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franklekens · 09-03-2012, 04:32 PM

Do you think non-touch screen models are on the way out? I tend to get that impression. But I've recently tried both the regular K4 as well as the Kindle Touch next to my old K3, and I have to say I have a marked preference for an ereader without touchscreen.

I prefer an ordinary screen because I dislike accidental page turns (whether caused by accidental finger movements, a screen that's too trigger happy or a fly landing on my screen), and because I prefer the ergonomics of the page turn buttons on the side to having to stretch my thumb towards the screen for every page turn.

In addition, I prefer the K3 because the extra space of the keyboard makes it sit easier in my hand. (Depends on your hand size, I guess.)
And I also prefer the K4 to the KT because it feels so much lighter. (Not even 100 grams, but you do notice it.)

Between the K3 and the K4, it's a little more difficult to choose. Better contrast for the one, 3G for the other...

Anyone else who'd still choose a non touch model for that reason, and not just because it's cheaper?

I'm a little afraid that as touch screens will continue to get cheaper, they'll simply crowd out the non touch screen models.

09-03-2012, 04:32 PM	#1
franklekens Addict Posts: 398 Karma: 3421956 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: various Kobo's, Onyx Note2, Pocketbook 360, Kindle Keyboard	preference for non-touch models Do you think non-touch screen models are on the way out? I tend to get that impression. But I've recently tried both the regular K4 as well as the Kindle Touch next to my old K3, and I have to say I have a marked preference for an ereader without touchscreen. I prefer an ordinary screen because I dislike accidental page turns (whether caused by accidental finger movements, a screen that's too trigger happy or a fly landing on my screen), and because I prefer the ergonomics of the page turn buttons on the side to having to stretch my thumb towards the screen for every page turn. In addition, I prefer the K3 because the extra space of the keyboard makes it sit easier in my hand. (Depends on your hand size, I guess.) And I also prefer the K4 to the KT because it feels so much lighter. (Not even 100 grams, but you do notice it.) Between the K3 and the K4, it's a little more difficult to choose. Better contrast for the one, 3G for the other... Anyone else who'd still choose a non touch model for that reason, and not just because it's cheaper? I'm a little afraid that as touch screens will continue to get cheaper, they'll simply crowd out the non touch screen models.