Paperwhite now comes with 4GB of storage

Outrager · 08-15-2014, 11:30 AM

http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/15/a...white-storage/

According to Engadget, the new Paperwhite has been updated with 4GB of storage vs the original 2GB.

Nate the great · 08-15-2014, 12:04 PM

Yep. That has been discussed here on MR for a few weeks now.

Statch · 08-15-2014, 12:20 PM

I just bought a new Paperwhite (delivered last week), and it's telling me it has a capacity of 1.32 Gb so they appear to still be shipping the 2Gb version as of last week. (My serial number starts with 90D4.) I'm in the United States.

booklover6 · 08-15-2014, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Statch

I just bought a new Paperwhite (delivered last week), and it's telling me it has a capacity of 1.32 Gb so they appear to still be shipping the 2Gb version as of last week. (My serial number starts with 90D4.) I'm in the United States.

I would return it.

Nate the great · 08-15-2014, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Statch

I just bought a new Paperwhite (delivered last week), and it's telling me it has a capacity of 1.32 Gb so they appear to still be shipping the 2Gb version as of last week. (My serial number starts with 90D4.) I'm in the United States.

The international version has the extra storage:
http://the-digital-reader.com/2014/0...le-paperwhite/

It's shown up in Canada and Europe.

If you want the extra storage then I would return the one you have and order a KPW from the product page for the international model. It has a different ASIN and everything.

Statch · 08-15-2014, 01:47 PM

I've thought about calling them to ask why this one didn't have 4Gb but:

-they don't advertise the PW as having 4 Gb (the web site still says that it stores over 1000 books); and
-my old one had 2Gb and I never came close to maxing the storage (having collections sync across devices means I only store a few books on the device now).

I got this one with a 10% discount for having an AARP membership, so I've wondered if they were using the old stock for those orders.

If someone does care whether it has 4 Gb, I'd suggest calling before purchase to make sure it's going to have it, or maybe wait until next month to see if they announce a new version. (I'm replacing one I lost and didn't want to wait that long. The only thing that would make me buy a new version would be physical page turn buttons.)

Jessica Lares · 08-15-2014, 02:19 PM

Hmmm. I wonder what they have up their sleeves by doing this?

Wonder if they are doing anything else under the hood there...

Would rather a 4GB version too.

Josieb1 · 08-15-2014, 03:26 PM

They probably know most buyers want 4GB so i am hoping the new one (assuming we get one of course) will be advertised as 4GB.

booklover6 · 08-15-2014, 03:50 PM

It's almost tempting enough to order one and sell my PW1. But I am more tempted to wait until they change the US product page.

Josieb1 · 08-15-2014, 04:06 PM

I bought my PW2 in April but if the latest model is defintely 4gb then I'm ordering one, hubby can have my PW2 and we will sell the two PW1s

twowheels · 08-15-2014, 04:28 PM

The real question, in my mind, is whether this means that they're distributing otherwise unsold product (IIRC the Japanese Kindles have always been 4 GB) in preparation for an entirely new model, or if this means that there won't be a 2014 refresh.

apastuszak · 08-15-2014, 05:03 PM

Does anyone know if the memory is soldered onto the motherboard or if it's an SDcard like some phones have? If it's an SDcard, the there may be a DIY way to upgrade your storage.

Canuck_in_Japan · 08-16-2014, 03:21 AM

So is this the new Kindle refresh? Pretty disappointing if that's the case. I doubt that Kobo are going to rest on there laurels. Perhaps Amazon feels they can afford to.

AnemicOak · 08-16-2014, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

So is this the new Kindle refresh?

I doubt it.

Laridae · 08-16-2014, 04:47 PM

So, it comes with 3.1Gb instead of 1.3? Those seem like odd numbers.

Is it targeted at dyslexics?

08-15-2014, 11:30 AM	#1
Outrager Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 12430 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2013	Paperwhite now (might) comes with 4GB of storage http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/15/a...white-storage/ According to Engadget, the new Paperwhite has been updated with 4GB of storage vs the original 2GB. Last edited by Outrager; 08-22-2014 at 08:42 PM.

08-15-2014, 12:20 PM	#3
Statch Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 2084 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Georgia, USA Device: Kindle PW2, Samsung Galaxy 3, Kindle Fire HD	Not mine... I just bought a new Paperwhite (delivered last week), and it's telling me it has a capacity of 1.32 Gb so they appear to still be shipping the 2Gb version as of last week. (My serial number starts with 90D4.) I'm in the United States.

08-15-2014, 01:47 PM	#6
Statch Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 2084 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Georgia, USA Device: Kindle PW2, Samsung Galaxy 3, Kindle Fire HD	Not mine I've thought about calling them to ask why this one didn't have 4Gb but: -they don't advertise the PW as having 4 Gb (the web site still says that it stores over 1000 books); and -my old one had 2Gb and I never came close to maxing the storage (having collections sync across devices means I only store a few books on the device now). I got this one with a 10% discount for having an AARP membership, so I've wondered if they were using the old stock for those orders. If someone does care whether it has 4 Gb, I'd suggest calling before purchase to make sure it's going to have it, or maybe wait until next month to see if they announce a new version. (I'm replacing one I lost and didn't want to wait that long. The only thing that would make me buy a new version would be physical page turn buttons.)

08-16-2014, 04:47 PM	#15
Laridae Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 1203096 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Nexus 7, Blackberry PlayBook, Nexus 4, ChromeBook	The Dyslexic? So, it comes with 3.1Gb instead of 1.3? Those seem like odd numbers. Is it targeted at dyslexics?

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08-15-2014, 12:04 PM	#2
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Yep. That has been discussed here on MR for a few weeks now.

08-15-2014, 02:19 PM	#7
Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	Hmmm. I wonder what they have up their sleeves by doing this? Wonder if they are doing anything else under the hood there... Would rather a 4GB version too.

08-15-2014, 03:26 PM	#8
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,082 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra Colour, Libra 2	They probably know most buyers want 4GB so i am hoping the new one (assuming we get one of course) will be advertised as 4GB.

08-15-2014, 03:50 PM	#9
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	It's almost tempting enough to order one and sell my PW1. But I am more tempted to wait until they change the US product page.

08-15-2014, 04:06 PM	#10
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,082 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra Colour, Libra 2	I bought my PW2 in April but if the latest model is defintely 4gb then I'm ordering one, hubby can have my PW2 and we will sell the two PW1s

08-15-2014, 04:28 PM	#11
twowheels Wizard Posts: 1,853 Karma: 13432974 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD, iPad Pro 10", iPhone 15 Pro, Boox Note Max	The real question, in my mind, is whether this means that they're distributing otherwise unsold product (IIRC the Japanese Kindles have always been 4 GB) in preparation for an entirely new model, or if this means that there won't be a 2014 refresh.

08-15-2014, 05:03 PM	#12
apastuszak Fanatic Posts: 509 Karma: 125599 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem, PA Device: Kindle Scribe, Nook Glowlight 4, Apple iPad Pro 12.9"	Does anyone know if the memory is soldered onto the motherboard or if it's an SDcard like some phones have? If it's an SDcard, the there may be a DIY way to upgrade your storage.

08-16-2014, 03:21 AM	#13
Canuck_in_Japan Wizard Posts: 1,476 Karma: 14328611 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: Aura, Aura H2O, Kindle PW3	So is this the new Kindle refresh? Pretty disappointing if that's the case. I doubt that Kobo are going to rest on there laurels. Perhaps Amazon feels they can afford to.

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