It was the most important battle of the eBook year 2013: Kindle Paperwhite vs , Tolino Shine. The eBook Reader Amazon scored last year with the new, exclusive then, Carta technology, which quickly made him a favorite of many digital reading friends. In addition to the closed system, the device had but a further disadvantage compared with the then young Tolino Shine:. The price was regularly with 129 € significantly higher (30 Euro more)
With the Shine Tolino the Alliance launched her comeback in the German eBook reader market. For this to work, the price from the outset was set at 99 euros, so the savings compared to the main competitor for many potential was enough incentive to buy the reader of the domestic chain stores. A market share of around 12 percent was the Tolino Shine win in about a year, making it the eReader managed at # 2 behind the Kindle devices and before many competitors (Sony, Kobo, Pocketbook) longer sold.
This year, the two models are in competition, but with changed positions. Whether the Shine still has what it takes to put out the Paperwhite, which device is the better choice, shows the following comparison.
Content
- Software
- Operation and Basic Functions
- Advanced Features
- hardware
- screen
Software
corresponds
A comparison of the home screens that of Paperwhite and vision 2. The Tolino devices use the same user interface, so that there are no differences in Shine. In practice, this means that the Kindle Paperwhite and Tolino Shine Home screens are relatively similar at first. In both cases, book covers are displayed, including eBook recommendations from the linked website. Kindle, can these fortunately hide the Tolino Alliance offers this possibility unfortunately still not participating.
The Paperwhite, in contrast to the Shine however, no separate library view. Instead, the home screen works the Amazon device as such, what advantages and disadvantages, but in the end is probably a matter of taste. In both devices, the collection features can not use with the ever-popular eBook Management Software Calibre. but books can of course be copied anyway by Calibre on the eReader.
Home screens in comparison, Tolino Shine (left) and Kindle Paperwhite (right)
The biggest advantage of Tolino Shine is often promoted openness. With the apparatus of the book trade partners can (apart from Amazon) basically use any shop (the ePub format offers), whereas the White Paper is more or less limited to the Amazon listing. From the range, price and use that makes ultimately Although not much difference, but we do meet at binds more strongly to a provider, what eg can the device change be detrimental.
Operation and Basic Functions
Both models offer a very brisk handling. Although the Tolino Shine a slightly slower processor has (5 i.MX 800MHz), this is not slower than the White Paper (i.MX 6 with 1 GHz) during daily. The Tolino Shine is operated via an infrared touch screen, the sensitivity (as defined by the technology used) is excellent. On the other hand offers the Kindle Paperwhite a capacitive touch screen – again with excellent responsiveness. Is vice Scrolls on both eReaders exclusively via the touch screen (swipe or tap).
The typeface options are quite similar. Apparently, the Tolino-makers have inspired some of the Kindle software. In addition to the possible selection of five or six fonts, you can adjust the font size in seven stages, as well as the line and edge distances in three stages. In addition, you can also select Shine on the text alignment (justify, left, center). In addition, the Tolino eBook Reader dominated hyphenation, a feature that the Kindle Paperwhite despite often geäußertem customer (in German-speaking) still does not provide.
typeface adaptation
eBook purchase works on both devices just as easy, with Amazon, the thing is thanks to the lack Adobe DRM support, in terms of a simple to use as possible, but a bit better manage it. Thus not you have to register (once) at two different sellers.
Advanced Features
Both Kindle Paperwhite and Tolino Shine offer dictionary and note functions.
The dictionary function was on Kindle better solved: The word definition or translation opens in a small window and is therefore directly in the text context visible (see figure below). In addition comes as a German Duden dictionary for use and there is the possibility of extension. For an existing WLAN (or 3G) connection, you can look up words also on Wikipedia and use an online translation feature of Microsoft Bing.
On Tolino Shine opens the dictionary function only with another click, in a new fullscreen window. The source is currently the free Wiktionary used that can not keep up with the quality editorial kept dictionaries. However, it has the advantage that there are many pre-installed dictionaries from and into German.
The Paper White (right) offers more possibilities for a Word to look up
The notes function is called in both cases one (still with a finger on a word and can this add a note). In both devices, the notes you create are stored in an easy to copy TXT file and can be further processed later problems externally.
Apart from that, both models an Internet browser that can be used for quick reference well despite e-ink display. The Amazon eBook Reader but has more features (bookmarks and articles mode) while the browser Shine was badly cut relative (no bookmark and no adjustable homepage). In addition, there’s the Kindle Paperwhite to the vocabulary trainer and parental controls two functions that are not found on Shine.
hardware Although
The two eBook Reader are similar in size (the Shine is slightly higher), but otherwise present themselves very differently. Striking of course is the design of the Tolino Shine, the stands with the brown color of the case from the mass of eReader. Many criticize the honest design of the device, but even if you do not like, we must recognize that the processing perfectly and feel thanks to the rounded edges is very pleasant. The relatively large working surface below the display also ensures that the device is well in hand.
The Kindle Paperwhite looks, however, like most other eReaders Black. The look is so in any case neutral and unobtrusive, but also something pleasing. During processing, there is also nothing wrong and that even touching the Amazon eBook Reader is designed.
Apart from the different design is also the lower weight of the Shine striking , This brings only 183 grams on the scale, whereas the Paperwhite with 206 grams weighs a little more.
The Paperwhite has been the secret facelift 3.13 GB Place (not expandable), the Tolino Shine is only 2.09 GB (expandable with MicroSD card). WLAN as wireless connectivity is also available on both models. The Kindle also offers an optional 3G support. For an extra charge of 60 € you can order almost everywhere (even abroad) at no extra integrated shop shopping. Especially for people who are at home have no internet or WiFi, this connection option is a practical thing.
screen
The largest differences are seen in the screens. Although both models offer with 1024 × 758 pixel resolution the same, but they use different generations of the E-Ink technology. While in Tolino Shine E-Ink Pearl is used in Paperwhite the newer Carta technology is in use.
The difference is initially been without activated Lighting noticeable, because the display of the Kindle is brighter and more defined, which facilitates readability in most lighting situations. Of course, but also the Tolino Shine is easy to read, because E Ink Pearl is of course still a good technique. A direct comparison of Tolino eReader but draws the short straw.
The Amazon eReader has better contrast
Particularly striking is the difference when you activate the Backlight. The illumination of the Kindle Paperwhite is one of the best on the market, ie, the light is distributed evenly across the screen and can convince with a pleasant white-yellow hue. Is clearly visible while the increase in contrast with activated lighting.
The Tolino Shine is thanks to the integierten light also can be read in the dark, but the light distribution is not as uniform as in Paperwhite and the contrast lags behind the competition.
Price-performance ratio
The two eBook readers are now actually no longer in the same price range. While the Kindle Paperwhite now costs only 99 euros, but the price of the Tolino Shine was lowered. From 60 € you can get the eReader of Tolino alliance with various coupon promotions. But usually around 90 euros to be paid.
What is certain is that the Paperwhite for just 99 € (instead of the original 129 €) is a real bargain. Although the device is more than a year on the market, it remains one of the best 6 inch wheels (and therefore leads our scorecard also). The well-functioning software functions in combination with the excellent display make the device a self-perpetuating.
With the recent price action but the Tolino Shine is still a good choice , In the meantime regular price of 90 € the unit in terms of value for money can not compete with the Kindle though, but if you consider the various voucher and bundle actions, then the Shine-buying is a good thing.
Conclusion
How come in the previous year the two eBook Reader again this year against each other. This year, Amazon has with the competitive price of 99 euros for the Paperwhite but probably the better cards, because of the eBook reader can convince in many important areas, just below the magic 100 euro limit, which have given the Tolino Shine last year wing. Ultimately, therefore becoming the Paperwhite direct comparison as well.
The Tolino Shine is better the Kindle Paperwhite under line despite the closed ecosystem, the better device
This makes the shine but by no means a bad device: The eReader continues to enjoy great popularity and also scored well with a simple and accessible to use. In particular, the various price actions make the purchase of the unit a good choice as gifts or for entry into the digital reading (especially if you do not want to bind tightly to a provider).
If the small extra charge for Paperwhite does not matter and you have no problem with it in the future to purchase his books on Amazon, the Kindle eReader is the better choice.
- Kindle Paperwhite for 99 € Buy
- Tolino Shine buy for 78 € (incl. Voucher “ B9 K7MI-D2Y7-O43 “)
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