Silly things I keep doing with my K3

carld · 09-07-2010, 07:38 PM

Graduating from a K1 to a new K3 has taken some adjustment. Some things I still haven't completely learned.

A + Aa doesn't bring the K3 out of screen saver mode

The d-pad doesn't act as a scroll wheel whichever way you try and roll it

There actually isn't a Whispernet switch on the back of the K3, no matter how much to search for it. Just did that one about 2 minutes ago.

I've also picked up the K1 a couple times, opened it, and stared at it, knowing something wasn't right, before remember "Oh yeah, Kindle 3."

TheKindleWorm · 09-08-2010, 12:46 AM

Well there are obviously more differences between a K1 and a K3 but even upgrading from a K2i I find myself going to the top of the K3 to switch it on/off but the power button is now at the bottom ...

Habits die hard.

JeremyR · 09-08-2010, 02:38 AM

Well, I've upgraded from physical books; I keep trying to turn the pages by lifting up the corner.

Piper_ · 09-08-2010, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TheKindleWorm

Well there are obviously more differences between a K1 and a K3 but even upgrading from a K2i I find myself going to the top of the K3 to switch it on/off but the power button is now at the bottom ...

Habits die hard.

I never had a K before 3, but I wish they hadn't moved the placement of the switch. I rest mine on its bottom and keep accidentally putting it to sleep when I move around.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyR

Well, I've upgraded from physical books; I keep trying to turn the pages by lifting up the corner.

Hahaha, now that's funny.

robins777 · 09-08-2010, 04:07 AM

I had mine for a few days now and the thing I do the most is forgetting its not touch screen and try to turn the page by touching screen as per my Archos 5.

I tend to read mine with my legs tucked as the side of me whilst sitting in a chair, with my Kindle on my lap, and haven't had any problems with it going into sleep.

suecsi · 09-08-2010, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheKindleWorm

Well there are obviously more differences between a K1 and a K3 but even upgrading from a K2i I find myself going to the top of the K3 to switch it on/off but the power button is now at the bottom ...

Habits die hard.

- I still keep doing that and momentarily wonder where the button has gone ....

WillWord · 09-08-2010, 05:39 AM

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I tend to read mine with my legs tucked as the side of me whilst sitting in a chair, with my Kindle on my lap, and haven't had any problems with it going into sleep.

Your lap or your Kindle

bluemoonjules · 09-08-2010, 07:03 AM

I keep tapping the screen, despite the fact I do not have any touchscreen devices other than my BlackBerry Storm!

stabile007 · 09-08-2010, 08:25 AM

Actually every time I show someone my kindle they want to poke the screen because they want to know if its like the "iPad" *sigh*

ProfCrash · 09-08-2010, 09:41 AM

I moved from the K1 to the DXG. It has been over a month and I am still reaching for the whispernet switch on the back of the DXG. I have to remind myself that it is in the menu area. I found that the joystick was pretty easy to adjust to so I have not been missing my rollarball although I do miss the little silvery window and the square that rotates while the Kindle is processing.

DiapDealer · 09-08-2010, 11:31 AM

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Well, I've upgraded from physical books; I keep trying to turn the pages by lifting up the corner.

I've had my K2 for almost two years (and used ereader software on a pda long before that) and I still find my doing this!

Good to know I'm not the only one.

badgoodDeb · 09-08-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

I've had my K2 for almost two years (and used ereader software on a pda long before that) and I still find my doing this!

Good to know I'm not the only one.

I've had my K2 for almost two years, and a K1 before that .... and when I read a paperback, I keep pressing the side of the page and waiting for it to turn itself.

09-07-2010, 07:38 PM	#1
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Silly things I keep doing with my K3 Graduating from a K1 to a new K3 has taken some adjustment. Some things I still haven't completely learned. A + Aa doesn't bring the K3 out of screen saver mode The d-pad doesn't act as a scroll wheel whichever way you try and roll it There actually isn't a Whispernet switch on the back of the K3, no matter how much to search for it. Just did that one about 2 minutes ago. I've also picked up the K1 a couple times, opened it, and stared at it, knowing something wasn't right, before remember "Oh yeah, Kindle 3."

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09-08-2010, 12:46 AM	#2
TheKindleWorm Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 177868 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia UK Device: Kindle 3G, iPhone 3G, iPod 4G, PB 360, Sony 600 sold, Kindle 2i sold	Well there are obviously more differences between a K1 and a K3 but even upgrading from a K2i I find myself going to the top of the K3 to switch it on/off but the power button is now at the bottom ... Habits die hard.

09-08-2010, 02:38 AM	#3
JeremyR Guru Posts: 973 Karma: 2458402 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis Device: Kindle Keyboard, Nook HD+	Well, I've upgraded from physical books; I keep trying to turn the pages by lifting up the corner.

09-08-2010, 04:07 AM	#5
robins777 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wigan UK Device: Kindle 3-- Archos 5 A	I had mine for a few days now and the thing I do the most is forgetting its not touch screen and try to turn the page by touching screen as per my Archos 5. I tend to read mine with my legs tucked as the side of me whilst sitting in a chair, with my Kindle on my lap, and haven't had any problems with it going into sleep.

09-08-2010, 07:03 AM	#8
bluemoonjules Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 64 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3G	I keep tapping the screen, despite the fact I do not have any touchscreen devices other than my BlackBerry Storm!

09-08-2010, 08:25 AM	#9
stabile007 Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philadelphia Device: PRS-505, Kindle 3	Actually every time I show someone my kindle they want to poke the screen because they want to know if its like the "iPad" sigh

09-08-2010, 09:41 AM	#10
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I moved from the K1 to the DXG. It has been over a month and I am still reaching for the whispernet switch on the back of the DXG. I have to remind myself that it is in the menu area. I found that the joystick was pretty easy to adjust to so I have not been missing my rollarball although I do miss the little silvery window and the square that rotates while the Kindle is processing.

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