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Pieco · 11-27-2011, 03:23 PM

Since a few folks have asked for a comparison between models, and since I have a KT and an KK sitting here in front of me, I figured I'd oblige.

Weight: The K3/KK is about .5 oz heavier than the Touch. In other words, almost negligible. But I find that the KK has better balance, and is more comfortable to use one-handed as a result.

Thickness: The KT is a bit thicker, perhaps about 1.5mm more, than the K3/KK. I actually find it more comfortable. The thinner KK makes my hand cramp during extended reading sessions. But that's just holding it, not using it - see below.

Build quality: The Touch seems to use better quality plastics and has a more solid feel to it (but so does the K4). The K3/KK has always felt a bit flimsy to me, although it's take a fair amount of abuse and kept of working.

User Experience: This is very subjective, clearly. It could be that I'm just used to the K3/KK - I've had mine for 14 months, and read about 40 books on it. Keeping that in mind, here's my opinion: I hate using the Touch.

It seems that doing anything takes a fractional second more than the K3/KK. This includes flipping pages, scrolling, using the menus, you name it.

The one handed action is very uncomfortable. I miss the side buttons tremendously. I'm holding it such that I use my thumb to do swiping, and it doesn't feel natural.

The "every n" pages refresh is strangely jarring to me. When I first got the K3, I was going to return it because of what I called the "blackflash". But my friend told me that I wouldn't notice it after some time. And he was right.

But now I can't stop seeing it because it isn't constant. I find it very jarring.

Lastly, I find my own fingers to be a distraction while reading with the Touch.

My opinion? Either wait for a color e-Ink Kindle, which is most certainly coming, or score a cheap K3/KK.

Cheers,

jh

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11-27-2011, 03:23 PM	#135
Pieco Making Kindles Better Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: K4, KT, KK	KT vs. KK Since a few folks have asked for a comparison between models, and since I have a KT and an KK sitting here in front of me, I figured I'd oblige. Weight: The K3/KK is about .5 oz heavier than the Touch. In other words, almost negligible. But I find that the KK has better balance, and is more comfortable to use one-handed as a result. Thickness: The KT is a bit thicker, perhaps about 1.5mm more, than the K3/KK. I actually find it more comfortable. The thinner KK makes my hand cramp during extended reading sessions. But that's just holding it, not using it - see below. Build quality: The Touch seems to use better quality plastics and has a more solid feel to it (but so does the K4). The K3/KK has always felt a bit flimsy to me, although it's take a fair amount of abuse and kept of working. User Experience: This is very subjective, clearly. It could be that I'm just used to the K3/KK - I've had mine for 14 months, and read about 40 books on it. Keeping that in mind, here's my opinion: I hate using the Touch. It seems that doing anything takes a fractional second more than the K3/KK. This includes flipping pages, scrolling, using the menus, you name it. The one handed action is very uncomfortable. I miss the side buttons tremendously. I'm holding it such that I use my thumb to do swiping, and it doesn't feel natural. The "every n" pages refresh is strangely jarring to me. When I first got the K3, I was going to return it because of what I called the "blackflash". But my friend told me that I wouldn't notice it after some time. And he was right. But now I can't stop seeing it because it isn't constant. I find it very jarring. Lastly, I find my own fingers to be a distraction while reading with the Touch. My opinion? Either wait for a color e-Ink Kindle, which is most certainly coming, or score a cheap K3/KK. Cheers, jh -- [Link deleted - MODERATOR] Last edited by Dr. Drib; 11-28-2011 at 06:40 AM.