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firefox · 05-21-2011, 08:57 PM

I don't see much real value in a full touchscreen eReader. At least with the NOOKClassic, most of the user interface is on the LCD which I think is great, the top screen doesn't have to render new things and it's used mostly for what it is, that is READING. I would like it if the dictionary was moved to the LCD screen though..
Anyway, until colour e-ink comes along, there is no point, personally, in having a full screen touchscreen.
Although, as others have said, your mileage may vary and I could see pluses for the touchscreen only if there is colour e-ink or rooted apps, which could come in handy.

05-21-2011, 08:57 PM	#23
firefox MR Gen Z Representative Posts: 67 Karma: 696 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NSW, Australia Device: Barnes & Noble NOOKclassic	I don't see much real value in a full touchscreen eReader. At least with the NOOKClassic, most of the user interface is on the LCD which I think is great, the top screen doesn't have to render new things and it's used mostly for what it is, that is READING. I would like it if the dictionary was moved to the LCD screen though.. Anyway, until colour e-ink comes along, there is no point, personally, in having a full screen touchscreen. Although, as others have said, your mileage may vary and I could see pluses for the touchscreen only if there is colour e-ink or rooted apps, which could come in handy.