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Need Kindle Advice

bkgirl — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:35:42 GMT

My original Kindle finally died on me and I am looking to buy a new one. It was one of the first models and never gave me any problems, so a Nook is not an option. I need help in knowing what features people like and don't like. There are so many more to choose from. I know I can go to Kindle's website, but wanted to start here. TIA!

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patbz — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:50:56 GMT

I've had most of the models from #1; currently have HDX 8.9 4 g, love,love, love! Even like it for reading with tinted screen option.

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patbz — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:50:57 GMT

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patbz — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:50:57 GMT

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patbz — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:50:57 GMT

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patbz — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:50:59 GMT

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Sooner — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:53:55 GMT

For reading, I LOVE the newest paperwhite. For color, I have the 7" HDX and like it too--it has sound so works with Audible books as well.

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Kathlen — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 04:12:56 GMT

I have two ... the latest is the Paperwhite. The first one was the Wi-Fi. All my reference books and fiction are on the Wi-Fi. Non-fiction on the Paperwhite.

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jaxs mom — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 04:13:28 GMT

I'm guessing you want an e ink kindle, since you have the original one. I have the first kindle too and replaced it with the paperwhite a couple months ago. I think it's a big improvement over the first kindle.

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sphynxlvr — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 04:29:51 GMT

I also have a paperwhite and I love it! Additionally, I have a Kindle Fire HD 8'. I LOVE that also. The Fire is more versatile. I can read on it, search the web, get emails etc. Great products! Good Luck finding and deciding on your next Kindle!

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sfnative — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 04:37:09 GMT

On 8/25/2014 patbz said: I've had most of the models from #1; currently have HDX 8.9 4 g, love,love, love! Even like it for reading with tinted screen option.

I agree. I purchased the 1st gen Kindle Fire and recently had a synch issue, which the techs were able to fix. However, while I was waiting for tech, I thought that if the unit could not be save, I'd purchase the unit Pat has. Have read lots of good about it.

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SeashellBabi — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:10:25 GMT

I love the paperwhite so much that I got another; one for fiction, and the other for non-fiction. I also gifted the paperwhite to my best friend, and she loves it, too. Good luck with whichever version you choose~ you can't go wrong with any of them!

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PhatCat — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:14:54 GMT

I have Kindle Fire and a Nook tablet. The one I use the most? My Kindle 2nd generation! I love this one, easiest to use, just click a button to turn page, no swiping. It will be a sad day when it bites the dust.

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brandiwine — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:20:30 GMT

If you are only using it to read, hands down the paper white. If you want to use it for other things the newest HDX is wonderful. Happy shopping

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wagirl — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:38:08 GMT

I have the Kindle Fire when it was the newest and wouldn't buy another one. Not a fan of how it operates but will use it until it dies. I will find another brand when the time comes.

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this is my nic — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:38:34 GMT

I have a Kindle Fire, it's not the latest version, but it's great for my uses. I'd highly recommend it!

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NickNack — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:14:23 GMT

I just replaced my Kindle Keyboard with the Kindle Paperwhite. I love it! I like the fact that it has the light behind it. My old Kindle didn't have that, but I had the cover with the built-in light. If you just want it for reading I would suggest the Paperwhite.

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minwife — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:40:41 GMT

Love my Kindle HDX!

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Rabid1 — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 02:36:02 GMT

I had owned around 50 or so tablets before the HDX and I actually bought the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 with the intent of hating it and writing a negative review. I have always been against proprietary tablets.

I was wrong. The HDX 8.9 is one of the best all around tablets out there. My Amazon review actually started out with me admitting I bought it to hate it. The Amazon Android takes a little getting used to, but compared to the original Fire and the Nook tablet it is not crippled in the least. You can do anything on it you could with any other tablet. I still recommend them for people looking for a media tablet.

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mima — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 15:07:29 GMT

On 8/27/2014 wagirl said:
I have the Kindle Fire when it was the newest and wouldn't buy another one. Not a fan of how it operates but will use it until it dies. I will find another brand when the time comes.

Comparing a Kindle Fire to a Kindle Fire HDX is not really fair. The Kindle Fire HDX is awesome.

My mom has the Kindle Fire and I have had the Kindle Fire HD and the Kindle Fire HDX. There are awesome leaps in improvements with each model.

The Kindle Fire HDX does everything.

OP: Do you just want this just for reading or do you want to do everything? I'd get the Paperwhite if you want it only for reading.

If you want it to do everything, the HDX is the best. However in a month or two, they will probably be coming out with a new model. You might want to hold off a month or two and see what comes out. AND the HDX models will go on sale. They are already having sales on and off now.