10-10-2012, 01:51 PM | #46 |
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Setting aside the color blob angst, my only real annoyance with the PW is the power button. I have small fingers, which seems like it would help, but I'm constantly struggling to find and then push that tiny thing hard enough. I really miss the slide-on style of the KK.
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10-10-2012, 01:51 PM | #47 |
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I use helvetica 6, which is just a tad smaller than I'd like, but 7 is just huge.
There is no technical reason why the user can't specify the exact size he wants, except to keep the UI simple. It's just simpler to present 8 choices, rather than to have a slider or a +/- numeric input. Nice and easy, unless it's not what the user wants. Which is why you need to have some other way for those willing to go the extra yard to get what they want. Like an advanced settings screen. Or an editable config file. As it is, you need someone to hack the code, so it's either real easy or real hard. |
10-10-2012, 01:57 PM | #48 | |
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Cover replaces power button
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10-10-2012, 02:10 PM | #49 | |
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I'm not in the least interested in the official cover. I had the official cover for the K4 and it was cheaply made with super thin top panel. I'm surprised the hinge part didn't rip in half. |
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10-10-2012, 02:13 PM | #50 | |
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No, I'm not spending $50 on a case to get a functional power switch. |
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10-10-2012, 02:14 PM | #51 | |
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Ha, I can't say I blame you. I do love mine though, but I'm a sap for those little extra features, I admit.
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10-10-2012, 02:19 PM | #53 | |
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10-10-2012, 02:21 PM | #54 |
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Same here exactly. I love the sleep/wake function. Now I just need to get a PW I'm happy with. My replacement is out for delivery, I just wish I felt more optimistic about it.
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10-10-2012, 02:21 PM | #55 |
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Yeah I'm thinking at this point the cover is a better value than the PW. Usually with Kindles that is reversed!
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