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Originally Posted by TechniSol
I'm all about choice, and I can see how people might find it convenient to have all their books on the reader. Let's say you're reading a couple of books, but just aren't in the mood to continue a particular title, or you're in the mood for something new...
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Prior to ereaders, I was bad for bringing multiple books for multiple moods. The thing is, it would amount to a half dozen books at most for a journey lasting several days. I think the underlying issue is that people are less selective these days: they are used to having choices always available so they demand that choices are always available.
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What I don't see is why you'd need a file browser to find it.
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I think that this is because of the inherent limitations in Kobo devices. If Kobo allowed you so filter or sort books based upon any criteria, the demand would probably evaporate. Since they don'e allow you to filer and sort based upon any criteria, a directory browser (with a suitable directory structure) would serve the needs of those users better since the directory structure can be created by the user according to the desires of the user.
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I'd like a multi level search/browser that lets me select the hierarchy or presentation order or sort.
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Personally I agree with that paragraph, including omitted parts.
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I'm amazed at how far we've come in 30 years. (snip) Why should we settle for a forty+ year old file browser concept?
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If a technology is around for long enough, users will learn about it's benefits and restrictions, as well as how to work around those restrictions. While I currently use the latest in technology, I often wonder if I would be better off settling with something that is older and taking the time to lean it in depth, because innovation usually involves making things easier. Innovation does not guarantee making it more powerful -- indeed, sometimes it seems to make it less powerful.