Bah, touchscreens

[bunn]

It looks like my ancient Kindle  has finally shuffled off.  The screen is frozen and will not unfreeze for any incantation or combination of buttons,  even when I take the battery out.  The machine itself is still working, but can only be communicated with via cable, which is no use at all.

It appears modern kindles now have touchscreens.  Is this a good idea?  I have a touchscreen on my current laptop and I am constantly accidentally brushing the thing and being carried off to places I don't want to go.  What I want from an ebook reader is the robustness of a paperback book, with free wifi.   Touchscreens do not suggest 'tough' to me.  I suppose now I shall have to decide whether I really need an ebook reader anyway.

Ironically, the Kindle died halfway through a chapter about procrastination.  HOW DID IT KNOW.

Comments

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

I don't know how common this is, but I can turn off the touchscreen on my camera.

[puddleshark.livejournal.com]

I wasn't expecting camera manufacturers to be so sensible.

I still resent having to pay extra for touchscreen as a feature, but I might be reconciled to its existence if I never have to use it...

[bunn.livejournal.com]

That's excellent! I don't think it's possible on this laptop, but I should have a rummage and check.

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

I only found out about it by chance; and was pleased when I did so, as I bought the camera despite, rather than because of, the touch screen.