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E-Readers

Tyak — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 15:29:19 GMT

I'm in the market for a new e-reader as my Kindle Voyage won't hold a charge anymore. I'm here looking for opinions on what you all like and recommend. Kindle Paperwhite or a B&N Nook? Hope I get several responses.

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NickNack — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 15:33:23 GMT

I love my Kindle Paperwhite. I bought the Kindle Keyboard when it first came out but switched to the Paperwhite many years ago. I wouldn't want anything else.

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Bhvbum — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 15:42:30 GMT

Why are you limiting yourself to a “E reader”? I am a big big reader and I read all of the books that I download from the library, Amazon, etc. on my iPad. Any tablet, any size, will do the same thing, plus you’ve got a regular tablet.

I also have a 6S iPhone that is more than large enough to read when I am traveling.

Every device turns into an E reader by simply downloading the app for Amazon Kindle.

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Bridgegal — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 15:43:24 GMT

I poo pooed the Kindle for years since I had the app on my phone and macbook air. Last fall I decided that while I could read books on my iphone, it was really too small for that. So, I bought the Kindle Paperwhite.

I love it. I've read so many more books since I got it. It's the perfect size: not too big and not too small. Fits in my purse.

I signed up for Kindle Unlimited and while they aren't best sellers, I've read some enjoyable books there. I also get the 'better' books from my library sent right to my Kindle.

It is one of my all time favorite purchases.

I know nothing about the Nook. Sorry. But you can't go wrong with a Kindle, IMO.

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froggy — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 15:51:39 GMT

Another vote here for the Kindle Paperwhite. I know you can just use your existing tablet but the Kindle is so lightweight. I can hold it in one hand easily while I'm reading in bed and just use my thumb for page turning.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 15:57:49 GMT

I'm using the newest Kindle Reader and I like it a lot. It came out in the Spring and they call it the All New Kindle Reader. It's light as feather, totally glare free in outdoor light. Which is why I bought it. I wanted to be able to read outside in the brightest sunlight, as if I picked up a paperback. I like that a charge lasts for weeks and weeks so I don't have that exasperating experience of tossing it in my bag and then sitting somewhere to read and having it die after 20 minutes because I didn't remember to charge it. Prior to that, I didn't have an e-reader, I did all my reading on my Kindle Fire tablet.

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 16:10:08 GMT

I love my Kindle Paperwhite.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 16:31:19 GMT

Eons ago I had the basic Kindle with keyboard. Upgraded to a Paperwhite. Had it a long time and one night I accidentally sat on it while reading in bed!

Got another PW a couple of years ago and I ADORE it. I wouldn't use any other e-reader personally.

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jackthebear — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 16:55:09 GMT

I actually like reading my kindle on my iPad better

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dodies — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 18:36:13 GMT

Hi Tyak: another vote for Kindle. I have both the Paperwhite (love) and the Oasis (love love). While the Oasis is way more expensive, and I debated a long time before buying, I may b coming to like it even more than the Paperwhite. It is shaped like a regular book in that the lines of print are longer, it has a little “ledge” on the side that fits my fingers just right and it will reverse itself from hand to hand, if that males sense.😄. It lives in my purse while the Paperwhite lives at home. I usually read a regular book while also have one going on Kindle. Can’t help about the Nook but always hesitated because I think Amazon will be around longer than Barnes and Noble the way things seem headed. Good luck; it’s nice to have choices!

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Blahblahvampemer — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 18:47:21 GMT

I liked the Paperwhite back in the day, but I haven't used it in years. I don't want any entity tracking my reading, and they do emit radiation.

The worst part of e readers is that they don't stimulate the brain like regular books.

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Tyak — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 19:12:54 GMT

@dodies wrote:
Hi Tyak: another vote for Kindle. I have both the Paperwhite (love) and the Oasis (love love). While the Oasis is way more expensive, and I debated a long time before buying, I may b coming to like it even more than the Paperwhite. It is shaped like a regular book in that the lines of print are longer, it has a little “ledge” on the side that fits my fingers just right and it will reverse itself from hand to hand, if that males sense.😄. It lives in my purse while the Paperwhite lives at home. I usually read a regular book while also have one going on Kindle. Can’t help about the Nook but always hesitated because I think Amazon will be around longer than Barnes and Noble the way things seem headed. Good luck; it’s nice to have choices!

My first e-reader was a Nook but been buying Kindles ever since the Nook died. I bought this Voyage about 3 years ago, they don't make them anymore and it's going kaput so it's time for another one. My feelings are somewhat the same about B&N going bye-bye soon so it's looking like a paperwhite for me. The reviews complain about battery life not being the best on either one of them, which is why I posted here.

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dodies — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 19:20:08 GMT

After I posted I went to Amazon and looked through the reviews. See they have a next generation Oasis so the last generation is less expensive. It’s all so personal and I think you can’t go wrong with the Paperwhite. Sorry, but post from blahblahvampeme or whatever, made no sense. Guess I’m not paranoid enough and can’t figure out how reading an actual book stimulates your brain more than reading on an e-reader. A book is a book, good one or bad one, and God bless them whatever the form! Happy reading. Let us know?

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Toot1920 — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 20:14:11 GMT

@Tyak I love my Kindle Oasis! It’s not the newest one but the previous generation. It’s easy to hold one handed and I love the page turner buttons. Not crazy about using the touchscreen when turning the page. Too bad you missed out on Prime Day but you might be able to get something off if you turn in your old Kindle. They were offering a 25% discount if you were upgrading along with some off for a trade in.

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CinNC — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 20:41:08 GMT

I'm thinking about purchasing a Kindle or ereader in addition to having an ipad. I had read that the lighting on the ereaders is less apt to keep you up at night.

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itsmetoo — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 20:56:54 GMT

@Tyak

Another vote for the Kindle! I love my Paperwhite. So much better than reading on my iPad mini or any tablet. Much lighter, smaller and especially NO GLARE. You can read outside anywhere with a Kindle and you can't with an iPad or other tablet.

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itsmetoo — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 21:00:47 GMT

@dodies wrote:
After I posted I went to Amazon and looked through the reviews. See they have a next generation Oasis so the last generation is less expensive. It’s all so personal and I think you can’t go wrong with the Paperwhite. Sorry, but post from blahblahvampeme or whatever, made no sense. Guess I’m not paranoid enough and can’t figure out how reading an actual book stimulates your brain more than reading on an e-reader. A book is a book, good one or bad one, and God bless them whatever the form! Happy reading. Let us know?

@dodies

I can't figure that out either!

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Drythe — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 21:03:24 GMT

@Tyak

Voracious reader here!

Bought one of the first kindle readers, lasted for years, when it finally died bought a new one, I’m on #3, a paper white. Love it!

*** Kindle v/s AirPad (Have Both)

- Kindle is lighter to hold, good for travel, reading on planes

- Does not emit blue light

- I can keep and share a huge book library w/o sharing access to my computer

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dodies — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 21:07:06 GMT

Hi @TeriT: glad to hear another vote for the Oasis; there is a new 10th generation out, which is a larger screen, newer electro is, etc. Of COURSE I want one. It can’t really justify a trade-in when mines only a couple years ol😄. So I soothed myself with a new cover! Am pretty sure when it comes time to replace the Paperwhite I’ll go with the Oasis. Just like having a wider screen.

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janeec — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 21:48:08 GMT

I have a Samsung tablet and love it. My husband who works in the field of designing computer chips and storage, has one as well. He is very picky. It is considered a nook. There is an app that can be downloaded so as to read kindle books as well.

While I prefer a real book, the e-reader is convenient for many uses.

Good luck with choosing.