Tablet or book?

songbird · ‎03-21-2010

a couple of months ago, I broke down and got a table. A Amazon Fire 10" plus tablet. I thought I would like to watch movies in addtion to reading books. Now 3 months later, I don't know if it was a good choice. You can curl up with a book just about anywhere, but not with a tablet. I can only read it in a certain chair. On my lap as all the tables I have are too high. I did get that tablet reader. Which helps keep it steady. I still haven't been able to get the app (Libby OverDrive, etc) to get library books. I have purchased quite a few online books through Amazon instead. I am a big reader. Another annoyance is that it eats up a lot of battery power. At one point I read two books in a row in one sitting. And in the middle of the second book, it went blank. I used up all my battery power. Also to charge it up, takes much longer then my phone. I'm debating getting the new summer books from two of my favorite authors (I always buy their books) or buying the kindle version. I've also read in the news that tablets are declining in sales. So are you glad you got a tablet?

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

DH has a tablet. I never have used it. I like going to the library and getting my books. But then I don't have a smartphone either so I'm not in the 21st century--LOL!!

docsgirl · ‎03-09-2010

I've had my Kindle for many years and would never want to be without it. While I always loved turning the pages of a book, now I only download books to my Kindle. I can have a 400 page book on my slim Kindle that I can just put in my purse and not have the bulk of a book. Also, since Covid I'm leery of touching the pages of a book. Since I borrow all my books from my library for free, it's more than paid for itself over the years. Love my Kindle. Happy Reading.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I have an Amazon Fire, I have had a few. I never had any problems reading on them but yeah, you do have to recharge them but all my Kindles charge fully in about 2 hours. I don't use my tablet for reading now because I bought a Kindle Reader. I love it. Light as a feather and the charge lasts for weeks. I charge it on Sunday morning if I remember. I bought the reader because it adjusts for outside reading in sunlight and it slips easily into my small crossbodies. I'm happy with my Kindle Fire and I'm happy with my Kindle Reader.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

@songbird wrote:
a couple of months ago, I broke down and got a table. A Amazon Fire 10" plus tablet. I thought I would like to watch movies in addtion to reading books. Now 3 months later, I don't know if it was a good choice. You can curl up with a book just about anywhere, but not with a tablet. I can only read it in a certain chair. On my lap as all the tables I have are too high. I did get that tablet reader. Which helps keep it steady. I still haven't been able to get the app (Libby OverDrive, etc) to get library books. I have purchased quite a few online books through Amazon instead. I am a big reader. Another annoyance is that it eats up a lot of battery power. At one point I read two books in a row in one sitting. And in the middle of the second book, it went blank. I used up all my battery power. Also to charge it up, takes much longer then my phone. I'm debating getting the new summer books from two of my favorite authors (I always buy their books) or buying the kindle version. I've also read in the news that tablets are declining in sales. So are you glad you got a tablet?

@songbird , I've been readin on a Kindle since I retired, and it is one of my best purchases. I actually have two, because Amazon was having a great sale and I figured my kindle couldn't last much longer. Well , it is still going strong, so I have a back up. I donated most of my books to the library fundraiser, and I have more room as they were taking over. I can read in bed at night without having a light, I can change the size and style of the font for my aging eyes and I can order a book at any time of day and have it in minutes. I can hold hundreds of books in the palm of my hand and with the cover, it is like holding a book, only lighter.

" You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts."
Daniel Patrick Moynihan

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@songbird I have that same Amazon Fire tablet which I despise for a number of reasons, none of which you mention. I have a holder that attaches to the back, my hand goes thru a Velcro strap on the back so I literally hold it in the palm of my hand.

My battery lasts longer than on any table I've owned, all day long from morning until bedtime. You can plug in your table as you use it so you never run out of battery.

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Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

I have an IPad mini that I love, and a Kindle and enjoy reading books on both. I use a large size IPad to read decorating books or magazines. I even read paper books sometimes.

I am really happy with all of these devices for what I do.

If you have trouble with apps, call Amazon or your local library and they will help you!

BlueFinch · ‎08-31-2019

I still love to hold a physical book in my hands. But, with age, I usually opt for my Kindle for long reading sessions. I like that I can have some control of the font size. I also like the convenience of turning pages, without struggling with the book, particularly if it's heavy.

I also like to carry my Kindle with me for trips, or appointments, since I have so much to choose from on my reading list. If I become bored with one selection, I can move to another. It's light weight and fits easily in my purse, or tote.

There's lots to like about my Kindle. But, I can still get lost in a bookstore, caressing the books like rare treasures. I seldom leave empty handed.

spumoni99 · ‎02-16-2019

On a recent trip I didn't take a tablet, I have had two kindles but the last one quite working it was quite old. On the airplane with all of the lights out I wanted to read but didnt' want to disturb those around me with the light, another passenger nearby had her kindle and I was jealous!

My daughter just had one sent to me today for my birthday, we went on the trip together and she saw I needed a new kindle. I like being able to make the font larger also.

I dont even think I downloaded the app I went to the library and chose the book in overdrive mode and when I went to get the book I just said to send it to my kindle, I never even downloaded it. I do have libby and hoopla downloaded on my phone for when I want to listen to an audiobook while I do housework.

I just ordered a case for the paperwhite kindle and it has a place to hold it in your hand like kachina said.

Sweetbay magnolia · ‎04-14-2013

I have the Kobo Libre and it's perfect.

It's just for reading and automatically adjusts to daylight/nighttime and you can read anywhere. I did much research and decided this was the best thing for me.

I don't need to surf the web on it, though you can. It doesn't even show the time unless you prompt that. When reading, aren't we supposed to leave all that behind?

Cogito ergo sum