Holding my Voyage close - And loving it!

[Paperbackstash]

My PW3 is clearer than the PW4, but I think it was their change from the recessed screen to the flush and how they didn't upgrade enough or something. Who knows. That side, the flush screen on the Oasis 3 I have is as clear and strong in clarify as the PW3. None of them are fuzzy.

[svenlind]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

If, as I've heard it entertained that it's the micro-etched glass that does it, then I would gladly pay a premium price for a premium screen. One that echoes the Voyage's screen.

I will second that, I would also pay a handsome price for a reader with a Voyage quality screen. (And the size of an Oasis, and with physical page shift buttons)

[re4om]

I am a voyage addicted user )). There are 3 voyage in my family: one for my wife, one for me and the last one for reading epub, fb2 files with kindlebreak. But 6" screen seems too small for now. Maybe kobo sage has the same perfect dark black text.

[pgilster]

Originally Posted by re4om

I am a voyage addicted user )). There are 3 voyage in my family: one for my wife, one for me and the last one for reading epub, fb2 files with kindlebreak. But 6" screen seems too small for now. Maybe kobo sage has the same perfect dark black text.

I'm quite impressed with the Sage so far -- the screen is lovely, though I haven't made any direct comparisons with the Voyage. I like a larger screen and thus have tried all three Kobo ereaders with 8-inch screens. A Voyage with that dimension would be just the ticket (not a fan of buttons here!)

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by quatermass

...the Voyage would return... unpolluted by "warm light" tech since it's inclusion guarantees a fuzzy, low-contrast screen.

How does warm lighting guarantee a fuzzy, low contrast screen?

I have a Glowlight 3 that has warm lighting and the screen is great. It uses IR instead of capacative touch. The Voyage achieved its clarity through the glass on the front of the screen. I do not think warm lighting has anything to do with anything.

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by Skydog

I would submit that the average consumer of a Kindle looks at price first and quality second. Cheapest seems to be the driving factor. Most subscribers here are not the average ereader consumer.

The biggest seller is the Paperwhite, not the basic Kindle. So cheapest isn't the driving force. Just one factor.

[Paperbackstash]

I'd really think if Amazon released a new Voyage, which they very likely will never do, it would be a huge seller. Surely they have seen the fanbase for this device for years? A shame they discontinued it. I know some of the thoughts behind why, but people seem to really love the voyage. Then again they'd have to keep the same or even better clarity.

[Skydog]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

The biggest seller is the Paperwhite, not the basic Kindle. So cheapest isn't the driving force. Just one factor.

It is when comparing PW vs. Voyage. You just made my point... the PW outsells the more expensive Oasis.

[max99]

As far as I'm aware warm light is just red LEDs mixing with blue so shouldn't have any impact on screen clarity.

Amazon have yet to rival the contrast and clarity of the original Kindle Keyboard. Moving to capacitive touch and no bezel compromised screen clarity despite ppi increasing.

The Voyage is still the Kindle that comes closest to emulating this with modern form factor and UI.

[John F]

Originally Posted by max99

As far as I'm aware warm light is just red LEDs mixing with blue so shouldn't have any impact on screen clarity.

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Doesn't color affect vision? Color seems to effect my vision. When I used to go to concerts, and the lighting would go a dark blue (or maybe purpleish), my vision would start to blur. I assume this would be similar for other people.

For example, red lights are often used at night so night vision isn't adversely affected?

[max99]

Originally Posted by John F

Doesn't color affect vision? Color seems to effect my vision. When I used to go to concerts, and the lighting would go a dark blue (or maybe purpleish), my vision would start to blur. I assume this would be similar for other people.

For example, red lights are often used at night so night vision isn't adversely affected?

Sure, but someone above seemed to be suggesting the inclusion of the warm light somehow compromised the quality of the screen. That's the point I was addressing. Adding more LEDs which the user can disable has no material impact on the clarity of the display. You're talking about individual perception I think.

[John F]

Originally Posted by max99

Sure, but someone above seemed to be suggesting the inclusion of the warm light somehow compromised the quality of the screen. That's the point I was addressing. Adding more LEDs which the user can disable has no material impact on the clarity of the display. You're talking about individual perception I think.

I agree that in general, adding color LED's shouldn't effect screen quality when they are turned off. But you didn't quote a post. It makes as much sense to me as your "no bezel compromised screen quality".

[Barty]

Someone on Reddit says the new PW has darker text than the oasis (unclear which Oasis they meant). That sounds promising. Could we have a voyage successor finally?

[koboy]

Originally Posted by Barty

Someone on Reddit says the new PW has darker text than the oasis (unclear which Oasis they meant). That sounds promising. Could we have a voyage successor finally?

it's subjective swings and roundabouts https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...=342530&page=3 take a look at post 43.

best wishes koboy

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by Barty

Someone on Reddit says the new PW has darker text than the oasis (unclear which Oasis they meant). That sounds promising. Could we have a voyage successor finally?

I can well believe the new PW has darker text than the Oasis 2 had. The Oasis 3 or the Voyage? From what I've read and seen so far, don't think so.