How well does the touch screen last?

Hykue · 02-13-2012, 09:43 AM

I am hard on electronics, unfortunately. My sister is going to get me a kindle for my birthday (I have the best sister ever), and I would kind of like to have some kind of keyboard that isn't navigated with the buttons at the bottom. This has led me to consider a Kindle Touch, but I'm worried that the screen might not hold up to being thrown in a back-pack or bike-bag, getting drooled on by my baby, etc. So I'm hoping to hear from anyone who has either had the touch screen last through years of hard use or wrecked the touchscreen through abuse.

Thanks in advance!

frankelr · 02-13-2012, 10:16 AM

Hi,

Since the Kindle Touch was only available since November and I'd guess
the Nook Touch is out for less than a year. no one has any really long term experience. I have my Kindle Touch since mid-november and my Nook touch since early December. Both seem to hold up well. I believe that the best way to have "long" life is with a good cover, which is always kept closed when not reading.

That said, I just bought a Kindle non-touch for my grand daughter (12 years old) because I thought it would be more likely to remain functional for longer.

I am a technology geek and I wanted to try out TOUCHs, I'm not sorry, but unlike with the Iphone and Ipad devices, TOUCH adds very little to the eink reading experience.

BTW IMHO the Nook is the nicest ereader to hold and read from, while the Kindle has the best all around eco-system package

pidgeon92 · 02-13-2012, 10:29 AM

It is relatively easy to break an eink screen, whether it is touch or not. The interior of the screen, under the plastic, is a thin sheet of glass. If you're going to be "tossing" it anywhere, you'd best have it in an extremely sturdy cover or case. I would definitely avoid drooling on it, it doesn't react well to liquids.

AnemicOak · 02-13-2012, 10:56 AM

The Touch uses the same basic setup as the Sony PRS-650 and those have been around for a long while now with lots of people having no isssues. As pidgeon92 says though they are breakable (applies to all eInk not just touch) as part of their construction is glass. You'd definately want some kind of case or protective sleeve if you're going to carry it in a backpack.

Note the touch aspect of the K-Touch is made up of a couple of infrared sensors built into the screen bezel as opposed to an extra touch layer over the entire screen. While I suppose the sensors are one more thing that could fail on the device the overall screen durability should be the same as a non-touch.

nonobjective · 02-13-2012, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hykue

I am hard on electronics, unfortunately. My sister is going to get me a kindle for my birthday (I have the best sister ever), and I would kind of like to have some kind of keyboard that isn't navigated with the buttons at the bottom. This has led me to consider a Kindle Touch, but I'm worried that the screen might not hold up to being thrown in a back-pack or bike-bag, getting drooled on by my baby, etc. So I'm hoping to hear from anyone who has either had the touch screen last through years of hard use or wrecked the touchscreen through abuse.

Thanks in advance!

The Kindle Touch seems a little sturdier to me than any of the others I've used. I've dropped mine on a hard wood floor from about 4 feet and luckily nothing broke. My 8 month old chews and drools on it on occasion and so far no problems have stemmed from that either. I do recommend using a sleeve or case. I use a Javoedge flex sleeve and it works great.

Hykue · 02-13-2012, 04:00 PM

Ok, thank you for the replies. I'll give it some more thought . . .

And yes, I was planning to put it in a case of some description.

02-13-2012, 09:43 AM	#1
Hykue Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Kindle	How well does the touch screen last? I am hard on electronics, unfortunately. My sister is going to get me a kindle for my birthday (I have the best sister ever), and I would kind of like to have some kind of keyboard that isn't navigated with the buttons at the bottom. This has led me to consider a Kindle Touch, but I'm worried that the screen might not hold up to being thrown in a back-pack or bike-bag, getting drooled on by my baby, etc. So I'm hoping to hear from anyone who has either had the touch screen last through years of hard use or wrecked the touchscreen through abuse. Thanks in advance!

02-13-2012, 10:16 AM	#2
frankelr Member Posts: 16 Karma: 168 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: k3kb, KTso, Nook ST	my own opinion Hi, Since the Kindle Touch was only available since November and I'd guess the Nook Touch is out for less than a year. no one has any really long term experience. I have my Kindle Touch since mid-november and my Nook touch since early December. Both seem to hold up well. I believe that the best way to have "long" life is with a good cover, which is always kept closed when not reading. That said, I just bought a Kindle non-touch for my grand daughter (12 years old) because I thought it would be more likely to remain functional for longer. I am a technology geek and I wanted to try out TOUCHs, I'm not sorry, but unlike with the Iphone and Ipad devices, TOUCH adds very little to the eink reading experience. BTW IMHO the Nook is the nicest ereader to hold and read from, while the Kindle has the best all around eco-system package

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Touch screen	Senior	Kobo Tablets	0	01-17-2012 04:11 PM
903 Touch screen	vojtarek	PocketBook	2	01-11-2012 12:28 PM
PRS-650 Touch screen sensibility and screen protector	bookmeal	Sony Reader	16	09-18-2011 08:26 PM
book reader that supports touch screen tablets and has touch control	colint3	General Discussions	1	06-22-2011 01:47 PM
Touch Screen	clewley	Lounge	10	03-18-2008 02:37 AM

02-13-2012, 10:29 AM	#3
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	It is relatively easy to break an eink screen, whether it is touch or not. The interior of the screen, under the plastic, is a thin sheet of glass. If you're going to be "tossing" it anywhere, you'd best have it in an extremely sturdy cover or case. I would definitely avoid drooling on it, it doesn't react well to liquids.

02-13-2012, 10:56 AM	#4
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	The Touch uses the same basic setup as the Sony PRS-650 and those have been around for a long while now with lots of people having no isssues. As pidgeon92 says though they are breakable (applies to all eInk not just touch) as part of their construction is glass. You'd definately want some kind of case or protective sleeve if you're going to carry it in a backpack. Note the touch aspect of the K-Touch is made up of a couple of infrared sensors built into the screen bezel as opposed to an extra touch layer over the entire screen. While I suppose the sensors are one more thing that could fail on the device the overall screen durability should be the same as a non-touch.

02-13-2012, 04:00 PM	#6
Hykue Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Kindle	Ok, thank you for the replies. I'll give it some more thought . . . And yes, I was planning to put it in a case of some description.

Advert

Advert