One hand or Two

patrickt · 02-14-2019, 12:07 PM

I watched a YouTube video where the t showed how he holds his Paperwhite with one hand and uses his other hand to turn pages.

I use my right hand to hold the Kindle and turn pages with my thumb. My free hand only comes into play when I need menus.

Are you a one-handed reader or a two-handed reader?

ps: I have had my Paperwhite 4 and cloth Amazon Kindle cover. I like both.

j.p.s · 02-14-2019, 12:14 PM

Yes .

newkindlefun · 02-14-2019, 12:23 PM

I can't hold it in one hand without getting tired unless it's resting on something. Then I use it with one and turn with my thumb. But I have a cover with a strap which makss holding and using so, so much easier. Then I rest it on my palm and use the thumb to flip, no need to grip.

HarryT · 02-14-2019, 01:53 PM

I always read one-handed with my Oasis. Holding it in my palm with the cover folded back and supporting it with my first finger along the bottom edge, my thumb naturally falls over the "page forward" button. Very comfortable that way.

mergen3107 · 02-14-2019, 02:01 PM

I read on my PW3 mostly one handed. Mostly because I have an original Amazon leather case, that is very nice to touch during reading

HarryT · 02-14-2019, 02:02 PM

I agree with you. I like the feel of leather covers, too. I always buy them when they're available.

ilovejedd · 02-14-2019, 04:27 PM

Hands free!

Just kidding. Granted, I do have a case with stand for my PW4 so when I'm eating for example, I don't hold it, just tap or swipe on the screen to turn pages.

Normally, I hold my PW with one hand and use my thumb to turn pages. I've modified KOReader tap zones so a tap on almost the entire display area advances to next page. I just use swipe for previous page.

binaryhermit · 02-14-2019, 04:29 PM

I generally hold it in one hand and swipe or tap with my thumb on my paperwhite, use the page turn buttons on my kk.

patrickt · 02-14-2019, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I agree with you. I like the feel of leather covers, too. I always buy them when they're available.

I like leather, even the PUC, but I'm liking the fabric on the new cases. I'm waiting to see how they hold up to wear and dirt. The fabric is coarse and easy to hold.

DuckieTigger · 02-14-2019, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickt

I like leather, even the PUC, but I'm liking the fabric on the new cases. I'm waiting to see how they hold up to wear and dirt. The fabric is coarse and easy to hold.

If the PW4 fabric is made anything like the original, now discontinued, Oasis 2 waterproof cases, then it should hold up fine to wear and tear. Mine doesn't have any damages, but dirt accumulated around the magnets. On the PW4 the case just snaps in, not held magnetically? Then it should last for quite a while even in dirty environments. The dirt accumulation on mine is due to fine metal shavings that sink right into the fabric and won't come out.

patrickt · 02-15-2019, 07:42 AM

DuckieTigger: I got the bright yellow which was probably a mistake but with dark covers my Kindles hide from me. The outer cloth is very coarse and isn't showing dirt. The cloth on the inside of the front cover feels like suede and does pick up oils and dirt from my fingers. It's supposed to be amenable to cleaning so when it gets a little worse I'll try a little laundry soap and a damp sponge.

azt33 · 02-15-2019, 07:49 AM

One handed with the Voyage, or hands-free in the origami case

it’s too light to hold it with two hands

ElspethB · 02-15-2019, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I always read one-handed with my Oasis. Holding it in my palm with the cover folded back and supporting it with my first finger along the bottom edge, my thumb naturally falls over the "page forward" button. Very comfortable that way.

I hold both my Oasis and my Voyage one-handed, the same way Harry does, when reading. Both are in folio-style covers. The only difference between the two is that with the Oasis, I flip it when changing hands so that the weighted part sits in my hand.

Smt · 02-16-2019, 06:05 AM

I am also a ‘one hander’ With both the voyage and the oasis. My voyage has the origami case, my oasis doesn’t have a case as I like the way it sits in my hand as the back isn’t flat. I do have a sleeve to put it in when not using it to protect it.

Tarana · 02-16-2019, 11:20 AM

Two hands. I have short fingers.

02-14-2019, 12:07 PM	#1
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	One hand or Two I watched a YouTube video where the t showed how he holds his Paperwhite with one hand and uses his other hand to turn pages. I use my right hand to hold the Kindle and turn pages with my thumb. My free hand only comes into play when I need menus. Are you a one-handed reader or a two-handed reader? ps: I have had my Paperwhite 4 and cloth Amazon Kindle cover. I like both.

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j.p.s Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,786 Karma: 103362673 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: pb360	Yes .

02-14-2019, 12:23 PM	#3
newkindlefun Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 91298 Join Date: Apr 2016 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3rd gen (2015)	I can't hold it in one hand without getting tired unless it's resting on something. Then I use it with one and turn with my thumb. But I have a cover with a strap which makss holding and using so, so much easier. Then I rest it on my palm and use the thumb to flip, no need to grip.

02-14-2019, 01:53 PM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I always read one-handed with my Oasis. Holding it in my palm with the cover folded back and supporting it with my first finger along the bottom edge, my thumb naturally falls over the "page forward" button. Very comfortable that way.

02-14-2019, 02:01 PM	#5
mergen3107 Wizard Posts: 1,506 Karma: 5000046 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cape Canaveral Device: Kindle Scribe	I read on my PW3 mostly one handed. Mostly because I have an original Amazon leather case, that is very nice to touch during reading

02-14-2019, 02:02 PM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I agree with you. I like the feel of leather covers, too. I always buy them when they're available.

02-14-2019, 04:27 PM	#7
ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,110 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	Hands free! Just kidding. Granted, I do have a case with stand for my PW4 so when I'm eating for example, I don't hold it, just tap or swipe on the screen to turn pages. Normally, I hold my PW with one hand and use my thumb to turn pages. I've modified KOReader tap zones so a tap on almost the entire display area advances to next page. I just use swipe for previous page.

02-14-2019, 04:29 PM	#8
binaryhermit Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,732 Karma: 20469902 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lockport, IL Device: Kindle PW4, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I generally hold it in one hand and swipe or tap with my thumb on my paperwhite, use the page turn buttons on my kk.

02-15-2019, 07:42 AM	#11
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	DuckieTigger: I got the bright yellow which was probably a mistake but with dark covers my Kindles hide from me. The outer cloth is very coarse and isn't showing dirt. The cloth on the inside of the front cover feels like suede and does pick up oils and dirt from my fingers. It's supposed to be amenable to cleaning so when it gets a little worse I'll try a little laundry soap and a damp sponge.

02-15-2019, 07:49 AM	#12
azt33 Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 2689022 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Switzerland Device: Kindle PW SE 12	One handed with the Voyage, or hands-free in the origami case it’s too light to hold it with two hands

02-16-2019, 06:05 AM	#14
Smt Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2019 Device: Kindle Oasis 2, Kindle Voyage	I am also a ‘one hander’ With both the voyage and the oasis. My voyage has the origami case, my oasis doesn’t have a case as I like the way it sits in my hand as the back isn’t flat. I do have a sleeve to put it in when not using it to protect it.

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02-16-2019, 11:20 AM	#15
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,038 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	Two hands. I have short fingers.