Does anyone make a non-touch screen ereader?

apastuszak · 09-03-2024, 04:25 PM

I feel like every layer they place on top of an eInk panel takes away from the "crispness" of the screen. I'd like to see what a 300 ppi Carta display looks like without a touchscreen later on top.

I also prefer real buttons to touch screens.

I'd really love a Kindle Keyboard with a 7" eInk Carta screen. But sadly that ship has sailed.

Sirtel · 09-03-2024, 05:02 PM

The only nontouch eink readers still sold these days (at least that I've heard of) are cheap low-res devices from unknown (mostly Chinese) makers.

So, no.

Personally I don't miss nontouch readers. I do love real buttons, but my Sage and my Libra 2 both have them. They're also plenty crisp, IMO.

JSWolf · 09-03-2024, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apastuszak

I feel like every layer they place on top of an eInk panel takes away from the "crispness" of the screen. I'd like to see what a 300 ppi Carta display looks like without a touchscreen later on top.

I also prefer real buttons to touch screens.

I'd really love a Kindle Keyboard with a 7" eInk Carta screen. But sadly that ship has sailed.

That ship as sailed for any decent Reader. What has no touch is cheaply made with very poor software, small size, and low-res.

09-03-2024, 04:25 PM	#1
apastuszak Fanatic Posts: 508 Karma: 125599 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem, PA Device: Kindle Scribe, Nook Glowlight 4, Apple iPad Pro 12.9"	Does anyone make a non-touch screen ereader? I feel like every layer they place on top of an eInk panel takes away from the "crispness" of the screen. I'd like to see what a 300 ppi Carta display looks like without a touchscreen later on top. I also prefer real buttons to touch screens. I'd really love a Kindle Keyboard with a 7" eInk Carta screen. But sadly that ship has sailed.

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09-03-2024, 05:02 PM	#2
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,506 Karma: 230505500 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	The only nontouch eink readers still sold these days (at least that I've heard of) are cheap low-res devices from unknown (mostly Chinese) makers. So, no. Personally I don't miss nontouch readers. I do love real buttons, but my Sage and my Libra 2 both have them. They're also plenty crisp, IMO.

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