An Article on the Sony Reader in the Daily Mail

M0zza · 09-02-2008, 04:20 AM

This appeared today in the Daily Mail. It's very minimal but again ends on Nick Hornby's scepticism.

I read an article in one of the free London papers yesterday that ended with the same quotes from him.

The section 'A Novel Experience' has the following

But for all it's practicale design, turning a page is slow and cumbersome. Having to press a button to flick to the next page is laborious in our touch-screen technology age.

And although it doesn't have the backlit glare of a PC, It's not easy on the eye.

I wonder if this person has actually used one!

Dylrob · 09-02-2008, 04:35 AM

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But for all it's practical design, turning a page is slow and cumbersome. Having to press a button to flick to the next page is laborious in our touch-screen technology age.

Oy vey... How is pushing a button any more difficult than pushing a button on a screen?

HarryT · 09-02-2008, 05:05 AM

Who wants to read from a screen with fingerprints on it? Hardware buttons are much better than touch-screens for eBook readers, IMHO.

acidzebra · 09-02-2008, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Who wants to read from a screen with fingerprints on it? Hardware buttons are much better than touch-screens for eBook readers, IMHO.

While you could use a stylus (oh no, now I have to carry and pick up a stylus too?), I agree with your general sentiment. I get itchy when my screen has smudges.

bbusybookworm · 09-02-2008, 05:54 AM

Have to agree that a touch screen can be a bit of a mess at times.

I just got a N800 recently, and Keeping the screen clean has been a chore, especially as I don't like to use the stylus unless i really have to, and this is a backlit screen. On a e-inks screen, this amount of fingerprints would be maddening.

And back to the original article, I have to agree, how is pushing a button more work then flipping a page or even touching a touch screen. Its in fact more work, I've found on the n800 (using it as an example), to press on the screen, then to just press one of the hardware buttons.

Sheesh! the author need to get his head out of 2001! A Space oddessy and their data pads

LazyScot · 09-02-2008, 06:02 AM

Thanks for picking this up.

What with this and the Telegraph article, it appears that the Waterstones and Sony PR engine is getting going. Strangely this article reads like the journalist has actually played with a device. I may think some of the reasons against the device are silly, but at least they've said something (would have been nice a positive or two had been found).

It would be nice if the journalists could speak with people who actually like these devices to get a balanced view. Are there any journalists reading this site?

dadioflex · 09-02-2008, 06:13 AM

Edit.

Dylrob · 09-02-2008, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dadioflex

I favour voice activated page turning. Imagine how impressed people will be as you're sat on your deck chair at the beach using your e-book reader, periodically shouting "TURN!" as the waves lap at your feet. King Canute for the 21st century.

And then there's this...

"I'm counting on you to tell me when to turn."
"Okay. Turn."
"No don't turn!"
"But you just said!"
"I know, but I was talking to my book... Turn!"
"Fine, but would you please just concen..."
"No I meant turn! Turn!"

Jellby · 09-02-2008, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by M0zza

But for all it's practicale design, turning a page is slow and cumbersome. Having to press a button to flick to the next page is laborious in our touch-screen technology age.

It's definitely much more laborious to turn pages in a paper book... or in a newspaper!

pilotbob · 09-02-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by M0zza

Having to press a button to flick to the next page is laborious in our touch-screen technology age.

WOW! I thought I didn't like exercise!

BOb

09-02-2008, 04:20 AM	#1
M0zza Geek... Apparently Posts: 211 Karma: 51260 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Herts, UK Device: Sony PRS-505 (Silver), ASUS Transformer TF300T, IPAD Air 2	An Article on the Sony Reader in the Daily Mail This appeared today in the Daily Mail. It's very minimal but again ends on Nick Hornby's scepticism. I read an article in one of the free London papers yesterday that ended with the same quotes from him. The section 'A Novel Experience' has the following But for all it's practicale design, turning a page is slow and cumbersome. Having to press a button to flick to the next page is laborious in our touch-screen technology age. And although it doesn't have the backlit glare of a PC, It's not easy on the eye. I wonder if this person has actually used one!

09-02-2008, 06:13 AM	#7
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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Who wants to read from a screen with fingerprints on it? Hardware buttons are much better than touch-screens for eBook readers, IMHO.

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bbusybookworm Tech Junkie Posts: 1,027 Karma: 10080 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Device: iPad, MotoXStyle, OnePlusOne	Have to agree that a touch screen can be a bit of a mess at times. I just got a N800 recently, and Keeping the screen clean has been a chore, especially as I don't like to use the stylus unless i really have to, and this is a backlit screen. On a e-inks screen, this amount of fingerprints would be maddening. And back to the original article, I have to agree, how is pushing a button more work then flipping a page or even touching a touch screen. Its in fact more work, I've found on the n800 (using it as an example), to press on the screen, then to just press one of the hardware buttons. Sheesh! the author need to get his head out of 2001! A Space oddessy and their data pads

09-02-2008, 06:02 AM	#6
LazyScot DSil Posts: 3,201 Karma: 6895096 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hants, UK Device: Kindle, Cybook	Thanks for picking this up. What with this and the Telegraph article, it appears that the Waterstones and Sony PR engine is getting going. Strangely this article reads like the journalist has actually played with a device. I may think some of the reasons against the device are silly, but at least they've said something (would have been nice a positive or two had been found). It would be nice if the journalists could speak with people who actually like these devices to get a balanced view. Are there any journalists reading this site?

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