New info on Kindle Paperwhite 3 (PW3)

avinatbezeq · 03-02-2014, 03:33 PM

GoodEReader by Michael Kozlowski today (here): The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 will use New Flexible Screen Technology as used by the Sony. The entire e-reader will be lighter than previous models, have higher resolution and incorporate a flexible display.

charmian · 03-02-2014, 04:19 PM

Isn't this similar to the Techcrunch rumor? I hope that the rumors of a lighter Kindle are true, but I feel suspicious of the rumor until we have hard evidence like leaks of the screens from the factories.

eschwartz · 03-02-2014, 05:41 PM

This is yet another unicorn. I am waiting for news of the Kindle PW3 till an actually reliable source comes out, that can explain why they can predict X.

"A source has disclosed" sounds pretty sketchy. But at some point, Amazon will probably be giving out prototypes for review by reputable blogs.

Prestidigitweeze · 03-02-2014, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the link, avinatbezeq.

Here's what I wish we did with various highly anticipated e-readers and tablets: Started a master rumors thread for each one, in which the first post was updated to reflect new articles speculating on the specs.

We've had several threads now about Amazon's next e-reader, but it would be nice if the rumors were consolidated and kept in one place. It would also be easier to check how accurate they proved once the e-reader finally appeared.

Nate the great · 03-02-2014, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avinatbezeq

GoodEReader by Michael Kozlowski today (here): The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 will use New Flexible Screen Technology as used by the Sony. The entire e-reader will be lighter than previous models, have higher resolution and incorporate a flexible display.

A grain of salt:
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/20...-e-ink-screen/

Shortly after I posted that I got an email which said denied that the "flexible, higher-resolution" display doesn't exist.

Alas, I cannot tell you who that source is so it's worth bupkiss.

Namekuseijin · 03-05-2014, 01:20 PM

it'll be so light and so flexible that you'll lose another one everytime a wind blows

joblack · 03-05-2014, 02:22 PM

They should publish an 13.3" reader. What's with the 'always lighter' devices anyway?

hardcastle · 03-05-2014, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prestidigitweeze

Thanks for the link, avinatbezeq.

Here's what I wish we did with various highly anticipated e-readers and tablets: Started a master rumors thread for each one, in which the first post was updated to reflect new articles speculating on the specs.

We've had several threads now about Amazon's next e-reader, but it would be nice if the rumors were consolidated and kept in one place. It would also be easier to check how accurate they proved once the e-reader finally appeared.

I agree with this.

The article does make the new theoretical Paperwhite very interesting though, definitely upgrade worthy!

Kumabjorn · 03-05-2014, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joblack

They should publish an 13.3" reader. What's with the 'always lighter' devices anyway?

+1

I think e-Readers are light enough already. Can't see what they would gain by shaving off another 25 grams.

Crowl · 03-07-2014, 02:10 AM

One thing I would quite like to see is them keeping the same casing for the new model, the size of it feels right and it would eliminate the need to throw away existing accessories.

the_callant · 03-09-2014, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowl

One thing I would quite like to see is them keeping the same casing for the new model, the size of it feels right and it would eliminate the need to throw away existing accessories.

Ah, but where would they make a profit?

HarryT · 03-09-2014, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by the_callant

Ah, but where would they make a profit?

Amazon don't make a profit on selling the PW - it's sold at cost price. The profit comes from content sales.

Fbone · 03-09-2014, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Amazon don't make a profit on selling the PW - it's sold at cost price. The profit comes from content sales.

Kindle's accessories are probably quite profitable also. When Amazon changes the Kindle's dimensions most people have to repurchase another high profit case.

Kumabjorn · 03-09-2014, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbone

Kindle's accessories are probably quite profitable also. When Amazon changes the Kindle's dimensions most people have to repurchase another high profit case.

Doesn't it seem a tad odd to spend $30 to keep a $40 Kindle safe? You drop it on the floor and go: "Puuhh, I just saved me ten bucks there".

HarryT · 03-09-2014, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbone

Kindle's accessories are probably quite profitable also. When Amazon changes the Kindle's dimensions most people have to repurchase another high profit case.

The dimensions don't change that often. The PW2 is the same size as the PW1, for example, and the current generation of "basic Kindle" is the same size as the previous generation was.

03-02-2014, 03:33 PM	#1
avinatbezeq Connoisseur Posts: 93 Karma: 322 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Israel Device: Sony PRS-505, KDXG	New info on Kindle Paperwhite 3 (PW3) GoodEReader by Michael Kozlowski today (here): The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 will use New Flexible Screen Technology as used by the Sony. The entire e-reader will be lighter than previous models, have higher resolution and incorporate a flexible display.

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Prestidigitweeze Fledgling Demagogue Posts: 2,384 Karma: 31132263 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Plains Device: Clara HD; Oasis 2; Aura HD; iPad Air; PRS-350; Galaxy S7.	Thanks for the link, avinatbezeq. Here's what I wish we did with various highly anticipated e-readers and tablets: Started a master rumors thread for each one, in which the first post was updated to reflect new articles speculating on the specs. We've had several threads now about Amazon's next e-reader, but it would be nice if the rumors were consolidated and kept in one place. It would also be easier to check how accurate they proved once the e-reader finally appeared. Last edited by Prestidigitweeze; 03-02-2014 at 05:56 PM.

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03-02-2014, 04:19 PM	#2
charmian Addict Posts: 386 Karma: 1814548 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle 3, Kindle PW2	Isn't this similar to the Techcrunch rumor? I hope that the rumors of a lighter Kindle are true, but I feel suspicious of the rumor until we have hard evidence like leaks of the screens from the factories.

03-02-2014, 05:41 PM	#3
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	This is yet another unicorn. I am waiting for news of the Kindle PW3 till an actually reliable source comes out, that can explain why they can predict X. "A source has disclosed" sounds pretty sketchy. But at some point, Amazon will probably be giving out prototypes for review by reputable blogs.

03-05-2014, 01:20 PM	#6
Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	it'll be so light and so flexible that you'll lose another one everytime a wind blows

03-05-2014, 02:22 PM	#7
joblack Wizard Posts: 1,745 Karma: 4382514 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere on earth Device: Onyx Boox Tab X	They should publish an 13.3" reader. What's with the 'always lighter' devices anyway?

03-07-2014, 02:10 AM	#10
Crowl Wizard Posts: 1,340 Karma: 1160346 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southport, GB Device: Kindle Voyage, PW Signature edition	One thing I would quite like to see is them keeping the same casing for the new model, the size of it feels right and it would eliminate the need to throw away existing accessories.

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