Kindle advice please

[gertbysea]

That is a bummer . We can't receive the  other good  stuff either.

Gert

[meganjane]

I just use Kindle for iPad. Love it! I don't see the need to buy another device. What's the advantage of having a Kindle over just using the iPad?

[CreamPuff63]

I think there is a distinct advantage to having a kindle. Is much lighter than if you have a mini iPad. I would recommend a mini iPad and a paper white kindle.not going to post a for and against argument as you can do you own search for suitability.

[cookie1]

I have a few books on my iPad but I do prefer my ereader. I should imagine it is matter of what feels right for you. DH and I share the iPad so I would feel mean reading on it if he wanted it for other things.

[gertbysea]

Yup lighter more portable and purpose built for reading. It is even lighter and smaller than the mini. I do read on my ipad as I always have it with me but only if I am stuck  waiting  for something

Gert

[Wonder]

The biggest things for me in favour of the kindle are:
- lighter and more portable
- can read in any light situation so you can read outside in bright sunlight or in a darkened area.
- because screen replicates a book rather than the computer type screen of the ipad your eyes don't get fatigued.

Like Gert I still read on the iPad but rarely these days.

[meganjane]

Thanks for that. I'll look into a Kindle now.

[Wonder]

I particularly like the paperwhite (except the touch screen) because I don't like having to have a cover with integrated light or a clip on light to read in bed. With the paperwhite I can pull the covers up over my head and easily read without annoying or waking up DH regardless of the time.

[Amanda]

My youngest has requested a Kindle so I intend to give her mine & purchase a new one.  I'm thinking the Paperwhite is the way to go to avoid unpleasant bedtime tantrums from The Bloke.

this will be the 3rd Kindle I have on the one account (Mum has my first one) - is there a limit? How many books can I have on one account?

How say you lot?  Any further advice?

[gertbysea]

I just don't like the touch Kindle but others do like the Paperlite.

I have at the moment 3 Kindles on one account but I think you can have 5 maybe more. The other  devices don't count as I also have 2 PC's an IMac plus the iPhone and 2 iPads included I guess would be my DD's I Pad , Her phone and PC. These are considered  apps I think so no worries.

I did once have 5 kindles once on the same account, no problemo.

Are you going to read The Cookoos Calling?  I have a new Inspector Linley on order but can't remember when it is due. Just downloaded a couple of Murders for free but they are well down on my list.

Gert

[Amanda]

No, probs won't get to the Rowling book - I've got too much queued up to read for now.

I noticed that some didn't like the touch Kindle, but I don't think there is a Paperwhite with a keyboard option - or maybe I missed it?

[gertbysea]

No there is just one that is not touch I think. My DH has  the original and loves it. I now have the toggle one with no keyboard and the Kindle cover with light . Can't see me changing. The touch was a pain but my GD loves it .

Gert