Paperwhite 3 First Impressions - Page 17

HarryT · 07-13-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

I was reading an exchange between Culture Minds last night, and lo and behold! It was in bold. This is because standard Caecilia comes with a heavy set, which is to bold what bold is to standard. So, the best of both worlds. I read with text set to bold, and I still get bold

Yay

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Arcadian · 07-13-2015, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Eltanin

Can I ask somebody for answer?
I don't know, should I get another replacement or is it normal for this generation?
I don't like seeing this edge while reading.

I have noticed this issue as well. I have the PW1, PW2, and the Voyage. None of these devices have the same issue. The circuitry at the bottom of the screen on my new PW3 is very noticeable. It bothered me immediately after the unboxing. I have ordered a replacement.

Barty · 07-13-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Eltanin

I made photo in angle, but I can see it even when I keep my eyes perpendicularly at middle of screen and look down to read last lines.
My PW2 don't have such a thing.

I can't see any black line on my pw2 no matter how I look.

Is it by any chance part of the book? Maybe the book has a black border.

HarryT · 07-13-2015, 10:04 AM

Given the fact that the device's bezel is black, I don't see how or why a black line at the bottom of the screen is troublesome. Isn't it the same colour as the bezel?

cvkemp · 07-13-2015, 10:12 AM

I guess I am too busy reading my books to notice the LITTLE THINGS that bother you.

Arcadian · 07-13-2015, 10:32 AM

Regardless of whether you consider this issue LITTLE THINGS is irrelevant. The fact is that the strip at the bottom of the screen is far more noticeable on my PW3 than on any previous generation that I own, and it is unacceptable to ME. If my replacement exhibits the same issue, then I will assume it is standard on the PW3 and I'll just skip this generation of Paperwhite

HarryT · 07-13-2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Arcadian

If my replacement exhibits the same issue, then I will assume it is standard on the PW3 and I'll just skip this generation of Paperwhite

If it bothers you, this would indeed be the sensible course of action.

cvkemp · 07-13-2015, 11:06 AM

Sorry I spend my working life, troubleshooting, repairing, quality control both incoming and out going. Every thing we produce has a tolerance range that has to be allowed for. I would say that if a 1000 devices were built that less that 10 would be perfect and in the old days at least 10 would be so bad that they would have to be scrapped. About 20 years ago I switched to software, and I can tell you if we fixed a bug in the program we missed any where from 10 to 100 bugs. There is nothing in life that is perfect.

cerem0ny · 07-13-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cvkemp

Sorry I spend my working life, troubleshooting, repairing, quality control both incoming and out going. Every thing we produce has a tolerance range that has to be allowed for. I would say that if a 1000 devices were built that less that 10 would be perfect and in the old days at least 10 would be so bad that they would have to be scrapped. About 20 years ago I switched to software, and I can tell you if we fixed a bug in the program we missed any where from 10 to 100 bugs. There is nothing in life that is perfect.

Lol, in other words, anyone who expects to be happy with their device is a chump. Hahahaha

Rizla · 07-13-2015, 11:55 AM

Re: the black line at the bottom, you're always going to get some interference with the bottom line of text because of the light cones.

cvkemp · 07-13-2015, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

Re: the black line at the bottom, you're always going to get some interference with the bottom line of text because of the light cones.

As long as the bottom line is readable then it is OK.

HarryT · 07-13-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

Re: the black line at the bottom, you're always going to get some interference with the bottom line of text because of the light cones.

I believe that earlier poster is referring to seeing the physical bottom edge of the eInk panel, rather than a lighting issue.

Barty · 07-13-2015, 02:31 PM

@Eltanin: have you tried a restart?

Eltanin · 07-13-2015, 04:43 PM

I dont think it will help. It is not only one device issue.

DuckieTigger · 07-13-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Eltanin

I dont think it will help. It is not only one device issue.

It almost looks like that there is a gap between screen and bezel - and maybe there is with clear plastic or something. Who knows if Amazon put that there on purpose to help spread the light more evenly.

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07-13-2015, 10:04 AM	#244
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,557 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Given the fact that the device's bezel is black, I don't see how or why a black line at the bottom of the screen is troublesome. Isn't it the same colour as the bezel?

07-13-2015, 10:12 AM	#245
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	I guess I am too busy reading my books to notice the LITTLE THINGS that bother you.

07-13-2015, 10:32 AM	#246
Arcadian Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: KK, K4, K5, KT, KF, PW1, PW2, PW3,Voyage	Regardless of whether you consider this issue LITTLE THINGS is irrelevant. The fact is that the strip at the bottom of the screen is far more noticeable on my PW3 than on any previous generation that I own, and it is unacceptable to ME. If my replacement exhibits the same issue, then I will assume it is standard on the PW3 and I'll just skip this generation of Paperwhite

07-13-2015, 11:06 AM	#248
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	Sorry I spend my working life, troubleshooting, repairing, quality control both incoming and out going. Every thing we produce has a tolerance range that has to be allowed for. I would say that if a 1000 devices were built that less that 10 would be perfect and in the old days at least 10 would be so bad that they would have to be scrapped. About 20 years ago I switched to software, and I can tell you if we fixed a bug in the program we missed any where from 10 to 100 bugs. There is nothing in life that is perfect.

07-13-2015, 11:55 AM	#250
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	Re: the black line at the bottom, you're always going to get some interference with the bottom line of text because of the light cones.

07-13-2015, 02:31 PM	#253
Barty doofus Posts: 2,551 Karma: 13089041 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	@Eltanin: have you tried a restart?

07-13-2015, 04:43 PM	#254
Eltanin Member Posts: 13 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: none	I dont think it will help. It is not only one device issue.

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