Kindle 3 comfortable reading - Not!

RobbieRobot · 05-07-2011, 11:42 PM

I love the technology of my Kindle 3, but its not comfortable to hold. When I'm not unintentionally flipping pages, I've pressed a key and began a search, or the sharp thin bottom corners are digging into the palms of my hands.

I've searched for other talk on this subject but haven't found any. Am I the only one who thinks that the ergonomics of the kindle 3 are somewhat lacking? Is there a case or stretchy rubbery thing I could buy which will make my reading experiences less accident prone and painful, and more enjoyable?

I've never seen a Kindle leather cover in real life, but looking closely at some pictures, I don't see them helping very much. Perhaps they do?

Thanks in advance for any replies :-)

pidgeon92 · 05-07-2011, 11:45 PM

I've used my K2 without a cover, and my K3 in its cover since I got it. Never had an issue. I do find holding the k3 with the cover gives me more options in holding it, but I find that with or without a cover, holding my Kindles is far easier than holding a book open.

AnemicOak · 05-07-2011, 11:51 PM

Comfort will be an individual thing. I've personally never had a problem either using it naked or in the Amazon cover or in an Oberon cover.

Perhaps some kind of gel case/silicone skin would make it a nicer experience for you.

Example:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...Y93Y2A0RY6NYYA

naypalm · 05-08-2011, 01:34 AM

I hate holding the K3 without some sort of protection. For $4, you can get a silicone protective cover from Crazy on Digital and it makes the kindle "fatter" and easier to hold. Check them out!

http://www.crazyondigital.com/kindle-3-skin-cases.html

hedwig · 05-08-2011, 01:59 AM

I suggest getting a cover. It makes it more like holding a regular book.

carld · 05-08-2011, 02:04 AM

Not to be a contrarian (though that's in my nature), but I don't have any problem with the K3's ergonomics. Now granted, I keep it in a lighted cover and perhaps that makes all the difference, but I read for hours at a time with no problems and I almost never hit the wrong page turn buttons.

Ea · 05-08-2011, 03:32 AM

I've recently replaced my Kindle 2 with a Kindle 3. I think I need to give my fingers a few more weeks to get used to a new button layout before giving a final verdict, but so far I think the next and back buttons are far too easy to press accidentally. In comparison to K2, I don't think it's improvement.

I've used silicone skins with other devices and definitely would recommend one. It gives a better grip without adding too much bulk or weight.

crich70 · 05-08-2011, 03:46 AM

I assume you mean the Kindle is naked. lol. Sorry I just couldn't resist especially since another posting talked about using protection etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Comfort will be an individual thing. I've personally never had a problem either using it naked or in the Amazon cover or in an Oberon cover.

Perhaps some kind of gel case/silicone skin would make it a nicer experience for you.

Example:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...Y93Y2A0RY6NYYA

HarryT · 05-08-2011, 03:47 AM

I would strongly recommend ALWAYS using a Kindle (or any other book reader) in a cover simply to protect it. A cover also makes it thicker, and easier to hold.

nohmi2 · 05-08-2011, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobbieRobot

I love the technology of my Kindle 3, but its not comfortable to hold. When I'm not unintentionally flipping pages, I've pressed a key and began a search, or the sharp thin bottom corners are digging into the palms of my hands.

I've searched for other talk on this subject but haven't found any. Am I the only one who thinks that the ergonomics of the kindle 3 are some as muchwhat lacking? Is there a case or stretchy rubbery thing I could buy which will make my reading experiences less accident prone and painful, and more enjoyable?

I've never seen a Kindle leather cover in real life, but looking closely at some pictures, I don't see them helping very much. Perhaps they do?

Thanks in advance for any replies :-)

Actually, for me Robbie, having the cover on made a world of difference.

I find that I hold the cover and not the Kindle, and then just need to click to

turn the page. Further, the Kindle did not feel as flimsy.

Amazon has a store in Oz where you can get them from.

Cheers

Ea · 05-08-2011, 04:48 AM

But a cover makes it heavier. I've generallly preferred to use my ebook reader with as light and thin covers as possible.

HarryT · 05-08-2011, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ea

But a cover makes it heavier. I've generallly preferred to use my ebook reader with as light and thin covers as possible.

A Kindle with a cover is lighter than many paperbacks. Personally, I've never considered the weight of books to be a preventative factor when reading them.

TenaciousBadger · 05-08-2011, 05:33 AM

I only read my kindle without a cover and never had any problems. If I touch any buttons by mistake, there's always the "back" option.

Ea · 05-08-2011, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

A Kindle with a cover is lighter than many paperbacks. Personally, I've never considered the weight of books to be a preventative factor when reading them.

Maybe not, but why not take all the advantages that you can get, instead of making do? I don't really follow that "good enough" attitude.

crich70 · 05-08-2011, 06:09 AM

I do have a cover that I put on my Kindle if I'm going out and about. I don't know how much protection against damage(from a fall) it would actually give, but it makes me feel better anyway.

05-07-2011, 11:42 PM	#1
RobbieRobot Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Queensland, Australia Device: Kindle 3	Kindle 3 comfortable reading - Not! I love the technology of my Kindle 3, but its not comfortable to hold. When I'm not unintentionally flipping pages, I've pressed a key and began a search, or the sharp thin bottom corners are digging into the palms of my hands. I've searched for other talk on this subject but haven't found any. Am I the only one who thinks that the ergonomics of the kindle 3 are somewhat lacking? Is there a case or stretchy rubbery thing I could buy which will make my reading experiences less accident prone and painful, and more enjoyable? I've never seen a Kindle leather cover in real life, but looking closely at some pictures, I don't see them helping very much. Perhaps they do? Thanks in advance for any replies :-)

05-08-2011, 01:34 AM	#4
naypalm Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Device: K3G v3.1 jb	I hate holding the K3 without some sort of protection. For $4, you can get a silicone protective cover from Crazy on Digital and it makes the kindle "fatter" and easier to hold. Check them out! http://www.crazyondigital.com/kindle-3-skin-cases.html Last edited by naypalm; 05-08-2011 at 01:36 AM. Reason: added link

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05-07-2011, 11:45 PM	#2
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	I've used my K2 without a cover, and my K3 in its cover since I got it. Never had an issue. I do find holding the k3 with the cover gives me more options in holding it, but I find that with or without a cover, holding my Kindles is far easier than holding a book open.

05-07-2011, 11:51 PM	#3
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Comfort will be an individual thing. I've personally never had a problem either using it naked or in the Amazon cover or in an Oberon cover. Perhaps some kind of gel case/silicone skin would make it a nicer experience for you. Example: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...Y93Y2A0RY6NYYA

05-08-2011, 01:59 AM	#5
hedwig Book Worm Posts: 116 Karma: 158766 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch 5	I suggest getting a cover. It makes it more like holding a regular book.

05-08-2011, 02:04 AM	#6
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Not to be a contrarian (though that's in my nature), but I don't have any problem with the K3's ergonomics. Now granted, I keep it in a lighted cover and perhaps that makes all the difference, but I read for hours at a time with no problems and I almost never hit the wrong page turn buttons.

05-08-2011, 03:32 AM	#7
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	I've recently replaced my Kindle 2 with a Kindle 3. I think I need to give my fingers a few more weeks to get used to a new button layout before giving a final verdict, but so far I think the next and back buttons are far too easy to press accidentally. In comparison to K2, I don't think it's improvement. I've used silicone skins with other devices and definitely would recommend one. It gives a better grip without adding too much bulk or weight.

05-08-2011, 03:47 AM	#9
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I would strongly recommend ALWAYS using a Kindle (or any other book reader) in a cover simply to protect it. A cover also makes it thicker, and easier to hold.

05-08-2011, 04:48 AM	#11
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	But a cover makes it heavier. I've generallly preferred to use my ebook reader with as light and thin covers as possible.

05-08-2011, 05:33 AM	#13
TenaciousBadger Mrawr? Posts: 1,109 Karma: 15039064 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: kindle 3 wifi	I only read my kindle without a cover and never had any problems. If I touch any buttons by mistake, there's always the "back" option.

05-08-2011, 06:09 AM	#15
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	I do have a cover that I put on my Kindle if I'm going out and about. I don't know how much protection against damage(from a fall) it would actually give, but it makes me feel better anyway.