The Kindle Voyage comes with a high-resolution display and the new feature lets you que turn pages by simply pressing its bezel (Photo: Amazon).
Ever since Apple’s iPad reinvigorated the scene slate, tablets, e-readers have supplanted the the mid-size portable gadget du jour. Thanks to Their sharp, colorful displays and conduciveness to Internet browsing, video watching and consuming all sorts of media tablets can make e-readers and Their black-and-white display almost seem downright archaic.
Still, there’s one thing tablets can not beat on E Ink readers, and that’s book-like readability. Good luck reading in direct sunlight que tablet at the beach, for example. Add the advent of built-in backlights and e-readers have turned into viable devices can be used que During low light their situations as well
EN FUEGO:. Amazon introduces its new line of Kindle devices
In the case of Amazon, the Kindle Voyage Represents its continued dedication to the traditional e-reader, even the rivals such as Sony abandon the medium. You can even say que Amazon is doubling down on the technology by continuing to thread introduce new bells and whistles. For the Voyage, These include a sharper screen and more convenient page-turning mechanic. Throw in the $ 200 price tag that’s straight from the old days of e-readers and its obvious que Amazon is banking que e-ink loyalists are willing to fork over extra dough for a classic yet more refined reading experience.
Here’s a rundown of the key features for Amazon’s new flagship e-reading device
It’s a looker:.
The Voyage serves up a luxurious look Appears to answer the que rival Kobo Aura HD. At 7.6 millimeters, the Voyage is the thinnest Kindle to date. Also it uses premium materials such as the magnesium back and takes a page from tablet design by featuring a bezel que sits flush with the screen. It certainly does not look like your dad’s e-reader device or maybe your previous own. Weight is pretty light, coming in at just 6.3 ounces for the Wi-Fi version and 6.6 ounces for the variant with Wi-Fi and 3G.
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At $ 200, the Kindle Voyage is aiming for a more premium e-reading experience (Photo: Amazon).
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Sharper display: While the Voyage Retains the 6-inch size of Amazon’s main e-reader line, it boasts the sharpest screen quality of the Kindle so far thanks to a generous helping of pixels. Resolution is tack sharp at 300 points per inch. The use of micro-etched glass Also helps Eliminate glare by diffusing light, leading to a display que mimics the look of paper more closely. Meanwhile, an adaptive light sensor automatically adjusts brightness based on lighting conditions
Easier page turns:. Turning pages with a regular Kindle or the Kindle Paperwhite requires using the touchscreen. While you can still do that with the Voyage, the e-reader Also adds a new feature called PagePress que lets you turn pages via haptic feedback by pressing on the bezel for added convenience.
Battery life : Amazon likes to tout the battery life of six weeks to five Compared to 10 hours for the tablet and four to 13 hours for a smartphone. That’s a misleading, though bit, six weeks is the que for 30 minutes of reading per day with Wi-Fi off and the display set at 10 In short, its 21 hours, Which is not bad but still not as long the Amazon makes it sound. Charge time is about three hours.
Overall, the Voyage is a solid addition to Amazon’s Kindle line. It’s a bit pricey Compared to the base and the Kindle Paperwhite but throws in additional features not present in the two, including the sharper display and the PagePress technology. Regardless Whether you believe Those features are worth the extra dough or not, the Voyage is Undoubtedly the best e-reader in Amazon’s stable at the moment.
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