What do you really miss in Kindle 2? - Page 3

Donnageddon · 02-10-2009, 04:09 PM

The only thing I miss from the K1 that the K2 lacks is the cover.

But then the cover for the K1 is kinda crappy, so "miss" is too strong a word.

desertgrandma · 02-10-2009, 04:11 PM

Not only the SD card, but having to send the Kindle back to Amazon to get the battery changed?

Daithi · 02-10-2009, 04:28 PM

That's right desertgrandma. Another backwards move.

I like the fact that the K2 is thinner, and a few other minor things, but on balance I think I like my K1 better (SD Card, replaceable battery, leather case, and rubberized back).

Nate the great · 02-10-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartacus2112

Where is the choice for the blue one next to the fish?

Actually if I did have one, the rubberized backing would probably be my choice. Granted the SD card is a loss but 1500 books available at any time seems reasonable.

That can be accomplished with an after market accessory.

giddion · 02-10-2009, 05:39 PM

I think the SD card, battery and case are all issues. I don't have either but I know with my mp3 player that has SD support I have 1 gig SDs for different moods. I could see having a collection of casual reading and school/work reading. For me that's more of an issue separating the content, I have ADD and some times I better off is I don't have enjoyment stuff with me.

eBookNerd · 02-10-2009, 05:42 PM

I actually like the navigation with the silver shiny thingy! I'm a little upset that they replaced it with a joystick.

rupescissa · 02-10-2009, 05:44 PM

I'll miss the clunky ugliness of the first one. This one's not much better, but Kindle 1 was outright crude.

desertgrandma · 02-10-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rupescissa

I'll miss the clunky ugliness of the first one. This one's not much better, but Kindle 1 was outright crude.

In your opinion, of course.

dremo · 02-10-2009, 08:44 PM

I was hoping a lower price, but it was a trade with the faster updating screen and smaller form factor.

MonaLS · 02-10-2009, 11:49 PM

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user replaceable battery

That's a deal killer for me. I hate that I own a phone that doesn't have a user replaceable battery too.

Meemo · 02-10-2009, 11:57 PM

If I were getting a K2 (which I'm not) I'd probably miss the SD slot (had to take my SD card out because it was draining the battery constantly trying to index it, but still...)

I'd definitely miss the glittery scroll bar. Call me a big dork, call me easily amused, but I like watching that little thing scoot up & down.

I'd also miss the longer paging buttons. Well, maybe I should say I know it'd take awhile to adjust to them - I like not having to be quite so precise about where I touch them. Then again, I'd probably also have to be less precise about how I hold it, which could be a plus. Gotta take the good with the bad...

I have to say I'm intrigued by K2, but my Pearl's only 6 months old and I can't see trading her in for a new model so soon when she performs her function so well for me.

Meemo

Alisa · 02-10-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

In your opinion, of course.

I think it's pretty obvious that any aesthetic judgment is an opinion without making folks take pains to couch it in such terms.

Alisa · 02-10-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MonaLS

That's a deal killer for me. I hate that I own a phone that doesn't have a user replaceable battery too.

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.

daffy4u · 02-11-2009, 12:05 AM

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.

MonaLS · 02-11-2009, 12:07 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.

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

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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02-10-2009, 04:09 PM	#31
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	The only thing I miss from the K1 that the K2 lacks is the cover. But then the cover for the K1 is kinda crappy, so "miss" is too strong a word.

02-10-2009, 04:11 PM	#32
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Not only the SD card, but having to send the Kindle back to Amazon to get the battery changed?

02-10-2009, 04:28 PM	#33
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	That's right desertgrandma. Another backwards move. I like the fact that the K2 is thinner, and a few other minor things, but on balance I think I like my K1 better (SD Card, replaceable battery, leather case, and rubberized back).

02-10-2009, 05:39 PM	#35
giddion Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 186 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CT, USA Device: samsung i910 now - cybook later	I think the SD card, battery and case are all issues. I don't have either but I know with my mp3 player that has SD support I have 1 gig SDs for different moods. I could see having a collection of casual reading and school/work reading. For me that's more of an issue separating the content, I have ADD and some times I better off is I don't have enjoyment stuff with me.

02-10-2009, 05:42 PM	#36
eBookNerd Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 1000840 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: ebookwise 1150, Kindle, Sony PRS 505	I actually like the navigation with the silver shiny thingy! I'm a little upset that they replaced it with a joystick.

02-10-2009, 05:44 PM	#37
rupescissa Rupescissa Posts: 5 Karma: 244 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Nokia 770	I'll miss the clunky ugliness of the first one. This one's not much better, but Kindle 1 was outright crude.

02-10-2009, 08:44 PM	#39
dremo Member Posts: 11 Karma: 18 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Device: PRS-505, iPhone 3GS, iPad	I was hoping a lower price, but it was a trade with the faster updating screen and smaller form factor.

02-10-2009, 11:57 PM	#41
Meemo Groupie Posts: 175 Karma: 1023952 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: U.S. Device: Kindle Oasis (1st & 2nd gen) & a Paperwhite	If I were getting a K2 (which I'm not) I'd probably miss the SD slot (had to take my SD card out because it was draining the battery constantly trying to index it, but still...) I'd definitely miss the glittery scroll bar. Call me a big dork, call me easily amused, but I like watching that little thing scoot up & down. I'd also miss the longer paging buttons. Well, maybe I should say I know it'd take awhile to adjust to them - I like not having to be quite so precise about where I touch them. Then again, I'd probably also have to be less precise about how I hold it, which could be a plus. Gotta take the good with the bad... I have to say I'm intrigued by K2, but my Pearl's only 6 months old and I can't see trading her in for a new model so soon when she performs her function so well for me. Meemo

02-11-2009, 12:05 AM	#44
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	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.

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