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Re: Amazon reveals first color Kindle, new Kindle Scribe, and more

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Post by loeg »

jjice wrote: post #2

I own a Kindle Paperwhite (last gen, relative to this new one) and a Kobo Clara BW (purchase in the last 6 months). IMO, the Kindle is the premium e-reader when it comes to look and feel. It's just a fantastic experience. The issue is Amazon and how even if you want to put your own purchased ebooks on it, you have it send it through their servers. That tied with a few other privacy issues over the years led me to als…

> you have [to] send [books] through [Amazon's] servers.

No, you can sideload books using USB mass storage. It's pretty easy. Kindle Paperwhite is still a great experience even without using the Amazon book ecosystem.

Re: Amazon reveals first color Kindle, new Kindle Scribe, and more

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Post by Clamchop »

al_borland wrote: post #42
jsheard wrote: post #3

The color model is uncharacteristically expensive for Kindle at $280, more than the color Kobos which are $220 for the same 7" size (which also has physical buttons and stylus support) or just $150 for the smaller 6" size. Kindles are usually the cheaper option, at the expense of being less amenable to sideloading and jailbreaking than Kobos are.

This article really buries the lead. It talks about updating monochrome kindles, when they just released their first color Kindle (not counting the Fire). I had to look elsewhere to confirm this was indeed a brand new line of products, and others give it top billing.

It's because Ars ran a separate article just for the color Kindle.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/amazons-first-color-...

Re: Amazon reveals first color Kindle, new Kindle Scribe, and more

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Post by bondarchuk »

sangeeth96 wrote: post #26

I was hoping they'd revive the Oasis. That form factor is _perfect_ IMO. Scribe is too big for a replacement. I settled for a Libra 2 which is similar to the Oasis but I feel it's a bit sluggish when it comes to chapter turns, highlights and page turns w/ images but I don't have something in the Kindle line-up to compare it to now.

I use Plato on the kobo libra 2, it's much faster. And there's also Koreader.

Re: Amazon reveals first color Kindle, new Kindle Scribe, and more

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Post by danso »

sangeeth96 wrote: post #26

I was hoping they'd revive the Oasis. That form factor is _perfect_ IMO. Scribe is too big for a replacement. I settled for a Libra 2 which is similar to the Oasis but I feel it's a bit sluggish when it comes to chapter turns, highlights and page turns w/ images but I don't have something in the Kindle line-up to compare it to now.

Came here just to say this. I've owned an Oasis since 2018 and recently bought the first Scribe model when it went on sale, and naively thought "at this price and 6 years later, it must be a better overall experience" — even as I knew its main selling point was having a writeable interface.

I did know of its drawbacks beforehand — e.g. no physical buttons, not waterproof. The page-turning response/refresh time is noticeably better, but I'm left feeling pretty meh by the overall experience. I haven't had much need to scribble notes so as of now, the Scribe is basically an iPad-sized device with the limited feature set of the Paperwhite.

The size is good for textbook-type material, but not enough to make me pick it over an iPad if I'm traveling. The Oasis is small enough that I can carry it in a coat pocket.

But the buttons really are the killer feature. Being able to disable the touchscreen — especially when I'm anywhere where moisture is an issue (at the beach or gym) — easily makes the Oasis worth bringing even if I could read on my phone. I would have easily gone for a new version of the Oasis but I guess consumers haven't shown enough interest in paying extra for a button interface.

Re: Amazon reveals first color Kindle, new Kindle Scribe, and more

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Post by paradox460 »

sangeeth96 wrote: post #26

I was hoping they'd revive the Oasis. That form factor is _perfect_ IMO. Scribe is too big for a replacement. I settled for a Libra 2 which is similar to the Oasis but I feel it's a bit sluggish when it comes to chapter turns, highlights and page turns w/ images but I don't have something in the Kindle line-up to compare it to now.

I love mine, and somewhat dread the day when it dies. I've decided I'll probably switch to onyx boox of the same form factor when it dies. I've got the big one from them, which I use for sheet music, and it works nicely. Runs Android too, so you can install the Kindle app and read your old library

Re: Amazon reveals first color Kindle, new Kindle Scribe, and more

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Post by coremoff »

unsnap_biceps wrote: post #52
coremoff wrote: post #20

no oasis refresh? no buttons? no purchase. Been waiting a long time, I suppose it's time to move to alternatives, as it's a pain to carry around a usb-micro cable just for my kindle.

Oasis was officially discontinued last year. I'm in the same boat. I love my oasis and will not upgrade until I get those buttons.

ah, I missed that announcement - that's a shame; thanks for the info

Re: Amazon reveals first color Kindle, new Kindle Scribe, and more

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Post by reaperducer »

Ekaros wrote: post #53

I wish someone did slightly smaller models still. Not phone size, but bit down. Would be easier to carry sometimes.

I wish someone did slightly smaller models still.

Funny, because I'd like a larger one.

When e-readers first started, one of the big companies offered a machine that would display an entire page of The New York Times on it large enough to be able to skim the headlines, then you'd tap on the article and it would take you to that part of the page.

Back then, I didn't have the money for it. Now I do, and the only options seem to be too small.

Re: Amazon reveals first color Kindle, new Kindle Scribe, and more

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Post by geodel »

thimabi wrote: post #6
jsheard wrote: post #3

The color model is uncharacteristically expensive for Kindle at $280, more than the color Kobos which are $220 for the same 7" size (which also has physical buttons and stylus support) or just $150 for the smaller 6" size. Kindles are usually the cheaper option, at the expense of being less amenable to sideloading and jailbreaking than Kobos are.

The color model is expensive, indeed. My guess is that they will quietly offer discounts after the hype goes away.

Yeah, black friday is near. I am thinking older models will be given higher discount via their deal site woot.com. And latest model on Amazon with 20-50 dollars off depending on original price.

Re: Amazon reveals first color Kindle, new Kindle Scribe, and more

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Post by alok-g »

apwell23 wrote: post #54
andrewla wrote: post #21

No update to the Oasis; I guess when I refresh I'll get a Boox or other Android-based device with page turn buttons and run the kindle app on it. I have a first generation Kindle Oasis, which is a great device, in no small part because of its asymmetric design and page turn buttons. The newer Oasis (still last refreshed in 2022) have better lighting (temperature adjustable) and inverse text mode, which are both nice…

I have Boox with android like you described. Quality doesn't compare with kindle though. I still prefer reading on kindle.

I have been considering Boox Air 3C. Could you pls. explain more about the differences you see between Kindle and Boox? Thanks.

Re: Amazon reveals first color Kindle, new Kindle Scribe, and more

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Post by coremoff »

prlin wrote: post #32
coremoff wrote: post #20

no oasis refresh? no buttons? no purchase. Been waiting a long time, I suppose it's time to move to alternatives, as it's a pain to carry around a usb-micro cable just for my kindle.

A friend showed me usb adapters from usb-c to lightning and I found that very helpful for usb-c -> micro as well to charge the kindle.

unfortunately it's not much different carrying an adapter around than carrying the cable; but I'll have a look at options, thanks
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