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Differences between Kindle (2011) and Kindle (2012)
While I was messaging Amazon support about international Kindle links, I took the opportunity to ask:
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Early indications indicate there is one other change, quality control of the screens!
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My K4S is stained on the back from my cover. It looks ugly. |
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09-19-2012, 02:50 PM | #4 | |
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My K4S screen is as contrast-y as every K4B I've seen so far* -- which doesn't necessarily preclude better quality control, maybe I have a really good unit, but I still think it's a bit soon to say the K4B has 'consistently better' screens or that they have 'probably' switched manufacturers. *even better after the 4.1 update, but that's just because of the font tweak |
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There are two here including me that have both gotten K4Bs with excellent contrast and I suspect you will see more and less problems than with last year's model. Just so you know I don't use Amazon's Fonts on my K4s. So it's not due to enhanced fonts. |
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Was it Kindle support you contacted or regular Amazon support? I don't think regular Amazon support is as well versed on the ins and outs of Kindles as Kindle support.
The buy page for the new $69 Kindle (2012) touts 15% faster page turns and darker fonts. Quote:
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Anyway, I'm glad your K4B is creamy and contrast-y. daffy4u: Both of those improvements are 4.1 firmware improvements. |
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09-19-2012, 08:20 PM | #9 |
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I received my "2012" a few hours ago and it is clearer (lighter screen) than my 2011. I am not sure if the contrast is better because of the black but it is a better reading experience for me and I am glad I got it.
Now, I wonder what I can get for my 2011 (with a stained back from the cover)? :-) |
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Not sure you'll get much for it. Mine now stays upstairs. The contrast on my K4B is so good even with a custom font it makes it easy to read in lower light so I've been reading in my favorite spot like I use to when I had only my K3 |
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09-20-2012, 01:00 AM | #12 |
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Yeah I was like when I unwrapped mine that came in a regular cardboard wrapping to find this tiny I do mean tiny black box.
Just finished the second sit down reading with my K4B it's a wonderful little eReader. Perfect for travel. I think anyone who has waited and doesn't like touch screen this one you will fall in love with. |
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I preordered the PW and was going to keep last year's K4 for the beach and wherever zip lock bags are required. (And, just because I like the format and the physical page turn buttons.) After reading this and Blossom's other thread I am considering replacing that one with the new K4B, but, same here: what am I going to do with the old one? I already gave K4s to my entire family last Christmas, Amazon will give you pennies back for it, and I can't ship it internationally* because of the new USPS policy that forbits lithium ion operated devices to be shipped through them internationally. Maybe I'll take it to Germany in the winter and try to sell it on ebay.de. The K4B is €79 over there, so I may still make a few bucks more than on ebay.com on it.
Hm. Edited to add:*This matters because kindles are more expensive and sometimes unavailable in certain international markets, so I would be able to get more for it if I offer it internationally, and at the same time would know somebody would get it who wants it but can't purchase it through Amazon. Last edited by xendula; 09-23-2012 at 10:22 AM. |
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Sounds like a plan. I don't know what I will do my Silver. I am stilling using it nightly but once I get a PW I wont need mine. My back is horribly stained from the Marware cover I own so it's useless to try and sell it. |
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09-23-2012, 01:55 PM | #15 |
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I sold mine with the case that stained it. :-) I only sold it for $25. since the warranty is only good for another month or so but I have seen them sold on Craigslist for more than new devices.
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