Amazon Kindle Voyage NZ Review
Amazon have recently released their new flagship E-reader, which they have named the Kindle Voyage NZ. The new Amazon Kindle Voyage NZ has an new ultra high resolution 300 ppi (Pixel density) screen, which is an industry leading higher contrast e-ink display, and is Amazons best Kindle to date. Amazon have also released a new low cost entry level Kindle, which is the ‘Kindle 6’.
Updated: February 2015
Amazon Kindle Voyage NZ Review Summary:
The Good: The Amazon Kindle Voyage is Amazons best Kindle model ever, with better build quality and a flush glass front. It is also their lightest touchscreen e-reader, and is higher resolution and has the best screen contrast to date. It also has better built-in lighting. Another advantage is that it has dedicated page-turn buttons, for easier page turns.
The Bad: There aren’t really and bad points, part from it being more expensive than Amazons other E-ink readers. It is quite a bit more expensive than Amazons Kindle Paperwhite 2 (which still has a good 212ppi screen). But if you like to have the latest and greatest, and want the extra build and screen resolution and quality, then the extra cost maybe worth it for you. Unfortunately the Kindle Voyage currently is not available for direct buying for New Zealanders. But you can buy one by going to Amazons Kindle Order Page, and using NZ posts You Shop service to ship it to you in New Zealand. You will need to make sure you have signed up to You Shop first, so you have a USA address to enter into Amazons website.
The Bottom Line The Kindle Voyage is Amazon’s best e-reader to date and is a evolutionary step over the Kindle Paperwhite 2. It is probably the best e-reader ever, but it is a little pricey. If you have a smaller budget, either new low cost Kindle 6, or the Kindle Paperwhite 2 maybe a better option.
Compare the different current Amazon Kindle NZ Models
Amazon Kindle Voyage NZ (7th Generation – 2015 Model)
- Is Amazons newest model, and Amazons 2015 Flagship model.
- Has a high 300 ppi resolution screen, and is illuminated.
- Is using the latest e-ink touch screen technology.
- Has page turn buttons.
- Has both Wi-Fi and 3G+Wi-Fi versions. However the 3G model may not be compatible with NZ networks.
- Is one of the lightest e-readers at just 180 grams.
- Is the thinnest Kindle, at just 7.6mm thick.
- Is the most expensive Kindle e-reader model
- Not available for direct shipping to New Zealand.ORDER NOW
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 NZ (6th Generation – 2014 Model)
- Lower resolution (212 ppi) screen than the Kindle Voyage, but it is illuminated..
- Doesn’t have a flush glass screen like the Kindle Voyage.
- Doesn’t have page turn buttons like the Kindle Voyage.
- Has both Wi-Fi and 3G+Wi-Fi versions.
- Is heavier (206 grams), than the Kindle Voyage.
- Is the thicker than the Kindle Voyage, at 9.1mm thick.
- Is cheaper than the Kindle Voyage
- Is available for direct shipping to New Zealand.ORDER NOW
Amazon Kindle 6 NZ (7th Generation – 2015 Model)
- Lower resolution (167 ppi) screen than the Kindle Paperwhite 2.
- No built in screen illumination.
- Is touchscreen like both the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Voyage.
- Comes in Wi-Fi only
- Is heavier (191 grams), than the Kindle Voyage, but lighter than the Kindle Paperwhite.
- Is the thicker than both the Kindle Voyage, and Kindle Paperwhite, at 10.2 mm thick.
- Lower build quality, using a harder thinner plastic than the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Voyage.
- Is Amazons cheapest current generation e-reader model.
- Is available for direct shipping to New Zealand.ORDER NOW
Why buy an e-book reader, like an Amazon Kindle NZ, over a normal tablet?
Final Conclusion:
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
**2015 GENERATION**
Kindle NZ Paperwhite
6″ E Ink Display
Wi-Fi / Hi Res Screen
Built-in Light / Touch Screen
Availability – NZ & Worldwide
BUY NOW
This is NOT the cheap Sponsored version that some NZ retailers may sell. This Kindle Paperwhite model is free from special offers.
**2015 GENERATION**
NZ Kindle Paperwhite 3G
6″ E Ink Display
3G / Wi-Fi / Hi Res
Built-in Light / Touch Screen
Availability – NZ & Worldwide
BUY NOW
This is NOT the cheap Sponsored version that some NZ retailers may sell. This Kindle Paperwhite model is free from special offers.
2013 Version
Kindle NZ Paperwhite
6″ E Ink Display
WiFi / Hi Res Screen
Built-in Light / Touch Screen
Availability – NZ & Worldwide
BUY NOW
This is NOT the cheap Sponsored version that some NZ retailers may sell. This Kindle Paperwhite model is free from special offers.
**2015 GEN**
Kindle NZ Voyage
6″ E Ink Display
Wi-Fi / Highest Resolution E-Ink Screen
/ Built-in Light / Touch Screen
Availability – USA Only – Use NZ Post YouShop to ship to NZ
**2015 GEN**
Kindle NZ Voyage
6″ 3G E Ink Display
3G / Wi-Fi / Highest Resolution E-Ink Screen /
Built-in Light / Touch Screen
Availability – USA Only – Use NZ Post YouShop to ship to NZ
**2015 GEN**
NZ Kindle 6 – 6″ E Ink Display
Wi-Fi / 167ppi Screen / Touch Screen
Availability – NZ & Worldwide
Useful tip: Buy a Kindle Case at the same time as buying the a Kindle to save on combined shipping. Kindle cases on the Amazon website are also high quality and superior to many of the cheaply made ones being sold.
Cases, Covers, Screen Protectors, Power Adapters etc.
Availability – Most Worldwide
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