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Old 07-16-2010, 01:49 AM   #1
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I've gotten a cover, a light and screen protector. All the available accessories, right?

But then I discovered a glaring flaw. Call me a lazy fat bastard if you must, but I want a remote.

Here is why. When sitting on my patio I open the flip cover of my jacket and stand the Kindle on the table in front of me. I sit nice and relaxed, working hard on my tan, while reading something I enjoy. But every 40 - 50 seconds I have to lean forward and press Next Page. Now a little tiny remote attached to the mini-UBS port with two simple buttons, and I'd reach Reading Nirvana.
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Old 07-16-2010, 01:56 AM   #2
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Turn on the text-to-speech and turn the volume all the way down. It'll turn pages for you.
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Old 07-16-2010, 08:19 AM   #3
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Well for heaven's sake!

And you can make it somewhat faster or slower by adjusting the reading pace.
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Old 07-16-2010, 10:04 AM   #4
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Old 07-16-2010, 11:09 AM   #5
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Turn on the text-to-speech and turn the volume all the way down. It'll turn pages for you.
Thank you very much for this info, you are a life saver!
Thanks a lot.

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Old 07-16-2010, 01:11 PM   #6
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Turn on the text-to-speech and turn the volume all the way down. It'll turn pages for you.
Neat Trick. Thanks. Useful.
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Old 07-16-2010, 01:13 PM   #7
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Old 07-17-2010, 04:19 PM   #8
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I tried to give you some karma for that great tip, Brian, but I couldn't do it. Apparently you were the last person I gave karma to, for some other great tip! :
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Turn on the text-to-speech and turn the volume all the way down. It'll turn pages for you.
Great tip!
Unfortunately, I can't get it to synchronize with my reading speed. Also, is there a shortcut key to turn it off? Had to go to the bathroom and before I could get to the correct menu, well don't even get me started.
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Old 07-18-2010, 10:48 AM   #10
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Connecticut, eh? I was a foreign exchange student at Old Saybrook High School in 75/76.
If I recall correctly the main newspapers were New Haven Register and Hartford Courant, are they still published?
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Kumabjorn:

I want to join your club! I also want to be a lazy, fat bastard if that means I can have a remote for my ereader. Oh, the joy of sitting in Just. The. Right. Position and only having to flex my finger to turn a page. No other movement. Nirvana!

I'm telling you - the first ereader that comes out with this option will definitely get a hard look from me.

What?! There's nothing wrong with that!

Marilyn

P.S. Yes, I know my PB360 can automatically turn the pages for me. But, I want the control. What if I sneeze? I'll be two pages forward before I know it. Me want remote!
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Actually I need it to go faster. Went in through the AA menu where there was a choice for faster, but I still had to wait.
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