With ebooks, pinch-zooming doesn't actually zoom it brings up a quick menu that adjusts font size on the fly by increasing or decreasing the pinching motion. The zooming speed isn't as smooth as it could be it often lags and then is suddenly large or small. The function isn't greatly useful, but you can use it to zoom in on PDFs and when using the web browser. The Kindle Touch's screen also supports multitouch. The Kindle Touch uses the same infrared touchscreen technology that other ereaders like the Sony Readers, Nook, and Kobo use, which works very well for E Ink screens and performs nicely. The difference, of course, is the implementation of a touchscreen. Speaking of screen, the Kindle Touch has a 6-inch E Ink Pearl screen, just like the Kindle 4 and Kindle 3. It's not a problem but can result in more shadow effects at the edges of the screen. One thing that stands out is the fact that the screen is inset deeper than other touchscreen ereaders, nearly an eighth on an inch. The front has a slick, metallic feel just like the Kindle 4. It has a pleasant feel and adds some grip. The back of the Kindle Touch has a slight rubbery coating. Price: $99-$189 at Amazon Kindle Touch Video Review I was expecting it to blow away the Kindle 4 with the touchscreen and other added features, but I actually ended up liking the Kindle 4 a little better. It's just not as big a step forward from the other Kindles as I was anticipating. The Kindle Touch is a good ebook reader and does what it is supposed to do and is one of the best values for the $99 model. It's basically running the same Kindle interface Amazon has been using for years, minus some key features like landscape mode.ĭon't get me wrong.
Can download DRM-free ebooks with the web browser from non-Amazon websites like Feedbooks and Baen.Supports text-to-speech, MP3 playback, and audiobooks from.Touchscreen works very well it uses infrared like the other touchscreen ereaders.
Solid build quality, comfortable to hold, minimalistic design.