Word Processing on the Kindle 3

cow_trix · 12-16-2010, 07:40 AM

Is there any way to word process on the Kindle 3? I've been looking around but I can't find anything. If there isn't - why the hell not? It would seriously like quadruple the amount I use it.

DMSmillie · 12-16-2010, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by cow_trix

Is there any way to word process on the Kindle 3? I've been looking around but I can't find anything. If there isn't - why the hell not? It would seriously like quadruple the amount I use it.

And I expect if your food processor also functioned as a sewing machine, you'd use it more too, but most reasonable people don't expect gadgets to do things they were never designed or intended to do.

The Kindle is an ebook reader. Not a word processor. To paraphrase your own words - why the hell would you expect it to function as a word processor?

Mike L · 12-16-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cow_trix

why the hell not?

Because it's an ebook reader, not a computer.

vrf · 12-16-2010, 10:10 AM

Someday there will be reflective light displays that have the refresh rate necessary for word processing, but we're not there yet. And then you'll also need for the device to offer USB host mode or Bluetooth so you can hook up a keyboard.

mdovell · 12-16-2010, 11:18 AM

As someone that has used microsoft word, open office (when the #%^@ is 3.3 coming out? RC8! are you kidding me!), word perfect and even the ancient electric pencil I don't think kindle could realistically be used for word processing. Maybe another five years down the line.

You would need a touch screen or a mouse to really move the cursor around..otherwise functions would be slower.

Then again if they can take cd roms and have them work in conjunction with an Atari 2600..

there's a difference between possible and probable.

ProfCrash · 12-16-2010, 12:23 PM

If you want to do word processing I would suggest a netbook or tablet.

Desertway · 12-16-2010, 12:40 PM

The most usable solution for text seems to be the website www.simpletext.ws. It works with the Kindle browser. However, it is just plain text editing.

=X= · 12-16-2010, 12:53 PM

There is not a dedicated WP for the Kindle however you can find a website that does allow text entry.

However the real issue isn't finding a text editor, it's the Kindle's refresh rate; the screen refresh rate is so slow that it really slows down your typing. Also when they refresh the screen it refreshes the whole screen not just the area your modifying.

The SONY does have note taking capabilities, they might have a better video controller. (I'm guessing here)

=X=

susan_cassidy · 12-16-2010, 01:12 PM

Kindle allows the addition of notes, too, but has no in-place editor, such that the edited text shows up inline.

Sounds like you need an iPad or something.

Greenhat · 12-16-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cow_trix

Is there any way to word process on the Kindle 3? I've been looking around but I can't find anything. If there isn't - why the hell not? It would seriously like quadruple the amount I use it.

This a big flaw in Kindle devices. Word processing is more important to me than listing to mp3 music.
I liked your legitimate question.

ProfCrash · 12-16-2010, 01:33 PM

If you want word processing buy a netbook or a tablet. Those are multi purpose devices. The Kindle is an e-reader with a few extras that don't work that well.

DiapDealer · 12-16-2010, 01:39 PM

You're supposed to read books on the Kindle - not write them.

Shazza · 12-16-2010, 01:58 PM

It takes me forever to just write a note on my Kindle, can't even imagine trying to write anything more extensive.

I do appreciate the ability to occasionally go online, but wouldn't want it to be my only such device.

As others have said, perhaps you could try a tablet computer.

Greenhat · 12-16-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by =X=

There is not a dedicated WP for the Kindle however you can find a website that does allow text entry.

However the real issue isn't finding a text editor, it's the Kindle's refresh rate; the screen refresh rate is so slow that it really slows down your typing. Also when they refresh the screen it refreshes the whole screen not just the area your modifying.

I forgot this screen refreshing issue ! any E ink reader would not be good for typewriting.

catsittingstill · 12-16-2010, 04:56 PM

I think the latest version of the iPod can hook up to a bluetooth keyboard, and I think there are bluetooth keyboards that fold up for transport. The iPod can certainly also display e-books of various flavors, so I wonder if some combination like that might more closely approach your reading / writing needs than a Kindle?

Which, despite its many fine (in my opinion) qualities does not, alas, allow word processing. I love its ability to annotate and search, but I must admit its keyboard does not strike me as suitable to enter large amounts of text.

12-16-2010, 07:40 AM	#1
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vrf Addict Posts: 218 Karma: 1300000 Join Date: Dec 2004 Device: Oasis 2, Voyage, Paperwhite 2, Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard, iPad Pro	Someday there will be reflective light displays that have the refresh rate necessary for word processing, but we're not there yet. And then you'll also need for the device to offer USB host mode or Bluetooth so you can hook up a keyboard.

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mdovell Zealot Posts: 144 Karma: 3168 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kindle DX	As someone that has used microsoft word, open office (when the #%^@ is 3.3 coming out? RC8! are you kidding me!), word perfect and even the ancient electric pencil I don't think kindle could realistically be used for word processing. Maybe another five years down the line. You would need a touch screen or a mouse to really move the cursor around..otherwise functions would be slower. Then again if they can take cd roms and have them work in conjunction with an Atari 2600.. there's a difference between possible and probable.

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ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	If you want to do word processing I would suggest a netbook or tablet.

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Desertway Addict Posts: 313 Karma: 1701842 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kindle Oasis 3	The most usable solution for text seems to be the website www.simpletext.ws. It works with the Kindle browser. However, it is just plain text editing.

12-16-2010, 12:53 PM	#8
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	There is not a dedicated WP for the Kindle however you can find a website that does allow text entry. However the real issue isn't finding a text editor, it's the Kindle's refresh rate; the screen refresh rate is so slow that it really slows down your typing. Also when they refresh the screen it refreshes the whole screen not just the area your modifying. The SONY does have note taking capabilities, they might have a better video controller. (I'm guessing here) =X=

12-16-2010, 01:12 PM	#9
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	Kindle allows the addition of notes, too, but has no in-place editor, such that the edited text shows up inline. Sounds like you need an iPad or something.

12-16-2010, 01:33 PM	#11
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DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,552 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	You're supposed to read books on the Kindle - not write them.

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Shazza Addict Posts: 241 Karma: 224 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver BC Device: Kindle 3 - 3G & Wifi iphone	It takes me forever to just write a note on my Kindle, can't even imagine trying to write anything more extensive. I do appreciate the ability to occasionally go online, but wouldn't want it to be my only such device. As others have said, perhaps you could try a tablet computer.

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catsittingstill Guru Posts: 643 Karma: 551634 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle 1.0.8, iPod Touch, Kindle Keyboard	I think the latest version of the iPod can hook up to a bluetooth keyboard, and I think there are bluetooth keyboards that fold up for transport. The iPod can certainly also display e-books of various flavors, so I wonder if some combination like that might more closely approach your reading / writing needs than a Kindle? Which, despite its many fine (in my opinion) qualities does not, alas, allow word processing. I love its ability to annotate and search, but I must admit its keyboard does not strike me as suitable to enter large amounts of text.

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