Dead Deal, Select People $50/$75 off some Kindle Products

[gorcorps]

After using this for a few days, I can't see any real noticeable improvements made to the page turning. It is plenty fast. The text is crisp at whatever PPI it currently has. I haven't tried it in any crazy light situations yet though. I suppose reducing the screen flash could be improved, if that is even something that bothers you (which it doesn't bother me).

I'm not saying the next model won't be better, just that we are really close to the point of "good enough" and there won't be any meaningful improvements without additional features.

My only real complaint is the power button isn't located in the same spot as my iPad, so I'm not sure to it.

It's just one of those things that keep people buying. I think there's just one company that makes these displays (e-ink) so when they come out with new versions there's usually a refresh from Amazon, Sony, Kobo, Nook, etc depending on if they want to jump on the new screens or wait. The upgrades are pretty incremental anyway.

The new Kindle is supposed to put the power button somewhere that makes more sense. There were a number of people who didn't like it on the bottom.

 

[smackababy]

I don't think it is that the button is placed badly, like you don't accidentally hit it and stuff. Just that it isn't placed similar to any of the other devices you're likely to have or be familiar with (such as an iPad / iPhone).

 

[SMOGZINN]

I don't think it is that the button is placed badly, like you don't accidentally hit it and stuff. Just that it isn't placed similar to any of the other devices you're likely to have or be familiar with (such as an iPad / iPhone).

I think I turn my kindle off at least once every time I sit down to read. It is badly placed.

Edit: It probably has to do with what case you use. If you use a small case that fits the kindle exactly then you hit the button a lot since it sticks out just a little bit.

 

[pw257008]

I have the $20 off banner too. Not appealing enough, considering I'd guess the next round of Kindles will be improved and replace the current models at the same price point, and we might see clearance or open box or refurb models hit really low prices after the new models come out.

 

[desura]

no dice

Definitely would pick up the $19 any day of the week.

 

[Vajra]

I picked up the Paperwhite for $44 (amazing price) and am enjoying it quite a bit. Thanks, OP.

I have a couple historic Sony readers and this Kindle has some pros and cons. For me, the pros outweigh the cons. I actually like the lack of physical buttons. The front light comes in handy. The intimate wifi tie in with Amazon is useful. The ability to email documents to my reader is also handy. And the cloud backup. Also, it is a lot faster than I am used to and the screen resolution is great.

I don't appreciate so much the lack of expandable memory, the restriction to Amazon formats (I have to use Calibre on my ePubs), and the cumbersome way you check out library books (Sony had it streamlined in).

I am pleased to know that the Kindle community is active and there is a jailbreak and several useful hacks. I may avail myself of that in the future. For now, convenient, portable reading is enough.

 

[bassoprofundo]

Anyone heard any rumors of Amazon producing a slightly larger Kindle (ex. 7", akin to the sony 950)? I love some of the same stuff Vajra mentions above on the Kindle, but man, it's hard to lose an inch when you've gotten used to it.

 

[justrandomguy]

i will check that