Kindle Paperwhite 2 or New Kindle Basic?

[booklover6]

Originally Posted by texasnightowl

So...apparently the UPC is the way to verify. But these are only for the S/O WiFi models.

Now I have to decide how badly I want a PW!

That is excellent info! Now, if you decide to get one, before you connect to wifi, you should check your firmware number, and see what you need to do for jailbreaking, before you turn on the wifi and it gets updated. (That is, if you are at all interested in hacking it, which to me is a good idea )

And, Texas, if your Device info is correct and all you have is a KK, YES you should get the PW2, you will just love it.

[texasnightowl]

Originally Posted by booklover6

That is excellent info! Now, if you decide to get one, before you connect to wifi, you should check your firmware number, and see what you need to do for jailbreaking, before you turn on the wifi and it gets updated. (That is, if you are at all interested in hacking it, which to me is a good idea )

And, Texas, if your Device info is correct and all you have is a KK, YES you should get the PW2, you will just love it.

Thanks for the tip!

As of 16hrs ago I know have a K4BNT. I went by Staples to look at the PW2 and they still had the K4BNT next to it on display so I was comparing the too. I won't say the PW2 wasn't hugely tempting...because it was. Since I've spent more time with tablets, my insistence on physical page turn buttons has waned. And the PW2 is very very nice and responsive.

However, be it fonts or whatever, with the PW2 light turned lower, I definitely preferred the screen on the K4BNT. Then again, I'm hugely nearsighted. I played around with font sizes and light levels etc. But overall, with the light turned down at the level I expect I would normally be at, I preferred the K4BNT.

And Staples pricematched the price at Fry's so I got a new K4B for $59.99.

So I'm staying light-less for now.

[booklover6]

Originally Posted by texasnightowl

And Staples pricematched the price at Fry's so I got a new K4B for $59.99.

So I'm staying light-less for now.

Hard to pass up such a good price. That is the Kindle I recommended for my brother who gets severe headaches. His wife got a PW2 when they were super discounted a few months ago.

Myself, I prefer the lighted screens, although I do have 3 non-lit devices.

[ereaderSam]

I got the PW2 for $99.99 on Father's Day and have not looked back. It was an awesome upgrade for me. I just love the light, it helps very much when I read in dark places. I must say i have enjoyed it very much and would highly recommend it.

[jbcohen]

Originally Posted by adrenaline

Hello Kindle users,

I have a Kindle keyboard which flickers a bit whenever I turn a page. I guess that's by design.

Just ordered KPW2 with SO for $99 and was wondering if it would be a good upgrade over New Kindle Basic.

I see that the resolution is better on the KPW2 and has Built-in Light. However, it is last year's device and whether it's still better overall.

Thanks so much for your time in advance.

I recommend doing this discussion again in poll form where basic kindle is one option and the voyage is the other option.