Will You Upgrade K1 to K2? - Page 2

lilac_jive · 03-03-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

That's why I keep a business card in my case. My husband started doing that, too.

I've been meaning to, but haven't gotten around to it. I don't think in this case though it would have helped, since we know where it was lost and no one turned it in.

JSWolf · 03-03-2009, 08:56 PM

Since you are going to be waiting until October to order your device, I suggest you keep an eye out for what actually comes out and if you find something you want instead of a K2, get it. But if you still want a K2, get a K2. But remember, Sony has come out with a new device the past two Octobers running and then there is maybe a new EZ Reader and the Boox. So who know just what will be available by then.

MissNomer · 03-03-2009, 10:42 PM

Nope. Not a chance. When I'm at home reading, I'm plugged into the Kindle MP3 player. I have multiple SD cards containing different types of music. I'd be taking a step backward in flexibility if I upgraded.

Daithi · 03-04-2009, 12:23 AM

I know this is the "Will you upgrade" thread, but I have to relate my own Kindle nearly lost story. I was in the airport and my cell phone had died, so I used a pay phone and had put my Kindle on top of it. After I finished my call I walked away from the phone without my Kindle. It was a good 15 to 20 minutes before I realized what I had done, but luckly when I rushed back to the phone it was still there -- I couldn't believe how lucky I was not to have lost it.

cerement · 03-04-2009, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

But remember, Sony has come out with a new device the past two Octobers running and then there is maybe a new EZ Reader and the Boox.

Not to mention txtr Reader and the rumors of new Hanlin/Astak devices ... at absolute minimum, wait til this week is over and see what's flooded the floors at CeBIT ...

AlexM · 03-04-2009, 05:51 AM

No plans to upgrade from my Kindle 1. One of the main reasons I bought the Kindle 1 over other options was the ability to replace the battery.

pilotbob · 03-04-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

My stepdad is being forced to upgrade - someone stole his Kindle on Sunday. We'll see if he likes it or not.

Sure that happened. I totally believe it. Only days after the K2 comes out.

BOb

lilac_jive · 03-05-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Sure that happened. I totally believe it. Only days after the K2 comes out.

BOb

Actually an update- my mom went to the place and picked it up. We think when he called, they had no idea what he was talking about.

pshrynk · 03-05-2009, 08:41 AM

"Hey, you! Bowling Shoe Powder Guy! Do me a favor, huh? Hold on to this for me. No, it's not anything illegal! I just need to have it 'stolen' for a while. My wife will come by and pick it up in about a week. Thanks!"

krisk · 03-05-2009, 09:23 AM

*snicker*

shima · 03-05-2009, 11:20 AM

I like new and shiny things, but I still haven't been able to fully convince myself that the upgrade is actually worth it. I think if I could secure a buyer for my K1 first then I'd be a lot more willing to take the leap... but yeah, hard to decide. The smaller form factor would be nice though since my Kindle lives in my purse when I'm not actually reading on it.

Boston · 03-05-2009, 11:38 PM

I like new and while there isn't anything about the K2 that I would stop me from buying one for a first reader, there isn't any feature (or set of features) compelling enough for me to upgrade.

Admittedly I was tempted the day everyone got their K2s but reminded myself that even if I got a good price for my K1, I would have to repurchase my cover and extended warranty as well.

Now that the hype is dying down, I am not even tempted...I still love my K1 and every time I read, I realize I would miss the big convenient page turn keys.

Alisa · 03-06-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Boston

I like new and while there isn't anything about the K2 that I would stop me from buying one for a first reader, there isn't any feature (or set of features) compelling enough for me to upgrade.

Admittedly I was tempted the day everyone got their K2s but reminded myself that even if I got a good price for my K1, I would have to repurchase my cover and extended warranty as well.

Now that the hype is dying down, I am not even tempted...I still love my K1 and every time I read, I realize I would miss the big convenient page turn keys.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves the big keys! I really don't have an issue with accidental turns and they're so convenient.

I'm tempted, too, but I know if they bring out a large-format reader, or there's another suitable one in the fall, I'll be getting that. So while I could almost justify upgrading my Kindle 1 after a year on a whim as long as I passed it on and didn't waste, I would just feel too extravagant upgrading and adding a large-format reader.

jemmagirl · 03-06-2009, 01:43 AM

Yes, I would order a K2 for myself, but my K1 is doing well and my curiousity has been slaked--I ordered a K2 for my husband and just received it yesterday! I love my K1, but now that I've played with the K2, I'm liking the changes. I really like the smaller page turners--I do 'trigger' my K1 easily just shifting my hands and am constantly paging back. I like the new menu/slide-y mouse thing and find it easier to highlight and make notes on the K2--and love the dictionary kicking in so immediately, too. Actually, the K2 I find is quicker and more responsive and more intuitive. My husband is not a techie by ANY means, and he is using it easily without the usual complaints I hear whenever he gets a new computer, phone, mp3 player, etc., etc. He is LOVING his K2! Also, my husband loves the voice option--he's an artist and likes to hear books while he's working. Audio books are really expensive, so the voice thing on the K2 is very welcome. Re: the SD card, this is not a concern to me. I do have a lot of books, but store them on my computer in files and shift them to the K1 as needed. My husband will do that as well. I WOULD love a file/folders organizational ability on both Ks ... I wonder why that hasn't happened yet? I was a bit disapointed that the charging connection on the K2 was different than the K1. I had invested in a iGo for all my toys, and now need to buy yet another tip

Overall--am very happy with my K1 AND excited to have a K2 around! By the time my K1 is ready to retire (hopefully not for a long while) I will probably order the K3, or K4, or K5?

KimmyA · 03-06-2009, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Actually an update- my mom went to the place and picked it up. We think when he called, they had no idea what he was talking about.

That's great news. Most of the people where I live don't know what it is either. I try to tell them you download books and read them on this, and they still give me a blank look.

Back onto the topic - When the K2 was first announced there was a moment when the new shiny was calling my name, but honestly, there really isn't any reason to upgrade. I love my K1, it still works perfectly, and the K2 didn't do anything special that my K1 doesn't do.

03-06-2009, 01:43 AM	#29
jemmagirl Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle	Yup, and Yup again! Yes, I would order a K2 for myself, but my K1 is doing well and my curiousity has been slaked--I ordered a K2 for my husband and just received it yesterday! I love my K1, but now that I've played with the K2, I'm liking the changes. I really like the smaller page turners--I do 'trigger' my K1 easily just shifting my hands and am constantly paging back. I like the new menu/slide-y mouse thing and find it easier to highlight and make notes on the K2--and love the dictionary kicking in so immediately, too. Actually, the K2 I find is quicker and more responsive and more intuitive. My husband is not a techie by ANY means, and he is using it easily without the usual complaints I hear whenever he gets a new computer, phone, mp3 player, etc., etc. He is LOVING his K2! Also, my husband loves the voice option--he's an artist and likes to hear books while he's working. Audio books are really expensive, so the voice thing on the K2 is very welcome. Re: the SD card, this is not a concern to me. I do have a lot of books, but store them on my computer in files and shift them to the K1 as needed. My husband will do that as well. I WOULD love a file/folders organizational ability on both Ks ... I wonder why that hasn't happened yet? I was a bit disapointed that the charging connection on the K2 was different than the K1. I had invested in a iGo for all my toys, and now need to buy yet another tip Overall--am very happy with my K1 AND excited to have a K2 around! By the time my K1 is ready to retire (hopefully not for a long while) I will probably order the K3, or K4, or K5?

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03-03-2009, 08:56 PM	#17
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,597 Karma: 145863177 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Since you are going to be waiting until October to order your device, I suggest you keep an eye out for what actually comes out and if you find something you want instead of a K2, get it. But if you still want a K2, get a K2. But remember, Sony has come out with a new device the past two Octobers running and then there is maybe a new EZ Reader and the Boox. So who know just what will be available by then.

03-03-2009, 10:42 PM	#18
MissNomer Ancora Imparo Posts: 10 Karma: 60 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Florida Device: Kindle	Nope. Not a chance. When I'm at home reading, I'm plugged into the Kindle MP3 player. I have multiple SD cards containing different types of music. I'd be taking a step backward in flexibility if I upgraded.

03-04-2009, 12:23 AM	#19
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	I know this is the "Will you upgrade" thread, but I have to relate my own Kindle nearly lost story. I was in the airport and my cell phone had died, so I used a pay phone and had put my Kindle on top of it. After I finished my call I walked away from the phone without my Kindle. It was a good 15 to 20 minutes before I realized what I had done, but luckly when I rushed back to the phone it was still there -- I couldn't believe how lucky I was not to have lost it.

03-04-2009, 05:51 AM	#21
AlexM Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Kindle 1 (Have 2)	No plans to upgrade from my Kindle 1. One of the main reasons I bought the Kindle 1 over other options was the ability to replace the battery.

03-05-2009, 08:41 AM	#24
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	"Hey, you! Bowling Shoe Powder Guy! Do me a favor, huh? Hold on to this for me. No, it's not anything illegal! I just need to have it 'stolen' for a while. My wife will come by and pick it up in about a week. Thanks!"

03-05-2009, 09:23 AM	#25
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	snicker

03-05-2009, 11:20 AM	#26
shima 読みすぎる Posts: 27 Karma: 44 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Device: Kindle 3	I like new and shiny things, but I still haven't been able to fully convince myself that the upgrade is actually worth it. I think if I could secure a buyer for my K1 first then I'd be a lot more willing to take the leap... but yeah, hard to decide. The smaller form factor would be nice though since my Kindle lives in my purse when I'm not actually reading on it.

03-05-2009, 11:38 PM	#27
Boston Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 40032 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston :) Device: Kindle, Kobo Aura H20, Pixel XL	I like new and while there isn't anything about the K2 that I would stop me from buying one for a first reader, there isn't any feature (or set of features) compelling enough for me to upgrade. Admittedly I was tempted the day everyone got their K2s but reminded myself that even if I got a good price for my K1, I would have to repurchase my cover and extended warranty as well. Now that the hype is dying down, I am not even tempted...I still love my K1 and every time I read, I realize I would miss the big convenient page turn keys.

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