10-01-2011, 12:57 PM | #316 |
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Yeah,
I don't understand why Amazon did not put buttons on the touchscreen model. Patent issues, saving manufacturing cost and pieces? I don't get it. The new form factor and weight is very appealing to me, but I prefer the 3G model. However, buttons only on the wifi version only. |
10-01-2011, 02:11 PM | #317 |
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I'm not overly impressed with touch screens. I prefer page turn buttons, simple as that. I think this model is going to sell very well. It's very light, fast and portable.
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10-01-2011, 02:21 PM | #318 |
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Pro tip for those of you in Canada like myself, the Kobo Touch has the exact dimensions of the new Kindle (non touch). You can use any of the Kobo touch cases or covers on the new Kindle. Cheaper than some of the Amazon covers. I picked up this travel case for $25
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/ereadi...s%3atouch%3a26 |
10-01-2011, 02:24 PM | #319 | |
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10-01-2011, 02:27 PM | #320 |
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Most people only enter wifi passwords once per device per router.
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10-01-2011, 02:29 PM | #321 | |
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For some reason, I can do this more quickly with my left hand than with my right hand. Neither is automatic or natural yet. It may work out that the buttons are exactly like they should be, but my hands seem to want to push down from the top or directly from the side. Neither of those work, it has got to be at about a 45 degree angle. Holding with both hands, turning pages feels natural right off the bat, as does using the K4 flat on a table or desk. |
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10-01-2011, 03:43 PM | #327 |
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Fingerprints! I can't bear reading my Kindle with fingerprints on the screen. It doesn't matter on backlit devices like my iPhone - although it looks a mess when it's switched off, when it's on, the backlight makes them invisible. With the front-lit Kindle, every smudge on the screen stands out and distracts me from my reading.
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10-01-2011, 04:02 PM | #329 |
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Well my K4 has just shipped!
I paid for shipping but it was shipped via Fed Ex Smartpost! I had hoped for UPS. When did Amazon start using Smartpost for paid shipping? I guess I should be glad it's not UPS Basic. I've lost stuff when it's shipped that way. |
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