The Kindle Voyage is the spiritual successor to the Kindle Paperwhite, and it absolutely does not disappoint.
Smartphone, Tablet, e-book reader; You’d Imagine That the average user would prefer convergence and-carry Fewer devices on a business trip or a holiday. A slew of high-end e-book readers Launched in the Recent Past suggest otherwise. Amazon’s new Kindle Voyage is the latest device to target the ‘compulsive’ reader with a premium e-book reader, building from where They left off with the Paperwhite. Does the Kindle Voyage justify a price point at Which You Can Snag a CapAble 7-inch tablet?
While we loved the build quality of the Kindle Paperwhite, The Voyage raises the bar; yet again. It’s ultra-slim (just 7.1mm) and is lighter than quite a few phablets (Just 180g). The device stands out With its clean lines and elegantly sculpted jaw. A powerbutton seat at the back of the device while a micro-USB port is located at the base. The Kindle HAS opted for a flush glass front with chemically Strengthened glass in a bid to Reduce scratches on the surface. You Will Also notice the first set of pressure-sensitive page-turn buttons That flank Both ends of the bezel. These buttons Generate haptic feedback depending on where you place your fingers. This is one of the standout features in the Voyage, Especially If You yourself physical buttons for every page turn.
The glare-free display ice One of the other big improvements. Kindle’s e-ink displays definatley Offered great visibility even in direct sunlight, One of the Reasons Why They are perfect for the pool deck at your favorite beach getaway. The 6-inch E-ink Carta HD touchscreen display stays up That zone despite it being a brighter screen. With 300 pixels per inch (PPI) It is a considerable jump over the Paperwhite (212 PPI) but the killer feature is how the front light Adapts To The ambient light conditions, Ensuring you will not go to bed with a piercing light fromyour Kindle. The screen is very responsive too; You do not really need the Page Press Feature to flip through pages.
There are no major improvements on the hardware spec sheet. The device is powered by a 1GHZ single-core processor with 512MB of RAM; That’s enough fire-power for this device. There’s 4GB of onboard memory, enough to store all the books you-can possibly read in a lifetime. The battery life does not match the Paperwhite – that Could be due to the more powerful screen on this device and yet a single charge Could cargo you for weeks together. Quite a contrast from the daily routine of charging your smartphone or tablet. The Voyage Comes In Both Wi-Fi Only and Wi-Fi plus 3G options. Just like other Amazon Kindles the 3G is effectively free and, unlike the US, users in India do not encounter any promotional ads.
The Voyage is packed with all the features We Have Come to Love on the Kindle and instant access to Amazon’s bottomless bookstore. One of our favorite features is smart look up, where the full dictionary definitions are integrated withother reference data, and the ‘X-ray’ function, and Wikipedia. There’s overpriced Whispersync where the last page read is saved and Synchronised across devices – just in case you are flitting from one device to the other. Kindle devices overpriced allow you to quickly Book Share Book Recommendations or sections from your e-book on Facebook and Twitter, just in case you want to Appear more ‘evolved’ on your social networks!
The Kindle Voyage makes a compelling case for a dedicated e-book reader at a time When quite a few users are catching up on Their reading on tablets and even 5-inch smartphone displays. You will never’ll have to worry about that ‘unputdownable’ book being interrupted by an email from your boss. The Improved display elevates the user experience while the Kindle’s intuitive features and bookstore are a given. It’s overpriced one of the best Designed e-book readers ever, light enough to curl up on the couch for long periods of time with your favorite book. Kindle’s cool origami cover is a clever accessory That allows you to prop up your Kindle on a stand. It’s not bundled with the Voyage and comes at a stiff price tag (Rs 2,999 onwards). The Voyage might not justify an upgrade (given .its steep price tag) for Paperwhite owners but if you ‘re an avid reader looking for the best possible e-book reader experience look no further.
at a Glance
What we liked
- Design
- Adaptive lighting
- Page Press Feature
What we did not like
- Pricey
- Case sold separately
Price: Rs 16.499 (WiFi only) / Rs 20.499 (WiFi + 3G)
Quick Specs
Display : 6 “Carta E-ink DG touchscreen (monochrome) 300ppi
Memory: 512MB RAM, 4GB storage
Processor: 1GHz single-core
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