Which Kindle?

**BillyGoat** · 14-05-12, 09:49 PM

Hi there,
Wife is asking about these devices and from what I have read I am more confused on what to buy.
Anyone bought one of the current versions out atm?
Or are there other e readers better than kindle?
Thanks
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**DB44** · 14-05-12, 11:08 PM

I have had a Kindle Touch imported from the US before they became available her. I also bought the Amazon cover for it, with a readig light built-in, and it does everything I want. My first EBook reader was a Sony which was okay but not as good as the Kindle, though admittedly Sony have released better readers since then. I stick to the Eink readers as I find them much easier on the eyes.

Kobo and Nnok also make decent readers though I have not used either of them. Each of the Vendor's try to lock you in, but at the moment all of their DRM schemes are trivially removed, with the exception of Apple's, which changes frequently. Once DRM is removed, conversion between formats is then easily accomplished for most ebooks. I would recommend the mobile read forums for further information.

**freakee1** · 14-05-12, 11:35 PM

A rumour has come out that Apple will release a "mini Ipad" to compete with the Kindle 7" screen and weighing around 400grams around October this year

We currently use a ipad with the kindle app, but it is too heavy.

I like the idea of a "complete" unit from Reading, surfing and playing so I am waiting to see if the rumour is true

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**hughdman** · 15-05-12, 12:49 AM

I have a kobo, it's great,
I hear the ipads aren't that easy on the eyes, when reading for a long period of time.

**mandc** · 15-05-12, 08:57 AM

I have the kindle keyboard (got it very cheap about a year ago) but have never used the keyborad yet so I can't see the benefit. When holding it in bed the keys are often getting accidently hit and a search bar opens up at the bottom of the page. Easy to download mobi file books to fill it up...have about 100 books still to read LOL. Get Calibre to allow access to the kindle on your computer.
Very easy to read. I got the kindle cover but only use it for travelling (protection) as it makes it a lot heavier to hold for a long time.

**BillyGoat** · 19-05-12, 10:39 AM

Many thanks for the replies.
Looks like the Wife will have to try them out before buying as she'll be the one who has to look at it.
Cheers.

**roguefan99** · 19-05-12, 07:57 PM

The kindle touch screen is much better compared to the keyboard one (I have both, well my other 1/2 has the touch). I do not like the plastic style case for the touch though, as there is no clasp to keep it closed, but the light placement its much better than the keyboard case.

For reading I would only go with an eink screen, reading on an ipad is okay for a short time, but I find it strains my eyes (plus I get too distracted and start looking stuff up on the net!)

**johnwinger** · 19-05-12, 08:30 PM

I bought a Sony ereader for the other half almost 12 months ago and works great no issues at all. Very clear screen and is light, came with a leather jacket to protect it and a night night for reading.

I'm pretty sure all of the big name brands will be almost on par with one another in terms of ease of use and specs. Buy a good name brand and you will be right.

**johnwinger** · 19-05-12, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by roguefan99

The kindle touch screen is much better compared to the keyboard one (I have both, well my other 1/2 has the touch). I do not like the plastic style case for the touch though, as there is no clasp to keep it closed, but the light placement its much better than the keyboard case.

For reading I would only go with an eink screen, reading on an ipad is okay for a short time, but I find it strains my eyes (plus I get too distracted and start looking stuff up on the net!)

Agree regarding the ipad screen, much better to go with an actual e-reader screen.

It's like comparing gloss finish to matte finish.

**Uncle Fester** · 20-05-12, 08:14 PM

Quite happy with my Nook Touch.

Very easy to turn into an Android device with many apps running perfectly including Opera Mobile and the battery lasts for weeks even with heavy web browsing.
I find Android file managers like Astro or readers like Coolreader or ComicReader and EZpdf far superior than the Library readers that come with these Ebook readers. Can read even all the books I converted many years ago for my Palm OS.

I get a pain in the back of my head if I use a notebook, Ipod or an Android device with LCD display more that a hour.
Working with computer displays seem to be OK, maybe because I sit further back and I don't stare at them the whole time.

Most important, I like to use it outside by the pool or a relaxing place in the garden where it is too bright for most LCD displays. This is where E-ink rules... and when I am sick of reading I can play a match with ChessGenius ...and loose