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MarjaE · 10-15-2019, 01:01 AM

I'm still using the Kindle Dx and Story Hd, but frustrated with both.

I mostly use the Kindle Dx for pdfs, and am frustrated because it's slow, and it has too little disk space. I end up having to swap books in and out from Calibre.

I sometimes use the Story Hd for epubs, and converted mobis, and am frustrated because it's harder to organize files, and it has too little screen space for pdfs. I would like to be able to group books in "to read," and then "to log," or "to cut," once I've read them.

I'm still considering the Kindle Oasis 2+, but it's expensive. And the Voyage and Keyboard aren't always available.

I'm also not sure what touchscreen settings are available on the Oasis while the touchscreen is still on.

For example, most touch devices implement pinch-to-zoom. I don't have the coordination to avoid accidental zooming gestures if another finger gets too close, and I get awful migraines from zooming animation.

I might consider other touch devices if I can disable zooming and similar animation.

I briefly used an Icarus Illumina, couldn't avoid zooming, and then it broke and I couldn't get it repaired due to customs fees.

10-15-2019, 01:01 AM	#8
MarjaE Guru Posts: 940 Karma: 53902736 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: multiple	I'm still using the Kindle Dx and Story Hd, but frustrated with both. I mostly use the Kindle Dx for pdfs, and am frustrated because it's slow, and it has too little disk space. I end up having to swap books in and out from Calibre. I sometimes use the Story Hd for epubs, and converted mobis, and am frustrated because it's harder to organize files, and it has too little screen space for pdfs. I would like to be able to group books in "to read," and then "to log," or "to cut," once I've read them. I'm still considering the Kindle Oasis 2+, but it's expensive. And the Voyage and Keyboard aren't always available. I'm also not sure what touchscreen settings are available on the Oasis while the touchscreen is still on. For example, most touch devices implement pinch-to-zoom. I don't have the coordination to avoid accidental zooming gestures if another finger gets too close, and I get awful migraines from zooming animation. I might consider other touch devices if I can disable zooming and similar animation. I briefly used an Icarus Illumina, couldn't avoid zooming, and then it broke and I couldn't get it repaired due to customs fees.