02-27-2009, 01:13 AM | #1 |
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5 way Navigate - why not scroll ball?
I used to be a Blackberry user, and blackberry has a scroll ball for navigation. You can turn that ball to all direction effortlessly.
Why Kindle chose the square 5 way navigate instead of scroll ball? To get to any word for a definition, it means you have to navigate vertical for a few times, then horizontally a few times, it is so inconvenient. This is so far the biggest drawback for Kindle 2. Did I miss anything? Any tips you want to share for using the 5-way? Thanks! |
02-27-2009, 01:19 AM | #2 |
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Image how you use your blackberry trackball and waiting for that eInk screen to update to show where you are. =D
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02-27-2009, 01:21 AM | #3 |
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02-27-2009, 01:44 AM | #4 |
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eInk is not a traditional TFT display, so its refresh rate does not come close to your first generation LCD. http://eink.com/technology/index.html
In fact, epaper technology first started for non-interactive use. As the technology improves, more user interaction can be done with the display technology. Trackball will lead to very fast input rate, user will expect a very fast response from the screen. epaper is pitched as low-power display device rather than fast interactive display. Last edited by stevenmoy; 02-27-2009 at 01:49 AM. |
02-27-2009, 01:48 AM | #5 |
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Thank you for the explanation. Now it makes sense to me.
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02-27-2009, 07:35 AM | #6 | |
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02-27-2009, 11:53 AM | #7 |
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As a blackberry user I can tell you that the trackball gets "sticky" from time to time. I have had to disassemble my Curve a couple of times to clean the ball. Still love the 'Berry though, I just wish the trackball would work 100% of the time, even 98% doesnt cut it. IMO
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