A specific eReader device designed and marketed by Amazon.
Questions tagged [kindle-touch]
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How does the Kindle's reading rate algorithm work?
One of the Kindle Touch updates included a "Time-to-Read" feature. It seems to be based loosely on how fast I turn the page. I usually turn back to the cover when I start reading a new book and flip back to the start of the introduction or first…
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Two kindles bricked, can there be a common cause?
I used to have a Kindle 3 (keyboard). After almost 3 years of honourable service, it started getting stuck more and more, until reset wasn't solving anything anymore.
The very helpful Amazon customer service replaced it (albeit out-of-warranty) with…
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How can I reset the reading speed data on a Kindle?
I'd like to test the theory that the Kindle Touch/Paperwhite ignores long pauses between page reads when learning your reading speed for a particular book. But experimenting is complicated by having to import fresh books for testing.
Is there any…
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Kindle - single gesture / action to go "back"
With touch screen E Ink Kindle devices, is there some way to trigger the back button / action without having to tap twice (i.e. once to trigger the top menu and then again to press the back button)? I'm not referring to flipping back a page but…
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Unbrick Kindle Touch
My KT stopped working all of a sudden and will no longer turn on. I have tried the holding down the power button trick numerous times and charged it for over 24 hours but there is still no response. I also tried using Kubrick but when I boot into…
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Zoom problem in Kindle with .MOBI converted from PDF
I have a Kindle Touch (Kindle (7th Generation)). I have converted a PDF into .MOBI format using PDF converter tools, such as kdpdfopt with all these options set: -mode fp -n- -c -ocr t -h 6.7in -w 4.7in. And then, for smooth rendering, I converted…
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what 's the alternative to paperwhite in my old kindle?
I have bought Kindle touch 3g two years ago, it's a great device and I'm happy when reading books on it.
But I have a set of questions:
I read at night a lot so I miss the built in light and I have to open some source of light beside me !! should I…
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