Voyage screen light question

tm3 · 03-01-2016, 01:33 PM

I'm debating trading in my K3 for a Voyage or a P3 while the current deal is in effect. I'm not sure that the extra cost of the Voyage is worth it to me, but I do think that I would really prefer the screen turn buttons over the touch screen page turn.

Anyway, I understand that the Voyage light is "adaptive" and that it sets the level automatically based on the ambient light. My question is, can this adaptive feature be overridden or turned off and the brightness set manually? I tend to set the screen brightness of my phones and tablets lower than most people I know and I'm guessing that the automatic setting may be brighter than what I would like.

Thanks!

charlyee · 03-01-2016, 02:04 PM

Hi there, yes you can off the "auto brightness", it's an option.

el_topo50 · 03-01-2016, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tm3

I'm debating trading in my K3 for a Voyage or a P3 while the current deal is in effect. I'm not sure that the extra cost of the Voyage is worth it to me, but I do think that I would really prefer the screen turn buttons over the touch screen page turn.

Anyway, I understand that the Voyage light is "adaptive" and that it sets the level automatically based on the ambient light. My question is, can this adaptive feature be overridden or turned off and the brightness set manually? I tend to set the screen brightness of my phones and tablets lower than most people I know and I'm guessing that the automatic setting may be brighter than what I would like.

Thanks!

Yes! You can disable it. It's the little tick above the biggest sun in the picture, to the right (and the same can be done with the "buttons" to turn pages).
Even more, if you have the auto brightness on, but you prefer to lower the light, the kindle will remember that configuration and next time will "auto" set it to that level. The con is Amazon has not implemented a reset button (something a lot of users are asking for). Once set, the voyage will always go to that preferred level in that certain lightning enviroment, unless you modify it again.
PS: hope i was somewhat clear. sorry about my english!

tm3 · 03-01-2016, 03:08 PM

Great info, thanks!

Now I just need to decide if the screen turn buttons are worth the difference in cost to me.

Thanks again!

charlyee · 03-01-2016, 03:13 PM

I have the screen turn buttons, off. I can't get used to them.

That's just me though, most people like them.

I found the Voyage Screen to be more evenly lit than the PW, also the Voyage is a bit lighter.

pidgeon92 · 03-01-2016, 03:39 PM

I personally love the haptic buttons, and use them almost all the time. When I got the Voyage, I wasn't sure if I'd care for them, having used a Kindle Touch and Paperwhites with no buttons for years prior.

JSWolf · 03-01-2016, 04:47 PM

To be honest, I don't see any reason to trade in a P3 for a Voyage. It's just not worth the difference in price. Plus, you'll not get much trading in your P3.

Barbara1955 · 03-01-2016, 06:22 PM

What Current Trade-in Deal? Can you post a link?

pidgeon92 · 03-01-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

What Current Trade-in Deal? Can you post a link?

The same one that has been mentioned in prior threads.

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=10825010011

Barbara1955 · 03-01-2016, 07:03 PM

Thanks! Called CS they started another Trade-in Add $20 IF you use it for Kindle. No Big Banner this time around! sneeky

krazy4katz · 03-01-2016, 08:40 PM

I love the buttons on the Voyage, but that is because I upgraded from a K3. I turned off the haptic part though. I didn't need to feel that the page turned. I was happy enough just to see it. I also have the buttons on the most sensitive setting so it's really easy and I can turn pages from both sides of the kindle with either hand.

Barbara1955 · 03-01-2016, 10:55 PM

When do I Order the PW? So the $50 will come off that is?

HarryT · 03-02-2016, 04:15 AM

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HarryT · 03-02-2016, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tm3

Anyway, I understand that the Voyage light is "adaptive" and that it sets the level automatically based on the ambient light. My question is, can this adaptive feature be overridden or turned off and the brightness set manually? I tend to set the screen brightness of my phones and tablets lower than most people I know and I'm guessing that the automatic setting may be brighter than what I would like.

It's perhaps worth noting that the adaptive light setting on the Voyage "learns" your preferences. You can manually adjust the brightness up or down from the initial automatic settings, and it will learn from that what your preferred brightness level is. I would at least give it a go before disabling the automatic setting: it works pretty well.

el_topo50 · 03-02-2016, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tm3

Great info, thanks!

Now I just need to decide if the screen turn buttons are worth the difference in cost to me.

Thanks again!

I think the buttons are a plus! Specially because you can turn pages forward and backwards from both sides, with any of your hands.
You can deactivate them and configure their sensitivity and the haptic response you get when you press them.
Don't know if the device is worth the difference, but the voyage it's definitely the best kindle I have (KT, KP1, KP2, KV).
It's small, light, elegant, near perfect glass screen, premium feel. I really enjoy my reading with it!
Maybe you can check it out in a store?

03-01-2016, 01:33 PM	#1
tm3 Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 56678 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3	Voyage screen light question I'm debating trading in my K3 for a Voyage or a P3 while the current deal is in effect. I'm not sure that the extra cost of the Voyage is worth it to me, but I do think that I would really prefer the screen turn buttons over the touch screen page turn. Anyway, I understand that the Voyage light is "adaptive" and that it sets the level automatically based on the ambient light. My question is, can this adaptive feature be overridden or turned off and the brightness set manually? I tend to set the screen brightness of my phones and tablets lower than most people I know and I'm guessing that the automatic setting may be brighter than what I would like. Thanks!

03-01-2016, 03:13 PM	#5
charlyee Book Addict Posts: 1,556 Karma: 11501430 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Wisconsin Device: Voyage, iPad Air 2, Surface 3	Voyage screen light question I have the screen turn buttons, off. I can't get used to them. That's just me though, most people like them. I found the Voyage Screen to be more evenly lit than the PW, also the Voyage is a bit lighter.

03-01-2016, 07:03 PM	#10
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Thanks! Called CS they started another Trade-in Add $20 IF you use it for Kindle. No Big Banner this time around! sneeky Last edited by Barbara1955; 03-01-2016 at 07:43 PM.

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charlyee Book Addict Posts: 1,556 Karma: 11501430 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Wisconsin Device: Voyage, iPad Air 2, Surface 3	Hi there, yes you can off the "auto brightness", it's an option.

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tm3 Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 56678 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3	Great info, thanks! Now I just need to decide if the screen turn buttons are worth the difference in cost to me. Thanks again!

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pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	I personally love the haptic buttons, and use them almost all the time. When I got the Voyage, I wasn't sure if I'd care for them, having used a Kindle Touch and Paperwhites with no buttons for years prior.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	To be honest, I don't see any reason to trade in a P3 for a Voyage. It's just not worth the difference in price. Plus, you'll not get much trading in your P3.

03-01-2016, 06:22 PM	#8
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	What Current Trade-in Deal? Can you post a link?

03-01-2016, 08:40 PM	#11
krazy4katz Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 1552656 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: [Kindle 1, Kindle 3 (KK)], Kindle Voyage, iPad Pro	I love the buttons on the Voyage, but that is because I upgraded from a K3. I turned off the haptic part though. I didn't need to feel that the page turned. I was happy enough just to see it. I also have the buttons on the most sensitive setting so it's really easy and I can turn pages from both sides of the kindle with either hand.

03-01-2016, 10:55 PM	#12
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	When do I Order the PW? So the $50 will come off that is?

03-02-2016, 04:15 AM	#13
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Moderator Notice Please do not hijack someone else's thread to ask an unrelated question. Start your own thread to ask your own question. Thank you.