It is a fact that Kindle Touch hit the market several weeks after its major competitors released their own versions of e-book readers having a touch screen feature. Until now gadget pundits weigh in on the pros and cons. That being said, sales are a good indicator that it is well ahead of the pack. Amazon has not disclosed the exact figures, but online purchases are fast catching up in a matter of days after its release. While Kindle is not really posed to obliterate competition, it remains without a doubt the leader of the global market for e-book readers.
At first look Kindle Touch appears much sleeker than its competition. It also looks slimmer even though the dimensions do not really differ so much from its counterparts from Barnes & Noble, Sony, and Kobo. It measures 6.8 by 4.7 inches with a weight of 7.5 ounces, making it a tad heavier than the fourth generation Kindle. Like most e-book readers on the market the screen size is 6 inches, which is the industry standard by the way. For what it’s worth, it feels less cheap and more compact in comparison with the Nook and the Kobo. But then, design is often a matter of personal taste as far as gadgets are concerned.
Amazon is the first to make use of the latest advancement in e-ink technology, namely E-ink Pearl. Most e-book readers today utilize the same technology. When it comes to electronic ink, E-ink Pearl provides crisp images, which are what texts for reading should be. As a matter of fact, it is much easier on the yes than its earlier counterparts. In addition, it is important to note that E-ink Pearl is also much cheaper to manufacture. Combined with top of the line electronic paper technology, the display of Kindle Touch is very much similar to that of ordinary paper. It is the best e-book reader out there. It is even far ahead of tablet computers in delivering the best reading experience inasmuch as the absence of glare translates to excellent readability in direct sunlight and similar bright light environments.
Is Kindle Touch really way ahead of the pack? You may be tempted to ask this question. The heart of the matter is its touch screen feature, after all. The answer is yes and no. When asked why Amazon had not released its touch screen equivalent of Kindle, the answer given was it was waiting to get the technology right. Now does its touch screen technology raise the bar? Some pundits say they can’t really tell the difference. What is clear though is the fact that it has all the bells and whistles of all the touch screen e-book readers on the market. Its most noticeable feature is its dual touch technology. For starters, you can zoom in and out of a page with a pinch.
Your interactions with Kindle Touch will require an extensive use of its touch screen technology, save for pulling up the built in web browser and powering up the device. The home button is located just below the screen in the form of four bezels while the power button is on the bottom edge. As its touch screen feature depends on a special neonode infrared technology located at the border of the screen, there is no need to physically come in contact with the screen. The device is so responsive that you can simply have your fingers hover over the screen to get things going.
If you are undecided whether to get your own Kindle Touch or not, then read on by all means. First things first, are you particularly fond of buttons and keyboards? If yes, your best bet is the fourth generation Kindle or Kindle keyboard. If not, then get a touch screen e-book reader. In particular, the dual touch technology of Kindle Touch takes your reading experience to a whole new level with its X-ray feature, which enables you to pull up all information related the book you are reading without even having to key in words or phrases.
You will be surprised to know that this lightweight e-book reader has more features than you might expect. Feel free to check out the other pages on this site to learn more about Kindle Touch!
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