Quote:
Originally Posted by davidfor
If I am lying on my side, I will hold the Clara HD on the top corner (which is top depends on which side I am lying on and hence which arm is on top and holding the device) with my forefinger extending along the top edge.
|
Same here.
Quote:
|
Otherwise, I wrap my hand around the back, thumb on one side fingers on the other. My hands are big enough that I can tap to page forward. When they get uncomfortable, I swap to the lower hand (the arm I am lying on) and either wrap my hand around it or hold it similar to when I sit up.
|
Alas, my hands are too small to do that without going numb. I hold it from the top so my thumb and maybe my first finger is over the top (as a counterbalance and to turn the page) and the rest of my hand is either flat below (if I'm sitting up) or curled up behind (if I'm more reclined). That way, most of the force is on the thumb and the first finger, and the hand is there to stabilize it.
Quote:
|
The cats prefer this as it leaves the upper hand free to pat them. And I know my place in the household hierarchy.
|
My cat likes to lie on his back wrapped up in a blanket on me to sleep, so as long as the edge isn't resting on his belly, he's fine with it. When he's awake or when the other cats want my attention, that's a different story...
Quote:
|
If I am sitting up, or lying on my back, I will hold the Clara HD cupped in my fingers with the thumb on top. Page turning is tapping or swipe with the thumb depending on which hand I am use. That's reasonable comfortable, but, not as good as the equivalent with the Libra H2O.
|
So quite similar to what I meant earlier, except that it's my thumb holding it up rather than my fingers. And, I only tap to turn.
Quote:
|
The Libra H2O, and the Forma when I was allowed to use it, is better to hold in all circumstances. I would like a "both forward" option for the buttons as I sometimes hold it by the top corner similar to the Clara HD and that makes the top button easier to push. But, this is usually only a short-term thing so I don't want to change the settings at the time.
|
There's a patch for that
. But, it's more permanent than a setting, so I guess it isn't a good fit. For me, if I had a Libra, I'd probably use that patch since I rarely need to go back while just reading. When I do need to go back, I usually swipe or use the preview popup (and hold the device differently).
Quote:
|
The only device with a portrait layout and buttons at the bottom I have tried was a Sony and then only in the shops. This was when I first started looking at ereaders. I remember not liking the feel of the buttons, but, I don't really have experience with holding the devices designed like this.
|
Yes, the Sony buttons tended to be quite stiff and mushy, but with a faint click. I don't like the overall shape of them either.