Touchscreen right side sensitivity problem

sjkevin · 01-04-2011, 03:47 PM

I've noticed when playing the B&N crossword app that selecting squares on the right-hand side of the screen is sometimes difficult. Then, after rooting the device, I also noticed this problem when playing a minesweeper game.

I'm wondering if this is a touchscreen calibration problem, or maybe my nook color is defective.

I'm curious, is anybody else seeing this problem? And is anybody else not seeing it?

SCION · 01-04-2011, 04:36 PM

I noticed this prior to rooting. It's most prominent with crosswords. I haven't performed calibration.

The Joker · 01-04-2011, 04:38 PM

Same problem here, I've only noticed it with the crossword puzzle.....Not sure if it was like that pre-root....hadn't gone there until after....

Bookworm_Girl · 01-04-2011, 05:42 PM

Me as well. It seems to be a common complaint. I saw the issue posted on another forum too.

roger_15 · 01-04-2011, 05:50 PM

Add one more to the group.

I noticed this on the crossword and the p on the keyboard. But I checked around
and found no problems anywhere else. Must be the app.

Edit: My NC is not rooted.

zartemis · 01-04-2011, 06:45 PM

I did try the calibration and it didn't help (the first time I got an error, but I don't think it was related to running the calibration). I tried the various methods of finger-on-screen, plastic wrap, upside down calibration. No noticeable difference.

I also have a capacitive stylus. I found that it could easily trace a line on my EVO, but it did not work well at all on the Nook.

Also, when the EVO 4G phone came out, it had touch sensitivity issues (especially along the top) and they were able to fix it with a future update (surprisingly). So maybe there is hope if BN gets enough complaints. There really is something not quite right about the Nook touch sensitivity if I can't get a capacitive stylus to work on it consistently (in a drawing program where you can see the whole path you trace).

NoName · 01-04-2011, 07:03 PM

I haven't tried crossword so can't say about that. My biggest problem is the search button for Market at the top right corner. Have to make multiple attempts before it opens.

Bookworm_Girl · 01-04-2011, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zartemis

I did try the calibration and it didn't help (the first time I got an error, but I don't think it was related to running the calibration). I tried the various methods of finger-on-screen, plastic wrap, upside down calibration. No noticeable difference.

I also have a capacitive stylus. I found that it could easily trace a line on my EVO, but it did not work well at all on the Nook.

Also, when the EVO 4G phone came out, it had touch sensitivity issues (especially along the top) and they were able to fix it with a future update (surprisingly). So maybe there is hope if BN gets enough complaints. There really is something not quite right about the Nook touch sensitivity if I can't get a capacitive stylus to work on it consistently (in a drawing program where you can see the whole path you trace).

Thanks for the post! I was wondering how well a capacitive stylus worked with the NC and if calibration on a rooted NC would make a difference.

SammyWI · 01-04-2011, 08:58 PM

I've noticed this myself, especially the search button in the market. But I do wonder if it's just an issue around screen sides in general. How many apps have a button close to the left side to even be a problem? What I have found to work on the right side buttons is to kind of roll my finger down from the plastic frame onto the right edge of the screen.

I didn't even know there was a calibration - I may try it. I just got a stylus today to try out. It's the Targus one that seems well reviewed by Ipad owners. It works pretty well for tapping. It's terrible for swiping / dragging. Oh well, I'll just keep cleaning the greasy fingerprints.

swallman · 01-04-2011, 10:10 PM

The best fix I've found for this is to change the "LCD Density". It makes all of the buttons, etc. larger and easier to use. You do lose the ability to have as many icons on the screen, but it has really made it a lot easier to hit some of the icons, buttons, etc.

Note that you can only do this on a rooted NC.

The Joker · 01-05-2011, 01:31 AM

I've noticed this as well.....I usually end up clicking on the app tab first, then search.....

Probably similar issue the search button in the market is close to the right edge?????

slayda · 01-05-2011, 10:38 AM

For anyone who wants to try a capacitive stylus without it costing too much, you might try these at $3.99 (including shipping) for three. Like it was stated above, they don't swipe very well due to the 'stickiness' of the stylus. But for just touching, sometimes they are better than my finger (especially when it cool & dry).

taustin · 01-05-2011, 05:51 PM

I've noticed the lower sensitivity on the right side of the touch screen both in the crossword puzzle and flipping pages while reading (to the point where I swipe across the screen instead of tapping the edge). I've also noticed it to a lesser degree on the left side. Neither is serious enough that I consider it a problem for me (I'm pretty fumble fingered anyway, so I'm quite used to having to try more than once to get the right spot on the crosswords).

My NC is not rooted.

SammyWI · 01-05-2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slayda

For anyone who wants to try a capacitive stylus without it costing too much, you might try these at $3.99 (including shipping) for three. Like it was stated above, they don't swipe very well due to the 'stickiness' of the stylus. But for just touching, sometimes they are better than my finger (especially when it cool & dry).

The Targus stylus I have isn't sticky and physically it swipes just fine. It's just that the touchscreen doesn't pick up the swipe well. It's very inconsistent.

TaurusWriter · 02-02-2011, 06:52 PM

mine has the same issue with the P in the crossword puzzle.

01-04-2011, 03:47 PM	#1
sjkevin Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 66 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: nook	Touchscreen right side sensitivity problem I've noticed when playing the B&N crossword app that selecting squares on the right-hand side of the screen is sometimes difficult. Then, after rooting the device, I also noticed this problem when playing a minesweeper game. I'm wondering if this is a touchscreen calibration problem, or maybe my nook color is defective. I'm curious, is anybody else seeing this problem? And is anybody else not seeing it?

01-05-2011, 10:38 AM	#12
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	For anyone who wants to try a capacitive stylus without it costing too much, you might try these at $3.99 (including shipping) for three. Like it was stated above, they don't swipe very well due to the 'stickiness' of the stylus. But for just touching, sometimes they are better than my finger (especially when it cool & dry). Last edited by slayda; 01-05-2011 at 10:41 AM.

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01-04-2011, 04:36 PM	#2
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	I noticed this prior to rooting. It's most prominent with crosswords. I haven't performed calibration.

01-04-2011, 04:38 PM	#3
The Joker Addict Posts: 205 Karma: 882 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: NookColor.........rooted	Same problem here, I've only noticed it with the crossword puzzle.....Not sure if it was like that pre-root....hadn't gone there until after....

01-04-2011, 05:42 PM	#4
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	Me as well. It seems to be a common complaint. I saw the issue posted on another forum too.

01-04-2011, 05:50 PM	#5
roger_15 Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 12 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook 3G/NookColor	Add one more to the group. I noticed this on the crossword and the p on the keyboard. But I checked around and found no problems anywhere else. Must be the app. Edit: My NC is not rooted.

01-04-2011, 06:45 PM	#6
zartemis Addict Posts: 283 Karma: 2002 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle3, Kindle2, Nook, NookColor	I did try the calibration and it didn't help (the first time I got an error, but I don't think it was related to running the calibration). I tried the various methods of finger-on-screen, plastic wrap, upside down calibration. No noticeable difference. I also have a capacitive stylus. I found that it could easily trace a line on my EVO, but it did not work well at all on the Nook. Also, when the EVO 4G phone came out, it had touch sensitivity issues (especially along the top) and they were able to fix it with a future update (surprisingly). So maybe there is hope if BN gets enough complaints. There really is something not quite right about the Nook touch sensitivity if I can't get a capacitive stylus to work on it consistently (in a drawing program where you can see the whole path you trace).

01-04-2011, 07:03 PM	#7
NoName Zealot Posts: 141 Karma: 659536 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, HTC Evo LTE	I haven't tried crossword so can't say about that. My biggest problem is the search button for Market at the top right corner. Have to make multiple attempts before it opens.

01-04-2011, 08:58 PM	#9
SammyWI Member Posts: 23 Karma: 82 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wisconsin Device: Kindle 2, NookColor (rooted)	I've noticed this myself, especially the search button in the market. But I do wonder if it's just an issue around screen sides in general. How many apps have a button close to the left side to even be a problem? What I have found to work on the right side buttons is to kind of roll my finger down from the plastic frame onto the right edge of the screen. I didn't even know there was a calibration - I may try it. I just got a stylus today to try out. It's the Targus one that seems well reviewed by Ipad owners. It works pretty well for tapping. It's terrible for swiping / dragging. Oh well, I'll just keep cleaning the greasy fingerprints.

01-04-2011, 10:10 PM	#10
swallman Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 14 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook Color	The best fix I've found for this is to change the "LCD Density". It makes all of the buttons, etc. larger and easier to use. You do lose the ability to have as many icons on the screen, but it has really made it a lot easier to hit some of the icons, buttons, etc. Note that you can only do this on a rooted NC.

01-05-2011, 01:31 AM	#11
The Joker Addict Posts: 205 Karma: 882 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: NookColor.........rooted	I've noticed this as well.....I usually end up clicking on the app tab first, then search..... Probably similar issue the search button in the market is close to the right edge?????

01-05-2011, 05:51 PM	#13
taustin Wizard Posts: 1,358 Karma: 5766642 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Nook	I've noticed the lower sensitivity on the right side of the touch screen both in the crossword puzzle and flipping pages while reading (to the point where I swipe across the screen instead of tapping the edge). I've also noticed it to a lesser degree on the left side. Neither is serious enough that I consider it a problem for me (I'm pretty fumble fingered anyway, so I'm quite used to having to try more than once to get the right spot on the crosswords). My NC is not rooted.

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02-02-2011, 06:52 PM	#15
TaurusWriter Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Iowa Device: Nook Color	mine has the same issue with the P in the crossword puzzle.