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« on: November 10, 2008, 06:52:32 PM » |
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I'm one of those people who don't understand how/why people have issues with the buttons. Once you know where they are only push them when you need to turn a page right? It works for me.
Why do I bring it up? I was at Target yesterday and spent some time playing with the new Sony ereader. I was having problems turning the page because the buttons are too small! The ones I was trying to use were the ones on the right edge of the unit. I then found the ones on the lower left corner. Those ones do work better but are way down at the bottom. I really do prefer the Kindle buttons.
So moral of the story, no one design will work well for everyone.
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« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2008, 07:42:34 PM » |
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I've gotten pretty used to the buttons with only an occasional extra push. I will admit though that I loved the buttons on my Rocket eReader...it was a definite click and not as easily depressed like the Kindle.
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« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2008, 08:47:51 PM » |
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When I'm on the treadmill I LOVE the fact that the buttons push so easily! I'm jogging along, stretching out my hand to reach, and PRESTO - new page! Easy as pie.
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« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2008, 11:24:46 PM » |
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The size of the page-turning buttons allows me to move my hands around every so often. With smaller buttons, my hands might get fatigued or crampy in same position all the time. I think Amazon did a wonderful job with button sizes.
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« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2008, 07:07:06 AM » |
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I have no problem with the buttons, although it took me a few days not to inadvertently turn the page. I have it down to a science now.  Ruby is close enough to perfect for me. |
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« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2008, 09:01:52 PM » |
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I don't really have a problem with the buttons. However, I do wish the "Next Page" button on the right-hand side stopped about an inch from the top to make it easier to hold the kindle without turning the page.
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« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2008, 09:15:10 PM » |
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I had a problem with extra page turns when I first got my Kindle but now that I'm used to it and know where to hold it I rarely ever have a problem. I think she's perfect just the way she is  |
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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2008, 10:36:31 PM » |
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I like the buttons and very rarely hit one accidently. I read my Kindle in it's cover and I think that helps prevent accidental page turning.
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« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2008, 10:39:12 PM » |
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Sooner or later LR is gonna post about how I can't pick up the d*mn thing without turning twenty pages.  |
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« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2008, 10:58:58 PM » |
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Sooner or later LR is gonna post about how I can't pick up the d*mn thing without turning twenty pages. That sounds like my husband. I hand him my Kindle to show him something and he always is clicking buttons to no end - next page, previous page, doesn't matter! But he's just so darned cute I have to keep him! |
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« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2008, 07:23:29 AM » |
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I'm perfectly happy with the buttons. I would be disappointed to have them any different.
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« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2008, 08:09:26 AM » |
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I'm perfectly happy with the buttons. I would be disappointed to have them any different.
I am perfectly happy with everything about my Kindle. Even the lack of folders doesn't bother me. L |
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« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2008, 08:13:32 AM » |
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I too like the large buttons. It allows me to hold Kindle however is most comfortable and still turn pages with just a rock of the thumb. (I usually place my thumb on the groove where the silver scroll marker moves)
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« Reply #15 on: November 12, 2008, 03:37:09 PM » |
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But he's just so darned cute I have to keep him!
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« Reply #16 on: November 12, 2008, 04:52:52 PM » |
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Kindle; hands down...no contest.
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« Reply #17 on: November 12, 2008, 04:58:43 PM » |
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I think you all are just trying to push my buttons! |
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« Reply #18 on: November 12, 2008, 05:47:38 PM » |
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lol. I could make a "lewd" comment about which button; but I'll hold my tongue see... |
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« Reply #19 on: November 12, 2008, 07:07:16 PM » |
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« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2008, 08:29:44 AM » |
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I'm another who has no problems with the buttons. Not sure how well I'd do with smaller ones.
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« Reply #21 on: November 14, 2008, 05:40:49 AM » |
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Sooner or later LR is gonna post about how I can't pick up the d*mn thing without turning twenty pages. Didn't need to post, you outed yourself. |
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