Is buying a Kindle e-reader really worth it?
-
- Posts: 30
- Joined: 19 Apr 2018, 21:54
- Currently Reading: The Sword of Shannara
- Bookshelf Size: 14
- Reading Device: B00JG8GOWU
Re: Is buying a Kindle e-reader really worth it?
-
- Posts: 30
- Joined: 19 Apr 2018, 21:54
- Currently Reading: The Sword of Shannara
- Bookshelf Size: 14
- Reading Device: B00JG8GOWU
There is an anti glare and if you can buy with the fire, but the battery runs out about as fast as a cell phone due to its multiple functions. i have to charge mine everyday, at least. I use my fire in place of a PC most of the time. The regular kindle ereader usually needs to be charged once or twice a week.Jennifer Fernandez wrote: ↑29 Jul 2018, 13:38I think I would be leaning more to the non-glare Kindles. I thought the Kindle Fire would include the non-glare. I guess we can't have it all. It would be cool if they add it as an on/off function.ladycatsinger wrote: ↑29 Jul 2018, 06:48 I have 2 Kindles: the original e-reader (called the Kindle Keyboard) that I have had for years, and a Kindle FireHD7 that I bought 4 or 5 years ago. While I still read physical books, when I am out and about I prefer my Kindle. It is light, fits in my purse and I can have my whole library at my fingertips. This is really important for me since I tend to read several books at once, depending on what I am in the mood for at the present time. That would be really inconvenient having to carry a stack of books with me. If you only want to use it to read books and magazines, get the regular Kindle, but if you want to be able to access the Internet, play games and listen to music, go for the Fire. I just wish they would make a Kindle Fire with a non-glare screen. That is one advantage the regular Kindle has over the Fire.
-
- Posts: 30
- Joined: 19 Apr 2018, 21:54
- Currently Reading: The Sword of Shannara
- Bookshelf Size: 14
- Reading Device: B00JG8GOWU
- Runningmama
- Posts: 25
- Joined: 09 May 2018, 08:12
- Currently Reading: Passion
- Bookshelf Size: 23
- bear_6743
- Posts: 30
- Joined: 25 Sep 2018, 16:04
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 200
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-rheanna11.html
- Latest Review: Heartaches 2 by H.M. Irwing
- Reading Device: B00KC6I06S
- ShataraL
- Posts: 9
- Joined: 20 Oct 2018, 15:48
- Currently Reading: Throne of Glass
- Bookshelf Size: 10
- bookdragon7
- Posts: 18
- Joined: 16 Aug 2018, 19:04
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 143
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-bookdragon7.html
- Latest Review: Superhighway by Alex Fayman
- Reading Device: B007HCCOIA
- LFCCOG1
- Posts: 2
- Joined: 07 Nov 2018, 20:19
- Currently Reading: Stepping Up
- Bookshelf Size: 5
-
- Posts: 16
- Joined: 01 Oct 2018, 01:47
- Bookshelf Size: 0
-
- Posts: 237
- Joined: 27 Aug 2018, 20:00
- Currently Reading: Me Before You
- Bookshelf Size: 38
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-abbiejoice.html
- Latest Review: End of the Last Great Kingdom by Victor Rose
- Bakerreader
- Posts: 1
- Joined: 13 Nov 2018, 21:17
- Bookshelf Size: 0
- sri varshini303041
- Posts: 164
- Joined: 09 Nov 2018, 05:43
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 101
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-sri-varshini303041.html
- Latest Review: Fish Wielder by J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison
- KS the Dreamer
- Posts: 12
- Joined: 19 Nov 2018, 02:15
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 2
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-ks-the-dreamer.html
- Latest Review: Aluria by Tyler Cook
I started reading ebooks on a tablet, I wasn't a fan and found the screen gave me headaches. I got a paperwhite since I read so much and I've never looked back. It is backlit so you can read in the dark and the screen is anti-glare. When I used to use a tablet, or even the kindle fire (which I'm not a fan of) if the sun shone I couldn't see the text, but the Paperwhite is ideal, plus the battery life is really good.
On the flip side, if you wanted something that would play games and host internet sites with ease, then the Paperwhite won't do that, nor does it do text to sound.
I have a fire which I use solely for text to speech listening, and my son uses it for colour books and apps.
I am currently on my 2nd paperwhite. The first lasted years, and only broke because a mug of hot chocolate was spilt on it. I find it reliable and durable and I can't imagine not having one.
I hope this helps
- srividyag1
- Posts: 348
- Joined: 30 Jan 2019, 21:26
- Currently Reading: The laws of human nature
- Bookshelf Size: 108
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-srividyag1.html
- Latest Review: The Hungry Heart by Brenda Gayle
- Reading Device: B00JG8GOWU
I would really recommend going for Kindle Paperwhite. The experience is drastically different from that of the kindle app. Kindle app, though with good design, still hurts your eyes. But kindle Paperwhite uses e ink technology and instead of backlight it used miniscule LEDs on the sides to throw light over the page. I read a lot in the dark using my kindle Paperwhite and I can assure you it'll not hurt the eyes. If it's a Choice between app and kindle device, there's no need for further ado.. And as far as physical books are concerned, I love the smell and the feel of paper, but space constraints and carrying a heavy book make my commute difficult, so I prefer kindle. Plus, you can't read a physical book in the dark. And guess what kindle is easy on the wallet too.Jennifer Fernandez wrote: ↑23 Jul 2018, 18:22 Hello, fellow readers! I'm fairly new to this kindle world. I always read my books on paper. I've been using my tablet and cell phone with the Kindle app to read and so far I've never had a problem. I find that I prefer reading physical books but the Kindle app is so convenient for highlighting and taking notes. The portability is also very convenient compared to a heavy book. I started wondering about the difference between the Kindle app and the different readers. Also, what is a Nook? Is it some kind of Kindle reader but for Barnes and Noble? Is it compatible with Kindle? Anyone who has Kindle or Nook can give some advice? Should I change the Kindle App for a reader? I heard about the Paper White Kindle and I was curious but is it really like paper? Thank you in advance for your advice!
- lisalynn
- Posts: 240
- Joined: 20 Feb 2019, 10:13
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 23
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-lisalynn.html
- Latest Review: Sex on every Paige by Graham Spaid