Which ereader is easy on the fingers?

booklover3 · 08-25-2010, 03:29 PM

Hi:

I currently use a Sony PRS 505 which I really like (screen size, readability) and would not think about changing except that I read so much that my finger gets cramped from turning pages.

I'm thinking of trying the new Kindle or a Nook but I wanted to get some thoughts as to whether the new Kindle or the Nook have easier page turning abilities. My sister in law says the Nook is very sensitive for page turning, a little too sensitive for her.

Any thoughts/suggestions? Do you think I'd find the Kindle to be an improvement in page turning and not a step backwards in other ways? I'm leaning towards the Kindle from what I've read on the forums here.

Thanks.

hel · 08-25-2010, 03:30 PM

Try Kindle 3?

booklover3 · 08-25-2010, 03:36 PM

hel - yes, I was thinking of Kindle 3. Do you think that will work for my crampy fingers? Thanks!

TenaciousBadger · 08-25-2010, 03:48 PM

everybody's waiting for it to be delivered. i get the sense that we'll hear A LOT

about the K3 in the days to come, be it good or bad....
up till now it's been the frenzy of dates and wifi and 3G (and cables

) and shipping vs delivery. now we'll see the hands-on opinions

booklover3 · 08-25-2010, 03:55 PM

Good point TenanciousBadger, I will be patient and wait and see about the K3!

bill_mchale · 08-25-2010, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover3

Hi:

I currently use a Sony PRS 505 which I really like (screen size, readability) and would not think about changing except that I read so much that my finger gets cramped from turning pages.

I'm thinking of trying the new Kindle or a Nook but I wanted to get some thoughts as to whether the new Kindle or the Nook have easier page turning abilities. My sister in law says the Nook is very sensitive for page turning, a little too sensitive for her.

Any thoughts/suggestions? Do you think I'd find the Kindle to be an improvement in page turning and not a step backwards in other ways? I'm leaning towards the Kindle from what I've read on the forums here.

Thanks.

Well, I can't comment from direct experience with anything other than the PRS-505 and the Jetbook. That being said, if you are happy with the 505, have you thought about the 600? The touch screen might help with your issues. Another possibility is the pocketbook 360 -- I believe it can be set up to turn pages with a flick of the wrist holding the unit.

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Bill

MangaEbooker · 08-25-2010, 05:00 PM

From what I seen on the Kindle 3 the buttons seem very easy to press compared to most, look up a vid...seems like it might be your best bet at a good price.

ManosHandsOfFate · 08-25-2010, 05:50 PM

In addition to using page turn buttons, the Nook allows you to turn pages by running your finger along touchscreen. It works well. I don't really use it, but a lot of people seem to like it.

MangaEbooker · 08-25-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManosHandsOfFate

In addition to using page turn buttons, the Nook allows you to turn pages by running your finger along touchscreen. It works well. I don't really use it, but a lot of people seem to like it.

Yep thats true, I have a Nook and thats one of the things I love about it, its very easy, Just flick it softly and it works wonders. But if you need buttons the new kindle looks nice.

JSWolf · 08-25-2010, 06:35 PM

The new Sony Reader PRS-650 (due out later this year maybe October) will be easier on the fingers then any of the non-touch screen readers.

boswd · 08-25-2010, 10:08 PM

yes the nook would be the easiest on your fingers since it's does have a nice finger swipe page turning feature.

JSWolf · 08-26-2010, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boswd

yes the nook would be the easiest on your fingers since it's does have a nice finger swipe page turning feature.

If the rumors are true about the upcoming PRS-650, the nook doesn't stand a chance.

ManosHandsOfFate · 08-26-2010, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

If the rumors are true about the upcoming PRS-650, the nook doesn't stand a chance.

I did a bit of poking around and couldn't find any rumors that made it seem more compelling than the Nook. What have you heard?

bill_mchale · 08-26-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

If the rumors are true about the upcoming PRS-650, the nook doesn't stand a chance.

I think we need to remember that there are quite a few different reasons people buy a particular reader. At least some of it is marketing. And all due respect to Sony, I think B&N is doing a better job marketing the Nook than Sony is their readers. In addition, I think Sony needs to improve the consumer experience considerably with respect to purchasing books.

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Bill

HarryT · 08-27-2010, 02:01 PM

Price may also be a factor. For example, if Sony were to retain their current pricing levels, they'd struggle to compete with the likes of the nook and Kindle.

08-25-2010, 03:29 PM	#1
booklover3 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Sony Prs 505	Which ereader is easy on the fingers? Hi: I currently use a Sony PRS 505 which I really like (screen size, readability) and would not think about changing except that I read so much that my finger gets cramped from turning pages. I'm thinking of trying the new Kindle or a Nook but I wanted to get some thoughts as to whether the new Kindle or the Nook have easier page turning abilities. My sister in law says the Nook is very sensitive for page turning, a little too sensitive for her. Any thoughts/suggestions? Do you think I'd find the Kindle to be an improvement in page turning and not a step backwards in other ways? I'm leaning towards the Kindle from what I've read on the forums here. Thanks.

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08-25-2010, 03:30 PM	#2
hel Sorceress Posts: 169 Karma: 19604 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Boox Air2&Nova 3C, Kindle, Sony, and more	Try Kindle 3?

08-25-2010, 03:36 PM	#3
booklover3 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Sony Prs 505	hel - yes, I was thinking of Kindle 3. Do you think that will work for my crampy fingers? Thanks!

08-25-2010, 03:48 PM	#4
TenaciousBadger Mrawr? Posts: 1,109 Karma: 15039064 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: kindle 3 wifi	everybody's waiting for it to be delivered. i get the sense that we'll hear A LOT about the K3 in the days to come, be it good or bad.... up till now it's been the frenzy of dates and wifi and 3G (and cables ) and shipping vs delivery. now we'll see the hands-on opinions

08-25-2010, 03:55 PM	#5
booklover3 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Sony Prs 505	Good point TenanciousBadger, I will be patient and wait and see about the K3!

08-25-2010, 05:00 PM	#7
MangaEbooker Connoisseur Posts: 83 Karma: 24 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Nook	From what I seen on the Kindle 3 the buttons seem very easy to press compared to most, look up a vid...seems like it might be your best bet at a good price.

08-25-2010, 05:50 PM	#8
ManosHandsOfFate Addict Posts: 298 Karma: 1537324 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago Device: Nook, K3, Fire, Nexus 7	In addition to using page turn buttons, the Nook allows you to turn pages by running your finger along touchscreen. It works well. I don't really use it, but a lot of people seem to like it.

08-25-2010, 06:35 PM	#10
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,291 Karma: 145488788 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The new Sony Reader PRS-650 (due out later this year maybe October) will be easier on the fingers then any of the non-touch screen readers.

08-25-2010, 10:08 PM	#11
boswd Banned Posts: 2,391 Karma: 1001781 Join Date: May 2010 Device: The Nook, Nook color and Droid X	yes the nook would be the easiest on your fingers since it's does have a nice finger swipe page turning feature.

08-27-2010, 02:01 PM	#15
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Price may also be a factor. For example, if Sony were to retain their current pricing levels, they'd struggle to compete with the likes of the nook and Kindle.

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