tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171498.post6991324593334077729..comments2023-08-27T21:00:22.491+05:30Comments on Unknown Unknown: Usability Review of KindleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02901927393500279944noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171498.post-30805083386617335542007-12-15T16:20:00.000+05:302007-12-15T16:20:00.000+05:30@technofun,@sowmyaany book reader in the current d...@technofun,@sowmya<BR/>any book reader in the current date faces this problem of ergonomics and acceptability.<BR/>I would never buy one as it is very far cry from a traditional book reading exp.<BR/>However I am sure its step in the right direction, they already have an ink that does not need power.<BR/>The future as i see will have ultra thin pages (150 per book) which you can browse and read like a normal book.<BR/><BR/>what do you think.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02901927393500279944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171498.post-918204129748007872007-12-14T06:04:00.000+05:302007-12-14T06:04:00.000+05:30There's more to it than just ergonomics of handlin...There's more to it than just ergonomics of handling, imho. What would the reading experience itself be like. Reading eBooks hasn't really taken off as fast, because people are still not comfortable reading long hours on the screen. (They'd rather watch TV :).)Sowmya Karmalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09200953962645166407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171498.post-88333223677987042442007-12-13T19:21:00.000+05:302007-12-13T19:21:00.000+05:30@Ramjee Was waiting for this one from you. ...This...@Ramjee <BR/>Was waiting for this one from you. ...This is very bad design, both looks and functionality... they could have done better job if they want to achieve cult status like Ipod... not that I am not happy ... [:D]Technofunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941714719046277203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171498.post-42458877286987680222007-12-12T19:40:00.000+05:302007-12-12T19:40:00.000+05:30@Umesh,I agree with you. Looks do matter. in this...@Umesh,<BR/>I agree with you. Looks do matter. in this case of kindle, i liked the way it looked (though haven't looked at the real one).<BR/><BR/>I agree with you on the generalized statement.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02901927393500279944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171498.post-73091892023138877402007-12-10T19:06:00.000+05:302007-12-10T19:06:00.000+05:30I'm not saying good looks alone is sufficient. How...I'm not saying good looks alone is sufficient. How you achieve the balance is the key. All usable but looks ugly can also turn users away. I think good looks/visual design has also a functionality. The function is to make the users love it by just looking at it. Thats the first impression. Very key in flaunting them to others. Just imagine an apple imac which looks crap. Visual appeal is equally important as all the other design aspects.<BR/><BR/>I'm not saying kindle's design achieved the result. But i'm saying generally...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707436787975376432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171498.post-31834529349684424032007-12-07T19:36:00.000+05:302007-12-07T19:36:00.000+05:30hey umesh!!good looks might be sufficient in cases...hey umesh!!<BR/>good looks might be sufficient in cases.. where it does not have any more functionality. <BR/><BR/>but when we have to use something over and over, are good looks alone sufficient.!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02901927393500279944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171498.post-91814361604683281082007-12-07T01:09:00.000+05:302007-12-07T01:09:00.000+05:30> Style is good, but it needs to be backed up with...> Style is good, but it needs to be backed up with purpose.<BR/><BR/>Good one. Even i believe in any design element backed up with a purpose<BR/><BR/>But cant 'good looks' considered as a purpose?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707436787975376432noreply@blogger.com