NEW DELHI: E-readers are niche devices and Amazon’s Kindle Voyage is probably as niche as it gets even in this category. Priced at Rs 16.499 for the Wi-Fi variant and Rs 21.499 for the 3G + Wi-Fi version, this e-reader is more expensive than many decent tablets in the market (for context, iPad mini 2 costs Rs 21.999).
So, what does the new Kindle has Voyage That makes it dry an expensive e-reader, Especially since the Kindle Paperwhite can be Purchased for Rs 10.999. Even more important: does this e-reader with a dry deserve a high price tag? We find out in our Amazon Kindle Review Voyage …
design The most striking
thing about Kindle Voyage is its design. Gone is the chunky and boxy design of the Kindle Paperwhite, Replaced by an edgy and angular look on the back and an overall smaller profile. The new Kindle is the thinnest Voyage and Lightest Amazon e-reader at 7.6mm and 188gram (3G + Wi-Fi model), respectively.
The front panel has the 6-inch E-Ink Carta screen, with thick bezels on all sides. On the left and right side of the screen are the new PagePress buttons, Which we will discuss in the Software segment. The Kindle logo is below the screen, while the top is bare.
Though the Kindle Voyage is the most portable e-reader you can find in India today, its thick bezels on the top and bottom of the screen make it bigger than it needs to be.
The back is made of magnesium and has two types of finishes: while the rear casing is dominated by soft rubbery finish you have seen in the Nexus 5 and 7, the top portion is made of glossy plastic. The back panel is a fingerprint magnet, and you would be hard pressed to clean the smudges too. On the back panel, the Amazon branding is in the center, flanked by the Power button on the left.
Display
The 6-inch display of the Kindle has Voyage 300ppi pixel density, Twice That of the Kindle Paperwhite. This Means you get much sharper text and images. We compared the two e-readers’ screens and found That there is a noticeable clarity how the text Between Appears on the display panel. Also, there is no fuzziness that you ‘usually we associate with an E-ink display.
We also opened a graphic novel on the Kindle Voyage and found it to be the best in terms of showing details, something you can It actually miss previous generations of Kindles.
Amazon says it has used glass reinforced That is the ensure the screen remains devoid of scratches. We tried to scratch the keys with keys, fortunately, it’s no avail.
The new Kindle also reduces glare Voyage, Claims Amazon, as the glass is chemically etched micro. However, we found the level of That glare in the new e-reader is not much lower compared a Kindle Paperwhite’s.
The display of the Kindle Voyage also has ambient light sensor adjusts automatically box Which of the lighting. However, if you want, you can change brightness levels manually with the on-screen button.
One major problem associated with E-ink displays is the slow response time to touch input, something That is still not fixed Voyage on the Kindle even though it is faster than previous models.
Software
Amazon Kindle Voyage’s biggest new feature is PagePress, a set of buttons on the sides of the screen . PagePress lets you turn the pages on the e-reader by just pressing the button requisite; hit the vertical lines is flip the page, push the dot to go back.
This feature has been demanded to Kindle buyers for long, and works pretty well. Though we found ourselves turning the pages via the touchscreen in the initial few hours of using the Kindle Voyage, Eventually we did get used to the PagePress buttons.
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Another new feature is Page Flow; from the middle of the screen, you need a swipe from the bottom to top, which lets you move Between chapters. The X-Ray feature, Which A provides details of important characters and places in the books you read, is present on the Kindle Voyage.
The Amazon Kindle has also Voyage Goodreads, Facebook and Twitter integration
Reading on the screen is great in the few hours we used the device, as the images and text Appear extremely crisp and you will not miss any details. However, the automatic brightness adjustment works well, but not fast enough.
What we think
Kindle Voyage is a fantastic e-reader, a device That makes the extremely high price tag worth it. It is definitely the first e-reader that offer aesthetic appeal and great reading experience in a package so small, Which actually makes a difference Especially for someone who spends long hours reading e-books.
Amazon Kindle vs Voyage Kindle Paperwhite
Kindle Voyage (3G model) costs twice as much as the Paperwhite, something any buyer would consider before putting in her / his money. In our view, the Kindle Voyage is for purists who do not worry about the price and care for the best possible experience, while Paperwhite is for Those Who are still Mindful of the associated price and are willing to sacrifice a little on the experience When buying an e-reader.
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