Sony Reader physical ergonomics - Page 2

atreis · 11-15-2006, 06:12 AM

Yep, zip lock bag does work... Just need them to make them with glare-free finishes on the bag surface.

Alexander Turcic · 11-21-2006, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Russell

Yep, a page turn where the joystick is (or that use of the joystick or ring) would be nice. I'd like bigger buttons on the left also. And an option to flip the page would be great.

Here's an idea for Sony: In a future software upgrade, allow us to change the layout of the keys.

igorsk · 11-21-2006, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

Here's an idea for Sony: In a future software upgrade, allow us to change the layout of the keys.

You can do that already (with some cramfs twiddling/reflashing). Check /opt/sony/ebook/application/resources/applicationStart.xml, <parts> section.

Alexander Turcic · 11-21-2006, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

You can do that already (with some cramfs twiddling/reflashing). Check /opt/sony/ebook/application/resources/applicationStart.xml, <parts> section.

Ahhh Thanks for the info, igorsk. I haven't started with any Reader "hacking" yet (my Reader is less than a week old), but I am planning on doing so in the next few days!

RWood · 11-21-2006, 11:46 PM

For me the button layout is great and my fingers fall naturally on them. After several years with the Sprint Samsung SPH-i500 (Palm OS) with its 13 line by 36 character (very few pixels per letter) screen, the reading is very pleasurable.

WilliamG · 11-23-2006, 05:11 PM

Am I the only person who doesn't want the joystick to be able to go forward page/back page? I'd much prefer the button number "0" to be page forward. That said, the buttons should ALL be customizable, so Sony can please everyone.

tekchic · 11-28-2006, 01:18 PM

It's supposed to be a nice 54 degrees this evening in Phoenix, I may have to test the ziploc bag in the jacuzzi tonight

I used the ziploc bag trick the other day when I was highlighting my hair -- worked great!

ktb1381 · 11-29-2006, 09:47 AM

igorsk said:
"You can do that already (with some cramfs twiddling/reflashing). Check /opt/sony/ebook/application/resources/applicationStart.xml, <parts> section."

I can't find this on my computer. Is it on the computer, or on the device?

igorsk · 11-29-2006, 10:09 AM

On the device.

ktb1381 · 11-29-2006, 10:15 AM

Sorry to be so dense Igorsk, but how does one get the xml to one's computer so it can be edited?

NatCh · 11-29-2006, 11:48 AM

I think the details are in this thread, ktb1381.

It's kinda long, but the discussion itself is informative.

ktb1381 · 11-29-2006, 05:58 PM

Thanks!

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11-15-2006, 06:12 AM	#16
atreis Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: PRS-500	Yep, zip lock bag does work... Just need them to make them with glare-free finishes on the bag surface.

11-21-2006, 11:46 PM	#20
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	For me the button layout is great and my fingers fall naturally on them. After several years with the Sprint Samsung SPH-i500 (Palm OS) with its 13 line by 36 character (very few pixels per letter) screen, the reading is very pleasurable.

11-23-2006, 05:11 PM	#21
WilliamG Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 60998 Join Date: Sep 2006	Am I the only person who doesn't want the joystick to be able to go forward page/back page? I'd much prefer the button number "0" to be page forward. That said, the buttons should ALL be customizable, so Sony can please everyone.

11-28-2006, 01:18 PM	#22
tekchic Zealot Posts: 105 Karma: 120 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: iPhone X, iPad Pro	It's supposed to be a nice 54 degrees this evening in Phoenix, I may have to test the ziploc bag in the jacuzzi tonight I used the ziploc bag trick the other day when I was highlighting my hair -- worked great!

11-29-2006, 09:47 AM	#23
ktb1381 Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 278 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Amazon Kindle	igorsk said: "You can do that already (with some cramfs twiddling/reflashing). Check /opt/sony/ebook/application/resources/applicationStart.xml, <parts> section." I can't find this on my computer. Is it on the computer, or on the device?

11-29-2006, 10:09 AM	#24
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	On the device.

11-29-2006, 10:15 AM	#25
ktb1381 Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 278 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Amazon Kindle	Sorry to be so dense Igorsk, but how does one get the xml to one's computer so it can be edited?

11-29-2006, 11:48 AM	#26
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I think the details are in this thread, ktb1381. It's kinda long, but the discussion itself is informative.

11-29-2006, 05:58 PM	#27
ktb1381 Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 278 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Amazon Kindle	Thanks!