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Re: All-New Kindle Paperwhite

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Post by Casseres »

sherbondy wrote: post #69

Hmm, do you think the new pricing of the Kindle DX on this page is just a typo ($139 as of visiting)? http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000739811 If Amazon lowered it to that over the next few days, I would actually consider purchasing the (3+ year-old) DX. The actual product page still says $239. Do any HNers have recommendations for large eInk readers suitable for viewing pdfs/textbooks? I mostly read t…

Send an e-mail to Jeff Bezos and ask if he'll honor that price :-)

It doesn't hurt to try. I've had great luck in the past when I e-mailed him. Just tell him that you're ready to buy it right now for $139.

I like my Kindle DX, but it the resolution is low and it makes it difficult to read magazine PDFs that I load on to it. It's great for reading regular books though.

Re: All-New Kindle Paperwhite

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Post by tzs »

chimeracoder wrote: post #2

I have owned the original Paperwhite since it came out, and I love it - can't recommend it highly enough. The frontlighting is wonderful. However, I really wish that this newer one had physical buttons on the side for turning the pages, like some of the other Kindle models. I find the touchscreen rather irritating when reading. It's much easier to have buttons on the side that you can press without moving your hand/f…

I've got a first generation Kindle and a Paperwhite. I definitely miss the buttons on cold nights.

With the original Kindle, I could comfortably read with every part of me except my face ensconced in warm blankets. A lobster claw like grip through the blanket easily held it in the left hand, and a bonk on the right side either with the right hand, or against my chest, would turn the page.

With the Paperwhite, I have to expose a finger (or bring the Kindle under the blanket) to turn the page.

Re: All-New Kindle Paperwhite

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Post by tzs »

gmu3 wrote: post #10
nwienert wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You can turn it off completely, the lowest setting is off.

No. The lowest setting is still slightly lit: http://www.amazon.com/forum/kindle/ref=cm_cd_pg_pg1?_encodin...

I'd say it is more than slightly lit. It is lit enough to read by in a dark room--comfortably once your eyes are dark adapted.

Re: All-New Kindle Paperwhite

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Post by marblar »

rob-alarcon wrote: post #26
acabal wrote: post #17

How is this different from the last Paperwhite model? I see "improved screen" and "faster processor". It seems like there's also some new software features, but that's just software. Is that all that's new?

I'm planning to upgrade my old Paperwhite just for the hardware update, Processor and battery basically, I feel my current kindle kinda slow, and the battery dies pretty soon if you're with airplane mode off.

The hardware upgrade specifically mentioned processor speed. I would be mildly surprised to learn that Kindles are CPU-bound. I have always assumed the device was limited by the screen's refresh rate.

Re: All-New Kindle Paperwhite

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Post by alok-g »

gambiting wrote: post #43
hack_edu wrote: post #25

Why don't they make the 'Papergold' or 'Paperpale?' An e-ink reader is supposed to be easy on your eyes, yet a stark white background honestly creates just as much stress as reading against a screen. And High-Contrast mode is even worse for most people.

I imagine you have never seen one then? The backlight on the paperwhite is actually a frontlight, so it doesn't strain the eyes, I find it a lot better than any old Kindle, or frankly - than reading an actual book.

Why should it matter for eye strain whether it is a frontlight or a backlight? In both cases, it is some amount of light reaching your eyes. What should matter would be just the brightness/contrast and uniformity of it.

Re: All-New Kindle Paperwhite

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Post by zheng »

tzs wrote: post #72
chimeracoder wrote: post #2

I have owned the original Paperwhite since it came out, and I love it - can't recommend it highly enough. The frontlighting is wonderful. However, I really wish that this newer one had physical buttons on the side for turning the pages, like some of the other Kindle models. I find the touchscreen rather irritating when reading. It's much easier to have buttons on the side that you can press without moving your hand/f…

I've got a first generation Kindle and a Paperwhite. I definitely miss the buttons on cold nights. With the original Kindle, I could comfortably read with every part of me except my face ensconced in warm blankets. A lobster claw like grip through the blanket easily held it in the left hand, and a bonk on the right side either with the right hand, or against my chest, would turn the page. With the Paperwhite, I have…

I don't have any of these issues, but your description of how you used the 1st gen Kindle is hilarious. Thanks for an unexpected laugh.

Re: All-New Kindle Paperwhite

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Post by ergo14 »

abawany wrote: post #41
ergo14 wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You can use some other 9-10 inch reader. Onyx has them, pocketbook too.

True, though I had a Pocketbook (902) and it was quite a finicky beast; customer service tried their best to help though. Also, it didn't have a "Pearl" display in those days though that might have changed now. I recall discussions on Mobileread where people had issues with Onyx as well. I wish BN would make a large-form e-ink reader: I have the (rooted) Nook and it is the best e-reader that I have ever owned.

I have a nook right now and onyx with backlight - they both work really well.
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