What do you really miss in Kindle 2? - Page 4

Alisa · 02-11-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MonaLS

Yeah, well it was $20 so no huge loss for my fugly phone.

I think for $20 I wouldn't care. I prefer a smartphone and they tend to be a lot more. I'm going to have it for a few years and I use it for work so it's a bit more of a big deal for me.

bwaldron · 02-11-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

I wouldn't buy a phone that didn't have a user replaceable battery but it's not a big deal for me with the Kindle. I wouldn't be thrilled if I had to send it in on the off chance I got a bum battery but I'd deal with it. It would be nigh on impossible to deal with not having my phone for that long.

I would think it possible that people will figure out a way for users to replace the battery themselves, as they have with the iPods...so that if someone wants to do it (out-of-warranty) without sending it back, they may be able to.

Neither the SD issue or the battery would be a deal-killer for me; if I didn't have a Kindle 1 I'd have no qualms about grabbing the new model. But I shall wait and see what the Kindle 3 brings. (Of course, I also said that I'd wait for the Kindle 2 before buying, and that went by the wayside, so I'll see if my inner gadget freak can control itself this time.)

IntegrityWolf · 02-11-2009, 02:41 AM

I think I would miss the device thickness. While my Kindle 1 isn't a clunker, it is thicker (though not heavy), and I like this. It makes it feel more natural, more like a real book, and rests nicely in my hands or even my lap.

I don't like how the K2 looks as thin as a pencil.

That worries me. I wonder how strong it is.

HarryT · 02-11-2009, 04:30 AM

Is the battery on the K2 not replaceable? I read in another thread that the manual stated that it was replaceable.

desertgrandma · 02-11-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Is the battery on the K2 not replaceable? I read in another thread that the manual stated that it was replaceable.

Harry, it is replaceable, but Amazon has stated it has to be returned to them to do.

I'm sure most people could figure out how to do this, but I'm thinking that would void the warranty.

HarryT · 02-11-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Harry, it is replaceable, but Amazon has stated it has to be returned to them to do.

Hmmm. That counts as "not replaceable" in my book!

JSWolf · 02-11-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

It's too soon for me to answer until I have it in hand. I'm not that concerned about the battery and SD card issue (though I hope we can still do screen grabs).

I'm hope it's as comfortable to hold as K1. Yes, I liked the thickness and the ease of button pushing.

When you get your K2, I'd like to read your take on the K2 vs. the K1.

Ervserver · 02-11-2009, 12:11 PM

after the warranty has ended then its time to hit your "local geek" for a favor, that is if we are able to purchase batteries....someone will surely sell replacement batteries

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Harry, it is replaceable, but Amazon has stated it has to be returned to them to do.

I'm sure most people could figure out how to do this, but I'm thinking that would void the warranty.

alexv · 02-11-2009, 12:16 PM

Although I've never tried a Kindle, there are a couple of features that would make me happier about it. I'm a physics PhD student, so I read a lot of scientific papers, mostly in pdf. It would be more confortable for me to have direct pdf support. Moreover, I love the pen support of iRex or Samsung Papyrus (the latter was announced a month ago, see https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35975 ). It would enable me to take notes over the papers (it needn't be "fast and perfect note taking", just a working feature, as could be seen in the Samsung papyrus presentation), and of course, by mean of the pen you could get rid of the keyboard of the kindle, and bring a fancier, smaller and lighter device.

So, on the whole:

- PDF native support
- Integrated wacom tablet or similar technology, to take notes

Hope it helps

nelamvr6 · 02-11-2009, 09:59 PM

Personally I miss the SD slot. 2 GB really is a lot, but I like the idea of expandability. It's the geek in me coming out...

daffy4u · 03-23-2009, 10:53 AM

I officially miss the scroll wheel. Sometimes it takes too long to navigate with the 5-way joy stick. It takes longer to get to a word to use the dictionary (if it's somewhere in the middle of the page). I preferred to use the scroll wheel to make my bookmarks, now I have to use alt+b which is okay but not as fast to me.

JSWolf · 03-23-2009, 10:54 AM

If I had a K2, I'd miss the lack of ePub support.

daffy4u · 03-23-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

If I had a K2, I'd miss the lack of ePub support.

I don't miss that at all.

TallMomof2 · 03-23-2009, 02:50 PM

I missed the scroll wheel at first but now I prefer the 5 way stick.

What I miss is the SD card slot.

catsittingstill · 03-23-2009, 05:27 PM

I wish the K2 had the SD card slot and user replaceable battery of the K1. I'm not sure it's fair to say I "miss" them; so far I haven't suffered for the lack, but they were reassuring--"You'll never run out of memory. You'll always be able to replace your battery if it dies."

I really like the joystick a lot better for its ability to move sideways, which has made possible a whole bunch of changes that made the user interface more efficient. But there's no denying it's slower than the roller was, which is sometimes irritating.

Regarding my wishlist for kindle, on the other hand, pretty much nothing has changed. Put "no DRM" and "worldwide" and "folders or tags" up there at the top and then work your way down to "A4 screen, native pdf support," etc.

Actually, one of the things I wish they would do has to do with the Kindle store rather than the Kindle itself; I wish they would clearly mark which books have TTS disabled and which books have DRM.

View Poll Results: What do you really miss in K2?
The SD card slot!	51	57.30%
The rubberized back, for a better grip.	15	16.85%
I liked its previous thickness	2	2.25%
It should come with a cover!	38	42.70%
Other (please, post about it)	15	16.85%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 89. You may not vote on this poll

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02-11-2009, 02:41 AM	#48
IntegrityWolf ^_^ Posts: 43 Karma: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Touch (Wi-Fi)	I think I would miss the device thickness. While my Kindle 1 isn't a clunker, it is thicker (though not heavy), and I like this. It makes it feel more natural, more like a real book, and rests nicely in my hands or even my lap. I don't like how the K2 looks as thin as a pencil. That worries me. I wonder how strong it is.

02-11-2009, 04:30 AM	#49
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Is the battery on the K2 not replaceable? I read in another thread that the manual stated that it was replaceable.

02-11-2009, 12:16 PM	#54
alexv Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: None	Although I've never tried a Kindle, there are a couple of features that would make me happier about it. I'm a physics PhD student, so I read a lot of scientific papers, mostly in pdf. It would be more confortable for me to have direct pdf support. Moreover, I love the pen support of iRex or Samsung Papyrus (the latter was announced a month ago, see https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35975 ). It would enable me to take notes over the papers (it needn't be "fast and perfect note taking", just a working feature, as could be seen in the Samsung papyrus presentation), and of course, by mean of the pen you could get rid of the keyboard of the kindle, and bring a fancier, smaller and lighter device. So, on the whole: - PDF native support - Integrated wacom tablet or similar technology, to take notes Hope it helps

02-11-2009, 09:59 PM	#55
nelamvr6 Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 9088 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New London, CT USA Device: Kobo Libra Color	Personally I miss the SD slot. 2 GB really is a lot, but I like the idea of expandability. It's the geek in me coming out...

03-23-2009, 10:53 AM	#56
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I officially miss the scroll wheel. Sometimes it takes too long to navigate with the 5-way joy stick. It takes longer to get to a word to use the dictionary (if it's somewhere in the middle of the page). I preferred to use the scroll wheel to make my bookmarks, now I have to use alt+b which is okay but not as fast to me.

03-23-2009, 10:54 AM	#57
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,757 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	If I had a K2, I'd miss the lack of ePub support.

03-23-2009, 02:50 PM	#59
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	I missed the scroll wheel at first but now I prefer the 5 way stick. What I miss is the SD card slot.

03-23-2009, 05:27 PM	#60
catsittingstill Guru Posts: 643 Karma: 551634 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle 1.0.8, iPod Touch, Kindle Keyboard	I wish the K2 had the SD card slot and user replaceable battery of the K1. I'm not sure it's fair to say I "miss" them; so far I haven't suffered for the lack, but they were reassuring--"You'll never run out of memory. You'll always be able to replace your battery if it dies." I really like the joystick a lot better for its ability to move sideways, which has made possible a whole bunch of changes that made the user interface more efficient. But there's no denying it's slower than the roller was, which is sometimes irritating. Regarding my wishlist for kindle, on the other hand, pretty much nothing has changed. Put "no DRM" and "worldwide" and "folders or tags" up there at the top and then work your way down to "A4 screen, native pdf support," etc. Actually, one of the things I wish they would do has to do with the Kindle store rather than the Kindle itself; I wish they would clearly mark which books have TTS disabled and which books have DRM.