RoninChaos
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I got it. Any feedback on the origami case?
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I got it. Any feedback on the origami case?
outunderthestars
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One day I will actually be able to buy a Voyage. They seem to be constantly out of stock on the thing.
RoninChaos
Member
Hi, guys
I ended up getting a paperwhite 2 and a voyage so I'm selling my paperwhite 1 with the amazon paperwhite case. Anyone looking for a kindle?
I ended up getting a paperwhite 2 and a voyage so I'm selling my paperwhite 1 with the amazon paperwhite case. Anyone looking for a kindle?
Mercury Fred
Banned
A few people have posted asking about the origami case for the Voyage. I didn't like the look of it from photos but I grabbed one anyway.
Glad I did as I LOVE the case. Yes, the front looks a little odd and tech-y for a Kindle cover but it has a lot going for it. The magnetic pinch and fold stand aspect is great and works easily. Unlike the case for my old Kindle, this one is magnetic so it pops in and out easily if you want to read case-less. It's not so loose that it will drop out or anything but it's just a better experience than the older cases where the device is jammed in. It also automatically turns on when you flip the case open. I opted for the more expensive leather version and it has a nice, tough feel.
I had an Amazon giftcard burning a hole in my pocket so I felt OK splurging on this. It seems worth the cost anyway but YMMV.
Glad I did as I LOVE the case. Yes, the front looks a little odd and tech-y for a Kindle cover but it has a lot going for it. The magnetic pinch and fold stand aspect is great and works easily. Unlike the case for my old Kindle, this one is magnetic so it pops in and out easily if you want to read case-less. It's not so loose that it will drop out or anything but it's just a better experience than the older cases where the device is jammed in. It also automatically turns on when you flip the case open. I opted for the more expensive leather version and it has a nice, tough feel.
I had an Amazon giftcard burning a hole in my pocket so I felt OK splurging on this. It seems worth the cost anyway but YMMV.
Aaaaaaaand canceled. Gave me a $20.00 promo credit by way of an apology.
Yeah, same. Seemed too good to be true.
Chance Hale
Member
Is there any indication that Kindle Unlimited will ever offer anything other than smutty romance novels?
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
I'm finding plenty to read right now. Easy to filter by genre.
Chance Hale
Member
I'll have to try doing that then, did find the Handmaiden's Tale which I've been meaning to read for years.
Really enjoying reading on the Nook Voyage as the text is a lot sharper in comparison to the original Nook which I've been using since 2009. Still think it's a shame that this Kindle doesn't feel as premium as that first Nook with the great construction and color screen on the bottom for navigation. Wish Barnes and Noble hadn't started to focus exclusively on the low end market but given their financial situation it makes sense.
Hopefully by the time I next upgrade in 5-6 years color e ink will have risen from the grave
Edit: Half a month later but I obviously meant Kindle Voyage
fierrotlepou
Member
I just bought a Kindle Paperwhite. Really awesome device. Any tips for a newcomer? Are there publishers I should avoid? Some books have multiple releases. I should probably buy the ones that have the most ratings and reviews, right?
Sign up for BookBub for free and cheap books.
Amazon seems to have released a new kindle store front for iPad.
Also something called smile where Amazon gives some of your purchase cost to a charity of your choice. I chose Doctors without borders
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/kindle/kcp/tos.html
Also something called smile where Amazon gives some of your purchase cost to a charity of your choice. I chose Doctors without borders
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/kindle/kcp/tos.html
Pretty sure both smile and the iPad kindle store front have been around a few years.
Ok, first time I was reminded of them by amazon, so I did not know about them.
Chance Hale
Member
So I've noticed lately that there's a pretty strong discrepancy in the top and bottom parts of the screen in terms of the lighting. Is it too late to switch it out or will they even let you? The Voyage was nearly $300(I got the 3G version to replicate my original nook) plus the cover I ordered so it's a bummer to see and really starting to distracting me while reading.
On top of that the auto back light said screw it and stopped working half the time.
On top of that the auto back light said screw it and stopped working half the time.
VistraNorrez
Member
Contact Amazon. It cannot hurt. The auto light feature malfunctioning might be enough. There is a one year warranty. And generally Amazon is really good about replacing Kindles.
outunderthestars
Banned
This. I stepped on one of mine and they still overnighted a replacement.
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
My mom reads a lot of books but for awhile she's just been reading them on her iPad so she gave me her old Kindle Keyboard 3G. I love this thing. I've wanted a Kindle for awhile so I'm really happy about this. Anyone else still rocking the old KK?
Voyage is twice the price for basically the same device
I've had my paperwhite for three years and its magnificent.
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Deleted member 17706
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Paperwhite is definitely good enough, but I feel like the Voyage is finally the definitive version of the Kindle and I really have no desire to upgrade until a possible color model.
The flush screen and auto-brightness feature are the big standouts for me.
The flush screen and auto-brightness feature are the big standouts for me.
Voyage only if you want to splurge... I prefer it but it's not a fair comparison since the prices are very different.
I don't think amazon can rejustify this same price to me unless there are much more significant changes in the next model. I think they over charged for the Voyage by a lot.
I don't think amazon can rejustify this same price to me unless there are much more significant changes in the next model. I think they over charged for the Voyage by a lot.
O.DOGG
Member
I don't have any experience with the Paperwhite but I replaced my old K5 with a Voyage not two weeks ago, and I think it's absolutely worth it. As has already been posted, the flush bezel and the ambient light sensor make reading on it very pleasant, and I especially like the return of the page turn "buttons". Wouldn't want to go back to anything less than this now.
anyone looking into a Kindle should really compare the models closely on amazon.com's listings, especially the paperwhite Gen 2 vs the Voyage.
You may come away wanting a Voyage, you never know. It's more expensive but it could be worth it for you. the haptic feedback is cool. I also like the fully flat surface (no raised bezel), which makes the touch interface more user friendly. it's also faster but not like a night and day difference. It's smaller than the paperwhite models but the screen size is the same -- they shaved space off in other areas.
It is the best Kindle I've owned so don't count it out if you know you'll be reading often.
You may come away wanting a Voyage, you never know. It's more expensive but it could be worth it for you. the haptic feedback is cool. I also like the fully flat surface (no raised bezel), which makes the touch interface more user friendly. it's also faster but not like a night and day difference. It's smaller than the paperwhite models but the screen size is the same -- they shaved space off in other areas.
It is the best Kindle I've owned so don't count it out if you know you'll be reading often.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
The Paperwhite is $80 cheaper and contains all the features I consider important. I don't see much benefit in the Voyage's features, personally.
I enjoy my Paperwhite more than anything else in the house.
I enjoy my Paperwhite more than anything else in the house.
Hey guys, I'm buying a kindle PW for my mom. Shes 67 this year and pretty tech ignorant. What is the best way to gift this to her with minimal supervision? I'm thinking of giving her a Kindle unlimited subscription so she can easily download whatever she wants. She's retired and no longer has a credit card- so ala carte purchases will be difficult for her.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
Kindle Unlimited is complicated because books can be confusingly marked as KU. Plus the selection of mostly Kindle-only indies might not be to your mother's taste. You also have to manually return the books, which is an awful system.
I'd say just hook up your credit card to the device and have her pay you back every so often.
If she is really tech ignorant, why don't you drive? Set her kindle up on your Amazon account, and then she can let you know what books she wants and you push them to her kindle for her.
VistraNorrez
Member
Do you have wifi on? It could be books receiving updates.
outunderthestars
Banned
This is an excellent idea.
Yup thats what i did eventually. I wasnt aware that you could link 2 kindles to a single amazon account! all good now
Yeah, that actually makes sense.
Mine is doing the same. The book I'm reading If I go back to the home screen sits back on page 3 of my list of titles, and the bloody user guide sits up top.
And you're sorting by "Recent"?
Yep.