3 things that would make Kindle Touch better

route66 · 07-07-2012, 09:40 AM

I love my kindle it has brought me much joy and wisdom! There are a few things that it doesn't do however that I think would make it even better.

1. Page numbers - so I can have a more accurate idea of how much reading I've accomplished.

2. A function that allows you to highlight words you don't know the definition of and localises them all to the same place along with their definition so you can find a list of all the words you want to learn on one page.

3. The capacity to generate some sort of recommended reading list based on the books mentioned in the book you are reading. Often I'll read a book and the author will mention other books and instead of writing them down or highlighting them it would be so much better for there to be a way of adding books you are interested in to some sort of list.

HarryT · 07-07-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by route66

1. Page numbers - so I can have a more accurate idea of how much reading I've accomplished.

Most Kindle books do now display page numbers.

route66 · 07-07-2012, 09:58 AM

I thought the number display was more to do with the Kindle model rather than the book? I know that the kindle keyboard and kindle 4 display page numbers but the touch just has location and percentage whichever book I seem to choose.

HarryT · 07-07-2012, 10:00 AM

No, it's to do with the book. Most Kindle books now have page numbers defined (in a file with a ".apnx" extension). This only applies to books bought from Amazon.

route66 · 07-07-2012, 10:12 AM

This isn't my experience at all, I have several books from amazon but no page numbers. Is there a free book from amazon you can recommend which displays the page numbers that I can try to download to see?

HarryT · 07-07-2012, 10:14 AM

Sorry - all the books I've bought from Amazon are bought, not free. But I honestly don't recall there being one book that I've bought in the last year that hasn't had page numbers.

TimW · 07-07-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by route66

This isn't my experience at all, I have several books from amazon but no page numbers. Is there a free book from amazon you can recommend which displays the page numbers that I can try to download to see?

Although many of the freebies don't have the .apnx file, I found one that is free today (in the US) that does have it...Too Many Sisters. In the product details, if you find "Page Numbers Source ISBN: xxxxxxxxxx" listed, the book has page numbers.

By the way, suggestions can be directed to kindle-feedback@amazon.com.

route66 · 07-07-2012, 11:38 AM

Thanks for the reply, I downloaded Too Many Sisters but as with every other book I've saved on the touch I just get Loc and %

This is leading me to believe that .apnx capacity is somehow disabled on my Kindle. I bought a kindle 4 for a friend and put some books from my collection on it, though the books are the same (the same files) the page numbers are displayed on their kindle 4 but not on my touch.

Also the kindle keyboard I had before showed page numbers with the same books.

I think it's a hardware/firmware issue rather than a file issue.

jswinden · 07-07-2012, 11:42 AM

See the attached image: Look for the circled note on the Amazon book page. If you don't see this note the book does not contain page numbers, at least in my experience.

Your second point probably would not have enough popularity to warrant be added by Amazon, though it is an interesting option, especially for school children.

Your third point would be a good option, though perhaps better implemented through the Amazon website than the Kindle. I think the website sort of unofficially does this on a limited scale. I notice that down the page are a few titles listed that seem to be similar to the one selected.

thomass · 07-07-2012, 11:45 AM

page numbers available also for the documents which are sent from Calibre

jswinden · 07-07-2012, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by route66

Thanks for the reply, I downloaded Too Many Sisters but as with every other book I've saved on the touch I just get Loc and %

This is leading me to believe that .apnx capacity is somehow disabled on my Kindle. I bought a kindle 4 for a friend and put some books from my collection on it, though the books are the same (the same files) the page numbers are displayed on their kindle 4 but not on my touch.

Also the kindle keyboard I had before showed page numbers with the same books.

I think it's a hardware/firmware issue rather than a file issue.

Only Location and Percent show when reading a page. You have to tap the top of the page to display the menu page which shows the Page Number at the bottom center of page. Page numbers also display on the TOC.

Please read the darn manual to learn how to operate your Kindle Touch. I'm sure it will be enlightening and helpful.

TimW · 07-07-2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by route66

Thanks for the reply, I downloaded Too Many Sisters but as with every other book I've saved on the touch I just get Loc and %

This is leading me to believe that .apnx capacity is somehow disabled on my Kindle. I bought a kindle 4 for a friend and put some books from my collection on it, though the books are the same (the same files) the page numbers are displayed on their kindle 4 but not on my touch.

Also the kindle keyboard I had before showed page numbers with the same books.

I think it's a hardware/firmware issue rather than a file issue.

I don't have a Touch but on my KK the page numbers aren't always displayed. Pressing the "menu" button reveals that you are on "page x of 296," for instance. When you press the "back" button, the page number is hidden again. On the help guide for the Touch it says "If your Kindle book includes page numbers, you'll see page numbers displayed next to locations when you tap the center of the screen while reading." Your Kindle doesn't display page numbers when you tap the center of the screen?

Edit: Thanks, JS...I'm usually the slowest at responding.

jswinden · 07-07-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TimW

I don't have a Touch but on my KK the page numbers aren't always displayed. Pressing the "menu" button reveals that you are on "page x of 296," for instance. When you press the "back" button, the page number is hidden again. On the help guide for the Touch it says "If your Kindle book includes page numbers, you'll see page numbers displayed next to locations when you tap the center of the screen while reading." Your Kindle doesn't display page numbers when you tap the center of the screen?

You are absolutely correct on the Touch, except you tap the top of the screen to display the menu and page numbers. Tapping the center of the screen will page forward but not show page numbers.

OP bought the Kindle to read so he should READ the manual.

I know we hate doing that, even myself and I spent 25 years writing technical manuals! But reading the Kindle manual will certainly help us learn more about the Kindle's functionality.

TimW · 07-07-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

You are absolutely correct on the Touch, except you tap the top of the screen to display the menu and page numbers. Tapping the center of the screen will page forward but not show page numbers.

OP bought the Kindle to read so he should READ the manual.

I know we hate doing that, even myself and I spent 25 years writing technical manuals! But reading the Kindle manual will certainly help us learn more about the Kindle's functionality.

Very, very true. RTFM! However, I'm REALLY lost when I offer advice on a device I don't own. The *FINE* manual is the key.

route66 · 07-07-2012, 12:09 PM

I wasn't aware that it was possible to view page numbers by clicking on the menu bar, great to know! Though I don't understand why it doesn't appear by default where Loc is (which is useless to a lot of people) surely thats the most obvious feature for an ereader, to display the page as opposed to Loc.

Anyway I'm happy to have discovered this and to those getting impatient remember that you are under absolutely no obligation to reply to me if you don't want to. Great that it's in the manual but why should such a basic feature require menu tapping, I consider the lack of page display on the page itself a unecessary flaw for something that can be easily remedied.

07-07-2012, 09:40 AM	#1
route66 Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 279654 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: none	3 things that would make Kindle Touch better I love my kindle it has brought me much joy and wisdom! There are a few things that it doesn't do however that I think would make it even better. 1. Page numbers - so I can have a more accurate idea of how much reading I've accomplished. 2. A function that allows you to highlight words you don't know the definition of and localises them all to the same place along with their definition so you can find a list of all the words you want to learn on one page. 3. The capacity to generate some sort of recommended reading list based on the books mentioned in the book you are reading. Often I'll read a book and the author will mention other books and instead of writing them down or highlighting them it would be so much better for there to be a way of adding books you are interested in to some sort of list.

07-07-2012, 11:42 AM	#9
jswinden Nameless Being	See the attached image: Look for the circled note on the Amazon book page. If you don't see this note the book does not contain page numbers, at least in my experience. Your second point probably would not have enough popularity to warrant be added by Amazon, though it is an interesting option, especially for school children. Your third point would be a good option, though perhaps better implemented through the Amazon website than the Kindle. I think the website sort of unofficially does this on a limited scale. I notice that down the page are a few titles listed that seem to be similar to the one selected. Attached Thumbnails

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07-07-2012, 09:58 AM	#3
route66 Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 279654 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: none	I thought the number display was more to do with the Kindle model rather than the book? I know that the kindle keyboard and kindle 4 display page numbers but the touch just has location and percentage whichever book I seem to choose.

07-07-2012, 10:00 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	No, it's to do with the book. Most Kindle books now have page numbers defined (in a file with a ".apnx" extension). This only applies to books bought from Amazon.

07-07-2012, 10:12 AM	#5
route66 Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 279654 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: none	This isn't my experience at all, I have several books from amazon but no page numbers. Is there a free book from amazon you can recommend which displays the page numbers that I can try to download to see?

07-07-2012, 10:14 AM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Sorry - all the books I've bought from Amazon are bought, not free. But I honestly don't recall there being one book that I've bought in the last year that hasn't had page numbers.

07-07-2012, 11:38 AM	#8
route66 Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 279654 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: none	Thanks for the reply, I downloaded Too Many Sisters but as with every other book I've saved on the touch I just get Loc and % This is leading me to believe that .apnx capacity is somehow disabled on my Kindle. I bought a kindle 4 for a friend and put some books from my collection on it, though the books are the same (the same files) the page numbers are displayed on their kindle 4 but not on my touch. Also the kindle keyboard I had before showed page numbers with the same books. I think it's a hardware/firmware issue rather than a file issue.

07-07-2012, 11:45 AM	#10
thomass Wizard Posts: 1,669 Karma: 2300001 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Türkiye Device: Kindle 5.3.7	page numbers available also for the documents which are sent from Calibre

07-07-2012, 12:09 PM	#15
route66 Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 279654 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: none	I wasn't aware that it was possible to view page numbers by clicking on the menu bar, great to know! Though I don't understand why it doesn't appear by default where Loc is (which is useless to a lot of people) surely thats the most obvious feature for an ereader, to display the page as opposed to Loc. Anyway I'm happy to have discovered this and to those getting impatient remember that you are under absolutely no obligation to reply to me if you don't want to. Great that it's in the manual but why should such a basic feature require menu tapping, I consider the lack of page display on the page itself a unecessary flaw for something that can be easily remedied.