To Kindle or not to Kindle?
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Re: To Kindle or not to Kindle?
- CZCampbell
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You might want to look into the Kindle Paperwhite. It has a front light. That's entirely different than the light on a tablet which shines through the transparent screen and into your eyes, and disappears when you get out in the sun. The Paperwhite has an invisible coating over the front of the screen that evenly (very evenly) spreads light across the opaque screen so you're seeing reflected light, just as you are if you read by lamplight. It makes reading easy in the dark. I don't personally find that pleasant but a lot of people do it. And if you take it out in the sun it's still just perfect.CZCampbell wrote: I really love the lack of a backlight, however it does cause problems when trying to read in bed while my fiance sleeps. Problem solved: bought a little mini book light - works like a charm.
But even better, the light is designed to increase the contrast of the screen so it's easier to read, even in good light; hence the name Paperwhite.
You have to see it to understand how really well it works.
By the way, I'm not a Kindle shill. Kobo and Nook also have front lights and they're every bit as good.
Barry
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trace91 wrote:I am thinking of buying a Kindle but I have no idea which one I should get. I feel overwhelmed when I walk into a store and ask about the different models. Any help or suggestions would be great.
Hey ??!!! I have a kindle fire and personally I love it I can't travel with out it go to school or work with out it! The memory on it is phenomenal and I have over 1000 books on there. I don't no much about gaming on there the most I can endure is solitaire however if you want it for books to read or magazines to read the kindle fire is the one. The web browser sucks I know the new kindle browsers are better! I hope this help
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If you get a Kindle then don't think you're neglecting paper books, because I thought that's what would happen to me, but instead my library collection is bigger than ever and filled with books I know I love. I don't regret getting my Kindle and it has lasted for four years for me already and is still going strong. There have been a few glitches in the past, but they are rare and have only been happening in the fourth year I've had it. I'm considering getting a new one, but for now my current one still works great. I would definitely recommend the Kindle Fire if you want a e-reader that can do way more than just read. If you want a reader strictly for reading I would use a different model. Good luck with your search and with your decision!
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