In recent weeks we had the opportunity to test the new Kindle Paperwhite Amazon . A few years ago we have tested the device, but it was the previous model. This new model has the main differential screen with more resolution in addition to lighting system who is now totally off on the lower level. This new model also has a new source text created specifically for reading on digital devices, called Bookerly . The version sent to us for evaluation has free 3G connection , allowing access your files in the cloud or make further acquisitions even when away from a WiFi connection.
Who looks for a Kindle for the first time without knowing exactly what it is, can surprise the very salient edges of the product. Something unusual, and just wanted to in smartphones and tablets today, but this area is critical to using the device. This feature is that allows it to be used comfortably while reading, without touching the screen, which would cause the exchange page. For anyone reading in public transport this behavior is critical, as we hold the e-reader with just one hand, with the other busy hold on.
The back has a slightly rubbery texture giving more firmly when holding the device. The size and weight are very comfortable, even after almost an hour of reading standing. I say this because my main point of reading is riding the subway, when I come and go from work. I get almost all the way on foot and certainly reading the single physical volume of LOTR would be more uncomfortable than the digital version.
The Amazon developed for this new line of devices a new font called Bookerly . This resource is designed to provide readers with a more enjoyable reading experience. It features an improved positioning and spacing characters in addition to the hyphenation have been more accurate. Even when the font size changes the loss is minimal due to the design of the letters was always thinking to make pleasant reading.
The previous version of Paperwhite was equipped with a screen 212ppi resolution, since version 2015 has 300ppi with 1440 x 1080 pixels on a screen the same size, 6 inches . This is the first time I make prolonged use of an e-reader, and all previous occasions I had to take a quick look at these devices, pixelated letter ever caused me discomfort. I confess that the first thing that struck me when starting the new Kindle was the optimal resolution of letters and images on the screen. Really it has the same feel of a printed book page. Now we need him to release the smell when we open an item from our virtual bookshelf to have the feeling of being with a physical book in their hands.
One detail that makes a big difference and demonstrates a real concern the company with the comfort of the consumer, is that when you purchase a Kindle you already receive the equipment pre-recorded with your account Amazon without the need for large configurations for the first time.
The company also offers the service called Whispersync is a backup in the cloud of all securities purchased in the store. Yet they are saved in the cloud favorites list, notes, and the last page read for each book. Thus you can continue to read on any device that is configured with the same account.
The one thing I found a bit odd is the issue of screen orientation . The system even lets you change the orientation to landscape, making the line breaks and paragraph become nicer but he left the book, guidance returns to portrait. This is because the exchange of guidance is effective only when the book is open and not to use the system from the rest. It is hardly something very bad, but after staying several hours manipulating it in landscape was strange not being able to surf the shelf and store in the same orientation.
In my other experiences with digital readers, I do not like the way the screen behaved in exchange for opening pages and books. Some models take a few seconds between the touch screen and full loading the new page, but this new machine model of Amazon This exchange is very fast . It is not instantaneous, but occurs almost in the time it takes to move the eyes to the top of the page. Most likely the reason for this improved performance is to increase the RAM, which increased from 256MB to 512MB . The processor remains the same with 1GHz .
The internal memory is another item that has been improved over the previous version. The store went from 2GB ( about 1,25GB usable ) to 4GB ( about 3GB usable ). With this I would say that you can load in the internal memory books for you to read for more than a decade. Thinking about it, I do not see big money in 3G connection. Having access to wifi once to load your library, you can stay long disconnected and still have a vast amount of material to consume.
battery life it is an interesting point. The Kindle is famous for the duration of your battery only asks for a new charge after several days of use. Knowing this fame I was quite disappointed in the early days use as needed to recharge it only two days after making the first charge, that with just a few hours of actual use . It was then that I realized that the set uses a 3G connection . I activated the airplane mode and then I could check the battery life so famous that after two weeks using about 2 hours a day, still had the half load . The problem is that has no way to disable only the 3G and stay connected with Wifi, or active airplane mode and disables all connections or takes all active.
Even in airplane mode You can find the meaning of entries in the dictionary. For this to be possible you need to install one of several available dictionaries. Some are free and just download to the equipment, others need to be purchased. This is an item that relies heavily on the needs and preferences of each player. For casual readings free dictionary Priberam fulfills quite well. But queries to the Articles of Wikipedia , for example, require that a connection is active.
Like the previous version, using the 3G network has no cost, but the device only makes access to books store Amazon , in addition to consultations with the Wikipedia and shares on social networks. The signal coverage in Brazil improved markedly in recent years, but mostly the connection is only EDGE. Support for 3G is more limited to major urban centers. But if you travel a lot in Europe and the USA 3G coverage is almost complete.
Amazon states have the best eBook store in the world, with more than 2,500,000 books available for the Kindle , and over 50000 in Portuguese. It really is possible to find almost any title researched, but it is a pity that this does not reflect the Kindle Unlimited subscription service, launched about a year ago in Brazil. This is a service that allows customers to have free access to up to 10 ebooks simultaneously paying R $ 19.90 per month, the first month free. I made subscription service that I did get enough disappointed . The level of my English is not very advanced and therefore do not feel the urge to read a whole book in English. It turns out that almost none of the books mainstream are available to subscribers, even though they exist in digital format in the store
As an example searched for the following authors books:. JRR Martin , J. K. Rolling , Isaac Asimov , Carl Sagan , Goerge Orwell , Stephen King and Augusto Cury . No ebook in Portuguese these authors is available to subscribers of the reading service, even if the Portuguese ebook in a few there for sale in the store. English is the catalog much more complete and practically all my searches yielded a satisfactory result. So if you do not read in English the service may end up disappointing you enough. I recommend that you do the signature with the first month free to test and thereafter verify that the service can really suit your reading needs.
To purchase ebooks directly in the store the Amazon , the catalog serves really well readers in Portuguese, although the store has a plethora of titles with very into account prices, below $ 10.00 some titles have prices still seem a little strange. I really have difficulties to understand why the digital version is more expensive than the printed version of the same book.
Interestingly, the reader is not required to get books in store Kindle . Any ebook can be moved into the device without any problems. To do this simply connect it to the USB of your computer and drag the files into the folder “documents”. The main constraint in this case is to file in EPUB format that is not recognized by the system. The recommended formats are MOBI, AZW and AZW3, which are proprietary formats from Amazon, and TXT, PDF and PRC naturally; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP. If you have any EPUB and want to read it is necessary to convert to one of the supported formats. I did tests for converting MOBI and AZW3 and did not notice any problem reading.
The product is available in Brazil 4 versions . All feature a screen 6 inches touch and anti-reflective, besides counting on wifi connection . The version easier weighs 191g and does not have lighting on the screen , with a resolution of 167ppi and can be acquired by R $ 219.00 . The other models have backlit display with a resolution of 300ppi . The intermediate called Paperwhite , which was tested by us, have two prices: only with wifi connection it weighs 206g and goes for R $ 479.00 already 3G connection weight passes for 215g and the price for From $ 699 00 . The most comprehensive family brother called Voyage , is also the lightest with 180g , and has the distinction of a system of automatic regulation of lighting that adapts according to the environment, in addition to having the technology PagePress . This feature allows turn the page effortlessly, lightly pressing the side strips of the equipment. For these differences it has a cost of R $ 899.00
My general assessment about the product is very positive , mainly because of hardware. The store did not please me very much, because of the Portuguese in the securities of deficiencies in subscription service Kindle Unlimited and the prices a bit high in the sale of ebooks. Still I would thoroughly recommend the purchase of the product by the quality of the equipment itself. I intend to purchase one of these in the coming weeks, and in respect of digital books, will shop in stores where to find the best prices and, if necessary, converts them into a compatible format for reading. Unfortunately this came just as loan and returns’ll need it in a few days ….
If you already have a Kindle leave a comment below with your impressions of the equipment and have not yet but want one to tell us what is your perception of it.
Kindle Paperwhite 2015
R $ 699.00
Pros
- – Battery life in airplane mode
- – HD Screen Resolution
- – 3G Coverage
- – Internal Memory
- – Material that provides footprint pleasant and safe
Cons
- – Has support EPUB
- – Kindle unlimited no outstanding bonds
- – prices are too high ebooks
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