I adore this device. I resisted it for a very long time because I love the feel of books. However, when I finally came around to it, it revolutionized my reading.
I slowly fell out of reading for a long time because I tend to read several books at once. I don't see that as a problem in of itself, I love having variety, but there are practical issues that come along with it. While I do read at home, I often read when I'm out of the house (waiting for my shift to start, on my breaks, in waiting rooms, on pubtrans, etc) Because I read often out of the house, I could never predict what book I'll be in the mood for later on in the day, and often times I'd have to decide on one title take that book with me. Sometimes I ended up not being in the mood for it and so I basically lugged it all the way with me for nothing. Then, there was the issue of lugging around bigger books with me-- I started carrying a backpack instead of a purse for this purpose. It was either that, or limit the size of book I could read at any given time.
Eventually I stopped trying to predict which book I'd be in the mood for and also stopped with the backpack nonsense to save my back from lugging around heavy books. So the only time I got to read was right before bed, which I don't do for very long anyways. So, I stopped reading altogether. It was upsetting because I was really losing out on books that I wanted to read when I was most alert and receptive.
The kindle has solved every single one of those problems and more. It packs into almost any bag, it can hold thousands of books, it is light weight, there are no distractions because it is a simple e-reader (rather than a tablet). I also love the simple feature of adjusting the font and the text size-- it makes any book easy on the eyes to read...and therefore I read for longer and more enjoyably-- I actually finish books in a reasonable time. It made me realize that I probably was also having trouble with the size of texts with some books.
My only two complaints are minor ones. I wish that the on/off button was not where my thumb naturally rests when I hold it-- which is on the bottom. Sometimes when I shift around, I accidentally turn it off and have to punch in my code again. The other complaint is that for whatever reason, cases for this version are hard to come by. I found one that would fit on amazon from a third party seller-- I don't need something fancy, but it was pretty basic. Amazon has zero cases that actually fit this version of the kindle. The one I ended up with didn't include a nice handle on the back like I would have liked (like ones I saw for newer versions), so I could hold it more easily and avoid the on/off button. But, I make do with these two issues as best I can.
Other than that, one of the best devices I ever bought.
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It far better then a tablet, because you dont get thst led screen and glrae on the screen. Thounsands of books to read at your figer type. Light way and store anywhwere like a bag or ypur pocket. Easy to take with you on the go. It lasted a week or less on battery if your a read alot. Kindle unlimited is something I'm trying out. Been read alot so far. Won't get any other brand e-ereader. This one set up for my liking. I'm still wish it had back lit light so i can read when in the dark. But i got to say for being $49.99 at best buy 2017 as amazon was selling ot for $79.99 i got a better deal. But i carry it with me every wear i go. It still look new. The case i got in red is the best. Because it wakes and put my e-ereader tp sleep with out touching the buttons. It help keep the button from being worn down. Amazon has come along way from the first kindle thst was ugly to something beautiful this time. I can read and shard my book to millions of book lovers out there. Plus goodreads is a better way to stay in syc with books amd people. I got the kindle cause it easyer on my eyes when i read, i dont get eye pain as i do when i read it on the kindle fire books app. It so light weight and sleek looking. Easy to hold for hours on hand. And i like how if ur lost in the book because ur nephew was messing with, you can syc back to the close page and start from where u lift off. Plus kindle cloud if u break or lost the kindle when apond getting a new one all your books will not be lost. That my favorite part. I get to know im safe when it comes to my books i look to read. And i never have a day where i never get tired of reading. Im going to upgrade to the paperwhite when it time after thid kindle dieds or stop working. Oh most two years now since i got it and it runs just find. Nothing bad about it. I should had got one year ago but when i did it was a smart move to buy a kindle. So if u looking to get a e-ereader go with kindle touch screen e-ereader for amazon kindle it a buget friendly device and you won't go broke getting one. But i wish they had choices for color back like red, green, blue, yellow, pupler, and ECT. But ijust love my kindle ereader touch 8th generation what will theh think of next?
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It far better then a tablet, because you dont get thst led screen and glrae on the screen. Thounsands of books to read at your figer type. Light way and store anywhwere like a bag or ypur pocket. Easy to take with you on the go. It lasted a week or less on battery if your a read alot. Kindle unlimited is something I'm trying out. Been read alot so far. Won't get any other brand e-ereader. This one set up for my liking. I'm still wish it had back lit light so i can read when in the dark. But i got to say for being $49.99 at best buy 2017 as amazon was selling ot for $79.99 i got a better deal. But i carry it with me every wear i go. It still look new. The case i got in red is the best. Because it wakes and put my e-ereader tp sleep with out touching the buttons. It help keep the button from being worn down. Amazon has come along way from the first kindle thst was ugly to something beautiful this time. I can read and shard my book to millions of book lovers out there. Plus goodreads is a better way to stay in syc with books amd people. I got the kindle cause it easyer on my eyes when i read, i dont get eye pain as i do when i read it on the kindle fire books app. It so light weight and sleek looking. Easy to hold for hours on hand. And i like how if ur lost in the book because ur nephew was messing with, you can syc back to the close page and start from where u lift off. Plus kindle cloud if u break or lost the kindle when apond getting a new one all your books will not be lost. That my favorite part. I get to know im safe when it comes to my books i look to read. And i never have a day where i never get tired of reading. Im going to upgrade to the paperwhite when it time after thid kindle dieds or stop working. Oh most two years now since i got it and it runs just find. Nothing bad about it. I should had got one year ago but when i did it was a smart move to buy a kindle. So if u looking to get a e-ereader go with kindle touch screen e-ereader for amazon kindle it a buget friendly device and you won't go broke getting one. But i wish they had choices for color back like red, green, blue, yellow, pupler, and ECT. But ijust love my kindle ereader touch 8th generation what will theh think of next?
Best for being a college student or parent or any body that loves to read books.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2017
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