Your vote - keyboard or no keyboard on Kindle

mrzerga · 10-22-2010, 09:54 AM

Since this been going on for quite some time - I've decided to run a little poll which offers you to describe your attitude to keyboard on Kindle. Please vote, so that we could resolve this question once and for all. I've made my choice.

FF2 · 10-22-2010, 12:01 PM

And put back the NUMBER keys or at least emboss the number values above the qwerty for the Alt-use.

daffy4u · 10-22-2010, 12:04 PM

I WANT a keyboard. One of the reasons I picked the cell phone I have is because it has a real keyboard.

desertblues · 10-22-2010, 12:15 PM

A keyboard please, with numbers on it and symbols.

TallMomof2 · 10-22-2010, 12:22 PM

There are plenty of readers without keyboards, I want mine with one! That's why I have a Droid, a physical keyboard is much easier for me to use than a virtual one. That's also why I don't own an iPhone.

Barty · 10-22-2010, 12:33 PM

I want a more compact keyboard, with numbers!

bball2 · 10-22-2010, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FF2

And put back the NUMBER keys or at least emboss the number values above the qwerty for the Alt-use.

Definitely agree with this sentiment. It would also be nice if there was some sort of num lock so you can press the top row without awkwardly holding down alt.

shanghaichica · 10-22-2010, 04:37 PM

Yes I love having the keyboard. I don't want a touch screen device so a keyboard is a must. It's very compact and neat.

JeremyR · 10-23-2010, 04:30 AM

It's an e-reader, not an e-writer. If you need a keyboard you are using it wrong...it's not an ipad or laptop

xnowimcoolx · 10-23-2010, 06:57 AM

if I have to use the keyboard I'm using it wrong? ha ha!

I use mine for some class textbooks that are available on Amazon and write notes with my thoughts, questions, agreement, objections while I go through (which are then uploaded to my kindle.amazon.com site for easy reference).

So, I'd say I'm using it more correctly than you are.

BUT

I think amazon could do well with a keyboardless, no wifi, no 3G, barebones ereader that they sell for $89.

babyd · 10-23-2010, 08:20 AM

well I use my Kindle 'correctly' I read AND make notes/reviews of the books using the keyboard

daffy4u · 10-23-2010, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyR

It's an e-reader, not an e-writer. If you need a keyboard you are using it wrong...it's not an ipad or laptop

You are wrong. The keyboard extends the usefulness of an ebook reader (real keyboard or virtual). Quicker searches, dictionary lookup, note taking for those who like to write in the margins and more. The keyboard takes reading to a another level.

You are not taking advantage of the additional capabilities (which is your choice but that doesn't mean others are wrong for using the keyboard).

HarryT · 10-23-2010, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bball2

Definitely agree with this sentiment. It would also be nice if there was some sort of num lock so you can press the top row without awkwardly holding down alt.

The "alt" key is a num lock. Just press it and then type your numbers. You don't have to hold it down.

spellbanisher · 10-23-2010, 01:02 PM

I hate typing on a flat surface with no tactile feedback. It feels like I'm playing make-believe.

reech · 10-23-2010, 01:22 PM

Yup - keyboard, and a line of numbers, please!

View Poll Results: Do you want keyboard on Kindle
Oh Yes.	144	55.38%
Oh No.	49	18.85%
Part of me wants it, the other doesn't	36	13.85%
Touchscreen is the answer.	31	11.92%
Voters: 260. You may not vote on this poll

10-22-2010, 09:54 AM	#1
mrzerga Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 7060 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: kindle 3 wifi - love it	Your vote - keyboard or no keyboard on Kindle Since this been going on for quite some time - I've decided to run a little poll which offers you to describe your attitude to keyboard on Kindle. Please vote, so that we could resolve this question once and for all. I've made my choice. Last edited by mrzerga; 10-22-2010 at 09:57 AM.

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10-22-2010, 12:01 PM	#2
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	And put back the NUMBER keys or at least emboss the number values above the qwerty for the Alt-use.

10-22-2010, 12:04 PM	#3
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I WANT a keyboard. One of the reasons I picked the cell phone I have is because it has a real keyboard.

10-22-2010, 12:15 PM	#4
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	A keyboard please, with numbers on it and symbols.

10-22-2010, 12:22 PM	#5
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	There are plenty of readers without keyboards, I want mine with one! That's why I have a Droid, a physical keyboard is much easier for me to use than a virtual one. That's also why I don't own an iPhone.

10-22-2010, 12:33 PM	#6
Barty doofus Posts: 2,555 Karma: 13089041 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	I want a more compact keyboard, with numbers!

10-22-2010, 04:37 PM	#8
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 991 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11,15 Pro Max,iPad mini 7,colorsoft	Yes I love having the keyboard. I don't want a touch screen device so a keyboard is a must. It's very compact and neat.

10-23-2010, 04:30 AM	#9
JeremyR Guru Posts: 973 Karma: 2458402 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis Device: Kindle Keyboard, Nook HD+	It's an e-reader, not an e-writer. If you need a keyboard you are using it wrong...it's not an ipad or laptop

10-23-2010, 06:57 AM	#10
xnowimcoolx Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 3100 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kindle 2	if I have to use the keyboard I'm using it wrong? ha ha! I use mine for some class textbooks that are available on Amazon and write notes with my thoughts, questions, agreement, objections while I go through (which are then uploaded to my kindle.amazon.com site for easy reference). So, I'd say I'm using it more correctly than you are. BUT I think amazon could do well with a keyboardless, no wifi, no 3G, barebones ereader that they sell for $89.

10-23-2010, 08:20 AM	#11
babyd Addict Posts: 384 Karma: 1567 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony:505, 600, 350, 650, Kindle 3 & PW, Kobo Mini & Aura HD	well I use my Kindle 'correctly' I read AND make notes/reviews of the books using the keyboard

10-23-2010, 01:02 PM	#14
spellbanisher Guru Posts: 826 Karma: 6566849 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area Device: kindle keyboard, kindle fire hd, S4, Nook hd+	I hate typing on a flat surface with no tactile feedback. It feels like I'm playing make-believe.

10-23-2010, 01:22 PM	#15
reech Connoisseur Posts: 97 Karma: 132 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Sony eReader PRS-600	Yup - keyboard, and a line of numbers, please!