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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 8, 2014 18:40:11 GMT
After reading the thread the other day about favorite products, I am thinking about asking for a Kindle for Christmas. I am wondering what the differences are between the models? It sounds like most people like the paperwhite. I have been having difficulty reading lately due to eye strain, so I thought maybe that would be the best? But maybe other models are good as well? What are the benefits of having wi-fi? Help me figure out which one is best for me! Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2014 18:50:08 GMT
Wi fi: you have another computer. That fits in your purse. It's awesome.
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Post by gar on Nov 8, 2014 18:53:32 GMT
I went for the Paperwhite because I purely wanted it for reading, no internet or bells and whistles. The reading is very easy on my eyes and I love it  |
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Post by hennybutton on Nov 8, 2014 18:59:36 GMT
I'd go for the Paperwhite. I have one of those and I have a Nook HD. I'm thinking about getting a Nook Glowlight because I find all I do on my HD is play games. I find it's not as comfortable for reading as an e-ink reader. My next tablet will probably be a Galaxy 4 Tab, not the Nook branded one. I find I do most of my reading on my Paperwhite. I just have a ton of books on my Nook that I haven't read, so I want an e-ink Nook in addition to my Paperwhite.
What I'd really like is an e-ink reader that will let me put my Nook, Kindle and Kobo books on one device plus will let me get books from my library through Overdrive. I can do that with the Nook HD because it's a full tablet. I just use the Kindle, Kobo and Overdrive apps. I think it's silly that you can read books from any vendor on a tablet, but you can't get an e-ink reader that will do the same.
For the record, an e-ink reader is superior to a color tablet for reading. Tablets are harder to read outside and tend to put more strain on the eyes in other situations.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 8, 2014 19:09:54 GMT
So, if I get the paperwhite with free 3G wifi, I can use it the same as a tablet (accessing the same websites, etc)?
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Post by gajitldy on Nov 8, 2014 19:28:23 GMT
The light on the Paperwhite is backlit and therefore creates no eye strain. I have 5 different models of the Kindle starting with the original and the Paperwhite is my favorite! I may need to look at the Voyager...seems awesome.
I don't use mine for Internet, but I seem to remember hearing it is very slow for that.
Diane
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Post by hennybutton on Nov 8, 2014 19:35:06 GMT
So, if I get the paperwhite with free 3G wifi, I can use it the same as a tablet (accessing the same websites, etc)? Okay, there's a difference between 3G and wifi. All the Kindles come with wifi. With that, you need wifi access to download books. So, if you don't have a wifi router at home, you'd need to get one. (That's a good idea anyway because so many devices need wifi now.) You wouldn't be able to browse or purchase books without a wifi connection. That means you'd have to find a wifi hotspot if you were on vacation and wanted to download a book. With the 3G version, you can browse books and make purchases from almost anywhere because it uses the same signals as cell phones when there isn't a wifi signal available. If you don't have wifi at home, this is probably the one to go with. However, your internet provider can probably provide you with a wifi router at no extra cost, so you could save your money and just get the wifi version. Oh, and e-ink readers suck at internet. You really don't want to go there. |
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Post by hennybutton on Nov 8, 2014 19:44:00 GMT
I just have to add: If you want to be able to websurf as well as read, I would recommend getting an iPad or a Samsung Galaxy Tab instead of a Kindle. (You would need the Kindle Fire or whatever the new one is for websurfing.) Get a data plan for it so you can use it when you're not in range of a wifi hotspot. They cost more, but it's probably worth it if you plan to do a lot of browsing away from home. I used to work at a place with no wifi and there aren't a lot of hotspots around here, so I think of those things. I'm pretty sure that even with a 3G Kindle, all you can do is shop the Kindle store without wifi. I don't think they let you just websurf with 3G. You'd have to check the specs or make a call to Amazon to find out for certain.
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Post by beachbum on Nov 8, 2014 19:48:00 GMT
True. They are pretty much useless as a tablet. The Kindle Fire is a tablet, but I hate it for reading, the backlit devices give me a headache, plus I like to read outside and that is nearly impossible due to the glare. The e-ink readers are best for reading, IMHO, I had the keyboard but didn't like having to have an extra light to read at night. So I gave that to my DH and got myself the Paperwhite. LOVE IT. With the keyboard version you don't see the cover of the books, just a list of the titles. The Paperwhite does show you the covers, it looks kind of like a shelf with a few books on each, you just tap to open them.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 8, 2014 20:02:17 GMT
Thanks. I wasn't sure if the 3G would just allow me to download books from anywhere, or if I could then access the Internet for other things as well. We have a router and wifi at home, so I don't think I need the 3G.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 8, 2014 20:03:39 GMT
So now tell me about special offers...
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Post by hennybutton on Nov 8, 2014 20:07:24 GMT
So now tell me about special offers... It's not worth spending more to not get the special offers. The ads are non-intrusive and are often for books that I find interesting. |
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Post by ihaveonly1l on Nov 9, 2014 1:33:16 GMT
I have the Paperwhite 3G. I never use it for internet or email but love that I can download a book anywhere.
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