eReader

I have a kindle paperwhite and like it

Occasionally an older and more obscure book won't be available but anything new or popular should be available on kindle. It has prevented me from reading something a couple of times but that also speaks to how compelling the ereader experience is in that I am now very averse to a physical copy.

tbh I read on my phone at least as much as the actual kindle so maybe try downloading the reader app to get an idea of the ereader experience.

Bought an iPad mini, it's fantastic. Recognizes all the book formats the kindle does, plus I have it linked to all my devices via iCloud so I can respond to texts via iMessage. Also great for reading the news. I only use my computer when I need a keyboard or to download something since my iPad can do everything else.

I have a Kindle Paperwhite, fucking love this thing. Super compact compared to lugging around books, can run 2-3 weeks on a single charge, featherweight so you can read comfortably for long periods of time, and is backlit so you don't need to keep the lights on while you read. Also very durable, take this thing all over the world in all kinds of conditions without a cover, still going strong.

Used to read on a Kindle Fire, not nearly as good. LCD is harsher on the eyes and the shorter battery life keeps you tethered.

The screen on iPad or any other tablet not designed specifically for reading is really hurting your eyes if you read a lot. I can easily read the news on a tablet but I can't see how I would read a whole book.

I don't even use my paperwhite in the dark because I find the backlight too hard. A recent study has linked the use of LED screens to increase in AMD rates. Given that we're already all working on led computer screens I think it would be a wise choice to at least avoid those screens when you're reading.

paperwhite. no glare under sunlight. you can read literally anywhere

Can really recommend the Amazon Kindle. Got one of the earliest versions and its still working like a charm. This e ink technology thing really does make a difference for the eyes, the reading experience is substantially better and less. If you want to convert non mobi files for your kindle simply use calibre software, it's free and works very well.

Just sayin yo!

As an alternative, there's a brand called Kobo, that's the Canadian version of Kindle. Basically the same price, weight, functionality. The benefit is that it reads Epub files directly, versus on Kindle you need Mobi files. Lots of online sources for ebooks tend to be Epub so you save time not needing to convert files.

Also, consider the free computer program Calibre. Lets you organize your ebooks and convert between file formats. I use it to convert magazines, journals & pdfs to read on my ereader.

I did not buy kindle paperwhile last year because I learnt from various sources that certain publications like WSJ, economist, etc. have do not have their entire content converted to the kindle format. Hence, some content cannot be read on a kindle even if you buy the kindle subscription.. Anyone know more about this?