Should I get the discounted PW2 (WiFi) or the Voyage? - Page 3

Tarana · 12-31-2014, 04:08 PM

Why am I not surprised that HarryT has the latest and greatest?!!

I personally go for the most recent technology unless price is an issue or you have a specific need.

That said, if you primarily read text, you will likely be perfectly happy with the PW2. If you prefer buttons over touch screen, then the Voyager is a better option. Even though it doesn't have buttons, you have a space off screen to change pages.

HarryT · 01-01-2015, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarana

Why am I not surprised that HarryT has the latest and greatest?!!

I personally go for the most recent technology unless price is an issue or you have a specific need.

That said, if you primarily read text, you will likely be perfectly happy with the PW2. If you prefer buttons over touch screen, then the Voyager is a better option. Even though it doesn't have buttons, you have a space off screen to change pages.

I have both a Voyage and a PW2, so I am able to directly compare them. The screen of the Voyage is just so much better than that of the PW2.

The "haptic sensors" of the Voyage (ie page turn buttons) work very well, and I also far prefer the flush screen - there are no distracting shadows cast by the bezel onto the screen.

NorthernReader · 01-04-2015, 09:35 AM

I have exchanged the Paperwhite two times now and this third one's screen is even worse...

(First one had one annoying pinhole, second a very visible hair, third one one very annoying pinhole and one less annoying and the fourth one doesn't have these problems)

HarryT · 01-04-2015, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthernReader

I have exchanged the Paperwhite two times now and this third one is even worse...

Move on and find something else to read on. Not many people are unhappy with the PW, but it's clearly not the device for you.

NorthernReader · 01-04-2015, 10:41 AM

The first one had a bright spot. The second one had an hair in the screen and now the third one has two bright spots of which one is very bright.

NorthernReader · 01-05-2015, 09:29 AM

Today I got it exchanged again. I had the option of a refund, but I really feel like I will like this device so I got another one and I think this one is good.

Being able to see the light beams on higher light levels when looking at black areas of the display is normal I suppose? And little gaps in the corners of the device's bezel?

Dr. Drib · 01-05-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthernReader

Today I got it exchanged again. I had the option of a refund, but I really feel like I will like this device so I got another one and I think this one is good.

Being able to see the light beams on higher light levels when looking at black areas of the display is normal I suppose? And little gaps in the corners of the device's bezel?

You need to go with a different company.

While the majority of purchasers enjoy their Kindle ebook readers, I think - at this point - you would be far happier with something other than a Kindle.

HarryT · 01-05-2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthernReader

Today I got it exchanged again. I had the option of a refund, but I really feel like I will like this device so I got another one and I think this one is good.

Being able to see the light beams on higher light levels when looking at black areas of the display is normal I suppose? And little gaps in the corners of the device's bezel?

The brighter you have the light turned up, the brighter the screen will be. Set the light to the lowest level that allows you to clearly read the text.

Not sure what you mean by "little gaps". Do you mean gaps between the top and bottom halves of the case?

Might be easier to post a photograph illustrating the issue.

NorthernReader · 01-05-2015, 01:50 PM

Actually I am quite happy with my PW2 right now.

Just wondering what is normal and what is less normal. The light beams I see are only visible when the screen is black (like the Kindle hill) and they are like disco lights/lines. (More visible when tilting the device)

The gaps are between the smooth/hard plastic and the rubbery back. (Around the corners)

Really enjoying my first e-book reader. Wouldn't know about a company with higher quality/QA anyway. Just a bit troublesome (travel costs) that I had to exchange it four times before getting an for me acceptable product. The bright spots were really distracting.

The official case is very nice as well. Nice quality.

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I have both a Voyage and a PW2, so I am able to directly compare them. The screen of the Voyage is just so much better than that of the PW2.

Is it just sharper or is there more improvement over the PW2? Like more even light etc.?

HarryT · 01-05-2015, 02:16 PM

The LEDs that illuminate the screen are along the bottom edge. They are visible if you tilt the PW and look at the bottom of the screen. That's entirely normal.

NorthernReader · 01-05-2015, 03:04 PM

I hope you can see it like this. Is this normal? Also a bit visible when not tilted, but then it's more like three larger beams.

This is at 25.

HarryT · 01-05-2015, 03:14 PM

Yes, those are the lighting LEDs. Entirely normal. You'll probably only see them if you have the light on a high setting in a dark room, right? That's not a setting you'd use in normal usage.

NorthernReader · 01-05-2015, 05:21 PM

Thank you for your answer. Yeah, I only notice them when I crank up the brightness, otherwise they are more like beams.

Didn't notice it on the first KPW2, but maybe because I returned it quickly.

01-04-2015, 09:35 AM	#33
NorthernReader Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2014)	I have exchanged the Paperwhite two times now and this third one's screen is even worse... (First one had one annoying pinhole, second a very visible hair, third one one very annoying pinhole and one less annoying and the fourth one doesn't have these problems) Last edited by NorthernReader; 01-05-2015 at 01:55 PM.

01-05-2015, 03:04 PM	#41
NorthernReader Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2014)	I hope you can see it like this. Is this normal? Also a bit visible when not tilted, but then it's more like three larger beams. This is at 25. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by NorthernReader; 01-05-2015 at 03:12 PM.

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12-31-2014, 04:08 PM	#31
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,978 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	Why am I not surprised that HarryT has the latest and greatest?!! I personally go for the most recent technology unless price is an issue or you have a specific need. That said, if you primarily read text, you will likely be perfectly happy with the PW2. If you prefer buttons over touch screen, then the Voyager is a better option. Even though it doesn't have buttons, you have a space off screen to change pages.

01-04-2015, 10:41 AM	#35
NorthernReader Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2014)	The first one had a bright spot. The second one had an hair in the screen and now the third one has two bright spots of which one is very bright.

01-05-2015, 09:29 AM	#36
NorthernReader Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2014)	Today I got it exchanged again. I had the option of a refund, but I really feel like I will like this device so I got another one and I think this one is good. Being able to see the light beams on higher light levels when looking at black areas of the display is normal I suppose? And little gaps in the corners of the device's bezel?

01-05-2015, 02:16 PM	#40
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The LEDs that illuminate the screen are along the bottom edge. They are visible if you tilt the PW and look at the bottom of the screen. That's entirely normal.

01-05-2015, 03:14 PM	#42
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, those are the lighting LEDs. Entirely normal. You'll probably only see them if you have the light on a high setting in a dark room, right? That's not a setting you'd use in normal usage.

01-05-2015, 05:21 PM	#43
NorthernReader Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2014)	Thank you for your answer. Yeah, I only notice them when I crank up the brightness, otherwise they are more like beams. Didn't notice it on the first KPW2, but maybe because I returned it quickly.

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