Comments on: The B&N Kindle? http://thicksole.com/2009/04/09/the-bn-kindle/ technology training & services for a post-factory world Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:28:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Doc Mauer http://thicksole.com/2009/04/09/the-bn-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-1765 Doc Mauer Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:18:25 +0000 http://thicksole.com/?p=349#comment-1765 I always had a problem finding that sweet-spot when I'm reading. Staying comfortable, holding the book at the right angle and getting back to the same position after turning the page or answering a call. Don't get me wrong, I strongly believe that nothing can replace the experience, smell of a real book. But the convenience, compactness, and the immersion experience the Kindle delivers is out of this world. I like meeting people in person, but I still use video chat, cellphone, emails just for the sake of convenience and mobility. Same goes with my new Kindle. So here are some of my thoughts about the Kindle 2 (this is my first Kindle btw): 1. The screen is phenomenal. No strain on the eyes whatsoever. Plus the 16 shades of gray makes the page pop out more. Even though I'd love a color screen/touchscreen (as an owner of an iPhone 3G), I wonder when was the last time I read a real book with colored pages in it (I am talking about paperbacks here). But it would be a nice addition, however, I am not too concerned about it. 2. I really like the screen-savers that start when your Kindle is idle or you put it in stand-by mode. Makes the Kindle look very cool! 3. The keyboard keys are a little too tiny for my fingers and so is the 5-way stick. But not a major problem. 4. Reading with just one hand is a breeze and I love the way is fits just right in my hand. 5. WHY IS THERE NO CASE INCLUDED???? 6. Please put back the SD-card slot in the next version. 7. You guys really need to bump the price down a notch. Anything around even $250-$275 is very reasonable. 8. Finally, I absolutely love the highlight and note taking feature. I always hated writing on my books (especially with my chicken feet handwriting). But adding comments, notes and highlighting on the Kindle is very efficient and guilt-free! Overall, I give Kindle 2 a very high 89/100!!! I always had a problem finding that sweet-spot when I’m reading. Staying comfortable, holding the book at the right angle and getting back to the same position after turning the page or answering a call. Don’t get me wrong, I strongly believe that nothing can replace the experience, smell of a real book. But the convenience, compactness, and the immersion experience the Kindle delivers is out of this world. I like meeting people in person, but I still use video chat, cellphone, emails just for the sake of convenience and mobility. Same goes with my new Kindle. So here are some of my thoughts about the Kindle 2 (this is my first Kindle btw):
1. The screen is phenomenal. No strain on the eyes whatsoever. Plus the 16 shades of gray makes the page pop out more. Even though I’d love a color screen/touchscreen (as an owner of an iPhone 3G), I wonder when was the last time I read a real book with colored pages in it (I am talking about paperbacks here). But it would be a nice addition, however, I am not too concerned about it.
2. I really like the screen-savers that start when your Kindle is idle or you put it in stand-by mode. Makes the Kindle look very cool!
3. The keyboard keys are a little too tiny for my fingers and so is the 5-way stick. But not a major problem.
4. Reading with just one hand is a breeze and I love the way is fits just right in my hand.
5. WHY IS THERE NO CASE INCLUDED????
6. Please put back the SD-card slot in the next version.
7. You guys really need to bump the price down a notch. Anything around even $250-$275 is very reasonable.
8. Finally, I absolutely love the highlight and note taking feature. I always hated writing on my books (especially with my chicken feet handwriting). But adding comments, notes and highlighting on the Kindle is very efficient and guilt-free!

Overall, I give Kindle 2 a very high 89/100!!!

]]> By: Arnold http://thicksole.com/2009/04/09/the-bn-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-1740 Arnold Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:18:25 +0000 http://thicksole.com/?p=349#comment-1740 I wonder what the Kindle may do to libraries and our concept of the book. Will our children have a completely different understanding of the word “text.” I found a good discussion on the matter at pandalous. It’s here: http://www.pandalous.com/topic/is_the_world_ready_for I wonder what the Kindle may do to libraries and our concept of the book. Will our children have a completely different understanding of the word “text.” I found a good discussion on the matter at pandalous. It’s here: http://www.pandalous.com/topic/is_the_world_ready_for

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