Do I need a new one?

Sydney's Mom · 03-22-2017, 07:18 PM

I have the older paperwhite with 212 ppi. I pretty much only read on my paperwhite in bed in the dark. As I get more tired, I just up the font size. Anyone who switch to the new paperwhite from the old, do you really think it made a difference?

cvkemp · 03-22-2017, 07:23 PM

I have the PW2 and the voyage. While I do read my voyage more than the PW2 when it comes to just reading I do not see that much difference in the screens. Now I have bad eyes so I am not sure that is why I do not notice the difference.

kaibob · 03-22-2017, 10:55 PM

I switched from a PW1 to a PW3 and noticed a significant difference. As expected, the text was much sharper, but, surprisingly, the screen of the PW3 has almost none of the splotchy areas that the PW1 had. I don't know if this is generally the case or if I just had a bad PW1 (or received a good PW3).

As an aside, I only paid $20 for the PW3 due to a price mistake on Amazon. I would not have paid $120 to upgrade from a PW1 to a PW3.

barryem · 03-23-2017, 12:12 AM

I have all three Paperwhite models. The biggest difference I notice is that the Paperwhite 2 and 3 are a bit faster than the Paperwhite 1. That's not much of a difference in my opinion.

It's also true that the light is more even on the later ones but I only notice that when I compare them side by side. When I'm reading the light is always just right.

I don't seem to be affected by the sharper screen of the Paperwhite 3. I'm an old guy so maybe that's why but I can't tell the difference.

This is all very personal stuff. You might like the new one better but I doubt you'll find a dramatic difference. And you might not find much difference at all that you care about. The only way you'll know is to get one. Or decide you're happy with what you have.

Barry

patrickt · 03-23-2017, 09:14 AM

Does the PW1 have the Ember Bold font. That's what I use to read now and, for me, that would be enough reason to change.

Barty · 03-23-2017, 12:16 PM

Incidentally, depending on your eyes, you may actually find the PW2 easier to read because the lower resolution can make text look bolder / darker. Point is, you cannot go by what most people find unless you have normal 20/20 vision. Best to try it out yourself.

Wearever · 03-23-2017, 01:47 PM

I had the PW1 and upgraded to the PW3, noticeable differences , the PW3 is faster and has a better screen. I think PW3 is a nice reader for the price.

Sydney's Mom · 03-24-2017, 05:33 PM

Thanks. Now that I can justify the PW3, I wonder if I can justify the Oasis. I am sure you all can help.

Sirtel · 03-24-2017, 07:19 PM

I'll be glad to lend a hand!

1. The Oasis has page-turn buttons

2. The Oasis is exceedingly light and comfortable (outside its cover, naturally)

3. By all accounts, the Oasis has somewhat better contrast than the PW3

4. The Oasis is so expensive that reading on it in public gives an impression of a really wealthy and important person. Even if you have to empty your savings account to buy it, it'll be worth it. Image is everything.

Cinisajoy · 03-24-2017, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom

Thanks. Now that I can justify the PW3, I wonder if I can justify the Oasis. I am sure you all can help.

If you won't starve Sydney or leave her in the dark, then go for the Oasis.

JSWolf · 03-24-2017, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom

Thanks. Now that I can justify the PW3, I wonder if I can justify the Oasis. I am sure you all can help.

There is no justification for the Oasis. It's just not a good design and the price is ridiculously high for what you got (or don't get in this case).

JSWolf · 03-24-2017, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

1. The Oasis has page-turn buttons

So does the Voyage

Quote:

2. The Oasis is exceedingly light and comfortable (outside its cover, naturally)

Using the Oasis outside the cover is a rather bad idea so how light it is outside the cover is not relevant.

Quote:

3. By all accounts, the Oasis has somewhat better contrast than the PW3

But not better than the Voyage.

Quote:

4. The Oasis is so expensive that reading on it in public gives an impression of a really wealthy and important person. Even if you have to empty your savings account to buy it, it'll be worth it. Image is everything.

Reading with an Oasis in public gets people laughing at you. They point and laugh saying "Wow! You really got taken by Amazon."

Sirtel · 03-24-2017, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Using the Oasis outside the cover is a rather bad idea so how light it is outside the cover is not relevant.

Why? The only place I read for pleasure is my bedroom sofa. I don't run around the house or outside the house with my Oasis.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Reading with an Oasis in public gets people laughing at you. They point and laugh saying "Wow! You really got taken by Amazon."

That was a joke.

issybird · 03-24-2017, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom

Thanks. Now that I can justify the PW3, I wonder if I can justify the Oasis. I am sure you all can help.

Perhaps not the Oasis, but if I were sold on the PW3, I'd spring instead for the refurbished Voyage, which right now is only $152 at Amazon. You'd be getting the device that many like best of all at only a slight premium over the PW3 price and at just over half the price of the Oasis. If nothing else, most say it has the sharpest display of all the Kindles.

The refurbed Voyage is such a great deal that it almost convinces me to turn Kindle. But not quite.

Cinisajoy · 03-24-2017, 08:01 PM

At Sydney's Mom,
Cost not withstanding, get the one you want. You will be using it not the rest of us.

03-22-2017, 07:18 PM	#1
Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,899 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	Do I need a new one? I have the older paperwhite with 212 ppi. I pretty much only read on my paperwhite in bed in the dark. As I get more tired, I just up the font size. Anyone who switch to the new paperwhite from the old, do you really think it made a difference?

03-22-2017, 07:23 PM	#2
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,431 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	I have the PW2 and the voyage. While I do read my voyage more than the PW2 when it comes to just reading I do not see that much difference in the screens. Now I have bad eyes so I am not sure that is why I do not notice the difference.

03-22-2017, 10:55 PM	#3
kaibob Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 1574 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prescott, AZ Device: Paperwhite 3	I switched from a PW1 to a PW3 and noticed a significant difference. As expected, the text was much sharper, but, surprisingly, the screen of the PW3 has almost none of the splotchy areas that the PW1 had. I don't know if this is generally the case or if I just had a bad PW1 (or received a good PW3). As an aside, I only paid $20 for the PW3 due to a price mistake on Amazon. I would not have paid $120 to upgrade from a PW1 to a PW3.

03-23-2017, 12:12 AM	#4
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	I have all three Paperwhite models. The biggest difference I notice is that the Paperwhite 2 and 3 are a bit faster than the Paperwhite 1. That's not much of a difference in my opinion. It's also true that the light is more even on the later ones but I only notice that when I compare them side by side. When I'm reading the light is always just right. I don't seem to be affected by the sharper screen of the Paperwhite 3. I'm an old guy so maybe that's why but I can't tell the difference. This is all very personal stuff. You might like the new one better but I doubt you'll find a dramatic difference. And you might not find much difference at all that you care about. The only way you'll know is to get one. Or decide you're happy with what you have. Barry

03-23-2017, 09:14 AM	#5
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	Does the PW1 have the Ember Bold font. That's what I use to read now and, for me, that would be enough reason to change.

03-23-2017, 12:16 PM	#6
Barty doofus Posts: 2,555 Karma: 13089041 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	Incidentally, depending on your eyes, you may actually find the PW2 easier to read because the lower resolution can make text look bolder / darker. Point is, you cannot go by what most people find unless you have normal 20/20 vision. Best to try it out yourself.

03-23-2017, 01:47 PM	#7
Wearever Wizard Posts: 1,063 Karma: 10944084 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New England Device: Oasis 2,Voyage, Kindlle hdx 8.9, Ipad mini 4. Air 2	I had the PW1 and upgraded to the PW3, noticeable differences , the PW3 is faster and has a better screen. I think PW3 is a nice reader for the price.

03-24-2017, 05:33 PM	#8
Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,899 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	Thanks. Now that I can justify the PW3, I wonder if I can justify the Oasis. I am sure you all can help.

03-24-2017, 07:19 PM	#9
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,990 Karma: 243829945 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I'll be glad to lend a hand! 1. The Oasis has page-turn buttons 2. The Oasis is exceedingly light and comfortable (outside its cover, naturally) 3. By all accounts, the Oasis has somewhat better contrast than the PW3 4. The Oasis is so expensive that reading on it in public gives an impression of a really wealthy and important person. Even if you have to empty your savings account to buy it, it'll be worth it. Image is everything.

03-24-2017, 08:01 PM	#15
Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	At Sydney's Mom, Cost not withstanding, get the one you want. You will be using it not the rest of us.