Thanks for an informative video. Currently I have a Kindle Scribe and the Matcha Basic. I love both. If your hands get tired and you don’t require the warm light, I highly recommend the new Basic with a soft clear cover (in case you want to use a decorative insert or stickers) and a MagSafe PopSocket. It is so easy to hold with one hand and you need barely move your thumb to advance the page.
Thank you Dan for this really helpful video. I have just broken my wonderful, well-loved and years-old Kindle Paperwhite and wanted to know what was currently available and now feel well-informed to make a suitable purchase.
Thank you for a very thorough review. And I am one of those looking at getting one of these models during black Friday. Unfortunately, I'm still not certain which one is the best for me (I'll be 75 in 3 months) as my eye sight is a little problematic. I have an older 6 inch Kindle Paperwhite. At minimum I feel like I need something a little larger. Also, I think a model with buttons would be helpful to me as I sometimes have problems with neuropathy. Please forgive me for rambling on and going into my health issues. One last thing. I couldn't help but notice your very nice bookcase. Did you build that? Much respect to you from Larry in the U.S.
Thanks Larry! When thinking an upgrade from 6” to 7”, other than the screen size, you may wanna consider the weight too. It will be larger, making it easier for our eyes- but also may make it heavy to hold. If you need the buttons, you may either go back to the kindle oasis which has discontinued (still in some regions may be available) or consider the Kobo Libra Colour (which is not by Amazon so may wanna check the details first). And the bookcase was build by my friend!
@@TheDantasy Boy, you don't mess around - thanks for the lightning fast response. :) I had heard that the Oasis had been discontinued, but if I understand you correctly it seems like I might still be able to obtain one of these. Keep up the good work. I subscribed to your channel. Cheers.
* For me - the 6” is too small, and the Oasis (with page turn buttons - and still being sold on Amazon) offers a good reading experience. The Scribe offers a more print book-size page and is good if you have low-vision challenges; however the size and weight presses the limits for long reading sessions. Another option is to use an HD Fire tablet on the “color invert” setting - which produces a black page with white print for less eye strain. You can also use with sepia or green background (and color invert) for an even more pleasant visual experience.
I bought the 12th Gen Signature Edition Paperwhite. What I didn't do is my homework - in Canada Audiobooks (Audible) downloads are not supported and bluetooth is turned off for this function. In my opinion that is not clearly articulated by Amazon. Amazon Canada is uncommitted when asked about Audible becoming available on Kindle devices. I find this very disappointing as I live about 40 minutes from the US border. Also not available in Canada is the ColorSoft and again Amazon Canada will not commit to it coming to Canada anytime soon. I do have a Kobo Libra Color which has none of these restrictions. Amazon dominates the digital book market but I find Kobo is doing a good job keeping up. Another feature of the Kobo is you can access the local public Library's digital book and audio book collection which can't be done with the Kindle. The Kindle e Ink implementation is better than the Kobo in my humble opinion but not enough to be a deal breaker. The point being is there are regional differences with the Kindle readers so beware and see what they are in your region.
@@michaelsmelt5218 How could I possibly answer that - it is still 2024. I have both sitting beside me and there isn't a significant difference in build quality. Ask me in five years for a more definitive answer. OR were you being obtuse?
@@21cormorants I am with you, I am not a fan of de-DRM and have stuck with the "legal" approach and use both readers rather than feeling guilty. I agree with you on pricing and selection Kindle wins most of the time. Also I prefer the Amazon website - the Kobo books, maybe it is just me, I find harder to search. At my age and grace in life I have fallen in love with Manga (I know...🙃) and once again Kindle seems to have a larger selection. That said I think in fairness Kobo is doing a decent job considering the dominance of Amazon/Kindle. I like the buttons on the Kobo but not wanted to buy a Sage (but thinking about). I will keep the Kobo Libra for those things I can't find on Kindle, such as Audio. So far "Kindle Unlimited" has been a worthy choice. I love reading and live in a Condo so bookshelf space is at a serious premium and I hate selling real books.
Thanks for an informative video. Currently I have a Kindle Scribe and the Matcha Basic. I love both. If your hands get tired and you don’t require the warm light, I highly recommend the new Basic with a soft clear cover (in case you want to use a decorative insert or stickers) and a MagSafe PopSocket. It is so easy to hold with one hand and you need barely move your thumb to advance the page.
Was going to get one!
Thank you Dan for this really helpful video. I have just broken my wonderful, well-loved and years-old Kindle Paperwhite and wanted to know what was currently available and now feel well-informed to make a suitable purchase.
spread that message! you go dude
I still use the oasis
Thank you for a very thorough review. And I am one of those looking at getting one of these models during black Friday. Unfortunately, I'm still not certain which one is the best for me (I'll be 75 in 3 months) as my eye sight is a little problematic. I have an older 6 inch Kindle Paperwhite. At minimum I feel like I need something a little larger. Also, I think a model with buttons would be helpful to me as I sometimes have problems with neuropathy. Please forgive me for rambling on and going into my health issues.
One last thing. I couldn't help but notice your very nice bookcase. Did you build that? Much respect to you from Larry in the U.S.
Thanks Larry! When thinking an upgrade from 6” to 7”, other than the screen size, you may wanna consider the weight too. It will be larger, making it easier for our eyes- but also may make it heavy to hold. If you need the buttons, you may either go back to the kindle oasis which has discontinued (still in some regions may be available) or consider the Kobo Libra Colour (which is not by Amazon so may wanna check the details first).
And the bookcase was build by my friend!
@@TheDantasy Boy, you don't mess around - thanks for the lightning fast response. :) I had heard that the Oasis had been discontinued, but if I understand you correctly it seems like I might still be able to obtain one of these. Keep up the good work. I subscribed to your channel. Cheers.
* For me - the 6” is too small, and the Oasis (with page turn buttons - and still being sold on Amazon) offers a good reading experience. The Scribe offers a more print book-size page and is good if you have low-vision challenges; however the size and weight presses the limits for long reading sessions.
Another option is to use an HD Fire tablet on the “color invert” setting - which produces a black page with white print for less eye strain. You can also use with sepia or green background (and color invert) for an even more pleasant visual experience.
A good review
Thank you Dan
I’ve got my matcha baby and the 12gen paperwhite Sig ed which should be called paperyellow :(
Does any of them have auto rotate?
The Kindle Oasis
I bought the 12th Gen Signature Edition Paperwhite. What I didn't do is my homework - in Canada Audiobooks (Audible) downloads are not supported and bluetooth is turned off for this function. In my opinion that is not clearly articulated by Amazon.
Amazon Canada is uncommitted when asked about Audible becoming available on Kindle devices. I find this very disappointing as I live about 40 minutes from the US border.
Also not available in Canada is the ColorSoft and again Amazon Canada will not commit to it coming to Canada anytime soon.
I do have a Kobo Libra Color which has none of these restrictions.
Amazon dominates the digital book market but I find Kobo is doing a good job keeping up.
Another feature of the Kobo is you can access the local public Library's digital book and audio book collection which can't be done with the Kindle. The Kindle e Ink implementation is better than the Kobo in my humble opinion but not enough to be a deal breaker.
The point being is there are regional differences with the Kindle readers so beware and see what they are in your region.
Kobo bw vs kindle basic 2024. Which one is more durable and last over 5 years
@@michaelsmelt5218 How could I possibly answer that - it is still 2024. I have both sitting beside me and there isn't a significant difference in build quality. Ask me in five years for a more definitive answer. OR were you being obtuse?
@@TerryCioni Don't be weird man, i wanted your general opinion on build quality.
@@21cormorants I am with you, I am not a fan of de-DRM and have stuck with the "legal" approach and use both readers rather than feeling guilty. I agree with you on pricing and selection Kindle wins most of the time. Also I prefer the Amazon website - the Kobo books, maybe it is just me, I find harder to search. At my age and grace in life I have fallen in love with Manga (I know...🙃) and once again Kindle seems to have a larger selection. That said I think in fairness Kobo is doing a decent job considering the dominance of Amazon/Kindle. I like the buttons on the Kobo but not wanted to buy a Sage (but thinking about). I will keep the Kobo Libra for those things I can't find on Kindle, such as Audio. So far "Kindle Unlimited" has been a worthy choice. I love reading and live in a Condo so bookshelf space is at a serious premium and I hate selling real books.