Current book's cover as screen saver

Starko · 01-28-2011, 11:22 AM

Just thought i'd sometimes enjoy it this way

Pookeysgirl · 01-28-2011, 11:33 AM

This is the only thing I miss about my Kobo. I loved having my book cover as a screensaver while it's asleep/off.

orlok · 01-29-2011, 06:38 AM

Makes perfect sense to me. Make the Kindle even more like a real book, with the current cover showing all the time when not being read.

sourcejedi · 01-29-2011, 07:10 AM

(with the disclaimer that you shouldn't implement a screensaver *at all*, unless you have an idea like this that actually adds value. there's no other reason for it afaict... it shouldn't be needed to save power or help the screen... unless the Kindle takes too long to come out of suspend and this helps the UX?)

ApK · 01-31-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sourcejedi

(with the disclaimer that you shouldn't implement a screensaver *at all*, unless you have an idea like this that actually adds value. there's no other reason for it afaict... it shouldn't be needed to save power or help the screen... unless the Kindle takes too long to come out of suspend and this helps the UX?)

Aesthetics have value, but if that's not enough, the Kindle screen savers are a quick visual indication that your kindle is asleep, and not completely dead.

ApK

p.s. I think I like the current book cover idea.

DiapDealer · 01-31-2011, 02:56 PM

I vote, meh.

wvcherrybomb · 01-31-2011, 04:02 PM

It would be a nice feature. But, for people like me who are reading a dozen books at any given time, it wouldn't matter much.

ApK · 01-31-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvcherrybomb

It would be a nice feature. But, for people like me who are reading a dozen books at any given time, it wouldn't matter much.

Far as I know, the Kindle can only have one book open at a time.

Do you always go back to the home screen before putting the the kindle down?

By the way, I agree with DiapDealer, in that ANYTHING to do with screen savers is a "meh" at best. Nothing in the world of screen savers since the virtual fish tank rated more than a "meh." (The virtual fish tank is awsome!)
But the more I think about this idea, the more I think it's on the high end of the "meh" range.
If it were a feature, I'd turn it on.
If this were a hack, I'd consider installing it.

Nyssa · 01-31-2011, 05:08 PM

I think its a great idea!! If it were an option, via Amazon, I'd use it. I wouldn't, however, hack my Kindle to do it. I'm a bit of a chicken when it comes to hacking things.

avantman42 · 01-31-2011, 05:12 PM

It'd be a nice idea if more e-books had proper covers, but a lot of them seem to be lacking covers, or have generic covers.

Piper_ · 01-31-2011, 06:01 PM

How about a Yeh.

It would be cool, but only if I could which cover(s) to use. (s) because I like the whole cycling thing.

Honestly, a few of the built-in ones are so lovely, I'd be tickled enough if we could just delete the ones we don't like.

captkjaneway · 01-31-2011, 09:15 PM

Re screensavers being 'meh', for me they are a place I can put family pics and being away from home this is a real

for me!

delay220 · 01-31-2011, 11:48 PM

It would be nice to have the book cover as screensaver, or some other abstract art. I set some to suggestions to Amazon, here's what I got back.

"I see that you've written to us about a number of issues. I'll do my best to provide a thorough answer to each of your inquiries in this message.

1. Regarding the custom images for screen savers in kindle.

Kindle comes with preinstalled screensaver images that display when the Kindle is in sleep mode. Kindle doesn't support the use of custom screensavers.

2. Regarding the "Now reading" link at top of home page

At this time, the feature to display the "Now reading" link at top of home page is not available on kindle. We're regularly working on improvements to your Kindle experience. I've let the Kindle team know you're interested in this feature.

3. Ability to sort books into collections outside of kindle UI.

Currently we do not have the feature to be able to sort books outside o kindle UI.

4.RSS feeds

The RSS feeds is also not available with kle currently.

5.Basic mp3 player menu

The mp3 player menu for track/artist/album selection is not available on kindle.

6.The feature to provide a PC based software to organize and manage kindle books/documents is not available in the kindle.

7.The feature to sort the books into folders or menu based system is not available in kindle.

However you have given us valuable suggestions about the kindle.

Customer feedback like yours helps us continue to improve the service we provide, and we're glad you took time to write to us. The Kindle Team will carefully review your suggestions."

Any thoughts on the suggestions here?

orlok · 02-01-2011, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvcherrybomb

It would be a nice feature. But, for people like me who are reading a dozen books at any given time, it wouldn't matter much.

It would remind you which was the last book you were reading

I'm now doing this manually, with only a single image in my screensavers folder of the current book. I have to say it gives me a little frisson of pleasure every time I open the cover, and there is the image of the book cover (right now it's The Count of Monte Cristo).

ManosHandsOfFate · 02-01-2011, 04:35 PM

Meh. I guess I wouldn't be opposed to the option. But I wouldn't want it forced on me.

I wish I could be rid of the EmilyDickinsonzombie picture.

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01-28-2011, 11:22 AM	#1
Starko Zealot Posts: 123 Karma: 998177 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3	Current book's cover as screen saver Just thought i'd sometimes enjoy it this way Last edited by Starko; 01-28-2011 at 11:25 AM.

01-31-2011, 05:12 PM	#10
avantman42 Wizard Posts: 1,090 Karma: 6058305 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite	It'd be a nice idea if more e-books had proper covers, but a lot of them seem to be lacking covers, or have generic covers. Last edited by avantman42; 01-31-2011 at 05:12 PM. Reason: Clarity

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01-28-2011, 11:33 AM	#2
Pookeysgirl Wizard Posts: 1,705 Karma: 12696746 Join Date: May 2010 Device: K3, Kobo Mini	This is the only thing I miss about my Kobo. I loved having my book cover as a screensaver while it's asleep/off.

01-29-2011, 06:38 AM	#3
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Makes perfect sense to me. Make the Kindle even more like a real book, with the current cover showing all the time when not being read.

01-29-2011, 07:10 AM	#4
sourcejedi Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 200000 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Britania Device: Android	(with the disclaimer that you shouldn't implement a screensaver at all, unless you have an idea like this that actually adds value. there's no other reason for it afaict... it shouldn't be needed to save power or help the screen... unless the Kindle takes too long to come out of suspend and this helps the UX?)

01-31-2011, 02:56 PM	#6
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,394 Karma: 203720150 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I vote, meh.

01-31-2011, 04:02 PM	#7
wvcherrybomb Sharp Shootin' Grandma Posts: 847 Karma: 1123940 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Literati (has been adopted by my daughter)	It would be a nice feature. But, for people like me who are reading a dozen books at any given time, it wouldn't matter much.

01-31-2011, 05:08 PM	#9
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	I think its a great idea!! If it were an option, via Amazon, I'd use it. I wouldn't, however, hack my Kindle to do it. I'm a bit of a chicken when it comes to hacking things.

01-31-2011, 06:01 PM	#11
Piper_ ~~~~~ Posts: 761 Karma: 1278391 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle 3, Sony 350	How about a Yeh. It would be cool, but only if I could which cover(s) to use. (s) because I like the whole cycling thing. Honestly, a few of the built-in ones are so lovely, I'd be tickled enough if we could just delete the ones we don't like.

01-31-2011, 09:15 PM	#12
captkjaneway Cockney Sci-Fi Geek! Posts: 472 Karma: 1463094 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wan Chai, Hong Kong Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Samsung Tab S 8.4", Samsung S6 Edge	Re screensavers being 'meh', for me they are a place I can put family pics and being away from home this is a real for me!

01-31-2011, 11:48 PM	#13
delay220 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle 3	It would be nice to have the book cover as screensaver, or some other abstract art. I set some to suggestions to Amazon, here's what I got back. "I see that you've written to us about a number of issues. I'll do my best to provide a thorough answer to each of your inquiries in this message. 1. Regarding the custom images for screen savers in kindle. Kindle comes with preinstalled screensaver images that display when the Kindle is in sleep mode. Kindle doesn't support the use of custom screensavers. 2. Regarding the "Now reading" link at top of home page At this time, the feature to display the "Now reading" link at top of home page is not available on kindle. We're regularly working on improvements to your Kindle experience. I've let the Kindle team know you're interested in this feature. 3. Ability to sort books into collections outside of kindle UI. Currently we do not have the feature to be able to sort books outside o kindle UI. 4.RSS feeds The RSS feeds is also not available with kle currently. 5.Basic mp3 player menu The mp3 player menu for track/artist/album selection is not available on kindle. 6.The feature to provide a PC based software to organize and manage kindle books/documents is not available in the kindle. 7.The feature to sort the books into folders or menu based system is not available in kindle. However you have given us valuable suggestions about the kindle. Customer feedback like yours helps us continue to improve the service we provide, and we're glad you took time to write to us. The Kindle Team will carefully review your suggestions." Any thoughts on the suggestions here?

02-01-2011, 04:35 PM	#15
ManosHandsOfFate Addict Posts: 298 Karma: 1537324 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago Device: Nook, K3, Fire, Nexus 7	Meh. I guess I wouldn't be opposed to the option. But I wouldn't want it forced on me. I wish I could be rid of the EmilyDickinsonzombie picture.

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