How is the K Touch? - Page 2

BeeTee-Ess · 06-10-2012, 11:04 PM

There are pluses and minuses.

Some of the negatives which sway my choice:

You cannot use the Calibre plugin Kindle Collections to administer your collections. Not a problem if you have only a few books, but it matters a lot to me.

I read mostly in bed, usually lying on one side or the other. As I roll over, I switch my Kindle from one hand to the other. As the Keyboard model and the Basic model have buttons on both edges, pages can conveniently be changed with either hand. The Touch can only be 'paged' forwards by tapping or swiping the right-hand side of the page. The left-hand side is reserved for paging backwards. So, when lying on my left, paging forwards is a two-handed operation.

AlexBell · 06-11-2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Yes, the Touch supports KF8.

Thanks, Harry

HarryT · 06-11-2012, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BeeTee-Ess

The Touch can only be 'paged' forwards by tapping or swiping the right-hand side of the page. The left-hand side is reserved for paging backwards. So, when lying on my left, paging forwards is a two-handed operation.

It's only a very narrow strip at the left-side that does a page back, though. Tap the screen about 1/2" in from the left side and it does a page forward.

wastelander · 06-11-2012, 06:49 AM

Hi, sideloaded MOBI's work perfect also right?

HarryT · 06-11-2012, 06:56 AM

Of course.

dukesilver · 06-11-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BeeTee-Ess

The Touch can only be 'paged' forwards by tapping or swiping the right-hand side of the page. The left-hand side is reserved for paging backwards. So, when lying on my left, paging forwards is a two-handed operation.

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Originally Posted by HarryT

It's only a very narrow strip at the left-side that does a page back, though. Tap the screen about 1/2" in from the left side and it does a page forward.

Yep, the touch can easily be held on the left side to page forward with one hand.

AnemicOak · 06-11-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dukesilver

Yep, the touch can easily be held on the left side to page forward with one hand.

I do it all the time.

Pomtroll · 06-11-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ersott

Which do you prefer, kindle touch or sony t1?

Just curiousity ;-)

Hmmmm.. I like both. The Kindle is comfortable to hold & the bookstore is great.

The T1 has the best dictionaries already on the device. I use them a lot. I also like the internet access on it more. For some reason I find reading on the T1 easier. Don't know why, I just do. BUT the store is not the best. It is getting better but you can still fine more bargains at amazon.

The covers are similar but the cover for the Kindle is much nicer & easier to hold while reading with the device..

All this is subjective. Others will have different experiences with the Kindle Touch & the T1.

BeeTee-Ess · 06-11-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dukesilver

Yep, the touch can easily be held on the left side to page forward with one hand.

Thanks for that.

Has anyone come up with a fix for the Kindle Collections problem?

HarryT · 06-12-2012, 01:21 AM

What "problem"? You can manage collections fine on the Kindle itself.

BeeTee-Ess · 06-12-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

What "problem"? You can manage collections fine on the Kindle itself.

Well, that depends on how many books you have in your library. I'd not enjoy managing mine using the Kindle interface. The Kindle Collections plugin in Calibre makes it much simpler, and as far as I know, it does not work with the Touch (or the Fire).

HarryT · 06-12-2012, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BeeTee-Ess

Well, that depends on how many books you have in your library.

Currently, I have a little over a thousand books on my Kindle, and have no problem at all managing collections on the Kindle itself. What difficulties do you encounter with it?

BeeTee-Ess · 06-12-2012, 05:03 AM

Well, Harry...

I have four times that number, and they are in many collections. Copying them one at a time would be a pain.

The Calibre Kindle Collections plugin makes the process automatic. I dread the thought that Amazon might block access to this process, as they have apparently done for the Touch and the Fire.

HarryT · 06-12-2012, 05:09 AM

I take your point, although I only add books a few at a time, and sorting out the collections as I add the books is not a problem.

I think, though, it's a little unreasonable to describe the fact that a 3rd-party tool doesn't work with the Kindle as a "problem" with the Kindle. There was never any claim made by Amazon (or anyone else) that it would work, after all.

BeeTee-Ess · 06-12-2012, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I take your point, although I only add books a few at a time, and sorting out the collections as I add the books is not a problem.

I think, though, it's a little unreasonable to describe the fact that a 3rd-party tool doesn't work with the Kindle as a "problem" with the Kindle. There was never any claim made by Amazon (or anyone else) that it would work, after all.

That's true of course.

But it is my main reason for not wanting to own a Touch or a Fire.

Kindle Collections works well with the Keyboard and the Basic models. For some reason, Amazon have blocked access to the necessary interface to allow it for function for a Touch or a Fire. That is a disappointment for a number of users.

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06-10-2012, 11:04 PM	#16
BeeTee-Ess Addict Posts: 306 Karma: 679580 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: K3, K4NT, KPW2, Voyage, iP4, iP6, iPad Mini, HP TouchPad, Kobo Mini	There are pluses and minuses. Some of the negatives which sway my choice: You cannot use the Calibre plugin *Kindle Collections* to administer your collections. Not a problem if you have only a few books, but it matters a lot to me. I read mostly in bed, usually lying on one side or the other. As I roll over, I switch my Kindle from one hand to the other. As the Keyboard model and the Basic model have buttons on both edges, pages can conveniently be changed with either hand. The Touch can only be 'paged' forwards by tapping or swiping the right-hand side of the page. The left-hand side is reserved for paging backwards. So, when lying on my left, paging forwards is a two-handed operation.

06-11-2012, 06:49 AM	#19
wastelander Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: none	Hi, sideloaded MOBI's work perfect also right?

06-11-2012, 06:56 AM	#20
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,555 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Of course.

06-12-2012, 01:21 AM	#25
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,555 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	What "problem"? You can manage collections fine on the Kindle itself.

06-12-2012, 05:03 AM	#28
BeeTee-Ess Addict Posts: 306 Karma: 679580 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: K3, K4NT, KPW2, Voyage, iP4, iP6, iPad Mini, HP TouchPad, Kobo Mini	Well, Harry... I have four times that number, and they are in many collections. Copying them one at a time would be a pain. The Calibre Kindle Collections plugin makes the process automatic. I dread the thought that Amazon might block access to this process, as they have apparently done for the Touch and the Fire.

06-12-2012, 05:09 AM	#29
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,555 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I take your point, although I only add books a few at a time, and sorting out the collections as I add the books is not a problem. I think, though, it's a little unreasonable to describe the fact that a 3rd-party tool doesn't work with the Kindle as a "problem" with the Kindle. There was never any claim made by Amazon (or anyone else) that it would work, after all.

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