"All-New" Kindle Paperwhite with 300ppi display - June 30th - Page 2

DreamWriter · 06-17-2015, 02:18 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".

stutzj · 06-17-2015, 02:34 PM

Interesting. I am tempted to preorder but really don't need this device having bought the Glo HD a month back. Moving on from the PW2, the 300 PPI has made a big difference. I'll of course want to see what the screen looks like on the PW3 but I'm guessing I still will prefer the Glo HD screen. Having font/weight options is a big deal for me. The contrast, lighting is really nice on the Glo HD. I do appreciate the lighter weight as well.

But man...I do love the kindle ecosystem. It does beat having to download and upload books to calibre and then upload on to my Glo HD device. Good move on amazon's part. I did like my PW2 and 300 PPI combined with it will make a very nice device priced at $119

wlsinwi · 06-17-2015, 03:56 PM

Finally a new Paperwhite but WTf it only has more PPI? They should have made it lighter (I know that technically it is 1 gram lighter) They won't say if it has more book storage or a faster processor. I'm underwhelmed.

AnemicOak · 06-17-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wlsinwi

Finally a new Paperwhite but WTf it only has more PPI? They should have made it lighter (I know that technically it is 1 gram lighter) They won't say if it has more book storage or a faster processor. I'm underwhelmed.

Same storage (4GB), same processor (1GHz), RAM is bumped from 256MB to 512MB.

cvkemp · 06-17-2015, 04:07 PM

I guess it must just me, but for God sack it is only an ebook reader. What more do we need then a good e-ink screen and enough storage for enough books to last for say a 2 week up to maybe a months vacation away from wifi. As long as the screen is good enough so I can read with out stressing my eyes I could care less about anything else.

AnemicOak · 06-17-2015, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvkemp

I guess it must just me, but for God sack it is only an ebook reader. What more do we need then a good e-ink screen and enough storage for enough books to last for say a 2 week up to maybe a months vacation away from wifi. As long as the screen is good enough so I can read with out stressing my eyes I could care less about anything else.

They could all stand to improve on the software side of things.

patrickt · 06-17-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I far prefer the Voyage's flush screen. Much easier to keep clean.

I agree but I question the Voyage's $80 differnce in price. I don't use the haptic buttons. I like the touch screen. For the $80 I can buy a lovely case and five books I wouldn't normally buy.

SCION · 06-17-2015, 04:26 PM

I placed an order for the 3G model. Rolled the dice and purchased a Voyage a few weeks ago from Best Buy (descent screen). Returned two last year when released, due to perceived screen issues discussed here. I wanted the 3G Voyage, but couldn't justify the price. Will be interesting to compare screens, particularly brightness levels.

Josieb1 · 06-17-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

I placed an order for the 3G model. Rolled the dice and purchased a Voyage a few weeks ago from Best Buy (descent screen). Returned two last year when released, due to perceived screen issues discussed here. I wanted the 3G Voyage, but couldn't justify the price. Will be interesting to compare screens, particularly brightness levels.

That's a comparison I'd be interested in as I went from a 3G PW2 to a WiFi Voyage as I also couldn't justify the price for a 3G Voyage

HarryT · 06-17-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

I agree but I question the Voyage's $80 differnce in price. I don't use the haptic buttons. I like the touch screen. For the $80 I can buy a lovely case and five books I wouldn't normally buy.

And that is of course your choice to make, but it's good that Amazon gives us that choice to make.

cvkemp · 06-17-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

They could all stand to improve on the software side of things.

In what way all I do is read books, and a few newstand items. I refuse to keep more than say 30 to 50 items on my kindle, why? There is no need I have my kindle library at amazon and I also have my library on calibre. I am not a fast reader so I could go more than a month with out needing more to read. And I do not make notes, only check a few words means every now and then.

wlsinwi · 06-17-2015, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Same storage (4GB), same processor (1GHz), RAM is bumped from 256MB to 512MB.

Well that's something as my early 2ndgen has less storage than that and the RAM increase should help it also. OK I'll put mine up for sale and pre order this.

Barty · 06-17-2015, 09:40 PM

^^^ more RAM is always good. Ask any programmer :-)

eschwartz · 06-17-2015, 09:44 PM

Unfortunately, we won't be able to jailbreak it (except over the serial port) -- so how does it help?

Barty · 06-17-2015, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wlsinwi

Finally a new Paperwhite but WTf it only has more PPI? They should have made it lighter (I know that technically it is 1 gram lighter) They won't say if it has more book storage or a faster processor. I'm underwhelmed.

They want to keep voyage owners feeling special :-)

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06-17-2015, 02:18 PM	#16
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, 02:34 PM	#17
stutzj Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 305794 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kobo Glo HD, PW2, Kindle 5(black)	Interesting. I am tempted to preorder but really don't need this device having bought the Glo HD a month back. Moving on from the PW2, the 300 PPI has made a big difference. I'll of course want to see what the screen looks like on the PW3 but I'm guessing I still will prefer the Glo HD screen. Having font/weight options is a big deal for me. The contrast, lighting is really nice on the Glo HD. I do appreciate the lighter weight as well. But man...I do love the kindle ecosystem. It does beat having to download and upload books to calibre and then upload on to my Glo HD device. Good move on amazon's part. I did like my PW2 and 300 PPI combined with it will make a very nice device priced at $119

06-17-2015, 03:56 PM	#18
wlsinwi Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: kindle Touch and Paperwhite1 and 2	Finally a new Paperwhite but WTf it only has more PPI? They should have made it lighter (I know that technically it is 1 gram lighter) They won't say if it has more book storage or a faster processor. I'm underwhelmed.

06-17-2015, 04:07 PM	#20
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,420 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 5,iPhone 13, IPad, MacBook Air	I guess it must just me, but for God sack it is only an ebook reader. What more do we need then a good e-ink screen and enough storage for enough books to last for say a 2 week up to maybe a months vacation away from wifi. As long as the screen is good enough so I can read with out stressing my eyes I could care less about anything else.

06-17-2015, 04:26 PM	#23
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	I placed an order for the 3G model. Rolled the dice and purchased a Voyage a few weeks ago from Best Buy (descent screen). Returned two last year when released, due to perceived screen issues discussed here. I wanted the 3G Voyage, but couldn't justify the price. Will be interesting to compare screens, particularly brightness levels.

06-17-2015, 09:40 PM	#28
Barty doofus Posts: 2,533 Karma: 13088847 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	^^^ more RAM is always good. Ask any programmer :-)

06-17-2015, 09:44 PM	#29
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Unfortunately, we won't be able to jailbreak it (except over the serial port) -- so how does it help?