Features:

  • Passionately crafted for readers
  • High-resolution 300 ppi display--reads even more like the printed page
  • PagePress enables you to turn the page without lifting a finger
  • Adaptive front light--provides ideal brightness, day or night
  • Battery lasts weeks, not hours
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Amazing

I am of the "older" generation, and like the feel of a book in my hand as I read. As you can see, I was hesitant to purchase this, but I gave it a try. Boy, was I glad I did. It was very easy to connect to my wifi, and to adjust the settings such as brightness and page turn touch. When you plug it in to charge, there is an amber light at the bottom of the reader that turns green when it is fully charged. I am able to read approximately 3 books before a notice appears to indicate I need to re-charge the reader. You have the option to touch a word for the definition or adjust the settings to automatically give you the definition on various words, so you do not have to keep touching the screen to get the definition. I can read in complete darkness and have no problem seeing the words. This is truly an amazing gadget, and would highly recommend it.....

Love my voyage, but...

I've always loved Kindles. But one thing that Amazon could do to make organizing our books easier is when we move books into a collection, store them under that collection name, just like a file. I don't want to see every single book I have every time I open it. I'd rather click on collection and then see the books that are in that collection. AMAZON, this should be easy to fix!

THE Best Kindle Yet!

If you're a dedicated reader and have a voracious appetite for good books then the upgrade to a kindle voyage is worth it and more! I was coming from a second generation Kindle Paperwhite which I loved, but the increased resolution, thinner and lighter design, high-quality construction, edge-to-edge glass, and ambient light sensor were all reasons I upgraded. Just further perfects the reading experience. The nightlight and ambient light sensor are very welcome additions so that I don't have to constantly adjust the brightness myself any longer. One thing to note is the light sensor is in the upper left-hand corner of the frame on the Voyage. Be careful to not cover this with a finger or thumb or you will notice your screen darken even in a bright environment. Can be a minor annoyance if you're not aware of this, but very easy to avoid once you know it's there. I went with the wifi only, special offers version and unless you don't have broadband (and a wireless network) at your home or if you don't frequent businesses or establishments which also offer free wifi there is no reason to get the 3G version. With most tablets or phones being able to become hotspots these days you can always use your phone or tablet as a wifi hotspot if you need to download some new books in a pinch. Save yourself some money and forego the 3G model. Also, save yourself some initial money and go with the special offers version. If you get tired of the adds you can always pay Amazon a one-time fee down the road to get rid of them. I did this on my last Kindle, but think I won't do it on this one. I actually like some of the offers and they're very unobtrusive. They only appear on the "sleep" screen and on the initial home screen. This is the way to do an ad-supported device right. All-in-all I'm wicked satisfied with the Voyage and if you're like me, you may own tablets, laptops, smart phones, etc. and I also still collect first edition hard-cover books, but for reading every day and ultimate portability nothing beats the pure reading experience like this kindle. Very little fatigue reading this in bed and I just love that it's such a simple and seamless experience. Yes, it's way more money than any Kindle before, but it's way more of a refined and high-quality product. The care is magnesium, the edge-to-edge glass is micro-etched to reduce glare. It's very "apple" like in its attention to detail, material quality, and design. Which I think is a huge compliment! Amazon has to be losing on every one they sell hoping to recoup through ebook sales because the engineering and material costs alone would be way more than just $199. It was expensive internals and materials. If you're on the fence, get this Kindle! It's worth the upgrade and if you're a first-timer to the Kindle family and a dedicated book enthusiast and reader you won't be disappointed.

Great but not worth the enormous premium

Before this I had the first generation Paperwhite, and before that, the Kindle Keyboard. This improves on them both significantly and it's without a doubt the best ereader on the market (the only real competition is the kobo aura hd and h20), but the pricing compared to the second generation Paperwhite doesn't really justify that. But more on that later. The Voyage finally makes the screen flush with the bezel, something that makes it so much more pleasing to use, especially when you're adding a bookmark by tapping the upper right hand corner. The glass is matte and non-reflective (so much so that it honestly looks and feels like plastic). The page turn buttons work well, however they do take a bit of getting used to and having some form of tactile guide for them would be great; it's hard to tell where they are in the dark or just by touch alone. Definitely not as good as real physical buttons, but better than none at all. The screen is fantastic; the backlight is amazingly uniform and the text is insanely crisp. Also, the light sensor is genuinely useful and great at auto-adjusting the backlight (it's also tweakable by adjusting the backlight while the auto box is checked). Furthermore, performance on the voyage is night and day compared to the first generation Paperwhite I had prior to it. It's snappy and works quickly. Now the bad part. The performance on this, though markedly improved, is not that much different from the second generation paperwhite. And though the screen is noticeably better, the first and second generation paperwhites both already had more than adequate screens in terms of backlighting, crispness, and readibility. Not only that, but the Voyage has the same UI as the Paperwhites with the exact same features; it brings nothing new to the table in that regard. The real problem with the device is that it faces so much competition from Amazon's own lineup. These features are mostly just iterative improvements to already excellent devices and the Voyage has no real standout killer feature to differentiate itself from its predecessors. It does offer a better reading experience, but not $100 better. You could buy two second generation kindle paperwhites with the money you spend on one of these and had this not been a gift, I think I ultimately would have ended up returning this and kept my Paperwhite till the next generation of devices. It was an over exaggeration but not far from the truth when I told my friend that I basically paid $200 dollars for page turn buttons and a light sensor [compared to my paperwhite]. To that end, I'm giving the device 5 stars because it truly deserves that. It's an excellent device that's great to look at and use. But in terms of value... it's just not worth such a large premium over the Paperwhite. Had this been $140 or some other more reasonable price, it would be an entirely different story. My advice to you is to get the second generation paperwhite or keep your current one and wait for the next generation of kindles. Or at the least, wait till this goes down significantly in price.

Simply amazing!

First of all let me state that I am an avid reader, at least a few hours each day, and it took me a long time to justify the cost of owning a dedicated ereader, more so with purchasing the most expensive one on the market. But, after a few years ereading, starting with the original iPad, then an iPad mini, then a kindle fire, I finally decided to take the plunge and buy a Kindle, specifically the Voyage with 3G. Why after so many years? I think the increase in resolution and the frustration with compromise during my many hours of reading made the choice ultimately an easy one. In comparison to the Kindle Fire: It is smaller. I have the 7" HDX, and even that feels incredibly bulky next to the voyage. The resolution is so similar that the eye cannot really discern the difference (323 ppi for the fire vs 300 ppi for the voyage). My one complaint about the fire was that I generally hold the reader with my left hand, making a page turn a two handed evolution. The voyage corrected this shortfall with the PagePress sensors; I can't say enough about how this small change has drastically impacted my reading experience for the better. Another aspect that discouraged me from buying a dedicated ereader was the lack of color; I thought that books looked lifeless and bland. I wanted the cover to show the rich colors of a real book, and that is still lacking in the voyage, but the eink display feels so much more like reading an actual book it more than makes up for this shortfall. While reading, which is 99.9% of the time, this is not even a factor. Once the libraries began the digital lending the kindle was a must buy for me, hence the original fire. Would I make this purchase again? Without a doubt; it is my favorite tech purchase of all time and I would give up my phone and tablets before I gave up the voyage. Well done Amazon!

Unless you just want the big screen, buy this one.

This review is for those trying to choose between the two more advanced Kindle offerings. I love my Kindle Voyage. I love it so much I asked for the upgrade for Christmas. I received it. I am now the proud owner of a 32g Oasis 2nd Gen, and I love that too, but not as much. I'm writing this review now, because the flaws in the Oasis 2 have shown me just how perfect the Voyage is as an ereader. They have the same PPI, but I'm pretty sure the Voyage is clearer. The Voyage definitely has a whiter background. I set them to the same lighting level of 10 and set them side by side in front of a window. The Oasis 2 is more yellow. It took an increase in the light settings of 3 levels to achieve the same look on the Oasis 2. The devices also have practical differences. The Voyage is symmetrical. There are page press buttons on both sides, so switching hands while reading one handed is no big deal. To do the same on the Oasis 2 or Oasis 1 for that matter requires you to flip the device. No big deal, except that you have to relocate your spot on the page. I suppose I could just wait to switch hands until I'm done with the page, but the Voyage does not make me strategize in order to read. The experience with cases is also different. I have aftermarket cases on both devices. The case on the Voyage makes it easier to hold. It's just too thin for my male hands without it, women's experience may vary. The Oasis 2 however feels twice as heavy once the case is on. I suspect it has something to do with the odd shape or just how wide it is, so I usually end up transporting it in the case but removing it to read. Without a case it feels like you're holding perfection though. I'm awed by how good it feels in my hands. I never get that feeling from holding the Voyage case on or not. Without the case the Oasis 2 actually feels lighter than the Voyage, a nice balancing trick that is pretty impressive. Don't worry about the weight though. The Voyage is extremely light. So in closing if you are trying to decide between these two devices, the Oasis is only worth the additional cost if 1. You want the 7" screen 2. You want to listen to audiobooks on your ereader 3. You really like physical buttons If none of the above apply to you, then you're actually better off getting the Voyage.

So glad I tried the Voyage!

We have a handful of Kindle Fires in my house, but I've always been an iPad girl. I use the Kindle app on my iPad and love it. Since I travel a lot for work, it's a huge help for me to have books available electronically. I always carry a book in my purse or backpack. Frequently I'm exploring cities alone, so I need something to read during dinner or downtime. I thought I'd try a Kindle reader because it'd be easier to slip in a coat pocket than my iPad. I don't need to duplicate the internet capability as I have that on my phone and tablet. I'm so, so happy with my Voyage! I wasn't really aware that it'd be as small and thin as it is. I got the distressed leather case and I adore it as well. The stand works well, the leather is really attractive and it's slim and light. The settings on the Voyage let me really customize my reading experience the way I like it. You can easily hold it in either hand and flip pages. I've only just received it so I don't have direct experience with the battery life, so taking that on faith, but it seems pretty accurate. The screen is easy to read in all the lights I've tried. The Voyage is simple and intuitive to use. I did look through the short manual and that was worthwhile to find out about all the settings, some of which I wasn't aware. I don't like tech with a steep learning curve, so this suits me well. I love my Voyage and highly recommend it! Also love the premium leather case, for looks as well as function.

Replaced my Paperwhite, happy with my purchase. Strongly recommend a case!

I'm very happy with this purchase. I replaced my first-generation Paperwhite (which was misplaced on a trip) with the Voyage. I didn't use a case on my Paperwhite, but find a case almost necessary for the Voyage due to the fact that the screen is not recessed, making it easier to scrape the screen on surfaces. I did specifically look for a case with edges flush with the Voyage (I got the Swees® Amazon Kindle Voyage 6" Case Cover) so that it felt more natural to hold. I was a bit aggressive about keeping my Paperwhite screen clean, and hair and dirt would sometimes get stuck around the inside bevel where the screen met the plastic, so I'm very happy with the flush screen and the separate page turn buttons on the Voyage. The pictures show the Voyage in the Swees® Amazon Kindle Voyage 6" Case Cover mentioned above.

I took the deal Amazon offered on a refurbished model.

With the discount the Voyager was about the same price as my wife's Paperwhite, so I bought it. I'm not sure the extra features the Voyager offers would have been worth it to me at full price. One of the features the little side sensors that let you turn the pages without swiping the screen is actually a little annoying. I inadvertently hit them and turn pages when I'm not ready. That bugs me. I haven't noticed any problems with the automatic dimming feature that others have commented on, but again, it's a feature I could easily do without. The build quality is good, it has a glass screen which I like, but my wife's Paperwhite with its plastic screen feels just as good. I guess to sum it up, if you can get one for about the price of a Paperwhite go for it, if not go with the Paperwhite.

Small - Easy to use, Great for Vision Challenged.

I bought this EXPENSIVE Voyage as my LAST attempt at getting a Kindle that would not cause me headaches from my eyes being unable to focus under the glass. I have purchased three Kindles and returned two because my eyes had trouble with the way the text was recessed below the glass. The Voyage is way expensive compared to the PaperWhite - but IT IS PERFECT for the person whose eyes have trouble focusing on the text under the glass of the other Kindles. It is also SUPER comfortable to hold in either hand and way easy for one handed use. I wish I knew about these features a year ago when it was released, but my previous Kindle experiences were so bad I decided not to try it until this year.

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