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tomsem · 01-06-2022, 02:31 PM

The hardware differences:
- larger and newer generation display (improved clarity)
- more LEDs, including warm lights
- faster processor
- USB-C charging/data port
- supports 5GHz WiFi
- (optional with Special Edition) wireless charging and ambient light sensor

For me the increased speed was the most welcome of these features, followed closely by more capacious display and improved contrast (I don’t think I can go back to a 6” screen). I like the ‘animated’ page turns (more like a vertical wipe). Wireless charging is nice to have; I wish all my devices supported it. So far I have not taken to the warm light, I guess it is okay but I prefer normal white or dark mode.

01-06-2022, 02:31 PM	#4
tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,536 Karma: 26955571 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	The hardware differences: - larger and newer generation display (improved clarity) - more LEDs, including warm lights - faster processor - USB-C charging/data port - supports 5GHz WiFi - (optional with Special Edition) wireless charging and ambient light sensor For me the increased speed was the most welcome of these features, followed closely by more capacious display and improved contrast (I don’t think I can go back to a 6” screen). I like the ‘animated’ page turns (more like a vertical wipe). Wireless charging is nice to have; I wish all my devices supported it. So far I have not taken to the warm light, I guess it is okay but I prefer normal white or dark mode. Last edited by tomsem; 01-06-2022 at 02:41 PM.