My wife got one of these, as the page-change buttons on the standard ones don't fall right for her hands. She's very pleased with it, but if it were me I'd be furious, as it no longer allows you to select screen layout - you're stuck in portrait mode all the time. I alternate, depending on how/where I'm sitting and how poor the light is, and I'd find it a much less flexible reading experience if I couldn't do so.

I always have the same problem on flights, and it's a PITA. I argued the toss once with one of the cabin crew, and was told that the rule is all elecronic devices must be switched off, regardless of whether there's any kind of wireless signal. This was for take off and landing, no problems using it once we were actually at cruising height.

I asked what greater threat was posed by reading a Kindle during takeoff than reading a paperback or newspaper. It's an electronic device, came the answer, therefore it must be switched off.

they have yet to prove that any electronic or magnetic signal by consumer handheld devices can disrupt flight systems. All they have is 1 incident on 1 type of plane (which was changed after the incident) and even there they aren't sure...... a pilot I know thinks it's all hogwash and that the onboard entertainment system is way more likely to interfere.

Anyone feel free to correct me as I'm just spouting this off the top of my head (faulty memory possible)

btw, I seem to have a very bland reputation!

Yes, I was told to switch off my kindle on BA last week.
Then they insulted me by asking if I really thought I was strong enough to open the emergency door in case of an accident as I was sitting by an exit.
Because I couldn't read anything, I spent quite a while peering at my face in a small mirror and wondering if I looked as though I was about to fall off my perch.
Very good for the morale that was, especially as there was a 6 foot bloke sitting next to me.

....they do have to ask that.... just think if your arm is really really hurting because you got attacked and tased by a rabid security guard for forgetting to remove a small bottle of water from your hand luggage... how would they know that you're close to being a quadriplegic?