How do you hold a Kindle?

[FF2]

We had a Florida day about 3 or so weeks ago - humidity was unmatched which is very odd for a place like this with so much moisture. As mentioned, the last 3 days have been drenching, like 6 inches out at the ocean, 35 foot waves and feet of early snow in the mountains (yes! skiing). I like the old brick buildings (not great for earthquake country) at Fort Lewis, now called joint base McCord or something like that.

[mrsquash]

I like putting my thumb over the page-forward button, the next three fingers on the back, and my little-finger bent to stick out underneath the bottom to support the weight. This gives a pretty good grip; three fingers in back and two in front (I can rotate it completely around without it slipping out of my hand). Works well for reading on my side in bed as well as for sitting up.

I like to read mine without the case (unless I'm travelling with it). Makes it lighter and it's easier to switch hands if desired. I've had my K3 since they came out and haven't dropped it yet, and I'm pretty clumsy. If I did drop it, it would usually only be to my lap or the bed, anyway.

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by FF2

We had a Florida day about 3 or so weeks ago - humidity was unmatched which is very odd for a place like this with so much moisture. As mentioned, the last 3 days have been drenching, like 6 inches out at the ocean, 35 foot waves and feet of early snow in the mountains (yes! skiing). I like the old brick buildings (not great for earthquake country) at Fort Lewis, now called joint base McCord or something like that.

joint base Lewis/McCHord. totally screwed up name...

yes! it is supposed to be an epic LaNina year!!!! I'm still working on re-habbing my knee, but am looking forward to some awesome skiing!

[Quake1028]

I fold my Oberon cover back and hold it like a book. I use my left thumb for page turns.

[hal2814]

I just tape mine to my face.

No, seriously, my palm rests against the left edge with my thumb either over the keyboard or the nav buttons and my fingers going left-to-right across the back. (Yeah, I'm a leftie.)

[GlassX]

Originally Posted by mrsquash

I like putting my thumb over the page-forward button, the next three fingers on the back, and my little-finger bent to stick out underneath the bottom to support the weight. This gives a pretty good grip; three fingers in back and two in front (I can rotate it completely around without it slipping out of my hand). Works well for reading on my side in bed as well as for sitting up.

I like to read mine without the case (unless I'm travelling with it). Makes it lighter and it's easier to switch hands if desired. I've had my K3 since they came out and haven't dropped it yet, and I'm pretty clumsy. If I did drop it, it would usually only be to my lap or the bed, anyway.

That's the way I do it too, although sometimes I press the forward button by accident. I suppose this style wouldnt be easy for women or men with smaller hands.

[bjones6416]

Originally Posted by OakIris

I have an Oberon cover for my Kindle, so usually hold it with the cover folded back and my left fingers tucked into the front flap of the cover and my thumb on the left hand forward page button. This way, the Kindle can't slip out of my hand and fall and it is easy to use the page buttons.

Holly

Me,too.

Originally Posted by desertblues

I read one-handed (right): fold my Oberoncover (red wild roses) double, forefinger through the elastic, Kindle rests in my hand, thumb free for page-turn.
Works also hanging on one arm in a subway or any other vehicle.

Me, too, again.

I always read it in the Oberon cover, and swap back and forth between my right and left hands. Either way, it's easy to slip your hand in the flap or between the covers to support it.

[magicmonster]

I am a righty and I hold the Kindle in my left hand and use my thumb to press either the forward or back button. The palm of my left hand curves slightly and cups the bottom of the Kindle.

[ReadUp]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

...works equally well with either hand and is perfect for reading in bed. one hand is kept free for kitty pets, being under the covers, holding a glass... what ever!

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

anyway, in bed I read naked.

Hmmm.

[notatoad]

like this:

[Piper_]

My frog cramps if I hold the kindle that way naked. It's too thin, somehow.

When it's in the case, that's how I hold it, though. Doubling the front cover around to the back, it provides enough thickness to hold it that way, without my frog cramping. (I'm loving the frog thing. )

In bed, naked, or in the case, I usually hold it in ways that I'm afraid are... weird.

First, I rest the bottom on a pillow.

Then, when it's in the case, I put:

Middle and pinkie fingers around the back.
Index finger in the space between the covers.
Ring finger over the page turn button.
I click the page button kinda backwards - with the dorsal side of my ring finger, between my first and second knuckles.

Without the case (which is how I got started doing that - see cramping frog), I put all fingers around the back, except my middle finger, which then does the clicking. Don't ask me why. I dunno. I think it's because it's stronger, and without the thickness, I need more leverage...?

Am I the only person who holds it anything like that?

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by ReadUp

Hmmm.

*chuckle* now now! welcome to the forums!

Originally Posted by magicmonster

I am a righty and I hold the Kindle in my left hand and use my thumb to press either the forward or back button. The palm of my left hand curves slightly and cups the bottom of the Kindle.

I switch back and forth

Originally Posted by Piper_

My frog cramps if I hold the kindle that way naked. It's too thin, somehow.

When it's in the case, that's how I hold it, though. Doubling the front cover around to the back, it provides enough thickness to hold it that way, without my frog cramping. (I'm loving the frog thing. )

In bed, naked, or in the case, I usually hold it in ways that I'm afraid are... weird.

First, I rest the bottom on a pillow.

Then, when it's in the case, I put:

Middle and pinkie fingers around the back.
Index finger in the space between the covers.
Ring finger over the page turn button.
I click the page button kinda backwards - with the dorsal side of my ring finger, between my first and second knuckles.

Without the case (which is how I got started doing that - see cramping frog), I put all fingers around the back, except my middle finger, which then does the clicking. Don't ask me why. I dunno. I think it's because it's stronger, and without the thickness, I need more leverage...?

Am I the only person who holds it anything like that?

I do the resting on the pillow bit, but the rest seems AWFULLY convoluted to me! it'll be interesting to see how this whole frog thing sorts out!

[OakIris]

Originally Posted by Piper_

My frog cramps if I hold the kindle that way naked. It's too thin, somehow.

When it's in the case, that's how I hold it, though. Doubling the front cover around to the back, it provides enough thickness to hold it that way, without my frog cramping. (I'm loving the frog thing. )

In bed, naked, or in the case, I usually hold it in ways that I'm afraid are... weird.

First, I rest the bottom on a pillow.

Then, when it's in the case, I put:

Middle and pinkie fingers around the back.
Index finger in the space between the covers.
Ring finger over the page turn button.
I click the page button kinda backwards - with the dorsal side of my ring finger, between my first and second knuckles.

Without the case (which is how I got started doing that - see cramping frog), I put all fingers around the back, except my middle finger, which then does the clicking. Don't ask me why. I dunno. I think it's because it's stronger, and without the thickness, I need more leverage...?

Am I the only person who holds it anything like that?

I tried holding my Kindle the way you describe (oh, and where's your thumb in all this?!?) but found it impossible to click the buttons and the Kindle felt very insecurely held. (And talk about cramping frogs.... ) You are obviously much better coordinated than I am. I'm glad it works for you, though.

Holly

[pboss]

Originally Posted by notatoad

like this:

That's how it's done. Single handed, with timeless elegance and refinement.

[Piper_]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I do the resting on the pillow bit, but the rest seems AWFULLY convoluted to me! it'll be interesting to see how this whole frog thing sorts out!

Originally Posted by OakIris

I tried holding my Kindle the way you describe (oh, and where's your thumb in all this?!?) but found it impossible to click the buttons and the Kindle felt very insecurely held. (And talk about cramping frogs.... ) You are obviously much better coordinated than I am. I'm glad it works for you, though.

Holly

Haha, I was afraid it would sound crazy. It might look crazy too, but last night, I grabbed my camera and took some shots, in hopes it'll clarify what I was saying, a little. Maybe I won't sound quite as weird, anyway.

(Sorry they're so dark, I was actually in bed, and the camera's light was too glarey.)

So this is how it looks when using my middle finger:

At Rest


Paging forward:


Paging back



Using my ring finger:

At Rest


Paging forward:


Paging back:


At Rest


That any more normal looking? Or do I need