09-06-2012, 04:46 PM | #1 |
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2 question on Paperwhite
1) How deep is the screen compared to the bezel? The Kindle Touch's was way to deep for my liking.
2) Is the Paperwhite still e-ink (or similar) technology? |
09-06-2012, 04:52 PM | #2 |
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e-ink - although it's not listed as that on the spec so don't shoot me over it.
from the looks of it less deep but hard to tell. Last edited by twobob; 09-06-2012 at 05:29 PM. |
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09-06-2012, 04:57 PM | #3 |
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The depth of the Touch is partly there for the IR beam system that detects your finger. If I read the Paperwhite correctly it does not use IR but rather a capacitive layer. So the bezel-to-screen depth could be shorter. Good and bad since another semi-transparent layer is not known to enhance contrast (see earlier Sony touch readers before they went to IR).
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09-07-2012, 01:45 AM | #4 |
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There are already hands-on videos uploaded on Youtube and the screen is flashing as an e-ink screen does, so I think it is the same e-ink we all know and love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37Grq0XbX9o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a47DoDhePY My question is whether its screen is newer generation or not since they say it has higher contrast and ppi. I have to say that it is strange if it really is newer version considering Kobo is still using the same pearl screen for their Kobos which they just announced. I wonder that Amazon has an exclusive contract to use the new generation of e-ink? That makes sense that because of a supply issue the Kindle Paperwhite is only available in the USA right now. |
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Not eInk in the sense that the screen is not produced by eInk Corp. But the same opaque construction (from LG, I believe). This might be big punch on eInk Corp's market value.
I was wrong. It is supplied by eInk. eInk Pearl Active Matrix PS How do I cross over the text? Last edited by Kumabjorn; 09-07-2012 at 03:01 AM. Reason: Checked my facts post post :) |
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I know that you asking about deepness of screen, but maybe this comparison will be helpful for some other users:
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Another question: Am I correct to assume that one can still side-load books onto these new Kindles the way that we do with the other models (via PC connection)? Must be, but I want to make certain.
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I use it mostly for DRM-liberated books which I reformat to my taste... I suppose we'll just have to wait for Kovid Goyal to include it in the new Calibre. |
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But now I'm home and will test if I can strike out text Last edited by Kumabjorn; 09-08-2012 at 03:05 PM. Reason: curiousity |
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I can't remember where I read it...either Engadget, Gizmodo or CNET but the screen deepness is 77% less in the new Kindle thanks to the IR layer being removed. Paperwhite is still e-ink. Amazon has a nice layer diagram on their website showing the e-ink screen, capacitive touch layer and the "fiber optic like" light distribution layer. |
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As for the display, it's definitely e-ink. The screen always looks so white in most of the photos. But what I've been itching to know, is what it looks like without the light on. Well, I finally found a closeup shot of a side-by-side comparison of the KT and the PW with the light OFF. Much to my surprise, the color/shade of the PW's screen is no different from the Touch. So it's the light that makes it look "white"...which I'm actually grateful for, because it allows me to decide just how white I want it. Side by side comparison of KT & PW (w/light off) As you can see, even though the PW's background is the same greyish color as the KT (with the light off), the fonts themselves are definitely improved...noticeably darker and crisper. So even if it had no light, the display is still greatly improved over the KT. Last edited by Vmurph; 09-07-2012 at 07:49 PM. |
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