Houston, we got a problem?

2debravas · 12-07-2011, 02:43 AM

Regarding the new Fire.. the results of one of the best Product testers in the WEB

http://www.useit.com/alertbox/kindle...usability.html

Have you notice it, Fire owners? I think it´s really interesting....

wizwor · 12-07-2011, 05:34 AM

I can only imagine that the reviewer hasn't figured out that rotating the Fire to landscape makes standard web pages more viewable.

kennyc · 12-07-2011, 07:34 AM

Not again. This garbage link was posted elsewhere as well..

abookreader · 12-07-2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wizwor

I can only imagine that the reviewer hasn't figured out that rotating the Fire to landscape makes standard web pages more viewable.

Or enlarging the input area so the boxes are bigger

Andy_T · 12-07-2011, 10:18 AM

Wow!

I never noticed that I must have muscles like Popeye, because I do not have any issues at all holding the Fire single-handedly for reading for several hours.

Best regards,
Andy

JSWolf · 12-07-2011, 10:20 AM

Yes, that is garbage. Ignore it.

kennyc · 12-07-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy_T

Wow!

I never noticed that I must have muscles like Popeye, because I do not have any issues at all holding the Fire single-handedly for reading for several hours.

Best regards,
Andy

Kai Winters · 12-07-2011, 10:23 AM

Another good reason to be thoughtful when reading a review...oft times the reviewer is a complete moron spouting an opinion no one really wants to hear or care about.

jswinden · 12-07-2011, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

Not again. This garbage link was posted elsewhere as well..

Yep, and as I recall that posting was also by a brand new forum member.

jocampo · 12-07-2011, 11:51 AM

Fat fingers? easy, get on a diet ...

... just kidding ...

Agree with the Magazine's complaints. I personally believe 10" is a better format or size for Magazines. You avoid some of the workarounds of using text only for some articles or zooming.

But overall, for clicking or interacting with links is no different than my Galaxy SII. You just need to zoom in, if there are several links together, and that fixes the issue.

I wonder if some of those users or complains are coming from people who do not own 3.5 inches smart phones. If they are used to 10" screens, I understand it can be a bit frustrating, at the beginning.

Blossom · 12-07-2011, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy_T

Wow!

I never noticed that I must have muscles like Popeye, because I do not have any issues at all holding the Fire single-handedly for reading for several hours.

Best regards,
Andy

I am anemic have hardly any strength in my hands and arms and I can't even hold the K3 without my arms locking up after an hour but the Kindle Fire? I can hold it with no problem for long periods of time.

shinew · 12-07-2011, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

I am anemic have hardly any strength in my hands and arms and I can't even hold the K3 without my arms locking up after an hour but the Kindle Fire? I can hold it with no problem for long periods of time.

8.7oz vs 14.6. Mind over body when you really like something huh?

Blossom · 12-07-2011, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shinew

8.7oz vs 14.6. Mind over body when you really like something huh?

Nope. It the shape and how the weight is distributed on the K3 not to mention how thin it is that causes the problem.

On the Fire I simply hold it with the palm of my hand. I can't do that with the K3 it would slide right out.

I had no problem holding the Coby Tablet I sent back either.

jocampo · 12-07-2011, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

Nope. It the shape and how the weight is distributed on the K3 not to mention how thin it is that causes the problem.

On the Fire I simply hold it with the palm of my hand. I can't do that with the K3 it would slide right out.

I had no problem holding the Coby Tablet I sent back either.

Correct

In engineering, the way distribution plays an important factor on ergonomics and how a device handles overall.

While a bit different, this is also true on bikes. Putting more weight to the bottom or center, will change the whole dynamics of the bike. This is what we call center of gravity.

I find myself more comfortable holding the Kindle Fire than the new Nook Tablet. Because the Nook Tablet is more rectangular than square, it tends to push down when I hold. The Fire is more neutral on that regard. And the Nook Tablet is less heavy and thinner, by the way.

Of course, your hand's size and strength plays an important role too.

kennyc · 12-07-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocampo

Correct

In engineering, the way distribution plays an important factor on ergonomics and how a device handles overall.

While a bit different, this is also true on bikes. Putting more weight to the bottom or center, will change the whole dynamics of the bike. This is what we call center of gravity.

I find myself more comfortable holding the Kindle Fire than the new Nook Tablet. Because the Nook Tablet is more rectangular than square, it tends to push down when I hold. The Fire is more neutral on that regard. And the Nook Tablet is less heavy and thinner, by the way.

Of course, your hand's size and strength plays an important role too.

And your "catrest" of course.

12-07-2011, 02:43 AM	#1
2debravas Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 14 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 3 WIFI	Houston, we got a problem? Regarding the new Fire.. the results of one of the best Product testers in the WEB http://www.useit.com/alertbox/kindle...usability.html Have you notice it, Fire owners? I think it´s really interesting.... Last edited by 2debravas; 12-07-2011 at 02:49 AM.

12-07-2011, 11:51 AM	#10
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	Fat fingers? easy, get on a diet ... ... just kidding ... Agree with the Magazine's complaints. I personally believe 10" is a better format or size for Magazines. You avoid some of the workarounds of using text only for some articles or zooming. But overall, for clicking or interacting with links is no different than my Galaxy SII. You just need to zoom in, if there are several links together, and that fixes the issue. I wonder if some of those users or complains are coming from people who do not own 3.5 inches smart phones. If they are used to 10" screens, I understand it can be a bit frustrating, at the beginning. Last edited by jocampo; 12-07-2011 at 11:54 AM.

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12-07-2011, 05:34 AM	#2
wizwor Wizard Posts: 1,068 Karma: 23867385 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kindle, fire	I can only imagine that the reviewer hasn't figured out that rotating the Fire to landscape makes standard web pages more viewable.

12-07-2011, 07:34 AM	#3
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Not again. This garbage link was posted elsewhere as well..

12-07-2011, 10:18 AM	#5
Andy_T Evangelist Posts: 431 Karma: 5121676 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hannover, Germany Device: iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, Kindle KB, NT, Fire, PW II	Wow! I never noticed that I must have muscles like Popeye, because I do not have any issues at all holding the Fire single-handedly for reading for several hours. Best regards, Andy

12-07-2011, 10:20 AM	#6
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12-07-2011, 10:23 AM	#8
Kai Winters Lover of Books Posts: 218 Karma: 1073074 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern NY Device: iPhone 7+	Another good reason to be thoughtful when reading a review...oft times the reviewer is a complete moron spouting an opinion no one really wants to hear or care about.