Paperwhite 3 First Impressions - Page 14

SCION · 07-09-2015, 02:45 PM

I could exchange it for another one; perhaps this unit was a fluke. I didn't mind the sponsored screen savers (have it on the other Kindles). Found them visually appealing at times. Just nice to have a book on the sleep screen instead of the stock screen savers. I'm more pleased to not have that ad strip at the bottom of the home screen. I do get recommendations on the home screen which can be turned off in Settings. I find those really useful and have spotted a few gems over the years there. So, I won't return to Best Buy and make a stink about it. Just really amazed at this.

HarryT · 07-09-2015, 02:48 PM

Yes, the reading recommendations have nothing to do with having an SO Kindle; they're available on all Kindles.

SCION · 07-09-2015, 02:56 PM

Just read an Amazon review where someone said they preordered one and was unable to unsubscribe from Special Offers (no option to unsubscribe). Customer service said there was an issue with the preordered batches not having this option. Perhaps Amazon made some sort of adjustment as a temporary fix. If they eventually appear we know something was up.

eschwartz · 07-09-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

I could exchange it for another one; perhaps this unit was a fluke. I didn't mind the sponsored screen savers (have it on the other Kindles). Found them visually appealing at times. Just nice to have a book on the sleep screen instead of the stock screen savers. I'm more pleased to not have that ad strip at the bottom of the home screen. I do get recommendations on the home screen which can be turned off in Settings. I find those really useful and have spotted a few gems over the years there. So, I won't return to Best Buy and make a stink about it. Just really amazed at this.

I was unaware that any Kindle could show the book cover on the sleep screen without a third-party hack. It shows random generic images (newsprint, typewriter keys, alphabet blocks, etc.) instead.

SCION · 07-09-2015, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

I was unaware that any Kindle could show the book cover on the sleep screen without a third-party hack. It shows random generic images (newsprint, typewriter keys, alphabet blocks, etc.) instead.

They are ads for books that change on a regular basis. That's why it's called Sponsored
Screensavers. Yes, I preferred these over the stock images.

patrickt · 07-09-2015, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

There are lots of different Voyage cases, of course, if you don't like the Origami flip cover (which personally I do like). Josie's probably the best person to ask about Voyage cases - she has about 53 different ones

.

But, very few will ship to Mexico. I might get another this winter when my sister comes to visit.

patrickt · 07-09-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

There is one thing that is not good with the PW3. As of now, the typesetting is not accessible. Amazon has decided to use some super secret method of turned the typesetting on.

If you read mostly side loaded eBooks or you buy a lot not from the BPHs and you are upgrading to the PW3 to get the new typesetting, keep the Kindle you have as we don't know the super secret way to turn on the typesetting.

Which Kindle device has the typesetting feature now?

eschwartz · 07-09-2015, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCION

They are ads for books that change on a regular basis. That's why it's called Sponsored
Screensavers. Yes, I preferred these over the stock images.

I misread your post, thought you were saying you liked not having SO on your screensaver.

I haven't had SO in a long time, I remember them advertising products totally unrelated to ebooks.

SCION · 07-09-2015, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

I misread your post, thought you were saying you liked not having SO on your screensaver.

I haven't had SO in a long time, I remember them advertising products totally unrelated to ebooks.

Yes, I recall those days. I unsubscribed during that period!

terendel · 07-10-2015, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

Many thanks.

Tell me, did you test the new type-setting options on books that 1) came pre-installed with your review PW3, or 2) your own Amazon-purchased material that you downloaded to the PW3 via your account?

I presume its #2, but just checking.

Sorry for not responding earlier. I've been sick. There were no books pre-installed, so, yes, I tested with books from my account which indicated in the book description that enhanced typesetting was available.

HarryT · 07-10-2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

Which Kindle device has the typesetting feature now?

None currently has it. It's not yet been released.

patrickt · 07-10-2015, 09:10 AM

Thanks, Harry. I was wondering why one poster seemed to think there was a conspiracy to keep it away from him. I'm looking forward to trying it out, though.

Wryter · 07-10-2015, 09:57 AM

I don't know which generation my Paperwhite is but I love it. It was my first eReader and I did a lot of research before buying it. I can now read in bed without having a lamp on to disturb my wife. I can read outside in bright sunlight--something I certainly cannot do on my Kindle Fire and I love the ability to make notes if something I want to know more about catches my attention.

I have a good friend who has a nook and he envies my paperwhite.

HarryT · 07-10-2015, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Wryter

I don't know which generation my Paperwhite is but I love it.

If the large logo on the back of the device says "Kindle" it's a PW1. If it says "Amazon", it's a PW2.

eschwartz · 07-10-2015, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickt

Thanks, Harry. I was wondering why one poster seemed to think there was a conspiracy to keep it away from him. I'm looking forward to trying it out, though.

Because one poster's track record indicates a bias against Amazon, and general criticism of Amazon (no matter what they do), and a habit of assuming the worst.

Rest assured, we have pointed out in several places, numerous times, that it isn't worth speculating on why the enhanced typesetting is not available for sideloaded books... when it isn't available for Amazon-loaded book either. Yet.

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07-09-2015, 02:45 PM	#196
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 could exchange it for another one; perhaps this unit was a fluke. I didn't mind the sponsored screen savers (have it on the other Kindles). Found them visually appealing at times. Just nice to have a book on the sleep screen instead of the stock screen savers. I'm more pleased to not have that ad strip at the bottom of the home screen. I do get recommendations on the home screen which can be turned off in Settings. I find those really useful and have spotted a few gems over the years there. So, I won't return to Best Buy and make a stink about it. Just really amazed at this.

07-09-2015, 02:48 PM	#197
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,557 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, the reading recommendations have nothing to do with having an SO Kindle; they're available on all Kindles.

07-09-2015, 02:56 PM	#198
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	Just read an Amazon review where someone said they preordered one and was unable to unsubscribe from Special Offers (no option to unsubscribe). Customer service said there was an issue with the preordered batches not having this option. Perhaps Amazon made some sort of adjustment as a temporary fix. If they eventually appear we know something was up.

07-10-2015, 09:10 AM	#207
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	Thanks, Harry. I was wondering why one poster seemed to think there was a conspiracy to keep it away from him. I'm looking forward to trying it out, though.

07-10-2015, 09:57 AM	#208
Wryter Author Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kingman, AZ Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Fire	I don't know which generation my Paperwhite is but I love it. It was my first eReader and I did a lot of research before buying it. I can now read in bed without having a lamp on to disturb my wife. I can read outside in bright sunlight--something I certainly cannot do on my Kindle Fire and I love the ability to make notes if something I want to know more about catches my attention. I have a good friend who has a nook and he envies my paperwhite.

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