Why not get the 3G one and have the best of all worlds?
Amazon Kindle • Page 54
-
Page
of 66 First / Last -
kalel 77,129 posts
Seen 14 minutes ago
Registered 10 years ago -
Chopsen 13,795 posts
Seen 56 minutes ago
Registered 8 years agoI think the touch looks nicer. The 1st generation of kindles looked a bit plasticky and rubbish imho, and the touch is the 1st one to look even vaguely nice.
You don't need to swipe to change pages, you just touch the screen. Actually makes it easy to use as you've usually got a finger free somewhere to jab the screen with.Thanks for expressing interest in my signature!
-
@Chopsen The Touch looks just like the standard one, only with an uglier, fatter "forehead" bezel, no?
Anyway, rumour has it amazon might release a new Kindle with in-built light as soon as in the next few weeks. Something to consider, maybe. -
mikew1985 9,925 posts
Seen 7 minutes ago
Registered 6 years agoDammit, I'm already two weeks late with the prezzie so time isn't "on my side" as it were /o\ -
mrpon 24,439 posts
Seen 2 minutes ago
Registered 7 years agoGet the Nexus 7.
Didn't see that coming, huh?! -
Immaterial 1,157 posts
Seen 47 minutes ago
Registered 6 years ago2 drawbacks I've found so far to the touch. Your gentle page turn can result in whole chapters being skipped, and don't eat crisps when using it. Other than that, it's lovely.Think I'll just switch everything off.
-
kalel 77,129 posts
Seen 14 minutes ago
Registered 10 years agoYeah, the touch looks exactly the same as the basic one really. Also does it really matter which looks the best? Personally I find all the more recent ones less confortable to use than the last gen. Hate that I can't quite change the page with one hand comfortably. -
mikew1985 9,925 posts
Seen 7 minutes ago
Registered 6 years ago@mrpon
/shifty eyes
I'm actually half considering picking myself up a Nexus 7 in PC World if they aren't sold out in the one near me at the smae time... 1 for her (amitrite!lol!high5!), 1 for me.
Edited by mikew1985 at 14:35:18 24-07-2012 -
mrpon 24,439 posts
Seen 2 minutes ago
Registered 7 years ago -
meme 15,810 posts
Seen 7 hours ago
Registered 5 years agoI find the basic model (non-keyboard) much more comfortable than the keyboard model. I have no problems holding and turning pages one-handed.GHOSTBUSTERS
-
mikew1985 9,925 posts
Seen 7 minutes ago
Registered 6 years ago/lifts curtain -
kalel 77,129 posts
Seen 14 minutes ago
Registered 10 years agoWell, I bought the new one, didn't like it as much so gave it to my wife and went back to the old one. I'm sure you can get used to it, but it simply isn't as comfortable to use. -
mrpon 24,439 posts
Seen 2 minutes ago
Registered 7 years agoWith kal on this. I still have the old 3G keyboard bastard. Tried the new one and as petty as this sounds, I didn't like the page turn buttons. You kinda press them inwards as opposed to down on the old model.
I also prefer the extended height the keyboard gives to the screen, too much cricked neck on the newer models. Again petty.
Call me Tom, please. -
THFourteen 29,269 posts
Seen 4 minutes ago
Registered 8 years agoi've never used the old one but as soon as i got the new one, i posted on here saying the page turn buttons were a load of shit. you cant operate it one handed very well.
i put it in a flipover case which actually helps a lot as you can hold the case between a few fingers and pres the button with your thumb without dropping it.
Edited by THFourteen at 14:45:45 24-07-2012 -
meme 15,810 posts
Seen 7 hours ago
Registered 5 years agoDunno, I find the new one almost perfect to hold. The keyboard model always had a bit too much give with the turn-page buttons for me, made the entire thing move when you pressed it one handed. The new one feels slightly more solid, the turn page buttons (for me) loose enough to press without shaking the whole unit, tight enough so that you can rest your thumb on the button without any accidental presses.GHOSTBUSTERS
-
kalel 77,129 posts
Seen 14 minutes ago
Registered 10 years ago -
THFourteen 29,269 posts
Seen 4 minutes ago
Registered 8 years agomeme wrote:
its all me me me with you isnt it.
Dunno, I find the new one almost perfect to hold. The keyboard model always had a bit too much give with the turn-page buttons for me, made the entire thing move when you pressed it one handed. The new one feels slightly more solid, the turn page buttons (for me) loose enough to press without shaking the whole unit, tight enough so that you can rest your thumb on the button without any accidental presses. -
meme 15,810 posts
Seen 7 hours ago
Registered 5 years agoHeh. It's a bit like the Xbox Controller argument, I guess. Some people preferred the Duke, others the S.GHOSTBUSTERS
-
kalel 77,129 posts
Seen 14 minutes ago
Registered 10 years agoMental people. -
Chopsen 13,795 posts
Seen 56 minutes ago
Registered 8 years agoUncleLou wrote:
In terms of appearance, I meant the touch and non-touch current ones compared to the 1st generation one with the built in keyboard.
@Chopsen The Touch looks just like the standard one, only with an uglier, fatter "forehead" bezel, no?
I've not actually tried the non-touch version, but got used to using touchscreen to advance pages on my old Sony ereader. No matter how I'm holding it, at least one finger can touch the screen to advance the page. Buttons? Get out of here.
The one that that irritates me is that if I close the case and not turn it off, sometimes the cover will be enough to advance pages randomly.Thanks for expressing interest in my signature!
-
kalel 77,129 posts
Seen 14 minutes ago
Registered 10 years agoI think you mean the 3rd gen Chopsen. They're currently on the 4th gen. -
Chopsen 13,795 posts
Seen 56 minutes ago
Registered 8 years agoHey? What was that, son? Have you seen my slippers? I fought in the war, you know.Thanks for expressing interest in my signature!
-
kalel 77,129 posts
Seen 14 minutes ago
Registered 10 years ago -
mrpon 24,439 posts
Seen 2 minutes ago
Registered 7 years ago -
Oh my! -
ilmaestro 31,965 posts
Seen 3 months ago
Registered 10 years agokalel wrote:
This is *exactly* why I haven't 'upgraded', the dimensions of the new ones are just not quite right for me.
Hate that I can't quite change the page with one hand comfortably.4235
-
Layup 25 posts
Seen 4 months ago
Registered 1 year agoFor those thinking of the Kindle app for Nexus, it`s a good way to go. I started using the Kindle store on my iPod some time age and loved it. But then I took the plunge and bought a Kindle. Haven`t regretted it one little bit. The screen is so much better for reading. -
mikew1985 9,925 posts
Seen 7 minutes ago
Registered 6 years agoI went ahead and bought the touch after having a little play with both in store.
€20 difference was minimal enough to make the extra features and capabilities alone worth it. As it is I found it very easy to use and she seems delighted with it. -
The Kindle version of The Great Gatsby is free right now, if anyone's up for a classic.
Guaranteed to be extortionately priced later in the year once the film comes out..gif)
-
Blerk wrote:
"Bought" this yesterday.. I have been trying to get some modern classics but they are extortionately priced as ebooks!
The Kindle version of The Great Gatsby is free right now, if anyone's up for a classic.
Guaranteed to be extortionately priced later in the year once the film comes out. -
Page
of 66 First / Last
