Kindle Touch Basic

JSWolf · 11-28-2014, 03:39 PM

I stopped in Staples earlier today and had a look at the new Kindle Touch Basic.

On sale it's $49.99 and it's a good deal if you want a Kindle and don't mind not having the higher resolution and the front light. None of the cases that Staples has has a light. But some of them do have space to use the M-Edge light that you can get fairly cheap on eBay.

The touch screen worked well and it's not heavy at all. There was a Paperwite on demo next to the Basic and with the light of the PW all the way at the lowest, the contrast of the Basic seem a little better due to the background of the Basic being slightly lighter. The black was just fine on the Basic.

I was looking at the font choices and I noticed something rather odd. The two serif fonts (not Cecelia or the condensed one) Palitino and one other (I forget the name) were rather weak in that they did not have all that much weight to them. They seem like odd choices to include since they are noticeably lighter then the other included fonts. The sans-serif fonts (Helvetica and Futura) had more weight to them and looked OK. But being sans-serif, not all that good as the main reading font.

rcentros · 11-29-2014, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

On sale it's $49.99 and it's a good deal if you want a Kindle ...

I wish I had a legitimate use for one. I just can't justify buying yet another eBook Reader. What I like about the New Touch is how responsive it is. Probably the fastest eReader I've tried (in very limited testing). I'm guessing it's a bit faster than the PW because it has a lower resolution screen.

$49 for a full-fledged touch screen eReader is a pretty good deal -- even without a front light.

knc1 · 11-29-2014, 08:44 AM

This model is known in the Mobileread developer's forum as a: KT2

Support for the 2014 devices (KT2, KV) and the 2014 version of the 2013-PW2 is well underway.

Except for our prefix index system -
No prefixes established yet in the MR site for the KT2 and KV -
but that request is now two months outstanding, just keep on holding your breath.

Looking under the (2013-) PW2 prefix will find you some information (the only difference between the 2013 and the 2014 PW2 is the firmware version(s) ).

jj2me · 11-29-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

I wish I had a legitimate use for one. I just can't justify buying yet another eBook Reader. What I like about the New Touch is how responsive it is. Probably the fastest eReader I've tried (in very limited testing). I'm guessing it's a bit faster than the PW because it has a lower resolution screen.

$49 for a full-fledged touch screen eReader is a pretty good deal -- even without a front light.

And in the U.S., there's a way to get the KT2 for $35.53.

JSWolf · 11-29-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

I wish I had a legitimate use for one. I just can't justify buying yet another eBook Reader. What I like about the New Touch is how responsive it is. Probably the fastest eReader I've tried (in very limited testing). I'm guessing it's a bit faster than the PW because it has a lower resolution screen.

$49 for a full-fledged touch screen eReader is a pretty good deal -- even without a front light.

Yes, the page turns are quite responsive. I was looking at it as a possible gift for someone, but I have nobody to give one to who doesn't already have a Reader of some kind.

DreamWriter · 11-29-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

I wish I had a legitimate use for one. I just can't justify buying yet another eBook Reader.

Same here. That's such a good deal!

Barbara1955 · 11-29-2014, 05:08 PM

I use M-Edge light with my K3 They cost $3 at 5 Below & Ollies Stores! I don't have the M-Edge covers so I just slip it between the K3 & the cover. [Just a tip LOL]

Barbara1955 · 11-29-2014, 05:09 PM

Can you adjust how much pressure you can use to turn pages?

JSWolf · 11-29-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

Can you adjust how much pressure you can use to turn pages?

It seems to be a very light touch is all that's needed to turn the pages. I don't think you can adjust the touch.

Barbara1955 · 11-29-2014, 10:26 PM

ok I thought some one said you could. o well THANKS for checking!

rcentros · 11-30-2014, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Yes, the page turns are quite responsive. I was looking at it as a possible gift for someone, but I have nobody to give one to who doesn't already have a Reader of some kind.

That's kind of where I am at. I've got one son who "might" be interested.

rcentros · 11-30-2014, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

ok I thought some one said you could. o well THANKS for checking!

I think that's a Voyage feature, but I think it only applies to the page turn "keys" -- or whatever the technical term is for the "spots" where you touch the bezel to turn the pages.

barryem · 11-30-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

Can you adjust how much pressure you can use to turn pages?

You can adjust the pressure needed to turn pages using the page turn pressure sensitive spots on the Kindle Voyage. I don't have one but I've seen that in reviews. On the Paperwhite there's no pressure adjustment but I don't really think one is needed.

You can turn pages either by swiping or by taping. I swipe. Most people seem to tap. Both work well. Swiping seems more intuitive to me since I swipe left to turn to the next page, pretty much the same motion I'd use on a paper book, and right to go to the previous page. Tapping involves tapping in certain areas. Swiping can be anywhere.

Of course only we swipers will get into heaven. The big guy knows.

Barry

JSWolf · 11-30-2014, 08:28 PM

If you want a Kindle and don't mind no buttons, no front light and standard resolution, the new Kindle is a good deal if you can still get it for $49.

rcentros · 12-01-2014, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

If you want a Kindle and don't mind no buttons, no front light and standard resolution, the new Kindle is a good deal if you can still get it for $49.

It looks like it's back up to $79 most everywhere. Kind of glad -- I don't have to resist the temptation now.

11-28-2014, 03:39 PM	#1
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,741 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Kindle Touch Basic I stopped in Staples earlier today and had a look at the new Kindle Touch Basic. On sale it's $49.99 and it's a good deal if you want a Kindle and don't mind not having the higher resolution and the front light. None of the cases that Staples has has a light. But some of them do have space to use the M-Edge light that you can get fairly cheap on eBay. The touch screen worked well and it's not heavy at all. There was a Paperwite on demo next to the Basic and with the light of the PW all the way at the lowest, the contrast of the Basic seem a little better due to the background of the Basic being slightly lighter. The black was just fine on the Basic. I was looking at the font choices and I noticed something rather odd. The two serif fonts (not Cecelia or the condensed one) Palitino and one other (I forget the name) were rather weak in that they did not have all that much weight to them. They seem like odd choices to include since they are noticeably lighter then the other included fonts. The sans-serif fonts (Helvetica and Futura) had more weight to them and looked OK. But being sans-serif, not all that good as the main reading font.

11-29-2014, 08:44 AM	#3
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	This model is known in the Mobileread developer's forum as a: KT2 Support for the 2014 devices (KT2, KV) and the 2014 version of the 2013-PW2 is well underway. Except for our prefix index system - No prefixes established yet in the MR site for the KT2 and KV - but that request is now two months outstanding, just keep on holding your breath. Looking under the (2013-) PW2 prefix will find you some information (the only difference between the 2013 and the 2014 PW2 is the firmware version(s) ). Last edited by knc1; 11-29-2014 at 08:46 AM.

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Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	I use M-Edge light with my K3 They cost $3 at 5 Below & Ollies Stores! I don't have the M-Edge covers so I just slip it between the K3 & the cover. [Just a tip LOL]

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Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Can you adjust how much pressure you can use to turn pages?

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11-30-2014, 08:28 PM	#14
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,741 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	If you want a Kindle and don't mind no buttons, no front light and standard resolution, the new Kindle is a good deal if you can still get it for $49.

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