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10-01-2012, 05:54 PM | #31 |
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Has Kobo improved enough to get in the race? I had the original and it was a nightmare.
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10-01-2012, 06:44 PM | #32 |
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I had the Kobo Touch but it was buggie. They kept trying to get the FW to work right, but only made it worse. So I returned it. I think outside of Canada they don't have much of a following. I certainly don't consider them a major player.
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10-01-2012, 06:54 PM | #33 |
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I got rid of my Kindle Touch because touching page turning by accident was a flaw I could not overcome. I am supposing the PW would present the same problem for me. :-(
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10-02-2012, 12:12 PM | #34 |
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Actually, the IR-based touch sensors can pick up a "touch" with your finger just near the screen. A capacitive screen requires you to physically touch the screen. It might be better for you.
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10-02-2012, 12:53 PM | #35 |
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Oh thanks. That is good to know.
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10-02-2012, 07:34 PM | #36 |
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Does paperwhite eInk screen overcome the extra layer?
I have not seen apaperwhite kindle yet. My question is for those who have one or have had time to look closely at one.
A capacitive screen has an extra layer between the reader and the actual display for the touch part of it. Is the paperwihite eInk display enough of an improvement that the extra layer does not detract from the image quality or distract the reader when compared to an IR-based touch display? kees |
10-02-2012, 07:44 PM | #37 | |
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10-02-2012, 09:01 PM | #38 |
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If someone has both a PW and the new Amazon cover, I wonder how well they work together in the hands of real people.
Does the cover ever touch the screen when you close it? I'm thinking it could turn the page on you if it bumps that touch screen. Is it easier to hold the Kindle with the cover on it? How about folding the cover back and holding it? Good grip? Can you hold it with one hand and still turn pages with the same hand? How well does the Kindle fit in the new cover? Do you think it would survive being dropped or does it seem likely to fall out when dropped? (Please don't experiment on your own Kindle for my sake, just hoping for an estimate from someone who has one actually in the cover.) Does the magnetic holder really work to keep it shut or does the little light pop on sometimes? Does the cover interfere with Wi-Fi reception? Just one more. Can you reach the manual on/off switch and/or the volume controls with the cover on the Kindle or do you have to take it out to reach them? Just wondering in case someone has both and a little time for a review of the cover. It's an expensive item and I was just wondering if it's worth it. Thanks all. Last edited by 6charlong; 10-02-2012 at 09:13 PM. |
10-02-2012, 10:13 PM | #39 |
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@6charlong: the design is almost identical as the Touch cover (minus the mag clip), so most of us can already answer you:
* Nope, not touching the screen. It didn't do a thing with an IR grid, so it's even less likely to cause issues with a capacitive touch layer . * Some people do find it easier to hold with the cover, yes. On the other hand, it does add some weight to the whole thing, that might be worse than the possibly better grip for some. The flap does fold back & stay there, and I personally use it like that, and really, really like it. No issues one handed, although that's not my style. * It fits completely. It's actually probably harder to take it out of the cover than put it in . Don't think it helps much with drops, though, but then not much does. It has the slight bonus of adding some padding to the sides and protect the screen, but that's it. * Can't speak about the only thing new in the PW cover . * Not at all. * Yep, there's a cutout. No physical volume controls, but the jack/usb port/power led/power button are obviously part of that cutout . Last edited by NiLuJe; 10-02-2012 at 10:15 PM. |
10-03-2012, 12:14 AM | #40 |
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KPW does not have audio capabilities. No volume to adjust.
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10-03-2012, 02:38 PM | #41 |
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damn, those photos just yelled "buy me now!" to me. Still, I think I can endure a whole year or 2 before taking the bait.
indeed my e-ink screen looks like pulp when compared to that |
10-04-2012, 05:24 AM | #42 |
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From what I can see they are the second biggest in the UK after Amazon. They are a major player there.
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The Paperwhite is nice and a small step forward and includes features that I want. But lets not get over-excited. It's not that big a deal. |
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10-04-2012, 08:35 AM | #44 |
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I wonder how long it will take until the international version is ready. I'm ready to buy.
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