Is the Kindle2 fugly - Page 2

pilotbob · 02-09-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Or "Viva La Reader!"

The Kindle is dead... long live the Kindle!

BOb

desertgrandma · 02-09-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

The Kindle is dead... long live the Kindle!

BOb

ACCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK.......

(spits up hairball)

lovebeta · 02-09-2009, 11:59 AM

I think I like the look of Kindle 1 better. yeah

Prince Hal · 02-09-2009, 12:12 PM

Not so "fugly" on the outside as Kindle 1 in my opinion. But I never thought that the looks were the deal-breker anyway. As is often said "it's what's inside that matter". So, how "fugly" is the software ? As so many times spoken, does it have folders ? Is there an easier way to select a book - or a document. For me the Kindle was always a reader of large documents and a reference source.

So Kindle 2 - looks okay to me externally. But what about the software.

Hal.

NavyDad6 · 02-09-2009, 12:19 PM

I think it looks fine. I am more concerned about features and content. Compared to the other readers out there, the Kindle is the best choice, IMHO.

(Drinks the Koolaid and orders the K2, leather cover and Mighty Bright)

slayda · 02-09-2009, 12:21 PM

Bob, you left out the choice, "Who cares".

pilotbob · 02-09-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by slayda

Bob, you left out the choice, "Who cares".

I didn't think it was relevant. You either think the kindle is fugly or not. You don't have to care whether it is or not... but you will still have an opinion.

BOb

JSWolf · 02-09-2009, 12:46 PM

My 505 is dark blue and it does not get in the way when I am reading.

Barcey · 02-09-2009, 12:47 PM

I'm very disappointed that Amazon didn't accommodate the people that like making fugly jokes. What are we going to make fun of now?

I think they did a much better design job on this one. I think of the original Kindle design as a PT Cruiser. It appeals to some but not to the masses. The new design is more like a Neon. It should have a much broader appeal. (My apologies to Europeans who don't know our North American car models).

I would have preferred a thicker, shorter design with a slide out keyboard so you don't have to look at it all the time, but that's just me.

bwaldron · 02-09-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

You do realize the white is so that it 'disappears' while you are reading a book? Much like reading a paper book?

I'm with Jon. White isn't the best choice for a e-ink reading device.

* If anything, it makes the reader "disappear" less than a dark frame.

* It makes the user perceive the screen itself as greyer/darker in relation to the device frame.

* It is more likely to get/look dirty.

All that said, I didn't find Kindle 1 to be ugly. (But if I did, I wouldn't say Kindle 2 is different enough to my eyes to make a difference.)

desertgrandma · 02-09-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bwaldron

I'm with Jon. White isn't the best choice for a e-ink reading device.

* If anything, it makes the reader "disappear" less than a dark frame.

* It makes the user perceive the screen itself as greyer/darker in relation to the device frame.

* It is more likely to get/look dirty.

All that said, I didn't find Kindle 1 to be ugly. (But if I did, I wouldn't say Kindle 2 is different enough to my eyes to make a difference.)

sorry, I was just quoting Amazons reasoning. Which I"m starting to seriously wonder about.

pilotbob · 02-09-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bwaldron

I'm with Jon. White isn't the best choice for a e-ink reading device.

Maybe colorwarepc.com or other place will start selling/painting Kindles.

BOb

bwaldron · 02-09-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Maybe colorwarepc.com or other place will start selling/painting Kindles.

Maybe...

I know my Cybook (black frame) and Kindle share the same Vizplex screen, but the screen on the Kindle definitely looks darker. I have seen Kindles with dark-themed skins on 'em, and it does make the screen itself look whiter and a little more "paper-like."

el.astrologo · 02-09-2009, 01:37 PM

may I suggest adding a third option to the poll? "it's ok"
I mean.. I voted fugly because I don't think it's pretty but if there had been the option I would have say "ok" instead... just my two cents :P

CCDMan · 02-09-2009, 01:53 PM

Who cares? It works, I can read on it.

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No	148	76.29%
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02-09-2009, 12:12 PM	#19
Prince Hal Zealot Posts: 149 Karma: 1856 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Device: Galaxy Player 4.2; Nexus 3 (wifi only); Nook HD+ (possibly)	Internal looks much more important Not so "fugly" on the outside as Kindle 1 in my opinion. But I never thought that the looks were the deal-breker anyway. As is often said "it's what's inside that matter". So, how "fugly" is the software ? As so many times spoken, does it have folders ? Is there an easier way to select a book - or a document. For me the Kindle was always a reader of large documents and a reference source. So Kindle 2 - looks okay to me externally. But what about the software. Hal.

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02-09-2009, 11:59 AM	#18
lovebeta Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 406 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle 2, Amazon Kindle, Sony PRS-505	I think I like the look of Kindle 1 better. yeah

02-09-2009, 12:19 PM	#20
NavyDad6 Reading is FUNdamental Posts: 233 Karma: 1516 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WA state Device: Kindle 2	I think it looks fine. I am more concerned about features and content. Compared to the other readers out there, the Kindle is the best choice, IMHO. (Drinks the Koolaid and orders the K2, leather cover and Mighty Bright)

02-09-2009, 12:21 PM	#21
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Bob, you left out the choice, "Who cares".

02-09-2009, 12:46 PM	#23
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,771 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	My 505 is dark blue and it does not get in the way when I am reading.

02-09-2009, 12:47 PM	#24
Barcey Wizard Posts: 1,531 Karma: 8059866 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kobo H2O / Aura HD / Glo / iPad3	I'm very disappointed that Amazon didn't accommodate the people that like making fugly jokes. What are we going to make fun of now? I think they did a much better design job on this one. I think of the original Kindle design as a PT Cruiser. It appeals to some but not to the masses. The new design is more like a Neon. It should have a much broader appeal. (My apologies to Europeans who don't know our North American car models). I would have preferred a thicker, shorter design with a slide out keyboard so you don't have to look at it all the time, but that's just me.

02-09-2009, 01:37 PM	#29
el.astrologo Groupie Posts: 164 Karma: 462 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Device: PRS-700BC	may I suggest adding a third option to the poll? "it's ok" I mean.. I voted fugly because I don't think it's pretty but if there had been the option I would have say "ok" instead... just my two cents :P

02-09-2009, 01:53 PM	#30
CCDMan *** Posts: 335 Karma: 5759 Join Date: Mar 2006 Device: ***	Who cares? It works, I can read on it.