Paperwhite capacitive touchscreen: how does it respond?

eureka · 10-04-2012, 06:14 PM

Paperwhite has a capacitive touchscreen. How does it respond in comparison with other capacitive touchscreens (iPad / Android phones or tablets / other phones or tablets)?

I know that refresh time of E-Ink screen is noticible higher than refresh time of LCD screen, so comparison of "responding" as "refreshing screen image" will be not so objective. So I'm mostly interested in any small details that will come into your mind after this question.

If there are owners of both Kindle Touch and Kindle Paperwhite, I'll be glad to hear if there is any difference in feelings about their's touchscreens (I suspect, feelings could be different, because Kindle Touch uses infrared-based touchscreen, not capacitive).

alaskazimm · 10-04-2012, 07:53 PM

The responsiveness of my new KPW is on par with my Galxay S phone. Pulling up a new screen is of course faster on the phone, but in tasks where the screen doesn't need to refresh (keyboard, light level) it is quick.

Naturally YMMV.

jswinden · 10-04-2012, 07:55 PM

I have the Touch and the PW. The PW touch response is a little faster than the Touch and the feel of the screen is better. The Touch has a really smooth screen and the PW has a nicer texture that feels almost like fine paper. Neither respond very fast as they are eInk devices, so I really wouldn't attempt to compare them to the iPad or phones which have instant refresh.

JoeC · 10-04-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

I have the Touch and the PW. The PW touch response is a little faster than the Touch and the feel of the screen is better. The Touch has a really smooth screen and the PW has a nicer texture that feels almost like fine paper. Neither respond very fast as they are eInk devices, so I really wouldn't attempt to compare them to the iPad or phones which have instant refresh.

I think you nailed it. I think the Paperwhite is better than the Touch in terms of highlighting and page turning.

QofResh · 10-04-2012, 11:59 PM

I'm experiencing an interesting problem with my PW's touchscreen. When it is plugged in to the wall, the touchscreen becomes wonky and nearly unresponsive. Could my unit be defective in that way, or is that par for the Kindle course?

DustyDisks · 10-05-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by QofResh

I'm experiencing an interesting problem with my PW's touchscreen. When it is plugged in to the wall, the touchscreen becomes wonky and nearly unresponsive. Could my unit be defective in that way, or is that par for the Kindle course?

Have the same problem with my firehd, did a web search and the problem is not uncommon.

Why? Have not a clue, but while charging the screen sensitivity is greatly reduced. My stylus works great when on battery but not so great while charging.

But direct finger contact still works alright, seeing that the screen seems very sensitive normally.

I am just racking it up as the "Nature" of the beast.

JoeC · 10-05-2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by QofResh

I'm experiencing an interesting problem with my PW's touchscreen. When it is plugged in to the wall, the touchscreen becomes wonky and nearly unresponsive. Could my unit be defective in that way, or is that par for the Kindle course?

I just tested mine and don't see any issues.

brandon7s · 10-05-2012, 02:37 AM

The PW screen's responsiveness is VASTLY improved over the Kindle Touch. Seriously, the capacitive touch screen is a huge upgrade from IR technology; I'm surprised Amazon didn't market this feature more than they did.

10-04-2012, 06:14 PM	#1
eureka but forgot what it's like Posts: 741 Karma: 2345678 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: north (by northwest) Device: Kindle Touch	Paperwhite capacitive touchscreen: how does it respond? Paperwhite has a capacitive touchscreen. How does it respond in comparison with other capacitive touchscreens (iPad / Android phones or tablets / other phones or tablets)? I know that refresh time of E-Ink screen is noticible higher than refresh time of LCD screen, so comparison of "responding" as "refreshing screen image" will be not so objective. So I'm mostly interested in any small details that will come into your mind after this question. If there are owners of both Kindle Touch and Kindle Paperwhite, I'll be glad to hear if there is any difference in feelings about their's touchscreens (I suspect, feelings could be different, because Kindle Touch uses infrared-based touchscreen, not capacitive).

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10-04-2012, 07:53 PM	#2
alaskazimm Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 338 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Western Alaska Device: Kindle Paperwhite PW5, Kobo Clara Colour	The responsiveness of my new KPW is on par with my Galxay S phone. Pulling up a new screen is of course faster on the phone, but in tasks where the screen doesn't need to refresh (keyboard, light level) it is quick. Naturally YMMV.

10-04-2012, 07:55 PM	#3
jswinden Nameless Being	I have the Touch and the PW. The PW touch response is a little faster than the Touch and the feel of the screen is better. The Touch has a really smooth screen and the PW has a nicer texture that feels almost like fine paper. Neither respond very fast as they are eInk devices, so I really wouldn't attempt to compare them to the iPad or phones which have instant refresh.

10-04-2012, 11:59 PM	#5
QofResh Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 500690 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Carolina Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Touch; Android Tablet (Asus TF300); PC App	I'm experiencing an interesting problem with my PW's touchscreen. When it is plugged in to the wall, the touchscreen becomes wonky and nearly unresponsive. Could my unit be defective in that way, or is that par for the Kindle course?

10-05-2012, 02:37 AM	#8
brandon7s Member Posts: 17 Karma: 498582 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3	The PW screen's responsiveness is VASTLY improved over the Kindle Touch. Seriously, the capacitive touch screen is a huge upgrade from IR technology; I'm surprised Amazon didn't market this feature more than they did.