new device announcement?

[JSWolf]

The remote page turner is the perfect solution to the problem of some people wanting buttons and some not wanting buttons. we can go back to the Kobo Aura H2O type design with no buttons and if anyone wants buttons, you can buy buttons.

Problem solved!

[PeterT]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The remote page turner is the perfect solution to the problem of some people wanting buttons and some not wanting buttons. we can go back to the Kobo Aura H2O type design with no buttons and if anyone wants buttons, you can buy buttons.



Problem solved!

Apart from the fact it's another item for me to carry, and I kind of wonder whether the press either page turn option to wake would be present.

[DNSB]

For me, I find the wider bezel with the buttons makes my Forma, Sage & Libra Colour more comfortable to hold.

[Aleron Ives]

Originally Posted by DNSB

For me, I find the wider bezel with the buttons makes my Forma, Sage & Libra Colour more comfortable to hold.

Yeah, even when I'm not using the buttons, I like the asymmetrical design for ergonomic reasons.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by DNSB

For me, I find the wider bezel with the buttons makes my Forma, Sage & Libra Colour more comfortable to hold.

Originally Posted by Aleron Ives

Yeah, even when I'm not using the buttons, I like the asymmetrical design for ergonomic reasons.

Same for me.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The remote page turner is the perfect solution to the problem of some people wanting buttons and some not wanting buttons. we can go back to the Kobo Aura H2O type design with no buttons and if anyone wants buttons, you can buy buttons.

Problem solved!

Nope. The remote would be an additional thing to hold. I'm nearsighted and cannot read with the ereader propped up on the table, that's too far for me. I have to hold it in my hand. So I don't want to hold a remote too.

[DJUNGELSKOG]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Well Apple will have to stop with the glue and make it easy for the batteries to be replaceable.

No they won't.

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1670/oj This directive overrides the battery directive, and here is a quote from it:

(ii)

manufacturers, importers or authorised representatives may provide the battery or batteries referred to in point (i)(a) only to professional repairers if manufacturers, importers or authorised representatives ensure that the following requirements are met:

(a)

after 500 full charge cycles the battery has, in a fully charged state, a remaining capacity of at least 83 % of the rated capacity;

(b)

the battery endurance in cycles achieves a minimum of 1 000 full charge cycles and after 1 000 full charge cycles the battery has, in a fully charged state, a remaining capacity of at least 80 % of the rated capacity;

(c)

the device meets IP67 rating.

Because https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/214/oj/eng says that:

Consequently, in the case of portable batteries included in products covered by Regulation (EU) 2023/1670, the removability and replaceability obligations set out in Annex II of that Regulation prevail over those set out in Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.

All they need to do is to add some extra glue to iPads and declare them waterproof. Problem solved.

If you don't like reading legalese you can learn more about the directive here: https://repair.eu/news/making-batter...eu-guidelines/

[Quoth]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

Nope. The remote would be an additional thing to hold. I'm nearsighted and cannot read with the ereader propped up on the table, that's too far for me. I have to hold it in my hand. So I don't want to hold a remote too.

Agreed, and I'm longsighted. The reading glasses are best at a shorter distance.

Some people have a use for a page turn remote, but most don't. I expect it would also impact run time between charges far more than the same gadget on a phone or tablet.

I prefer buttons and they can easily be ignored. Not too hard to even cut the covers off and fill as the real buttons/switches are below the front panel. However some ereaders have flush page turn buttons, e. g. Pocketbook and old K3.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

Nope. The remote would be an additional thing to hold. I'm nearsighted and cannot read with the ereader propped up on the table, that's too far for me. I have to hold it in my hand. So I don't want to hold a remote too.

Maybe we can adapt one of those BT music page turner pedals for you.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Maybe we can adapt one of those BT music page turner pedals for you.

I usually read curled up on the sofa, not with my feet on the floor.

[salamanderjuice]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

I usually read curled up on the sofa, not with my feet on the floor.

Have you considered putting page turn pedals in at the armrests of your sofa? You could get a bit of a leg workout in while reading!

[Quoth]

But a good quality Dutch brand BT mouse costs €12 locally and this is €30 + shipping. The mouse is way more complicated with optical X-Y movement, wheel and THREE buttons.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by salamanderjuice

Have you considered putting page turn pedals in at the armrests of your sofa? You could get a bit of a leg workout in while reading!

Now there's a thought...

[Quoth]

Or train a cat?

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by Quoth

Or train a cat?

Nah, they'd just fall asleep.