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theducks · 03-20-2014, 11:33 AM

Run'em till they drop

Faster is nice, but just about every new (dedicated reader) device has included a 'we know better' presentation feature that can't be fully disabled

Then there is the cost reduction feature, sold as an Improvement.
Eliminate those expensive/problematic buttons (switches) and further push 'Touch only' by eliminating other features (like any kind of audio on the K4NT. If my Astak can play a MP3 with only 10 selection keys and a slow ARM, the NT sure should).

Tablets are great for Manuals and charts, but they are heavy and have poor battery life. I see no need to use mine for the typical 'Great American Novel'

03-20-2014, 11:33 AM	#4
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,149 Karma: 60406498 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Run'em till they drop Faster is nice, but just about every new (dedicated reader) device has included a 'we know better' presentation feature that can't be fully disabled Then there is the cost reduction feature, sold as an Improvement. Eliminate those expensive/problematic buttons (switches) and further push 'Touch only' by eliminating other features (like any kind of audio on the K4NT. If my Astak can play a MP3 with only 10 selection keys and a slow ARM, the NT sure should). Tablets are great for Manuals and charts, but they are heavy and have poor battery life. I see no need to use mine for the typical 'Great American Novel'