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Author:  pcernie [ Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:16 pm ]
Post subject:  New Kindles announced
http://www.thewrap.com/media/article/am ... reen-54316

Might have to have a play if true...
Author:  l3v1ck [ Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Kindle might have a higher contrast 'paperwhite' display
I'll probably not be getting one if it's back lit, but will if it's front lit. The entire idea of an ebook reader is not to have a back lit screen that can hurt your eyes reading it. I was hoping for a higher resolution screen equivalent of the Kindle Touch. If that's what it is, then it's okay by me.
I've seen rumours of an 6th Sept release date, but nothing substantial.
Author:  pcernie [ Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Kindle might have a higher contrast 'paperwhite' display
If it does have those sort of improvements, I might wind up having a current Kindle in work and the new one at home :D
Author:  pcernie [ Thu Sep 06, 2012 7:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Kindles announced
Kindle Paperwhite: Amazon’s New Amazing eReader

http://gizmodo.com/5941054/kindle-paper ... ng-ereader

That's the one I'm most interested in :)

...

Kindle Fire HD: Better, Faster, Cheaper—Bigger!

http://gizmodo.com/5941061/kindle-fire- ... er++bigger

8-)

...

What Is MIMO?

http://gizmodo.com/5941066/what-is-mimo
Author:  l3v1ck [ Thu Sep 06, 2012 7:45 pm ]
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On wifi it means multi in multi out (or something similar). Basically there are multipul antenna to get a better/faster signal.
My G wifi has it at home. With a compatable wifi card in a laptop, it can be faster tan normal g and have a longer range.
Author:  Linux_User [ Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Kindles announced
The Paperwhite is US exclusive? WTF?
Author:  l3v1ck [ Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:02 am ]
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Linux_User wrote:
The Paperwhite is US exclusive? WTF?

??? I didn't see US only on that Gizmodo link.
Author:  l3v1ck [ Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: New Kindles announced
I've had a quick google. Some reports are saying the ereader is back lit, some are saying it's front lit.
I hope it is front lit.
Author:  l3v1ck [ Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: New Kindles announced
Hmmmm. They've just (in the last half hour) updated the Uk Amazon website.
Lots of talk about the Kindle Fire, but no mention of the new ebook readers, so maybe it is US only.
Well they can go forth and multiply if they think I'm buying one of the existing ones just because the new ones aren't available here.
Author:  pcernie [ Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:53 am ]
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It is a bloody shambles UK-wise :evil:
Author:  Linux_User [ Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Kindles announced
l3v1ck wrote:
Hmmmm. They've just (in the last half hour) updated the Uk Amazon website.
Lots of talk about the Kindle Fire, but no mention of the new ebook readers, so maybe it is US only.
Well they can go forth and multiply if they think I'm buying one of the existing ones just because the new ones aren't available here.

Quote:
Mr Bezos also unveiled a new dedicated ebook reader called the Kindle Paperwhite which will be released at the start of October - initially as a US-exclusive.


Quote:
The 8.9in Kindle Fire HD is only being released in the US at this time

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19509626

So the two best ones are both US exclusive, at least for the time being. Nice one, Amazon.
Author:  pcernie [ Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Kindles announced
Me and a few friends are itching to hand them money, but noooooooo... :(
Author:  l3v1ck [ Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Kindles announced
pcernie wrote:
Me and a few friends are itching to hand them money, but noooooooo... :(

+1
One of my mates is already talking about trying to get one sent over from the US.
He's a bit worried that it might not sync with his UK Amazon account though.
Author:  pcernie [ Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Kindles announced
l3v1ck wrote:
pcernie wrote:
Me and a few friends are itching to hand them money, but noooooooo... :(

+1
One of my mates is already talking about trying to get one sent over from the US.
He's a bit worried that it might not sync with his UK Amazon account though.


A quick Google suggests it's region-linked for tax and publishing reasons.
Author:  l3v1ck [ Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: New Kindles announced
I'll pass that on.
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