Comments on: Which Kindle should you buy? September 2012

By: Miriam Joy

Miriam Joy — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:02:02 +0000

I doubt there’s much data, given that we only just got the Kindle Fire in the last month or something! Ehehe
Generally there seems to be less in the way of advertising on UK products. I’m not sure what it is but maybe people hate them more, because we’re less used to them (after all, we have the glorious of the BBC). Or maybe I am just misinformed.

By: Bufo Calvin

Bufo Calvin — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:12:43 +0000

Thanks for writing, Miriam!

I don’t tend to make actual notes on my reflective screen Kindles much. What I do is highlight something I want to address, and maybe add a word or two to remind me.

This is still something that I’d like to see improved for me on the Kindle Fire HD. I have a Bluetooth keyboard for it (I type pretty well on a full-size physical keyboard), but there is this issue with repeating letters. I’m hoping that gets resolved with the updated coming before the end of the month.

It’s interesting that advertising is still as local as it is, if people are shopping online. Movie release dates aren’t simultaneous, and certainly, we see ads (or adverts, if you prefer) for movies.

I wonder how different the markets are for people who would shop through a Kindle Fire in the USA or in the UK, for example?

By: Miriam Joy

Miriam Joy — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:42:14 +0000

Interesting comparison! As far as I know, you don’t get ‘special offer’ versions in the UK. I have the Kindle Keyboard 3G, which is good for me as my primary uses for it included beta-reading my own work (the keyboard is handy to make quick notes of things to change) or reading obscure mythology books for research (again, making notes is easier with a keyboard).

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By: Bufo Calvin

Bufo Calvin — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:14:17 +0000

Thanks for writing, Matt

I think the actual mechanics of using the physical button are much easier. When I’m holding a Kindle with physical buttons, I can just flex my thumb to turn the page. With a touchscreen you have to (ooh, shudder) actually move your finger or thumb. I feel like George Jetson complaining about that.

By: Matt Stern

Matt Stern — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 05:24:17 +0000

I think pushing a button is more satisfying. I like the feedback a button gives but I know I can get used to a touch screen. Thanks for the info! Ill probably keep my Kindle Keyboard. Like you, I really appreciate the speakers.

By: Bufo Calvin

Bufo Calvin — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 02:41:46 +0000

Thanks for writing, Matt!

Yes, the Mindle has page turn buttons. The Paperwhite is like the Kindle Touch…it is a touchscreen device. It looks like it will work the same way as the Touch: you tap the screen to “change the page”, or you can swipe (by rubbing your finger across it). I do find the buttons a bit easier, but using the touchscreen is not difficult.

By: Matt Stern

Matt Stern — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 23:48:24 +0000

Wow. So confused on page turns. The mindle has page turning buttons right? It doesn’t look to me like the paperwhite does. How do you change pages with the paperwhite? Is it as easy as the Kindle Keyboard (what I have now).

By: Alan White

Alan White — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:24:01 +0000

Thank you Mister Calvin, my question is answered. Have A Nice Day!

By: Bufo Calvin

Bufo Calvin — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:12:53 +0000

Thanks for writing, Lady!

If the power went out, you might be able to tether your Fire to your SmartPhone (assuming you have one). I have not been getting 3G models, trusting that wi-fi will generally be available…or that I’ll be able to last long enough with what I have downloaded. Having a SmartPhone makes that an easier choice…yes, I have the Kindle app on it.