standard Aura has other issues with the screen. In common with the PW & Voyage, it has a capacitive screen, whereas the Aura HD & H2O use infra red touch. So they are using different technologies and not strictly comparable.

Mick4545 · 11-06-2014, 04:13 PM

There are a few reviews on Amazon UK now, and non of them mention colour problems. Reviews are generally positive about the screen. A few other grumbles though.

December 16 delivery for anyone ordering now.

DuckieTigger · 11-06-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by javadoo

It doesn't matter-I am not going to appease you guys. There is obviously some unwritten rule that I have violated.

All that matters to me is that my Voyage is gorgeous-with a clear, uniform screen. I'm happy with it, with every aspect of it.

Sorry you guys are unable to enjoy it. It really is beautiful when it is working properly.

Aehm. There is no unwritten rule that you have to agree with anybody else. Actually, it is rather nice when there is different opinion - otherwise a discussion will be quite boring, don't you think?

If it isn't the agreeing part, what then? It is the way how you (or everbody for that matter) handle an opposing or different opinion. First step is to acknowledge that there is a chance that we are all different. Next step is to stay nice and respectful when disgussing. That is the most important one.

Don't get me wrong, if I agree with someone, but show disrespect to a differing opinion, then I would hear about. And I wouldn't like it either.

pghaworth · 11-06-2014, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

Aehm. There is no unwritten rule that you have to agree with anybody else. Actually, it is rather nice when there is different opinion - otherwise a discussion will be quite boring, don't you think?

If it isn't the agreeing part, what then? It is the way how you (or everbody for that matter) handle an opposing or different opinion. First step is to acknowledge that there is a chance that we are all different. Next step is to stay nice and respectful when disgussing. That is the most important one.

Don't get me wrong, if I agree with someone, but show disrespect to a differing opinion, then I would hear about. And I wouldn't like it either.

Very well said.

tadhgadams · 11-06-2014, 04:33 PM

I have to say that I was a mite nervous after having pre-ordered and then seeing this thread. That said, mine arrived yesterday and I'm very happy with it. It's a vast improvement over my first-gen PW which I settled for but was never REALLY happy with.

I definitely feel for anyone who isn't happy with their Voyage and hope they can get a reader that does satisfy them.

DuckieTigger · 11-06-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pghaworth

Very well said.

Well, thank you very much. I do have my moments at times.

sparklemotion · 11-06-2014, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Perhaps a lot of people aren't as sensitive? I mean, when I read a paperback book, with a table lamp nearby, I put up with shadows there too. I just expect them to be there.

So I don't see that Amazon is taking advantage of people. They are just not completely satisfying to the more sensitive among us.

Of course, I realize I'm injecting my own feelings into the matter. It's very hard not to when it represents so obviously and clearly to me. Part of my annoyance comes from Amazon telling people the yellow to blue screen is normal. It sounds ridiculous to me for them to say that. I also feel that some of the photos on here (xendula's photo of her 4 voyages shows it very clearly) most everyone would have to agree there are very obvious color hue and light issues with those screens. The color hues and light issues in those photos (and others posted on here) can clearly be seen by most everyone, I believe.

I'm happy for those that love their voyage, but imo I don't feel for the price of the device they have put out a very good or consistent product. I guess that's the bottom line for me.

sparklemotion · 11-06-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

Aehm. There is no unwritten rule that you have to agree with anybody else. Actually, it is rather nice when there is different opinion - otherwise a discussion will be quite boring, don't you think?

If it isn't the agreeing part, what then? It is the way how you (or everbody for that matter) handle an opposing or different opinion. First step is to acknowledge that there is a chance that we are all different. Next step is to stay nice and respectful when disgussing. That is the most important one.

Don't get me wrong, if I agree with someone, but show disrespect to a differing opinion, then I would hear about. And I wouldn't like it either.

Wholeheartedly agree. Great post, Duckie.

pghaworth · 11-06-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

Well, thank you very much. I do have my moments at times.

LOL Me, too, though they do seem to be getting rarer. It's unclear if I just don't give a dang these days or if it's oldtimers.

"Now that I'm older I thought it was great that I seemed to have more patience. Turns out that I just don't shiv a git"
~Maxine (with some clean up)

krazy4katz · 11-06-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pghaworth

LOL Me, too, though they do seem to be getting rarer. It's unclear if I just don't give a dang these days or if it's oldtimers.

"Now that I'm older I thought it was great that I seemed to have more patience. Turns out that I just don't shiv a git"
~Maxine (with some clean up)

Interesting perspective, considering your signature line.

pghaworth · 11-06-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by krazy4katz

Interesting perspective, considering your signature line.

Great minds, and all... After I made the post my eyes immediately focused on my siggy and I thought the same thing.

Better still, a personal motto is "Perspective is Everything".

krazy4katz · 11-06-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pghaworth

Better still, a personal motto is "Perspective is Everything".

Ain't it the truth.

pghaworth · 11-06-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by krazy4katz

Ain't it the truth.

Ain't it though...

xendula · 11-06-2014, 08:01 PM

BTW, there are amazon reviewers who were told that the gradient from blue to yellow is normal:

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I just got off the phone with Amazon CS. The engineering team says that the variation is normal(!). I'm returning mine.

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11-06-2014, 02:52 PM	#991
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,553 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Perhaps a lot of people aren't as sensitive? I mean, when I read a paperback book, with a table lamp nearby, I put up with shadows there too. I just expect them to be there. So I don't see that Amazon is taking advantage of people. They are just not completely satisfying to the more sensitive among us.

11-06-2014, 04:13 PM	#993
Mick4545 Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 500 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hereford UK Device: Oasis 2	There are a few reviews on Amazon UK now, and non of them mention colour problems. Reviews are generally positive about the screen. A few other grumbles though. December 16 delivery for anyone ordering now.

11-06-2014, 04:33 PM	#996
tadhgadams Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage, iPad mini 4	I have to say that I was a mite nervous after having pre-ordered and then seeing this thread. That said, mine arrived yesterday and I'm very happy with it. It's a vast improvement over my first-gen PW which I settled for but was never REALLY happy with. I definitely feel for anyone who isn't happy with their Voyage and hope they can get a reader that does satisfy them.