12-10-2012, 09:51 AM | #16 |
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I tried to pay attention when I was reading on my Fire last night to how I tapped it. I touch the screen about maybe 1/2" in from the edge. Didn't seem to matter if it was middle, top or bottom. I use the 'pad' of my finger not the tip and didn't jab at the screen but a gentle press. My finger was actually almost flat on the screen. When I read in bed I prop up the Fire on a pillow and rest my hand along side on the pillow. Can't wait to get my Coyl Cushion for Christmas.
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12-10-2012, 11:18 AM | #17 |
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I tend to tap more than swipe, but I have developed a technique where I use my thumb to do the swiping. I hold the Fire in my left hand which means my thumb can only extend a little bit onto the left side of the screen, but that is enough to do a 1/2" or so swipe in either the left or right direction. In other words, a right to left swipe of about 1/2" can turn the page forward even if the swipe occurs on the far left side of the screen. A swipe is effective almost anywhere on the screen and it doesn't have to be a long swipe.
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12-10-2012, 02:44 PM | #18 | |
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Perhaps my device is faulty? Sometimes, I can be typing along fine on the keyboard, and suddenly, the taps stop registering. Anywhere. Then after waiting a while, it starts responding again. Let me ask this: does anyone else have to leave their HD powered off for a while before restarting? If I power down and restart immediately, my touch screen won't work. Can't even unlock the slider. But if I turn it off and leave it off for a bit before powering back up, everything is fine. |
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12-10-2012, 03:07 PM | #20 |
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I agree with Blossom--it sounds like you got a bad one. It seems like Amazon's QC has been terrible this year!
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12-10-2012, 03:13 PM | #21 |
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Damn. That's what I was afraid of. But at least I know I'm not crazy! It's truly my first touch device, so it's nice to know touch screens don't universally suck this bad.
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12-10-2012, 03:27 PM | #22 |
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My first Kindle Fire was less responsive but I didn't know it was defective till it died and my replacement is near perfect even after a year of heavy use.
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12-10-2012, 04:10 PM | #23 |
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A friend of mine had the exact same problem with theirs. They exchanged it and their next one was fine. Good luck, DiapDealer. I'm sure your next one will be perfect.
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12-10-2012, 07:59 PM | #25 |
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Hey, I didn't give up on buttons ... buttons gave up on me.
Anyway. Replacement is on the way. Got right through to CS and had a pleasant little chat. We even chuckled a time or two. First time I've ever had to return anything to them. Quite painless actually. |
12-12-2012, 02:00 PM | #26 |
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Just got my replacement. I can tell already that there's a w o r l d of difference. Much more responsive to touch input. Now to pack the old one off before they charge me for another!
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Yay I'm so glad to hear it. Enjoy.
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12-13-2012, 01:50 PM | #30 |
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