So What would YOU change about the Kindle ? - Page 11

jeromedevine · 03-06-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StickMaker

In fact, I like mine so much, I just gave a K3 to a friend. AND I'm making a website about it at http://www.sticksite.com/kindle/ . Comments re improvements appreciated.

I like your website. Keep it up!

Kumabjorn · 03-06-2011, 02:49 PM

Since the request doesn't have to be realistic:

I'd like solar cells on the back so it would recharge itself when I'm reading outdoors.

FF2 · 03-06-2011, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Since the request doesn't have to be realistic:

I'd like solar cells on the back so it would recharge itself when I'm reading outdoors.

Unless it ran on water power - that would be useless in Seattle!

chamekke · 03-07-2011, 01:44 AM

Actually, it's a small thing, but it would be nice to be able to add (Web) bookmarks without having to browse to them first.

Nyssa · 03-07-2011, 01:48 AM

With the newest update, I'd like to be able to keep the percentage, location and page numbers turned on, I also like Kumabjorn's solar power idea.

civiliza · 03-07-2011, 12:01 PM

1) A joystick / nub / glide plate

2) With the K3, a browser that allows you to access onboard HTML/javascript files.

As I mentioned in another thread, sending / converting a HTML file strips out javascript, accessing via the Home button refuses to activate the browser, while the K3's experimntal browser only allows http:// (ie non-onboard) addresses.

It's a real pain having to find a remote host for a mini-app that I can sideload onto the Kindle via USB but that the Kindle 3 then totally refuses to process properly.

Kumabjorn · 03-10-2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FF2

Unless it ran on water power - that would be useless in Seattle!

Hey, I'm in Sweden, we aren't known for much, but we're definitely not known for our abundance of sunshine. But a gal can wish, right?

lunixer · 03-10-2011, 02:16 PM

Here's mine- probably already all said:
Realistic
0) Much better build quality, non-mushy page turn buttons
1) Make it so that the five way left/right does not jump chapters (accidentally hit that all the time when trying to move the cursor onto the screen)
2) Give me back the old progress bar, with locations
3) Epub support
4) Cache web page so I can view it without turning internet on
5) keep black and white so I don't get a washed-out screen next time
6) Better refresh, so Dickens' face doesn't stick around when I wake from sleep mode
7) Make screen more matte (yes I get a reflection in bright sunlight)
8) Get rid of black pixel "dusting" on e-ink screen
9) Keep everything else the same. Especially:
10) Please no touch screens, buttons, or touch anything else (hate that, Amazon!=Apple [thank god])

EDIT: Forgot custom screensavers, please. Emily Dickinson gives me the creeps.

Not realistic:
1) Keep the graphite color but automagically repel dust/dirt
2) Remove all comparisons to the Apple Pad from this and other sites
3) Quad core processor for use in playing Doom
4) 3D e-ink

StickMaker · 03-10-2011, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Add EPUB.

I second THAT motion.

StickMaker · 03-10-2011, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Hey, I'm in Sweden, we aren't known for much, but we're definitely not known for our abundance of sunshine. But a gal can wish, right?

Hate to break it to you, Kumabjorn; but the Swedes are FAMOUS for gorgeous blondes (*female* I mean)

FF2 · 03-10-2011, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StickMaker

Hate to break it to you, Kumabjorn; but the Swedes are FAMOUS for gorgeous blondes (*female* I mean)

"Hey, I'm in Sweden, we aren't known for much, but we're definitely not known for our abundance of sunshine. But a gal can wish, right?"

When I initially saw the response this morning I was going to reply something along the lines of:

"One can wish for a gal, Swedish, right?"

TallMomof2 · 03-10-2011, 10:33 PM

I want the K3 screen in a graphite K2 body. I abhor the D-pad on the K3 and find it very hard to use. (I have big hands and arthritis and the joystick on the K2 worked well for me.)

I would love to see the file management from the K1 added back in to the OS. When you need to delete a number of files it's far easier on the K1.

I'd also prefer to see locations versus percentage in the 3.1 update.

Really would like a snappier processor. Actual reading is fine but moving around on the home screens is slow. Also, transitioning from a periodical back to the home screen is slow.

Collections that are actual folders and allow for nested folders.

Optional home page that shows the books covers.

An option to show the cover fullscreen.

In the Kindle app I would like to see more font choices, an option to use the volume toggle to turn pages, ability to download periodicals, dictionary support. I use the Kindle app for Android more than my K3. Better file management, Collections would be start.

I don't care for the social networking stuff, glad I can turn it off.

JSWolf · 03-20-2011, 08:36 PM

Make the KDXG be able to run the same firmware as the K3.

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03-06-2011, 02:49 PM	#152
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Since the request doesn't have to be realistic: I'd like solar cells on the back so it would recharge itself when I'm reading outdoors.

03-07-2011, 01:44 AM	#154
chamekke Groupie Posts: 190 Karma: 13510 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi	Actually, it's a small thing, but it would be nice to be able to add (Web) bookmarks without having to browse to them first.

03-07-2011, 01:48 AM	#155
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	With the newest update, I'd like to be able to keep the percentage, location and page numbers turned on, I also like Kumabjorn's solar power idea.

03-07-2011, 12:01 PM	#156
civiliza Member Posts: 22 Karma: 5022 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK Device: K3, PW2	1) A joystick / nub / glide plate 2) With the K3, a browser that allows you to access onboard HTML/javascript files. As I mentioned in another thread, sending / converting a HTML file strips out javascript, accessing via the Home button refuses to activate the browser, while the K3's experimntal browser only allows http:// (ie non-onboard) addresses. It's a real pain having to find a remote host for a mini-app that I can sideload onto the Kindle via USB but that the Kindle 3 then totally refuses to process properly.

03-10-2011, 02:16 PM	#158
lunixer Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 928 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3	Here's mine- probably already all said: Realistic 0) Much better build quality, non-mushy page turn buttons 1) Make it so that the five way left/right does not jump chapters (accidentally hit that all the time when trying to move the cursor onto the screen) 2) Give me back the old progress bar, with locations 3) Epub support 4) Cache web page so I can view it without turning internet on 5) keep black and white so I don't get a washed-out screen next time 6) Better refresh, so Dickens' face doesn't stick around when I wake from sleep mode 7) Make screen more matte (yes I get a reflection in bright sunlight) 8) Get rid of black pixel "dusting" on e-ink screen 9) Keep everything else the same. Especially: 10) Please no touch screens, buttons, or touch anything else (hate that, Amazon!=Apple [thank god]) EDIT: Forgot custom screensavers, please. Emily Dickinson gives me the creeps. Not realistic: 1) Keep the graphite color but automagically repel dust/dirt 2) Remove all comparisons to the Apple Pad from this and other sites 3) Quad core processor for use in playing Doom 4) 3D e-ink

03-10-2011, 10:33 PM	#162
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	I want the K3 screen in a graphite K2 body. I abhor the D-pad on the K3 and find it very hard to use. (I have big hands and arthritis and the joystick on the K2 worked well for me.) I would love to see the file management from the K1 added back in to the OS. When you need to delete a number of files it's far easier on the K1. I'd also prefer to see locations versus percentage in the 3.1 update. Really would like a snappier processor. Actual reading is fine but moving around on the home screens is slow. Also, transitioning from a periodical back to the home screen is slow. Collections that are actual folders and allow for nested folders. Optional home page that shows the books covers. An option to show the cover fullscreen. In the Kindle app I would like to see more font choices, an option to use the volume toggle to turn pages, ability to download periodicals, dictionary support. I use the Kindle app for Android more than my K3. Better file management, Collections would be start. I don't care for the social networking stuff, glad I can turn it off.

03-20-2011, 08:36 PM	#163
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,932 Karma: 128903250 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Make the KDXG be able to run the same firmware as the K3.