Kindle 4 negatives - Page 2

rhadin · 12-12-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

No fingerprint problems, Harry?

I don't have a Kindle of any version but my Sony 950 is a touch screen device and I have been using it for more than a year now. I have never had a fingerprint problem. I tend to clean the screen with Windex or eyeglass cleaner every couple of months, but I do that also with my Sony 505 which isn't touchscreen. Screens do get dusty just from being.

I'm not recommending the Kindle, I'm just saying that worries about fingerprints on touchscreen readers is way overblown based on my experience. I'd worry more about other things in how a device is built.

HarryT · 12-12-2011, 12:01 PM

To elaborate, I can see fingerprints on the screen if I hold it up to the light at an angle, but looking at if face on - ie when actually reading - they are completely invisible. It's a matte screen and fingerprints just don't show up on it at all.

shinew · 12-12-2011, 02:33 PM

With an IR touch screen, there is really no need to press it down hard enough to leave a fingerprint since the screen does not care how hard you press, the length of the tap makes a difference though.

I don't know about Sony but I wouldn't recommend using any "cleaning solution" to clean the screen, it could damage the display coating or cause discoloration. Just wet a soft cloth with clean water and wipe the dirt off once in a while should be sufficient.

JSWolf · 12-12-2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shinew

With an IR touch screen, there is really no need to press it down hard enough to leave a fingerprint since the screen does not care how hard you press, the length of the tap makes a difference though.

I don't know about Sony but I wouldn't recommend using any "cleaning solution" to clean the screen, it could damage the display coating or cause discoloration. Just wet a soft cloth with clean water and wipe the dirt off once in a while should be sufficient.

Actually, (and this applies to Sony too) use a dry microfiber cloth. That usually works well enough to get the screen clean. if that's not possible to get the screen clean enough, then use a dab of water on the screen where it needs to be clean and use your microfiber cloth again.

HarryT · 12-13-2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Actually, (and this applies to Sony too) use a dry microfiber cloth. That usually works well enough to get the screen clean. if that's not possible to get the screen clean enough, then use a dab of water on the screen where it needs to be clean and use your microfiber cloth again.

Or just breathe on the screen first. Just like cleaning a pair of glasses.

HiroProtagonist · 12-13-2011, 02:54 PM

I think if I had to recommend a "budget" eReader to people [and seeing as 'tis the season, I've had to do this a lot over the last month] I'd recommend the "budget" Kindle. Personally I wouldn't trade in my Kindle Keyboard for it, but I do tend to highlight / make notes a fair bit, so for me the Keyboard is quite useful. [I'd like to recommend the Kobo to people, but every book I've checked has been cheaper - in some cases, significantly, on Amazon.

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Namekuseijin · 12-13-2011, 02:59 PM

ah, lucky americans. I wanted to buy that 79 bucks Kindle, thus I clicked on it: "Not available for your country". Next best bet was one at 109 bucks. Clicked on it and looked at shippment: about 30 bucks. Taxes: about 120 bucks.

I better just read on a smartphone as well...

JSWolf · 12-13-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Namekuseijin

ah, lucky americans. I wanted to buy that 79 bucks Kindle, thus I clicked on it: "Not available for your country". Next best bet was one at 109 bucks. Clicked on it and looked at shippment: about 30 bucks. Taxes: about 120 bucks.

I better just read on a smartphone as well...

Have you looked into getting a Sony T1? You can get them for $99 and the light cover for about $38 from B&H. I don't know what the cost of shipping to Brazil is though.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search...tialSearch=yes

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search...tialSearch=yes

Namekuseijin · 12-13-2011, 03:41 PM

Thanks, but:

Quote:

SubTotal: $99.99
Duties & Tax : $185.51
Shipping: $61.60
Order Total: $347.10

yep, it sucks that bad when you pay double for taxes than for the product...

soulfuldog · 12-13-2011, 03:51 PM

Jeez, that's rubbish Namekuseijin, it'd be cheaper if you knew someone in the US who could buy it and post it to you!

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12-12-2011, 12:01 PM	#17
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	To elaborate, I can see fingerprints on the screen if I hold it up to the light at an angle, but looking at if face on - ie when actually reading - they are completely invisible. It's a matte screen and fingerprints just don't show up on it at all.

12-12-2011, 02:33 PM	#18
shinew Addict Posts: 309 Karma: 1008082 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Device: Kindle PW, K4 Touch, iPad2, Samsung Galaxy S II	With an IR touch screen, there is really no need to press it down hard enough to leave a fingerprint since the screen does not care how hard you press, the length of the tap makes a difference though. I don't know about Sony but I wouldn't recommend using any "cleaning solution" to clean the screen, it could damage the display coating or cause discoloration. Just wet a soft cloth with clean water and wipe the dirt off once in a while should be sufficient.

12-13-2011, 02:54 PM	#21
HiroProtagonist Writer of walls of waffle Posts: 11 Karma: 23192 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kindle Keyboard Wi-Fi	I think if I had to recommend a "budget" eReader to people [and seeing as 'tis the season, I've had to do this a lot over the last month] I'd recommend the "budget" Kindle. Personally I wouldn't trade in my Kindle Keyboard for it, but I do tend to highlight / make notes a fair bit, so for me the Keyboard is quite useful. [I'd like to recommend the Kobo to people, but every book I've checked has been cheaper - in some cases, significantly, on Amazon. ]

12-13-2011, 02:59 PM	#22
Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	ah, lucky americans. I wanted to buy that 79 bucks Kindle, thus I clicked on it: "Not available for your country". Next best bet was one at 109 bucks. Clicked on it and looked at shippment: about 30 bucks. Taxes: about 120 bucks. I better just read on a smartphone as well...

12-13-2011, 03:51 PM	#25
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	Jeez, that's rubbish Namekuseijin, it'd be cheaper if you knew someone in the US who could buy it and post it to you!

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