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Amazon finally releases a waterproof Kindle

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kulapik

Member
It starts at $250. Also it has an audible option, but no headphone jack.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XD5YCKX/?tag=neogaf0e-20

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The Albatross

Member
I've got device envy for the super high priced Kindle. Don't think I'll ever buy one because the ~$70 base paperwhite (or w/e it costs) is just a rock solid mostly perfect e-reader, but every time I see those models I get envious of them.

Water proof is a great feature. It's kind of a marvel that they didn't introduce this with the earlier high priced models. No headphone jack is a negative, but I'd miss the headphone jack on a kindle much less than I'd miss one on my phone or tablet... In the 6 or 7 years that I've owned a kindle I've never once listened to audio on it. I have an Audible account too, but I exclusively listen to Audible on my phone and PC.
 
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SteveMeister

Hang out with Steve.
I use my Voyage daily. This is smaller, lighter, has a bigger display, and is waterproof. Seems like a win-win, especially with the trade-in program.
 
V

Vanillalite

Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Legit for those that need it.

Cool device on it's own, but I can't justify the price for me over the cheaper models.
 
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kulapik

Member
The Albatross said:
I've got device envy for the super high priced Kindle. Don't think I'll ever buy one because the ~$70 base paperwhite (or w/e it costs) is just a rock solid perfect e-reader, but every time I see those models I get envious of them.

Water proof is a great feature. It's kind of a marvel that they didn't introduce this with the earlier high priced models. No headphone jack is a negative, but I'd miss the headphone jack on a kindle much less than I'd miss one on my phone or tablet... In the 6 or 7 years that I've owned a kindle I've never once listened to audio on it. I have an Audible account too, but I exclusively listen to Audible on my phone and PC.
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Tbf, Kindles never had headphone jacks, except the really early ones, you had to buy an adapter and even then it was just text to speech.
 
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Atraveller

Banned
I had hoped Amazon would introduce the waterproof feature to mid-level premium model like Voyage. This is way too much more than what I would pay for.
 
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CDX

Member
Finally. I thought the previous Kindle Oasis should've been waterproof too, especially for the price they are charging.

They have 32gb options now too.
 
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itwasTuesday

He wasn't alone.
The Kindle has been a go-to gift of mine for relatives since they were small medium & large. I bought one person 3 of them over the years to replace ones they've broken.
I think what would really be nice is a tough book style one. Can be thrown in a bag, sat on, submerged, boiled, burned, ran over, incinerated, all the normal stuff.
 
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Somnid

Member
They also upped the storage and added an adaptive backlight (voyage had this, Oasis didn't). Also seems like they killed the extra battery port so you can't use a charge cover to get months of battery.
 
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FutureLarking

Member
Annoys me on the tube when I see people reading in perfect light with their backlights / frontlights on. You're just wasting battery!

Probably doesn't help that these devices don't automatically turn the backlight off when they're not needed... whhhhhyyy?!?
 
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epmode

Member
Curious Puppy said:
Woah trade in program? I have a voyage, fill me in
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Yeah, I'd like to know about the trade in thing as well.

edit: Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Trade-In/b?ie=UTF8&node=10825010011

1. Tell us about your old Kindle
Answer a few questions about its condition to receive a trade-in quote. Even non-working devices are eligible.

2. Ship it for free
Print a shipping label and send in your Kindle for free—we'll verify its condition within 7 days.

3. Get paid and buy a new Kindle
Once your device is accepted, an Amazon Gift Card equal to the appraised value of your Kindle plus a $20 bonus towards a new Kindle will be automatically applied to your account.
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I have a first gen Voyage in perfect condition. I guess that comes to $65 plus the $20 towards a new one.
 
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Carlisle

Member
Finally all the missing features are in. Water/sand/dust proof for the beach/bathtub/pool, and Audible built in. Dat price doe.
 
TheContact

TheContact

Member
DrKelpo said:
there are waterproof smartphones with headphone jacks.

but yeah, it does have bluetooth.
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no there AREN'T. There are no "waterproof" smart phones. There are water RESISTANT devices but please find me a smartphone that is 100% waterproof that has a headphone jack. Adding one lowers the IP rating. That's why the new iphones don't have one and that's why this kindle doesn't either.
 
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bionic77

Member
How well has the Kindle sold?

I have bought 3 of them (lost the first OG one, first paper white broke and rocking a paper white from last year).

It is probably my favorite gadget since the iPhone came it. I use it almost every day and it is actually superior to reading a real book because it allows me to carry a ton of books at the same time (which also sync up to my phone if I don't have my Kindle).
 
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outunderthestars

Banned
Waterproof is going to be huge....

I used to work for a publisher of erotica for women. Their market research showed that their books were most often read in the bathtub....
 
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VistraNorrez

Member
FutureLarking said:
Annoys me on the tube when I see people reading in perfect light with their backlights / frontlights on. You're just wasting battery!

Probably doesn't help that these devices don't automatically turn the backlight off when they're not needed... whhhhhyyy?!?
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They don't use that much battery. The Voyage has an auto light feature.
 
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VistraNorrez

Member
bionic77 said:
How well has the Kindle sold?

I have bought 3 of them (lost the first OG one, first paper white broke and rocking a paper white from last year).

It is probably my favorite gadget since the iPhone came it. I use it almost every day and it is actually superior to reading a real book because it allows me to carry a ton of books at the same time (which also sync up to my phone if I don't have my Kindle).
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Sales for ereaders are down overall. Most people are happy with one device for many many years.

But Bezos loves them so he will continue to making them.
 
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Dreamwriter

Member
Very Berry Sunday said:
Does this come with Leather Charging Cover?
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It actually doesn't support charging covers, they removed that feature in this model, though it does have a higher capacity battery (6 weeks of battery life by their claim) and supports fast-charging. It has "standing covers" that let you prop the device up, though it doesn't come with one.
 
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bionic77

Member
VistraNorrez said:
Sales for ereaders are down overall. Most people are happy with one device for many many years.

But Bezos loves them so he will continue to making them.
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I don't have reason to upgrade either until they break because they have pretty much perfected the device.
 
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sangreal

Member
TesUsa said:
no there AREN'T. There are no "waterproof" smart phones. There are water RESISTANT devices but please find me a smartphone that is 100% waterproof that has a headphone jack. Adding one lowers the IP rating. That's why the new iphones don't have one and that's why this kindle doesn't either.
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um, the s8 is IP68 w/ headphone jack. iphone 8 is IP67

(this kindle is also IPx8)
 
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