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Originally Posted by Shushan
Actually isn't this push toward touch-screens moving readers back towards being more of a tablet, net-book, or DS? Sure seems like it to me.
Since my earliest eBook reader was/is a Franklin LCD KJV Bible with a very well used word game cartridge installed in the back, I can't honestly say I wouldn't use additional functions, but I am concerned that the dedicated features that make e-readers worthwhile may suffer for fashion. Right now e-readers are a bit under powered but fairly sturdy, have most of their memory devoted to carrying a library, and they remain focused on making reading easier on the go, and especially easier on the eyes with e-ink.
If this trend toward ipad-ness continues, I think we may lose some of those important considerations as the devices are made more internet capable, able to use cool apps/games etc.
So - No, while I wouldn't object to some touch screen functions, especially if a few simple games (crosswords, anagrams, hangman, solitaire, chess, pente) were included in that functionality, I don't want to play Angry Birds on it or be forced to use the touch screen constantly - while reading. I prefer to read with buttons, as touchscreens are distracting with my big ole fingers in the way, and you have to use both hands to hold the device or else only use certain positions (like resting it the bed or sofa) to get that one-hand option back. I like hugging a kid or petting a cat while reading. Its one of the things that e-readers have allowed that physical books did not.
I would love it if that Kindle keyboard allowed you to do word processing on your device, or at least keep a journal in an exportable format, but I read that they only allow you to make notes on books you are reading?? If they won't do the digital diary thing, I personally would prefer it wasn't in the way.
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There is a
notepad app or two for the Kindle.
Also, you are free to load a personal document document called "Notes" or something like that...it could even be an empty document...and take all your notes on that. Your notes are saved to a text file which can be copied off and edited on any computer.