So Who's Still Loving Their Kindle Voyage? - Page 12

krazy4katz · 07-14-2016, 08:53 PM

I feel like my Voyage is so simple to use. Even though I use a cover with it, the mandatory cover + reader that makes up the Oasis feels too fussy to me. On the other hand, for people who really like to hold their reader in one hand I'm sure it is great. I just hope they still have the Voyage as an option when mine decides to "give up the ghost".

booklover6 · 07-15-2016, 06:59 AM

I just noticed there is a Poetic Graph Grip for the Voyage for $5 on ebay. Ordered a black one.

Tarana · 07-15-2016, 10:33 AM

Love my Voyage now. Not even oasis tempted.

JSWolf · 07-15-2016, 11:41 AM

The problem with getting another Voyage as a spare is that by the time your first craps out so you need the second, there might be a newer Voyage.

Tinks · 07-15-2016, 01:30 PM

I just got my Voyage, and I'm soooo happy. I have a 1st gen paperwhite, and I'm so glad to finally upgrade. The reason I wanted the Voyage was because I love the flush bezel(threads and dust always get stuck where the bezel and screen meet on PW), I wanted a cover that could stand my Kindle up when I go eat out for lunch(I don't have to prop up on my purse anymore!!!), and I wanted to be able to use pagepress when I put lotion on my hands at night(I don't want my screen all funky).

Something was sticky on my screen when I got it so I'm going to mess with it to see if it left any imperfections. I think there might be 1 pinprick of light coming through, but I don't think it's enough to warrant returning it. We'll see. The lighting is great, and I don't see any weird shading or cones. Woohoo!!!

miguel1626 · 07-17-2016, 10:03 PM

I've been a happy Voyage owner for more than a year, and I still love it. No way I'm going to spend $290 on the Oasis.

That price is insane - for an extra $40 I can buy a refurbished iPad Mini 4. To be honest, the Voyage feels overpriced as well, given how good is the newest Paperwhite.

93terp · 07-18-2016, 02:38 PM

Count me among the happy Voyagers! I just received mine last Friday, and it's been a while since I "Kindled" (going back to the K3 days), so I'm reacquainting myself with the UI and bells/whistles. But I am happy to report that the lighting on my Voyage appears to be non-splotchy and pretty even throughout, although I must admit I do like Kobo's front light implementation better than Kindle's. I only wish the Kindle had a microSD port for those of us with ebook hoarding issues who want to have everything with them at all times

Dedale · 07-19-2016, 01:03 PM

Hi everyone,

Not trying to start a war here but I did buy a Voyage during prime and well... it's ok to me but not that great.

Let me get some things out, I currently own a Nook STR and use Calibre to manage my e-library (of course, what else?!). Really like the texture and the experience in itself.

I live in Canada and I paid roughly $260 with taxes for the Voyage. I think I paid $130 at the time when I bought the Nook.

I doesn't look like twice as good as my Nook. For sure, the lighting is great and I enjoy it very much. However, I'm not in love with the store (nor was I with Nook really) and it just feels... too light, like I'm worried about it getting crashed or broken easily and therefore need to buy a case for it.

If it were less expensive I would have considered keeping it but it's just that I don't consider it as premium as that actually. A bit sad to let it go as it's still a good reader.

Dr. Drib · 07-19-2016, 01:06 PM

Don't worry: No war will be started, as posts that attempt to start one will be promptly deleted.

Yes, you should definitely get a case for ANY ebook reader you own, in my opinion.

Wearever · 07-19-2016, 01:41 PM

I just got back from vacation last night and picked up my voyage from my neighbor, that I also ordered on Prime Day. I agree with Dr. Drib, a case is needed , I just ordered one today. I felt holding without a case was uncomfortable for me. I worried I would drop it. Although I think mine is pretty good so far, the screen looks good in different light settings. I've seen a dark blueish voyage screen before at best buy, and this one looks much better. I'm still getting used to the sensor \ buttons, but they work well, no complaints. The auto light feature is something I'll have to try over time, I read that they adjust to my preferences , so far it wants to be darker than I read at. So I may or may not use that feature. Time will tell with reading , which I have haven't done much yet. Still loading books on it, but so far it looks like a very nice device. I'm used to the Paperwhite, which I really like as well.

One question though, can anyone tell if using the sensors instead of the touch screen, uses more battery ? Or are they the same ?

HarryT · 07-19-2016, 01:54 PM

Both use such a vanishingly small amount of power that it's completely insignificant.

cvkemp · 07-19-2016, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wearever

I just got back from vacation last night and picked up my voyage from my neighbor, that I also ordered on Prime Day. I agree with Dr. Drib, a case is needed , I just ordered one today. I felt holding without a case was uncomfortable for me. I worried I would drop it. Although I think mine is pretty good so far, the screen looks good in different light settings. I've seen a dark blueish voyage screen before at best buy, and this one looks much better. I'm still getting used to the sensor \ buttons, but they work well, no complaints. The auto light feature is something I'll have to try over time, I read that they adjust to my preferences , so far it wants to be darker than I read at. So I may or may not use that feature. Time will tell with reading , which I have haven't done much yet. Still loading books on it, but so far it looks like a very nice device. I'm used to the Paperwhite, which I really like as well.

One question though, can anyone tell if using the sensors instead of the touch screen, uses more battery ? Or are they the same ?

I have found that it takes a few days for my voyage to learn the light settings that I like. I love my voyage.

Wearever · 07-19-2016, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Both use such a vanishingly small amount of power that it's completely insignificant.

That's good to know , thanks Harry T.

Wearever · 07-19-2016, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvkemp

I have found that it takes a few days for my voyage to learn the light settings that I like. I love my voyage.

Thanks, that's what I was hoping, It's just a few light levels darker, and I haven't used it that much yet.

badgoodDeb · 07-19-2016, 03:23 PM

To make it learn, I think you have to keep telling it "I want it at THIS level". i.e. resetting the level, after it changes it. Otherwise, it isn't going to learn anything other than its own algorithms.

07-18-2016, 02:38 PM	#172
93terp Fear The Turtle! Posts: 868 Karma: 4067244 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Margaritaville Device: KV, Kobo Forma, Kobo A1LE, KO3, K3	New To Voyage Count me among the happy Voyagers! I just received mine last Friday, and it's been a while since I "Kindled" (going back to the K3 days), so I'm reacquainting myself with the UI and bells/whistles. But I am happy to report that the lighting on my Voyage appears to be non-splotchy and pretty even throughout, although I must admit I do like Kobo's front light implementation better than Kindle's. I only wish the Kindle had a microSD port for those of us with ebook hoarding issues who want to have everything with them at all times

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07-14-2016, 08:53 PM	#166
krazy4katz Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 1552656 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: [Kindle 1, Kindle 3 (KK)], Kindle Voyage, iPad Pro	I feel like my Voyage is so simple to use. Even though I use a cover with it, the mandatory cover + reader that makes up the Oasis feels too fussy to me. On the other hand, for people who really like to hold their reader in one hand I'm sure it is great. I just hope they still have the Voyage as an option when mine decides to "give up the ghost".

07-15-2016, 06:59 AM	#167
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I just noticed there is a Poetic Graph Grip for the Voyage for $5 on ebay. Ordered a black one.

07-15-2016, 10:33 AM	#168
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,040 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	Love my Voyage now. Not even oasis tempted.

07-15-2016, 11:41 AM	#169
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,859 Karma: 146918083 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The problem with getting another Voyage as a spare is that by the time your first craps out so you need the second, there might be a newer Voyage.

07-15-2016, 01:30 PM	#170
Tinks Zealot Posts: 101 Karma: 170 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Voyage	I just got my Voyage, and I'm soooo happy. I have a 1st gen paperwhite, and I'm so glad to finally upgrade. The reason I wanted the Voyage was because I love the flush bezel(threads and dust always get stuck where the bezel and screen meet on PW), I wanted a cover that could stand my Kindle up when I go eat out for lunch(I don't have to prop up on my purse anymore!!!), and I wanted to be able to use pagepress when I put lotion on my hands at night(I don't want my screen all funky). Something was sticky on my screen when I got it so I'm going to mess with it to see if it left any imperfections. I think there might be 1 pinprick of light coming through, but I don't think it's enough to warrant returning it. We'll see. The lighting is great, and I don't see any weird shading or cones. Woohoo!!!

07-17-2016, 10:03 PM	#171
miguel1626 Great Old One Posts: 189 Karma: 998538 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: L1 Orbit Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro, iPhone 8 Plus	I've been a happy Voyage owner for more than a year, and I still love it. No way I'm going to spend $290 on the Oasis. That price is insane - for an extra $40 I can buy a refurbished iPad Mini 4. To be honest, the Voyage feels overpriced as well, given how good is the newest Paperwhite.

07-19-2016, 01:03 PM	#173
Dedale Guest Star Posts: 147 Karma: 9848 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal (Canada) Device: Sony PRS-700, Nook STR	Hi everyone, Not trying to start a war here but I did buy a Voyage during prime and well... it's ok to me but not that great. Let me get some things out, I currently own a Nook STR and use Calibre to manage my e-library (of course, what else?!). Really like the texture and the experience in itself. I live in Canada and I paid roughly $260 with taxes for the Voyage. I think I paid $130 at the time when I bought the Nook. I doesn't look like twice as good as my Nook. For sure, the lighting is great and I enjoy it very much. However, I'm not in love with the store (nor was I with Nook really) and it just feels... too light, like I'm worried about it getting crashed or broken easily and therefore need to buy a case for it. If it were less expensive I would have considered keeping it but it's just that I don't consider it as premium as that actually. A bit sad to let it go as it's still a good reader.

07-19-2016, 01:06 PM	#174
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,471 Karma: 60119087 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Don't worry: No war will be started, as posts that attempt to start one will be promptly deleted. Yes, you should definitely get a case for ANY ebook reader you own, in my opinion.

07-19-2016, 01:41 PM	#175
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 just got back from vacation last night and picked up my voyage from my neighbor, that I also ordered on Prime Day. I agree with Dr. Drib, a case is needed , I just ordered one today. I felt holding without a case was uncomfortable for me. I worried I would drop it. Although I think mine is pretty good so far, the screen looks good in different light settings. I've seen a dark blueish voyage screen before at best buy, and this one looks much better. I'm still getting used to the sensor \ buttons, but they work well, no complaints. The auto light feature is something I'll have to try over time, I read that they adjust to my preferences , so far it wants to be darker than I read at. So I may or may not use that feature. Time will tell with reading , which I have haven't done much yet. Still loading books on it, but so far it looks like a very nice device. I'm used to the Paperwhite, which I really like as well. One question though, can anyone tell if using the sensors instead of the touch screen, uses more battery ? Or are they the same ?

07-19-2016, 01:54 PM	#176
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,557 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Both use such a vanishingly small amount of power that it's completely insignificant.

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07-19-2016, 03:23 PM	#180
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,553 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	To make it learn, I think you have to keep telling it "I want it at THIS level". i.e. resetting the level, after it changes it. Otherwise, it isn't going to learn anything other than its own algorithms.