eReader - Opinions Wanted (1 Viewer)

[Mister CIA]

I'm this close to scooping up an $80 Amazon HD 8 tablet (got a $30 Amazon gift card burning a whole in my wallet), but before committing, I'd love to hear from avid readers regarding the reading experience with the Kindle Voyage and/or Paperwhite. I'm a casual reader interested in upping my reading game, and I'm interested in opinions from those who can compare and contrast the reading experience between a Fire and a Kindle. 

Donkey Shame in Advance

 

[skol asylum]

Don't have either but reading on an ereader is much easier on the eyes than a tablet. I have an older nook and really should use it more. Oddly enough, reading on my phone in the nook app seems easier on the eyes than on my 8 inch samsung tablet.

 

[bananafish]

I'm on record here as being a big fan of the Paperwhite. If you're reading for any length of time the non-backlit screen makes it much easier on the eyes and you can read it in the sun just like a regular book. The downside is you need a light if reading in the dark like before bed. The battery lasts for a good week or more.

I recommended it to @shuke when he was in the market but I don't know if he bought one.

 

[Don Quixote]

I love the Paperwhite for reading. Much easier on the eyes. I'm not sure what size tablet you are looking at, but I find the smaller size of the Paperwhite better for reading than most tablets.

I had/have a first gen Kindle Fire. I thought performance and apps were pretty poor when compared to an iPad (but maybe it has gotten better).

It is sometimes not bad to have both options though. I like being able to sync where I am to the Kindle app on my phone or iPad.

 

[bagger]

I typically use an old iPad indoors with the kindle app but the kindle is critical to any reading outside.

really like the kindle don't have the fire though to compare.

 

[Osaurus]

I'm on record here as being a big fan of the Paperwhite. If you're reading for any length of time the non-backlit screen makes it much easier on the eyes and you can read it in the sun just like a regular book. The downside is you need a light if reading in the dark like before bed. The battery lasts for a good week or more.

I recommended it to @shuke when he was in the market but I don't know if he bought one.

Wife is on her 2nd Paperwhite.  She loves these things and highly recommends them.

 

[shuke]

I'm on record here as being a big fan of the Paperwhite. If you're reading for any length of time the non-backlit screen makes it much easier on the eyes and you can read it in the sun just like a regular book. The downside is you need a light if reading in the dark like before bed. The battery lasts for a good week or more.

I recommended it to @shuke when he was in the market but I don't know if he bought one.

I did, and I love it.  Easy to see in the sun, and nice to read with the lights off at night while my wife sleeps.

 

[Ignoramus]

Paperwhite is pretty much the perfect device for reading. 

 

[The General]

More Paperwhite love. Perfect for the pool.

The Amazon store where you shop is a bit of a mess but that's about it complaint wise.

The thing is indestructible, battery lasts forever.

 

[Mister CIA]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

Paperwhite ordered. Cost $98.39 after applying gift card. I'm excited. I like the idea of compartmentalizing my reading experience from distractions like Netflix, the web, etc.

Now, can I please get get a 50-cent tour of the world of Kindle content. I get buying e-books, but what does Amazon Prime come with? ... I seem to recall the ability to add one book per month from a so-so collection of book. Is this any better? Are there monthly subscription services, similar to the Spotify model, that open access to a wider array of reading material? Is there content available outside of Amazon - New York Times, for instance ... In other words, what can I can consume outside of Amazon book purchased off the shelf?

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Paperwhite is the way to go. However there are rumors that the next version will be waterproof 

 

[cosjobs]

go with the paperwhite for reading.

 

[DallasDMac]

Now, can I please get get a 50-cent tour of the world of Kindle content. I get buying e-books, but what does Amazon Prime come with? ... I seem to recall the ability to add one book per month from a so-so collection of book. Is this any better? Are there monthly subscription services, similar to the Spotify model, that open access to a wider array of reading material? Is there content available outside of Amazon - New York Times, for instance ... In other words, what can I can consume outside of Amazon book purchased off the shelf?

Kindle Unlimited runs like $10 a month and gives you access to a ton of new books. Prime lets you get one of those a month. Prime also has it's own book club type thing, but IMHO, the selection isn't that great. I use the one Kindle Unlimited book each month.

 

[shuke]

Kindle Unlimited runs like $10 a month and gives you access to a ton of new books. Prime lets you get one of those a month. Prime also has it's own book club type thing, but IMHO, the selection isn't that great. I use the one Kindle Unlimited book each month.

Wait, I get free books with Prime?

 

[Mister CIA]

Kindle Unlimited runs like $10 a month and gives you access to a ton of new books. Prime lets you get one of those a month. Prime also has it's own book club type thing, but IMHO, the selection isn't that great. I use the one Kindle Unlimited book each month.

Good info which I will check out. Thanks.

 

[Don Quixote]

Wait, I get free books with Prime?

Check out the Lending Library.

 

[Don Quixote]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

Paperwhite ordered. Cost $98.39 after applying gift card. I'm excited. I like the idea of compartmentalizing my reading experience from distractions like Netflix, the web, etc.

Now, can I please get get a 50-cent tour of the world of Kindle content. I get buying e-books, but what does Amazon Prime come with? ... I seem to recall the ability to add one book per month from a so-so collection of book. Is this any better? Are there monthly subscription services, similar to the Spotify model, that open access to a wider array of reading material? Is there content available outside of Amazon - New York Times, for instance ... In other words, what can I can consume outside of Amazon book purchased off the shelf?

Another thing you should look at is your local library. Many are on Overdrive, and you can see their collections of books to borrow for the Kindle.

(I personally mostly buy books though.)

 

[Mister CIA]

Another thing you should look at is your local library. Many are on Overdrive, and you can see their collections of books to borrow for the Kindle.

(I personally mostly buy books though.)

Good info. Hope this leads to some interesting history books.

 

[RokNRole]

Nothing can replace a good real book. You aren't just reading a good story....you can hold it. I don't think e-readers can match the experience of turning that last page and placing the book on a shelf until the day you can pick it up again or pass it on to someone else.

Its a sterile experience.