14 DAY TRIAL // In September Amazon finally refreshed its Kindle eReader lineup, and after months of waiting for a Paperwhite replacement, customers were happy to greet the Kindle Voyage.
The new eReader arrived with a touchscreen display with high-resolution, a front-lit panel and nifty touch sensors that are built in the side of the screen so one can turn pages without touching the screen with fingers.
However, Amazon is selling the Voyage for the pretty steep price tag of $199 / €145 for the Wi-Fi model and $269 / €209 for the 3G alternative.
Anyway, like it often happens with recent devices, the curious folks at iFixit have taken the opportunity to perform a raw dissection on the Voyage eReader.
The teardown reveals a lot of nifty surprises in terms of electronic engineering like an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts its screen brightness.
We also get the chance to take a look at the custom-designed force sensor made of carbon and silver that responds to gentle pressure and can subtly nudge you back in return.
iFixit gave the Kindle Voyage 7 points out of 10 in terms of repairability, highlighting that even if some components could be easily replaced, other likes the glass screen could not.
