ALL-New Paperwhite announced: 300dpi E-Ink screen - Page 2

HarryT · 06-17-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

Objectively, they have reduced the distinction between the Voyage and the PW. The Voyage is no longer quite so premium. This will inevitably make the Voyage less attractive to premium buyers. Will Amazon leave it like this, or add features to further differentiate the Voyage? The logical move would be to upgrade the screen somehow.

There is no better screen available, though. Amazon aren't in the screen manufacturing business themselves; they can only use screens which eInk (or other manufacturers) have available.

howyoudoin · 06-17-2015, 11:48 AM

It does take away some of the justification for the premium charged for the voyage. Now that the paperwhite has the same screen as the voyage, people will ask themselves if page turn buttons and a flush screen are worth the huge difference in cost.

Josieb1 · 06-17-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

Objectively, they have reduced the distinction between the Voyage and the PW. The Voyage is no longer quite so premium. This will inevitably make the Voyage less attractive to premium buyers. Will Amazon leave it like this, or add features to further differentiate the Voyage? The logical move would be to upgrade the screen somehow.

I must admit I am waiting to see what a New and Improved Voyage looks like, if only because I have about 8 covers for mine that I hope would still fit

HarryT · 06-17-2015, 12:04 PM

I'd be surprised if we were to see a Voyage replacement before the autumn, but Amazon do spring these surprises on us, don't they?

Interesting that none of the self-proclaimed "industry watchers" predicted this new device.

BWinmill · 06-17-2015, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

It's a Kobo Glo HD killer, except it's about the same price (or more considering exchange rates?) and has the same specs.

Why the "except"? I doubt that many existing Kindle users will consider the Kobo Glo HD now that they have something that is more similar in terms of price and features.

HarryT · 06-17-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BWinmill

Why the "except"? I doubt that many existing Kindle users will consider the Kobo Glo HD now that they have something that is more similar in terms of price and features.

I doubt that many existing Kindle users would have considered the Glo HD before this announcement either. If you've spent a fair amount of money within the Amazon walled garden, most people have neither the inclination nor the knowledge to convert book formats. One thing Amazon are very good at is encouraging brand loyalty.

Atunah · 06-17-2015, 02:08 PM

Interesting. I would still buy the Voyage. I need the page "buttons" and I like the auto light and the flush bezel. So even though the price difference for that is a bit much, I would still have to get the Voyage as I must have the page buttons. Besides the screen and readability, its the next most important thing for me.

So I sure hope they'll always have a Voyage or equivalent with those haptic thingies. Or actual buttons, I don't care which, I just need them.

DreamWriter · 06-17-2015, 02:14 PM

Here's a link to Amazon's official press release: "Amazon Introduces New Kindle Paperwhite: The Most Popular Kindle, Now Even Better—Still Only $119".

barryem · 06-17-2015, 02:58 PM

I have a Voyage and a PW2 and I can't really see much difference in the screens. Actually I can't tell the Voyage is higher definition. I've turned off the Page Press because I prefer swiping. I've turned off the self adjustment feature on the light because I don't need it. So my Voyage is a smaller, lighter, easier to hold Paperwhite.

And that's what I love about the Voyage. I'll probably read a bit with the Paperwhite today to give it a second chance but I've been thinking about getting a second backup Voyage and I don't expect this to tempt me away from that. But I'll let it try.

Barry

gebederry · 06-17-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by j777p

Where does it mention a RAM upgrade? and is this the same dimensions as the old one?

oh my poor english

I means the newer model has a 512MB ram size

eschwartz · 06-17-2015, 03:06 PM

Yes, but where is that mentioned?

jhowell · 06-17-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

Yes, but where is that mentioned?

This is from the CNET review:

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According to Amazon, battery life hasn't changed in the new model -- it offers "weeks" of operation on a single charge. You get the same 1GHz processor, 4GB of built-in memory, and a bump up to 512MB of RAM from 256MB. There's no expansion slot for additional memory, but that 4GB allows you to store thousands of e-books.

eschwartz · 06-17-2015, 03:29 PM

Thanks.

ottdmk · 06-17-2015, 03:48 PM

Hmnn. Launching simultaneously in Canada. That's a nice change from Amazon. Not that I'd be buying one... but to date the Voyage still isn't available up here. (I have an academic curiosity in how Amazon treats the Canadian market.)

eschwartz · 06-17-2015, 04:11 PM

Why should they bother focusing on Canada if that is the attitude you lot have?

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06-17-2015, 11:48 AM	#17
howyoudoin how YOU doin? Posts: 1,100 Karma: 7371047 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: India Device: Kindle Keyboard, iPad Pro 10.5”, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Libra 2	It does take away some of the justification for the premium charged for the voyage. Now that the paperwhite has the same screen as the voyage, people will ask themselves if page turn buttons and a flush screen are worth the huge difference in cost.

06-17-2015, 12:04 PM	#19
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I'd be surprised if we were to see a Voyage replacement before the autumn, but Amazon do spring these surprises on us, don't they? Interesting that none of the self-proclaimed "industry watchers" predicted this new device.

06-17-2015, 02:08 PM	#22
Atunah Wizard Posts: 1,817 Karma: 23400001 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Device: K1/K3/BasicK Voyage/Oasis1/Oasis3	Interesting. I would still buy the Voyage. I need the page "buttons" and I like the auto light and the flush bezel. So even though the price difference for that is a bit much, I would still have to get the Voyage as I must have the page buttons. Besides the screen and readability, its the next most important thing for me. So I sure hope they'll always have a Voyage or equivalent with those haptic thingies. Or actual buttons, I don't care which, I just need them.

06-17-2015, 02:14 PM	#23
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	Here's a link to Amazon's official press release: "Amazon Introduces New Kindle Paperwhite: The Most Popular Kindle, Now Even Better—Still Only $119".

06-17-2015, 02:58 PM	#24
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	I have a Voyage and a PW2 and I can't really see much difference in the screens. Actually I can't tell the Voyage is higher definition. I've turned off the Page Press because I prefer swiping. I've turned off the self adjustment feature on the light because I don't need it. So my Voyage is a smaller, lighter, easier to hold Paperwhite. And that's what I love about the Voyage. I'll probably read a bit with the Paperwhite today to give it a second chance but I've been thinking about getting a second backup Voyage and I don't expect this to tempt me away from that. But I'll let it try. Barry

06-17-2015, 03:06 PM	#26
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Yes, but where is that mentioned?

06-17-2015, 03:29 PM	#28
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Thanks.

06-17-2015, 03:48 PM	#29
ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,220 Karma: 3804496 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M9	Hmnn. Launching simultaneously in Canada. That's a nice change from Amazon. Not that I'd be buying one... but to date the Voyage still isn't available up here. (I have an academic curiosity in how Amazon treats the Canadian market.)

06-17-2015, 04:11 PM	#30
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Why should they bother focusing on Canada if that is the attitude you lot have?