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I have a kindle paperwhite and like it
How would you rate the access to books with Kindle? Ever come across anything you wanted and couldn't get in digital form?
Amazon sells just about everything in Kindle format, and you can also find bootleg copies online and transfer them over.
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.
Buddy of mine did the same and he swears by it. I am not sure though, because I used to have a normal iPad and wasn't very happy with it in regards to ebooks etc.
I swear by tablets for e-reading, and have owned just about all of the big ones - every iPad, Kindle Fire (original), Kindle Fire HDX, almost every Galaxy Tab variant (which is no small feat)... Currently I'm on a Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and it is amazing. Perfect size - not tiny like the 7" Kindles but not huge like a full-size iPad.
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.
Understandable. I tend to use the dark themes on my tablet app and it works out pretty well, but then again I'm not staring at a computer screen all day anymore (whoo-hoo!)
Slightly related: Gunnars are awesome if you experience eye strain while at the computer (I have light sensitivity in my eyes and bought a pair - miracle workers). http://www.gunnars.com
That's exactly what bothered me about it. It felt quite harsh on my eyes to read entire books on it.
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.
That's what I read and heard from others, as well. I tested a Kindle for a bit and liked it. However my issue with the Kindle is that you can't play videos on it or surf the web afaik, which puts it at a disadvantage versus the iPad for example. Unless I would go with the Kindle Fire (I believe?) which also plays videos but doesn't feature the e-ink technology.
Do all of you carry a Kindle, an iPad and a phone when you travel?
Kindle + iPhone
Yeah obviously a Paperwhite is a read-only device, you're gonna be hard pressed to play some Farmville and hit the PornHubz on it. If that's what you're looking for then you shouldn't have named the thread 'eReaders' !!!
Just sayin yo!
I know man, no worries. Just trying to find the ideal compromise...
Do the right thing and get a Paperwhite.
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?
I can only speak to The Economist, but their mobile app subscription is separate from their Kindle edition subscription. Bewildering.
There seems to be some workaround using Calibre that I'm trying out as I write this.
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