Paperwhite vs. Basic $69 Kindle: screen and reading experience comparison - Page 3

astmario · 10-19-2012, 05:12 AM

I have ordered PW, but it looks like I will return it/resell it if it has lower contrast than KT. I still need light for reading in bus and in my uneven lit room so I need advice.
Is there any alternative to geniune lighted cover for K4? I used KT and while geniune Amazon cover is nice to hold and it has a feel of quality about it, I find it a bit expensive for a 69$ device. I considered buying used from Amazon, there are couple of those for around 30$ and it states that they are like new condition. Did anyone bought one of those, are there realy in good condition?
If not, is there any similar alternative, preferably with curved light, not that 90 degrees LED that shines directly to eyes.

MrDoug · 10-19-2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

For night reading I use my Kindle Fire. I think seeing all eyes are different to light you have experiment and find what works best for you. Me I use a Kindle Fire with Screen Dim app set 0.8% brightness. I don't have PW yet so but I hear it's nice if you get a good unit. Quality control seems to horrible at the moment.

Thanks, I will try that on my Nexus 7.. YuDaLady!

astmario · 10-19-2012, 01:21 PM

You can also try some of those matte screen protectors, they reduce reflection and dim screen a little.

Blossom · 10-19-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MrDoug

Thanks, I will try that on my Nexus 7.. YuDaLady!

Be sure to pick up the Screen Dim app. I couldn't read on my Kindle Fire without it.

Kindle Fire Link for those who have one.

Blossom · 10-19-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astmario

You can also try some of those matte screen protectors, they reduce reflection and dim screen a little.

But you lose clarity if you go that route. Which will mess with your eyes worse.

MrDoug · 10-20-2012, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

Be sure to pick up the Screen Dim app. I couldn't read on my Kindle Fire without it.

Kindle Fire Link for those who have one.

Hi.. I got that ScreenDim app for my Nexus 7.. very expensive.. .99 cents..

I just tried it in the dark bedroom.. I like it.. thanks again..
Doug

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10-19-2012, 05:12 AM	#31
astmario Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 496700 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Serbia, USA Device: Kindle Voyage	I have ordered PW, but it looks like I will return it/resell it if it has lower contrast than KT. I still need light for reading in bus and in my uneven lit room so I need advice. Is there any alternative to geniune lighted cover for K4? I used KT and while geniune Amazon cover is nice to hold and it has a feel of quality about it, I find it a bit expensive for a 69$ device. I considered buying used from Amazon, there are couple of those for around 30$ and it states that they are like new condition. Did anyone bought one of those, are there realy in good condition? If not, is there any similar alternative, preferably with curved light, not that 90 degrees LED that shines directly to eyes.

10-19-2012, 01:21 PM	#33
astmario Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 496700 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Serbia, USA Device: Kindle Voyage	You can also try some of those matte screen protectors, they reduce reflection and dim screen a little.

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