This is basically an ad. They forgot to mention that Amazon doesn't sell books, they only rent you a license. It's gone when they want it to be gone. Bookfinder doesn't have this problem...
Sadly, my next ebook won't be a Kindle. I'm leaning more towards Kobo when it needs a replacement, as I don't really like that Amazon has the ability to delete all my purchased (or non-purchased) ebooks remotely on the push of a button.
They already deleted my books once so it stays since then in plane mode, and I recovered everything with Calibre.
Long time Kindle user. I have deeply disliked the touch-only interface since it was introduced - the only reason I switched to them was because the old one with page turn buttons toon a swim.
The touch interface is great for typing, but for turning pages I find myself either accidentally pressing on the screen or it not recognising the touch at all. Touching in the wrong spot can also result in it clicking links or similar.
The idea they might be bringing out a case that has the buttond seems great, except it's only for the signature editions.
Bluetooth page turner is nice but at this point I have zero interest in a Kindle unless I can load KOReader on it. I might buy one of these if they go on a sale and leave it in a drawer until it's jailbroken. I love my PW5 (jailbroken) but I'd buy a Kobo if they had a 7" screen (Clara) since that's easier to get KOReader on.
I love my Kindle. Changed my life. I read so much more now. No need to order or go buy books, no need to plan ahead which books to take on a trip, etc.
That said, it is so buggy (constant freezes, occasional white screen of death) and so slow.
An e-reader is the only device I've ever actively wanted a big chunky separated bezel. For the longest time my oldest kindle has been the one I actually used despite no usb-c.
Books are arguably selling better than ever. It's just becoming a hobby people participate in as part of a larger community instead of a universal activity. Breakout successes tend to be things that appeal to women active on social media, a group that has very little overlap with the typical HN audience.
These look great! I still have a Kindle Voyage from 2015 that's going strong, though I do wish it had the warmer LED lights. It's nice to have some devices like this and my Fujifilm XT-30 that don't make me feel the constant need for upgrading.
Weird how there is still no real successor for the Voyage. They somehow refuse to release a 6-inch device with warm light and a light sensor for auto brightness.
And with the lack of immersion reading on e-ink devices, I don't think I want to buy another Kindle again.
Not really an Amazon fan, but Kindle Unlimited is something I use a lot. I read 3-4 books a month (sometimes more). Not all great literature, but a way to relax in the evening or on vacation.
I like the warmth setting of more current paperwhites.
It looks like they’ve finally switched over to plant based leather. Good to see them move away from animal products in the accessories. Now if they could treat the humans that work for them better we’d really be cooking.
This is basically an ad. They forgot to mention that Amazon doesn't sell books, they only rent you a license. It's gone when they want it to be gone. Bookfinder doesn't have this problem...
This "article" is just an advertisement in disguise.
Sadly, my next ebook won't be a Kindle. I'm leaning more towards Kobo when it needs a replacement, as I don't really like that Amazon has the ability to delete all my purchased (or non-purchased) ebooks remotely on the push of a button.
They already deleted my books once so it stays since then in plane mode, and I recovered everything with Calibre.
Long time Kindle user. I have deeply disliked the touch-only interface since it was introduced - the only reason I switched to them was because the old one with page turn buttons toon a swim.
The touch interface is great for typing, but for turning pages I find myself either accidentally pressing on the screen or it not recognising the touch at all. Touching in the wrong spot can also result in it clicking links or similar.
The idea they might be bringing out a case that has the buttond seems great, except it's only for the signature editions.
Not happy about that one.
Bluetooth page turner is nice but at this point I have zero interest in a Kindle unless I can load KOReader on it. I might buy one of these if they go on a sale and leave it in a drawer until it's jailbroken. I love my PW5 (jailbroken) but I'd buy a Kobo if they had a 7" screen (Clara) since that's easier to get KOReader on.
$35 for that page turner is insane. I assume you can buy the same thing on Aliexpress for a dollar.
I love my Kindle. Changed my life. I read so much more now. No need to order or go buy books, no need to plan ahead which books to take on a trip, etc.
That said, it is so buggy (constant freezes, occasional white screen of death) and so slow.
An e-reader is the only device I've ever actively wanted a big chunky separated bezel. For the longest time my oldest kindle has been the one I actually used despite no usb-c.
We're in a post-literate society where most adults can't even finish 1 book a year. The fact that kindles are still a thing is kind of shocking.
You’re on the internet too much if you believe this.
Books are arguably selling better than ever. It's just becoming a hobby people participate in as part of a larger community instead of a universal activity. Breakout successes tend to be things that appeal to women active on social media, a group that has very little overlap with the typical HN audience.
Not disparaging it, sincerely curious as I see it mentioned in this thread a couple of times... why would you need a blutooth remote for a kindle?
Some people read music on an ebook display -- having a foot pedal to advance the page while your playing is a relatively common thing.
Touch screens are tricky for some people with motor control issues.
Treadmill is a big one. Or under covers in bed with the Kindle propped up or mounted.
My wife, and nearly all of her friends have one. They setup the kindle with a mount and lay back on the bed or couch.
It's nice having a physical button, touchscreen isn't as ergo or reliable
Adding page-turn buttons to the cover sounds clever.
Yeah, I ran to find the product page - only to find that it "Fits 2026 Releases Only". Agh!
Also it only fits the Signature Editions and will only be available in March (in the UK, at least).
I'm still mourning the Oasis :(
I don't see them on amazon.nl, despite the article saying they're available starting today.
Did they invent a colour here? What is Ube?
In seattle there is a restaurant downtown called Ludi's that serves ube pancakes that are a giant purple pile of goodness.
I wonder if there's a connection?
Ube is a purple yam. You might have seen it in Filipino food like halo halo, or various Instagram-worthy trendy ube-flavored purple foods.
Ube is a purple yam from the Philippines. Sweet and yummy. Naming makes sense here.
Just as I’m modding my 2018 Paperwhite to add buttons and a bluetooth remote.
Keep us posted, sounds cool
Give me a new oasis please Amazon
New old stock comes up every once in a while. Last year I bought 2 with cases (both new in box), jailbroke one and put the other in a closet.
These look great! I still have a Kindle Voyage from 2015 that's going strong, though I do wish it had the warmer LED lights. It's nice to have some devices like this and my Fujifilm XT-30 that don't make me feel the constant need for upgrading.
Weird how there is still no real successor for the Voyage. They somehow refuse to release a 6-inch device with warm light and a light sensor for auto brightness. And with the lack of immersion reading on e-ink devices, I don't think I want to buy another Kindle again.
Not really an Amazon fan, but Kindle Unlimited is something I use a lot. I read 3-4 books a month (sometimes more). Not all great literature, but a way to relax in the evening or on vacation.
I like the warmth setting of more current paperwhites.
Amazon is a terrible company. Switched away from their Kindle and predatory business practices.
Do you have a recommendation for an ebook?
I'm not the guy you asked, but I personally switched to Kobo.
I've been super happy with my boox. Full android, so you can install the Kindle app if needed. But it can natively read just about every format.
I sync books through Dropbox. Seamless as can be. (And no DRM or "leasing" nonsense)
I just switched to a color Kobo from the previous generation Kindle Paperwhite. I like it.
I switched to Kobo. Not that I’m a fan of Rakuten, but kobo so far remains open and modifiable should you want that
It looks like they’ve finally switched over to plant based leather. Good to see them move away from animal products in the accessories. Now if they could treat the humans that work for them better we’d really be cooking.