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Old 08-11-2011, 01:18 PM   #16
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I don't like touch screens either. Last thing I want is lots of fingerprints when I'm trying to read.
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Old 08-11-2011, 01:22 PM   #17
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Agreed. I couldn't care less for a touchscreen kindle.

I also do not like touch screens,
so for me a Touchscreen is a big minus
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Old 08-11-2011, 01:40 PM   #18
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I also do not like touch screens,
so for me a Touchscreen is a big minus
Me too.
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Old 08-11-2011, 01:42 PM   #19
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I think we are the minority...
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Old 08-11-2011, 01:51 PM   #20
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I guess the other thing they could do is up the resolution of the e-ink Pearl screen. But I am not going to be upgrading until E-Ink comes out with a new screen in 2012.
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Old 08-11-2011, 02:11 PM   #21
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I'm fine with my reliable ol' Kindle 3 Wifi. I briefly coveted the touchscreen Nook, but I don't care now. I can't see upgrading unless there are some incredible advances. It's not like phone upgrades.
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Old 08-11-2011, 02:17 PM   #22
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Agreed. I couldn't care less for a touchscreen kindle.

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I don't like touch screens either. Last thing I want is lots of fingerprints when I'm trying to read.


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I also do not like touch screens...


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Me too.


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I think we are the minority...
yup, the reality is probably that when it comes time to replace my kindle 3 a kindle with a touch screen will likely be what is available.
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Old 08-11-2011, 04:09 PM   #23
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The touch screen technology everyone else is using (Sony, Nook, Kobo) doesn't reduce screen contrast because there's nothing on top of the screen. It uses infrared beams from the bezel surrounding the screen. It does make the screen very slightly more recessed into the bezel, increasing the bezel shadow slightly at the screen edge when the ambient light is coming from the side. It's quite accurate and sensitive - almost on par with the capacitive touch screens on the iPad or iPhone.

Making the processor faster won't increase the screen resolution. The current 6-inch 600 x 800 resolution is the physical resolution of the eInk Pearl display screen. We'll have to wait for eInk to introduce a new screen, which will then presumably start to show up in new models from all the major vendors along with faster processors to handle the extra pixels. (I think iRiver's Google reader has a new 6" 1024 x 768 eInk screen)
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Old 08-11-2011, 04:28 PM   #24
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Since there has been no real advance in eink display this year...
my understanding is that there are now 1024x768 panels instead of K3 800x600, these claim to be shipping in other countries. Also color eInk exists, but is not that good.
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Old 08-11-2011, 04:48 PM   #25
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I am happy enough with my K3 that I'm considering getting a KSO-WiFi for $114 so I can be sure to coast over the K4 without buying one. If they're going to touchscreens, and color, and lots of games, and web surfing, perhaps I should get two or three.
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Old 08-11-2011, 05:28 PM   #26
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I am in the market for a tablet. I suspect that the K4 will be have a touch screen but I don't expect anything overly exciting.

For the record, I tend to ignore JSWolf's post on this board. They rarely contain new information and tend to be pretty repetative and boring.
Yes, I'm waiting impatiently for the Amazon Tablet before I make a purchase decision.

And I couldn't agree more on the second point.
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All the modern readers use infra-red beam touch screens. These have nothing "physical" on top of the display, and have absolutely no impact whatsoever on display clarity. I'm not particularly a fan of touch screens myself, but please let's not spread false information about them.

This is NOT false. I have seen the differences in the nook touch and others have reported the same thing. There have been posts on the nook site commenting on the same thing. Additionally, Amazon has expressed concern with their current touch model about the same thing.

There is no point in arguing this, I respect your opinion, however, please don't accuse me of spreading false information when so many others have experienced the exact same thing.
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yup, the reality is probably that when it comes time to replace my kindle 3 a kindle with a touch screen will likely be what is available.
Alan, I am not clear on this? Do you like touch screens? Do you not like touch screens? I just don't see a clear point of view in your posting.
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Old 08-11-2011, 10:55 PM   #29
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I don't like touch screens either. Last thing I want is lots of fingerprints when I'm trying to read.
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Alan, I am not clear on this? Do you like touch screens? Do you not like touch screens? I just don't see a clear point of view in your posting.
i dislike touch screens just like everybody who i dittoed, but being a realist i accept that touch screens are very likely what's coming in the near future.
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I have no interest in any sort of touch screen. The contrast is lower and I don't care for the lack of precision with the key board.
This is all wrong. IR touch as used by Sony, B&N, & Kobo does not interfere with the screen. IR touch does not lower the contrast. IR touch is quote nice actually. Amazon will be using IR when they go touch and I do feel that enough people will like the touch that Amazon will do away with models that have a physical keyboard.
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