Amazon Announces 4 New Kindle devices... - Page 13

The Terminator · 09-28-2011, 06:03 PM

I wonder if this marks the end of Barnes and Nobles Nook line. I do like the how the Nook Simple Touch looks and it's color better than the new Kindle's though. I think the kindle looks a little drab.

Ron. · 09-28-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Terminator

I wonder if this marks the end of Barnes and Nobles Nook line. I do like the how the Nook Simple Touch looks and it's color better than the new Kindle's though. I think the kindle looks a little drab.

I don't see why it would the kindle touch wifi is $139 (without ads) the nook simple touch is $139 (without ads)

Nyssa · 09-28-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Terminator

I wonder if this marks the end of Barnes and Nobles Nook line. I do like the how the Nook Simple Touch looks and it's color better than the new Kindle's though. I think the kindle looks a little drab.

I can't see B&N folding that quickly or easily. I'm guessing there are enough differences to keep them in competition. Plus, there is brand recognition...My initial consideration in the Nook was becuase of my familiarity with B&N, and the fact that I could walk into one of their stores to buy one. Granted Amazon won out in the end, but it did have to "beat out" the Nook in more than one way to do so.

bobertson · 09-28-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lunixer

Does the new Kindle not touch has the same new processor? I couldn't find a video of those page turns.

Yeah, there are no live page turns shown in the video on the product page, but the 'Faster Page Turns' blurb is there, just like on the Touch page. I wish they were more specific about the hardware specs.

Barty · 09-28-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Button = 6.5 x 4.5 x 0.34"

Touch = 6.8 x 4.7 x 0.40"

Touch is also heavier by at least 1.5oz

Hoyt Clagwell · 09-28-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Aren't the touch and the base pretty much the same size?

BOb

You can compare sizes here:

http://www.sizeasy.com/page/size_com...vs-Kindle-2011

Dulin's Books · 09-28-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lunixer

Does the new Kindle not touch ...

Kindle touch-free

Barty · 09-28-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bobertson

Yeah, there are no live page turns shown in the video on the product page, but the 'Faster Page Turns' blurb is there, just like on the Touch page. I wish they were more specific about the hardware specs.

I think they're referring to not doing a full refresh every page turn, just like the nook and others. Let's hope that's configurable, because ghosting can be problematic.

Honestly, I think it's better to have predictable flashing then be "surprised" every six pages or so.

log · 09-28-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The existing Kindle 3 range is not being discontinued. They will continue to be available for those who like keyboards.

They will be once Kindle Touch ships, and current supply is exhausted, just not announced yet.

They're not going to want to confuse consumers will 11 different Kindle models for very long.

Barty · 09-28-2011, 06:35 PM

Is that thing at the bottom of the KT the speaker (no more stereo?) or the home button?

I would've liked to see home, menu, back, and search buttons. As is, the most common ops besides page turning will take at least two taps, unless they have gestures.

Of course I wanted a 7"er too. Oh well.

But yeah it's going to be tough for anybody else to compete. Ads or no, the headline that comes out of this will be "amazon puts out $79 ereader and $199 tablet." Well played sir, well played.

log · 09-28-2011, 06:35 PM

Regarding ads not beinging instrusive, please don't get your hopes up for the cheaper models unless you think something like this is not intrusive.

Blossom · 09-28-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyssa

Oh! I didn't know. I mean I knew you could probably add one, but I did not know you could replace the default with a non-Amazon default.

Thanks.

There are a few good free ones right here on the forum. There's two old Websters 1911, 1913, Wordnet 3.0 and one other I can't recall. Just do a search on Kindle Dictionary. They are large files so I only have one installed and use the default built in one on more modern books and old Webster on books like the old Regencies.

Blossom · 09-28-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by log

Regarding ads not beinging instrusive, please don't get your hopes up for the cheaper models unless you think something like this is not intrusive.

As long as it's not when I am reading my book I don't find that intrusive. It the same way on the K3 with SO. The discounts you get make up for those ads. I've already missed out on some good deals so I don't mine owning a KT with SO.

Nyssa · 09-28-2011, 06:40 PM

But isn't that just the "Home" page? That doesn't seem that bad. Its not in the middle of the book, which is where most people would find it intrusive. I mean how much time does one spend on the home page when not actively looking for a book?

jupstin · 09-28-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SleepyBob

I don't see how Nook and Sony can continue as more than marginal competitors in the e-ink field. Pretty much all of the Nook ST advantages have evaporated with the new Kindle and the introduction of Overdrive lending. I don't see anything left in its favor, aside from in-store reading and ePub, for those who want to support the open format ideal.

This is what I'm wondering as well. I especially can't imagine how Sony can stay in the ebook reader game. How much more will people be willing to pay for epub support?

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09-28-2011, 06:03 PM	#181
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	I wonder if this marks the end of Barnes and Nobles Nook line. I do like the how the Nook Simple Touch looks and it's color better than the new Kindle's though. I think the kindle looks a little drab.

09-28-2011, 06:35 PM	#190
Barty doofus Posts: 2,551 Karma: 13089041 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	Is that thing at the bottom of the KT the speaker (no more stereo?) or the home button? I would've liked to see home, menu, back, and search buttons. As is, the most common ops besides page turning will take at least two taps, unless they have gestures. Of course I wanted a 7"er too. Oh well. But yeah it's going to be tough for anybody else to compete. Ads or no, the headline that comes out of this will be "amazon puts out $79 ereader and $199 tablet." Well played sir, well played.

09-28-2011, 06:35 PM	#191
log ... Posts: 226 Karma: 514506 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Sony PRS-T1	Regarding ads not beinging instrusive, please don't get your hopes up for the cheaper models unless you think something like this is not intrusive.

09-28-2011, 06:40 PM	#194
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	But isn't that just the "Home" page? That doesn't seem that bad. Its not in the middle of the book, which is where most people would find it intrusive. I mean how much time does one spend on the home page when not actively looking for a book?