New model Kindle 4 just arrived at my home! - Page 43

Laura81 · 10-12-2011, 02:19 PM

I'm glad I've waited to buy the K4. Once it's here in Australia next month I plan to compare the 3 & 4 side by side and then decide. Hopefully the stores here will still have Kindle 3 at that stage.

Blossom · 10-12-2011, 02:28 PM

I've been trying out different fonts on the K4. I can say Georgia looks awful! It doesn't render right. I don't like the original Caecilia, It's too wide. I prefer the condensed version but can't get my hands on it to modify it.

Right now I have settled on Tahoma which I use on my phone to read books. I love this font. It's black but thin not fat but still very readable. It's a sans-serif font though. I am using the Medium line setting. I've yet to find a condensed serif font I can use.

One thing I notice with the font plugin is that when you change the font sizes via the menu it kicks you out of the book and gives an error and wont let you back in. You have to go to another book then another till one loads then you can go back into your book and see the changes.

jswinden · 10-12-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

One thing I notice with the font plugin is that when you change the font sizes via the menu it kicks you out of the book and gives an error and wont let you back in. You have to go to another book then another till one loads then you can go back into your book and see the changes.

Sounds like the plugin malfunctioned for some reason, probably font related. I'm able to change font size with my Alt font (Caecilia Heavy 85/86) without any issues. It could be a problem with the font itself. Was the font an OTF or TTF. I know we are supposed to rename fonts with *.otf to *.ttf for the plugin to work. The reason I ask is that I briefly owned a Kobo Touch which allowed the use of user side-loaded fonts. I had no problems with TTF but a couple of OTF never worked/rendered quite right.

Blossom · 10-12-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

Sounds like the plugin malfunctioned for some reason, probably font related. I'm able to change font size with my Alt font (Caecilia Heavy 85/86) without any issues. It could be a problem with the font itself. Was the font an OTF or TTF. I know we are supposed to rename fonts with *.otf to *.ttf for the plugin to work. The reason I ask is that I briefly owned a Kobo Touch which allowed the use of user side-loaded fonts. I had no problems with TTF but a couple of OTF never worked/rendered quite right.

It doesn't matter which font I use. I still get kicked out if I try to up the font size and then have to fight my way back into the book. I tried three different fonts and it does this on all of them. I've tried Caecilla, Georgia, Tahoma They are ttf fonts. The plugin wont recognize the otf fonts so all are with the True Type extension.

Edit: Okay now it's not doing it! This is crazy!

Zeebra · 10-12-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I've been trying out different fonts on the K4. I can say Georgia looks awful! It doesn't render right. I don't like the original Caecilia, It's too wide. I prefer the condensed version but can't get my hands on it to modify it.

Right now I have settled on Tahoma which I use on my phone to read books. I love this font. It's black but thin not fat but still very readable. It's a sans-serif font though. I am using the Medium line setting. I've yet to find a condensed serif font I can use.

One thing I notice with the font plugin is that when you change the font sizes via the menu it kicks you out of the book and gives an error and wont let you back in. You have to go to another book then another till one loads then you can go back into your book and see the changes.

I'm not understanding, you want to modify the condensed Caecilia that comes with the Kindle? What's wrong with it?

jswinden · 10-12-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

It doesn't matter which font I use. I still get kicked out if I try to up the font size and then have to fight my way back into the book. I tried three different fonts and it does this on all of them. I've tried Caecilla, Georgia, Tahoma They are ttf fonts. The plugin wont recognize the otf fonts so all are with the True Type extension.

Edit: Okay now it's not doing it! This is crazy!

I would double check the spelling on the font names and run the plugin again as it has never kicked me out of a book. Also, I would delete the font files from the Kindle and copy them back to it as one or more might have gotten corrupted.

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Originally Posted by Zeebra

I'm not understanding, you want to modify the condensed Caecilia that comes with the Kindle? What's wrong with it?

I think she meant she would like to be able to use Caecilia Condensed but the Bold and Bold-Italic only. That way the font would be darker, thicker, and easier to read.

Blossom · 10-12-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeebra

I'm not understanding, you want to modify the condensed Caecilia that comes with the Kindle? What's wrong with it?

It's not dark enough on the K4 like it's on my K3. I want to use bold as the regular font and I think that would solve that issue I am having.

Zeebra · 10-12-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

It's not dark enough on the K4 like it's on my K3. I want to use bold as the regular font and I think that would solve that issue I am having.

Ah ok I see.

Blossom · 10-12-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

I would double check the spelling on the font names and run the plugin again as it has never kicked me out of a book. Also, I would delete the font files from the Kindle and copy them back to it as one or more might have gotten corrupted.

It's working now. I can change sizes and no more getting kicked out.

I didn't change anything it just stop acting up.

I think my K4 knows I don't like it much and it's giving me fits.

I think I'll stay with Tahoma unless someone has a suggestion.
I tried the default sans font on the kindle but it was too bold for my liking.

Edit: Okay I know have the perfect font and now can read happily.

I actually like it better then the Condensed font.

cme · 10-13-2011, 11:05 AM

Maybe someone is interested in a size comparison of Kindle 4 and Kobo Touch. They are pretty much identical, the Kindle 4 feels a little thinner however. I like the soft plastic finish on the Kobo more though.

SCION · 10-13-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cme

Maybe someone is interested in a size comparison of Kindle 4 and Kobo Touch. They are pretty much identical, the Kindle 4 feels a little thinner however. I like the soft plastic finish on the Kobo more though.

That's good for Kobo owners in the United States who've been trying to find really nice cases. When I had mine there wasn't much to choose from. Now there will be a good selection to ponder.

Zeebra · 10-13-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cme

Maybe someone is interested in a size comparison of Kindle 4 and Kobo Touch. They are pretty much identical, the Kindle 4 feels a little thinner however. I like the soft plastic finish on the Kobo more though.

Yup, I bought a Kobo Touch carrying case for my new Kindle because the sizes are the same.

tennis nh · 10-13-2011, 11:50 AM

Inquiry please.
Two people in my house have a nook and nook color, they enjoy them but I was visually thrilled by kindle fire and all of it's features.
I have a couple of specific questions
1) is there anyway, either easy or difficult, to share/read nook books on kindle and vice versa?
2) does the kindle fire have a headset jack (and the ability to play mp3 or audio books)?

Thanks for any and all help
Lisa

WT Sharpe · 10-13-2011, 11:55 AM

Kindle books cannot be read on a Nook, neither can Nook Books be read on a Kindle, but books that do not contain DRM can be easily converted from one format to another using a program such as Calibre for reading on either device.

For books containing DRM, you may wish to put 'Apprentice Alf' in your search engine.

SCION · 10-13-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tennis nh

Inquiry please.
Two people in my house have a nook and nook color, they enjoy them but I was visually thrilled by kindle fire and all of it's features.
I have a couple of specific questions
1) is there anyway, either easy or difficult, to share/read nook books on kindle and vice versa?
2) does the kindle fire have a headset jack (and the ability to play mp3 or audio books)?

Thanks for any and all help
Lisa

You can't read NOOK books on a Kindle, nor can you read Kindle books on a NOOK/NOOKcolor. You need to remove DRM in order to do so.

Audio is supported, therefore a headset jack is present.

10-12-2011, 02:28 PM	#632
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I've been trying out different fonts on the K4. I can say Georgia looks awful! It doesn't render right. I don't like the original Caecilia, It's too wide. I prefer the condensed version but can't get my hands on it to modify it. Right now I have settled on Tahoma which I use on my phone to read books. I love this font. It's black but thin not fat but still very readable. It's a sans-serif font though. I am using the Medium line setting. I've yet to find a condensed serif font I can use. One thing I notice with the font plugin is that when you change the font sizes via the menu it kicks you out of the book and gives an error and wont let you back in. You have to go to another book then another till one loads then you can go back into your book and see the changes. Attached Thumbnails

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cme reader Posts: 89 Karma: 1245680 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: PRS-650	Maybe someone is interested in a size comparison of Kindle 4 and Kobo Touch. They are pretty much identical, the Kindle 4 feels a little thinner however. I like the soft plastic finish on the Kobo more though. Attached Thumbnails

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Laura81 Addict Posts: 360 Karma: 407796 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Device: Paperwhite 5	I'm glad I've waited to buy the K4. Once it's here in Australia next month I plan to compare the 3 & 4 side by side and then decide. Hopefully the stores here will still have Kindle 3 at that stage.

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tennis nh Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: nook color and kindle fire	Inquiry please. Two people in my house have a nook and nook color, they enjoy them but I was visually thrilled by kindle fire and all of it's features. I have a couple of specific questions 1) is there anyway, either easy or difficult, to share/read nook books on kindle and vice versa? 2) does the kindle fire have a headset jack (and the ability to play mp3 or audio books)? Thanks for any and all help Lisa

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WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Kindle books cannot be read on a Nook, neither can Nook Books be read on a Kindle, but books that do not contain DRM can be easily converted from one format to another using a program such as Calibre for reading on either device. For books containing DRM, you may wish to put 'Apprentice Alf' in your search engine.