Room for improvement - Page 2

John F · 01-09-2014, 05:09 PM

I would like to see more formating options (line spacing, margins, font size, ...).

VictoriaP · 01-09-2014, 05:36 PM

Being able to have "instant" translation via on board dictionaries without using wifi. My understanding may be faulty, but doesn't the PW1 have the ability to select on the fly which dictionary you use? I often read books in English that have just a few words or phrases in French, Spanish, or Latin, and it's a nuisance to have to turn wifi on for these when I may already have a perfectly serviceable dictionary in that language right on the device. I don't want to reset my language in preferences as I still need to be able to look things up in English too.

I also find the PW2 just a bit sluggish at times, so I'd be in favor of a faster processor.

And still more font options.

booklover6 · 01-09-2014, 05:40 PM

The design and features of the Kindle Touch (4gb, audio), with the Kobo's margin, font, line spacing options, and ability to manage collections via Calibre. A good light, optional.

Atunah · 01-09-2014, 05:48 PM

Hmmm, I have a hard time thinking of something. I basically "upgraded" by going from a PW1 to the basic kindle as its all about readability for me and I just didn't like the window or milk effect with the extra layers. So I had to give up some "features" for that, but I don't really miss them.

Maybe a couple of more fonts would be nice and a small solar panel on the back of the basic kindle so I don't even have to plug it in for charging anymore.

. Since I read a lot, none of the kindles I have ever owned come even close to the advertised time and I only get a couple of days or a few days out of them. The basic so far is longest, with charging maybe every 3-4 days or so.
So a solar panel would be nice. Of course I have no clue about the technical thingies about if it would be even large enough to charge a battery the size in the kindle.

And maybe some help with online my kindle account. It would be nice to be able to have the sorting done there and then sync with the kindles if one wishes. With maybe each kindle on the account having their own sync section to do that.

eschwartz · 01-09-2014, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_bike_kite

I'd like larger storage and then a way of storing wikipedia (possibly without images or very low res images) and an easy way of browsing through it.

A 3G Kindle has Wikipedia access anywhere Amazon's 3G data is available -- or is that also not available outside the US?

eschwartz · 01-09-2014, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atunah

Maybe a couple of more fonts would be nice and a small solar panel on the back of the basic kindle so I don't even have to plug it in for charging anymore.

. Since I read a lot, none of the kindles I have ever owned come even close to the advertised time and I only get a couple of days or a few days out of them. The basic so far is longest, with charging maybe every 3-4 days or so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by @amazon.com PW product page

Battery Life A single charge lasts up to eight weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 10. Battery life will vary based on light and wireless usage

If you read more than 1/2 hour a day, then you are probably getting the advertised time.
1/2 hour a day * 56 days = 28 hours reading.

Penforhire · 01-09-2014, 07:42 PM

Speed (responsiveness) and screen contrast are probably my top desires for improvement. It isn't as if I dislike my PW now but those are what will get me to upgrade. I find battery life and lighting uniformity acceptable.

There are other important improvements that don't drive my behavior but affect the E-ink market, IMO. I think improving screen durability (flexible screen) would be a big step forward in making e-readers more widely used. An easily replaced battery might be a related benefit, giving E-ink e-readers a wider appeal. When we buy a new reader after two to four years we might more usefully pass ours on to someone else (with an unbroken screen and a fresh battery).

booklover6 · 01-09-2014, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atunah

Hmmm, I have a hard time thinking of something. I basically "upgraded" by going from a PW1 to the basic kindle as its all about readability for me and I just didn't like the window or milk effect with the extra layers. So I had to give up some "features" for that, but I don't really miss them.

I have come to believe you are right about the extra layers affecting the text sharpness. I just "upgraded" to a Kindle Touch, the 2011 model. Twice the storage, and audio, and the text is sharper, to me, than the PW Kindles.

FizzyWater · 01-09-2014, 08:01 PM

I was using a PW2 while giving blood the other day...I really would have liked to have a hardware page-turn button. Having to set the reader down to tap the screen to turn the page was annoying.

Barbara1955 · 01-09-2014, 08:09 PM

My improvements would be Bring back the Kindle 3 & Touch permantly & Bring back Imerson reading on them!

mike_bike_kite · 01-09-2014, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

A 3G Kindle has Wikipedia access anywhere Amazon's 3G data is available -- or is that also not available outside the US?

I believe it's available worldwide but sadly this is the 4th ereader I now have in the house and I couldn't justify buying the 3G version but, yes, that would certainly be the simple solution.

meeera · 01-09-2014, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FizzyWater

I was using a PW2 while giving blood the other day...I really would have liked to have a hardware page-turn button.

Ah yes, I should definitely have added: the hardware page-turn buttons of the Kindle Keyboard. Those are great for me. And book cover as sleep screen. And an unobtrusive bottom-of-screen whole-of-book progress bar with user-optional chapter pips.

SteveEisenberg · 01-09-2014, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

My improvements would be Bring back the Kindle 3 & Touch permanently . . .

Yes, and with a lower price every year. Or keep everything the same, except give a longer warranty with a more durable screen.

FizzyWater · 01-09-2014, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meeera

Ah yes, I should definitely have added: the hardware page-turn buttons of the Kindle Keyboard. Those are great for me. And book cover as sleep screen. And an unobtrusive bottom-of-screen whole-of-book progress bar with user-optional chapter pips.

And an always on battery status indicator.

VictoriaP · 01-09-2014, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FizzyWater

And an always on battery status indicator.

With battery percentage, not just a vague approximation of it in graphical form.

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01-09-2014, 05:09 PM	#16
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,006 Karma: 71261339 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	I would like to see more formating options (line spacing, margins, font size, ...).

01-09-2014, 05:36 PM	#17
VictoriaP Addict Posts: 298 Karma: 491576 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle PW2; Kindle Touch; Kindle 2; iPad Mini; iPad1	Being able to have "instant" translation via on board dictionaries without using wifi. My understanding may be faulty, but doesn't the PW1 have the ability to select on the fly which dictionary you use? I often read books in English that have just a few words or phrases in French, Spanish, or Latin, and it's a nuisance to have to turn wifi on for these when I may already have a perfectly serviceable dictionary in that language right on the device. I don't want to reset my language in preferences as I still need to be able to look things up in English too. I also find the PW2 just a bit sluggish at times, so I'd be in favor of a faster processor. And still more font options.

01-09-2014, 05:40 PM	#18
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	The design and features of the Kindle Touch (4gb, audio), with the Kobo's margin, font, line spacing options, and ability to manage collections via Calibre. A good light, optional.

01-09-2014, 05:48 PM	#19
Atunah Wizard Posts: 1,817 Karma: 23400001 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Device: K1/K3/BasicK Voyage/Oasis1/Oasis3	Hmmm, I have a hard time thinking of something. I basically "upgraded" by going from a PW1 to the basic kindle as its all about readability for me and I just didn't like the window or milk effect with the extra layers. So I had to give up some "features" for that, but I don't really miss them. Maybe a couple of more fonts would be nice and a small solar panel on the back of the basic kindle so I don't even have to plug it in for charging anymore. . Since I read a lot, none of the kindles I have ever owned come even close to the advertised time and I only get a couple of days or a few days out of them. The basic so far is longest, with charging maybe every 3-4 days or so. So a solar panel would be nice. Of course I have no clue about the technical thingies about if it would be even large enough to charge a battery the size in the kindle. And maybe some help with online my kindle account. It would be nice to be able to have the sorting done there and then sync with the kindles if one wishes. With maybe each kindle on the account having their own sync section to do that.

01-09-2014, 07:42 PM	#22
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 2,230 Karma: 7145404 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle Voyage & iPhone 7+	Speed (responsiveness) and screen contrast are probably my top desires for improvement. It isn't as if I dislike my PW now but those are what will get me to upgrade. I find battery life and lighting uniformity acceptable. There are other important improvements that don't drive my behavior but affect the E-ink market, IMO. I think improving screen durability (flexible screen) would be a big step forward in making e-readers more widely used. An easily replaced battery might be a related benefit, giving E-ink e-readers a wider appeal. When we buy a new reader after two to four years we might more usefully pass ours on to someone else (with an unbroken screen and a fresh battery).

01-09-2014, 08:01 PM	#24
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	I was using a PW2 while giving blood the other day...I really would have liked to have a hardware page-turn button. Having to set the reader down to tap the screen to turn the page was annoying.

01-09-2014, 08:09 PM	#25
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	My improvements would be Bring back the Kindle 3 & Touch permantly & Bring back Imerson reading on them!