There's a new Basic Kindle (2019) - Page 2

teija · 03-20-2019, 04:21 PM

I just saw the ad on Amazon and my first thought was that they are trying to reinvent the wheel, only not as good as the predecessor (for a higher price). Honestly, for the basic Kindle they should have just left it the same, and maybe even slightly decreased the price. No redesign or new materials cost, maybe a slight increase in processor speed...

But corporations will do as corporations do... whatever "looks" best for their bottom line.

ZodWallop · 03-20-2019, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by teija

I just saw the ad on Amazon and my first thought was that they are trying to reinvent the wheel, only not as good as the predecessor (for a higher price). Honestly, for the basic Kindle they should have just left it the same, and maybe even slightly decreased the price. No redesign or new materials cost, maybe a slight increase in processor speed...

I honestly don't understand what you mean. The new Basic Kindle seems to be the same as the old Basic Kindle, but with a frontlight. Not sure how that is reinventing the wheel or makes it not as good as the predecessor.

If i'm misunderstanding you, could you clarify? I'm genuinely curious.

AnemicOak · 03-20-2019, 04:57 PM

Would rather have a "basic" Kindle with a 300ppi screen but no light, but that's just me.

ZodWallop · 03-20-2019, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Would rather have a "basic" Kindle with a 300ppi screen but no light, but that's just me.

I'm surprised they didn't bump the resolution up to 212ppi. Then it would match the Aura Edition 2.

John F · 03-20-2019, 05:35 PM

From the tech specs:

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6.1 oz (174 g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

Since they are only offering wifi versions, what configuration variations are there?

tomsem · 03-20-2019, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Would rather have a "basic" Kindle with a 300ppi screen but no light, but that's just me.

It is not just you. The front light giveth, and it taketh away (clarity).

Do we know if this is still Pearl or is it at least upgraded to Carta?

fjtorres · 03-20-2019, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

the basic Kindle (2019) has a frontlight, and costs $10 more than the last model
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DLPWYB7

The Digital Reader

Just in time for mother's day. As predicted.

tubemonkey · 03-20-2019, 07:07 PM

I'm still rockin' with my 7th gen basic Kindle from 2014. When it gives up the ghost, I'll replace it.

Atunah · 03-20-2019, 07:10 PM

Funny how different we all are. Resolution doesn't do much for me. It has made the fonts flimsier for my eyes over the years so I needed the bold option badly. But that isn't really the same as the super contrast in the older basics. The one with buttons. But now I need light. So if they had put buttons back on this basic with light, I would have gladly bought it.
I like the lightness of the current basic when my wrists get tired. THe oasis2 can get heavy then. But i need the light and I need buttons.

haertig · 03-20-2019, 11:01 PM

If they would let me trade-in my old (still working) B&N Simple Touch for a good discount on this new Kindle Basic, I'd buy one. As a gift for one of my family members. I'm quite happy with my PW4 myself.

frahse · 03-21-2019, 03:18 AM

In a month or so this will be the "last model" and they will run a Fire Sale on it.

When is the next Holiday?

GoSharks · 03-21-2019, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by frahse

When is the next Holiday?

Arbor day, April 26th?! (Seems like a good day to sell e-readers to me

)

Wearever · 03-21-2019, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GoSharks

Arbor day, April 26th?! (Seems like a good day to sell e-readers to me

)

Absolutely !

Wearever · 03-21-2019, 10:30 AM

I would have liked to see a 300 ppi screen just like all the other Kindles have. Maybe on the next basic. It would probably have been too close to the Paperwhite 4, but if they put buttons on the next Paperwhite then that could be reason enough for an upgrade. Then they would have the perfect line up. IMO.

Pjama · 03-21-2019, 10:36 AM

I suppose they want there to be a noticeable difference between the basic model and the others, and that is why they’re keeping the crappy resolution.

I was looking at buying a refurbished Kindle 4 yesterday, can get both this and cover for half the price of this one, and in some ways this was my favorite reader. It was sooo light, with wonderfully placed buttons, and battery actually did last a month of actual reading! (And it had the progress bar which I loved).

I was still tempted by this one though as a cheap take everywhere reader, especially as it comes in white. I haven't had a white ereader since my very first kindle, the kindle 2.

At one point I had both this and the kindle 4 in my basket, and took them out.

The contrast of the kindle 4 was also excellent, no light layer, no touch layer. I’m still tempted by the new one though...

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03-20-2019, 04:21 PM	#16
teija Gadget fiend Posts: 354 Karma: 2111100 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: Kobo Clara HD, Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite 2021, Sony PRS-350	I just saw the ad on Amazon and my first thought was that they are trying to reinvent the wheel, only not as good as the predecessor (for a higher price). Honestly, for the basic Kindle they should have just left it the same, and maybe even slightly decreased the price. No redesign or new materials cost, maybe a slight increase in processor speed... But corporations will do as corporations do... whatever "looks" best for their bottom line.

03-20-2019, 04:57 PM	#18
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Would rather have a "basic" Kindle with a 300ppi screen but no light, but that's just me.

03-20-2019, 07:07 PM	#23
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,477 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	I'm still rockin' with my 7th gen basic Kindle from 2014. When it gives up the ghost, I'll replace it.

03-20-2019, 07:10 PM	#24
Atunah Wizard Posts: 1,817 Karma: 23400001 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Device: K1/K3/BasicK Voyage/Oasis1/Oasis3	Funny how different we all are. Resolution doesn't do much for me. It has made the fonts flimsier for my eyes over the years so I needed the bold option badly. But that isn't really the same as the super contrast in the older basics. The one with buttons. But now I need light. So if they had put buttons back on this basic with light, I would have gladly bought it. I like the lightness of the current basic when my wrists get tired. THe oasis2 can get heavy then. But i need the light and I need buttons.

03-20-2019, 11:01 PM	#25
haertig Wizard Posts: 1,738 Karma: 26006874 Join Date: Sep 2017 Device: PW3, Fire HD8 Gen7, Moto G7, Sansa Clip v2, Ruizu X26	If they would let me trade-in my old (still working) B&N Simple Touch for a good discount on this new Kindle Basic, I'd buy one. As a gift for one of my family members. I'm quite happy with my PW4 myself.

03-21-2019, 03:18 AM	#26
frahse occasional author Posts: 2,314 Karma: 2064403292 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wandering God's glorious hills, valleys and plains. Device: A Franklin BI (before Internet) was the first. I still have it.	In a month or so this will be the "last model" and they will run a Fire Sale on it. When is the next Holiday?

03-21-2019, 10:30 AM	#29
Wearever Wizard Posts: 1,063 Karma: 10944084 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New England Device: Oasis 2,Voyage, Kindlle hdx 8.9, Ipad mini 4. Air 2	I would have liked to see a 300 ppi screen just like all the other Kindles have. Maybe on the next basic. It would probably have been too close to the Paperwhite 4, but if they put buttons on the next Paperwhite then that could be reason enough for an upgrade. Then they would have the perfect line up. IMO.

03-21-2019, 10:36 AM	#30
Pjama Guru Posts: 667 Karma: 2345678 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Device: ✍️🏝️♎️ Kobo Clara 2E	I suppose they want there to be a noticeable difference between the basic model and the others, and that is why they’re keeping the crappy resolution. I was looking at buying a refurbished Kindle 4 yesterday, can get both this and cover for half the price of this one, and in some ways this was my favorite reader. It was sooo light, with wonderfully placed buttons, and battery actually did last a month of actual reading! (And it had the progress bar which I loved). I was still tempted by this one though as a cheap take everywhere reader, especially as it comes in white. I haven't had a white ereader since my very first kindle, the kindle 2. At one point I had both this and the kindle 4 in my basket, and took them out. The contrast of the kindle 4 was also excellent, no light layer, no touch layer. I’m still tempted by the new one though...

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