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Old 06-06-2011, 01:51 PM   #1
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Question Alternate method to power up Kindle3?
Hey all, apologies if this has been covered here [I am guessing probably so, but I didn't find any relevant threads via a quick search].

My Kindle3 is brand spanking new [luv it!]. But just wondering if anyone has discovered any alternate ways to power up the device other than the quick slide and release button...

The techie in me sorta feels like this slider thing may be one of the weak physical design elements of the K3, especially given its vital importance.

The left/right page navs are great and obviously redundant...

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Old 06-06-2011, 02:34 PM   #2
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....... But just wondering if anyone has discovered any alternate ways to power up the device other than the quick slide and release button...
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The left/right page navs are great and obviously redundant...

cheers and tia,
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Certainly. Take a computer of some sort around with you, plug in K3's usb lead, & K3 enters "drive mode".

"Eject" K3 from computer, & a few moments later, K3 is ready for action, no slider pressing required!

Redundant, really? Do you have 2 arms, & sometimes hold K3 with one or other hand? Are you right or left handed?
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Carefully hold the switch still and slide the Kindle?
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Old 06-06-2011, 02:48 PM   #4
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Carefully hold the switch still and slide the Kindle?
Thanks for the giggle .
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Old 06-06-2011, 02:55 PM   #5
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i love the page turn buttons! they let me recline in different positions and still read easily xP
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That made me laugh out loud, literally!
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Could always try jumper cables though that might be the last time you see your Kindle. *snicker*
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rofl! thanks gang - I feel right at home!

And I didn't mean the nav buttons were redundant...not really though sorta. Just that I really enjoy having page turn ability from both sides of the device using either hand [and sometimes my nose]...
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rofl! thanks gang - I feel right at home!

And I didn't mean the nav buttons were redundant...not really though sorta. Just that I really enjoy having page turn ability from both sides of the device using either hand [and sometimes my nose]...
Since you have a canine avatar, I have visions of a cold, wet nose being better than a paw.
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The screen does gets kinda hard to clean all the time.
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