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K4NT vs. the New $69 Kindle
The New $69 Kindle arrived via FedEx about an hour ago. Some initial impressions:
1. I like the black bezel, slightly more rubberized back, and fit/finish. It somehow feels "softer" in the hand. I don't notice fingerprints. The silver Kindle logo on top looks classier. Overall, a nicer looking device than the K4NT. 2. The screen is noticeably better - more contrast and whiter (less grey?) background. The fonts seem a little bit cleaner and blacker but it may just be the improved contrast with the lighter background. 3. The page turns are slightly faster and cleaner - I'd say the 15% improvement feels about right if that's the case. I've owned every Kindle since day one. My favorite is the K4NT and with the improvements made in the new $69 Kindle, this is the best yet. |
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09-08-2012, 01:46 PM | #6 |
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That is as we suspected. Does the new K4 really turn pages faster than the older K4 you have, in a side by side comparison? I'm thinking the 15% faster marketing statement might be just that--Amazon trying to blow smoke up our backsides. I think 15% would be nearly impossible to perceive.
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Could it be that your 2011 specs are incorrect? I'm pretty sure the K4 was 6 oz. The 2011 specs you have look like those for the Kindle Touch.
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09-08-2012, 03:25 PM | #14 |
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You are correct, I opened the wrong manual, the one for the Touch. My bad. The size/weight specs are indeed identical between the two models.
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