Making the Switch from iPad to Kindle Paperwhite
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
- Mike discusses his deteriorating eyesight and why he thinks reading off his iPad for the past few years is to blame and his thoughts after making the switch to Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite.
0:00 Why I'm making the switch
8:01 Unboxing
10:15 Initial thoughts
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It's so nice to see a booktuber not bashing on reading via kindle. I got my basic kindle in August and since then I've read probably 100 books because I just cannot stop reading. I'm a college student and it's just amazing to have a separate, small, non-distracting device for reading alone. I know I'm totally late on this video, but I just found it and decided to drop it!
I mean I still collect my books and 90% of the time, I'm still choosing to read from them. But Kindle is wonderful idea for folks on the go.
@@mikesbookreviews I use books when I can but I ain't got money I prefer books or using my phone but i might get a andriod e ink device because I got glasses at like 10 so yeah I probaly should get a e ink android tablet
@@mikesbookreviews also the main reason it's so expensive for me to read physical books is because I read manga which yeah is easy to read fast
@@mikesbookreviews so true! No reason we can’t love both a physical book AND an E-reader. 👌
Don’t get me wrong I love every aspect of reading a physical book but I find I actually read a lot faster on my reader.
My kindle also doesn’t have the blue light which I find causes my headaches a lot when using my iPad or iPhone to read.
@Mandy Craton Wow! You are their alternative account!
yes you are right
I stare at a computer screen all day at work and now I need reading glasses.
I just purchased the kindle oasis for reading I do have an iPad but reading on the kindle is enjoyable and no distractions. No ads.
Can't beat that. I'd pay more to get rid of ads, honestly.
You now need glasses because you're old, not because of staring at computers all day long. LOL.
@@reggiemiller2543 staring at a computer screen all day does hurt ur eyes tho
Are still enjoying the oasis? I’m on the fence about getting an e-reader 😅
@@simranthiara6616 yes.
I love reading on an ereader and it's wonderful especially with Stephen King books which are the size and weight of phone books lol
Ha ha, yes. King and Sanderson books make this thing a must.
I just got a paper white yesterday and I am starting with a Stephen King book because of that reason! lol
Had to read some of King books on my Kindle due to hand cramps
I disagree!!!
Some Stephen king books aren’t the size of phone books...
Yea gonna receive my kindle oasis with leather case in two days, but the thing I have issue with his no color. Understandably there’s a trade off and the tech just isn’t there yet to have the vivid book look and have colors with the same screen. I will just have a iPad with me or iPhone with me to look at the colors then.
I bought the paperwhite to get myself back into reading! so far, ive read three or four books, which is great to my previous zero!
I recently bought a paper white because I was as having problems with eye strain and headaches when I would read for long periods of time on my iPad. I’ve only had it about a week now, but no more eye strain when I have insomnia and read for hours on end. It’s made a HUGE difference.
Same here. It has been a gamechanger. Glad it has helped you, too!
Thank you for your review! I just purchased the paperwhite and I’m super excited for it to arrive in a couple days. I can’t wait for the convenience of being able to throw it in my purse and not bend pages, and be able to comfortably read a book with 500+ pages without the bulk.
I've had my Kindle Paperwhite for close to 4 years now and it still works like new. I got it specifically for the kind of technology it uses which is different than tablets. It's very easy on the eyes, resembles the look and feel of real paper and you can read it easily when you're outside in the sun. Tablets, as well as my phone, kill my eyes (which are super sensitive) but my Paperwhite doesn't.
The only drawbacks to it are the lack of color (as I've read some books that use different colored text for certain reasons. Plus colorful artwork and maps show up in black and white and at low resolutions) and not being able to flip back and forth to reference stuff, like maps, quickly and easily.
The Lord of the Rings was a difficult one for me because of all the geological references I wanted to keep looking up on the different maps. I ended-up just using high quality printouts of the maps which I kept next to me. Worked perfectly. That's one story that's a lot of fun to track your characters progress.
This is the review i was serching for
This review is enough for me to buy the paper white and order it with the cover. Thanks man!
I just ordered the Kindle paperwhite thanks to you...!!
Hope you like it as much as I have!
Yes my daughter had eye problems reading from mobile and laptop. Now with Kindle she has no more eye problems!!! Same like you :) But yes, you must read some Still Prabhupad Books as well. They are written painstakingly for intellectual people like you and your good wife!
omg that's so funny I'm reading Words of Radiance right now. The thing is tremendously heavy haha. Love the Shallan portrait in the background. Thanks for the good content here.
I used my iPad as a reader for years, most recently 12" iPad Pro. I recently bought a new Paperwhite and I am in love with the lightness of it. I hadn't realized what a tank the iPad was. I'm reading more than ever now. Still use the iPad for magazines though, can't be beat for that.
I was reading on my 9.7 iPad the other day while laying on the couch with my bf, the main arm holding it up started going numb and my “book” kept waving around lol. A lighter device would be nice
You eye redness decreased significantly between the first part of the video and a week later. Eyestrain relief for sure!
Ha! That’s a good old dryness problem I have in my left eye. I just forgot my eye drops before recording.
@@mikesbookreviews Thanks for the review. Just received my Kindlewhite yesterday and am immersed in reading on it!
@@IowaKim It's great. I find myself choosing to read off it more and more even when I have the hard copy.
Mike's Book Reviews Mike, are you by chance sleeping on your left side with arm under the pillow and pillow pressed into face? Modern research is showing this to cause The problem as well as blepharitis, MGD etc on the eye you’re sleeping on. If so, I’d try and sleep on your back for a couple weeks and do not let your eye touch the pillow to see if you don’t have marked improvement.
@@IowaKim I would get a kindle white but I'm not getting in another ecosystem and I was already planning on getting the quest 2 so I can have a giant book
I'm going through the same stuff. I've been noticing my sight more tired. And I already use glasses for years now. So I just went ahead and this Christmas as a gift for myself I bought a Kobo. More freedom. No adds.
Very good review. Thank you!
I like how you explain very clearly and very honest. I’m in the same boat, I have an iPad and looking to convert to kindle
Bought an Oasis today
Great video. I believe the Kindle ereader also helped relieve eye strain because it is front lit rather than back lit like your iPad or smartphone.
I know most of the comments are folks just saying that this happens at this age, but my eye strain is virtually healed since I made the switch.
I started reading on my phone just because it was something new and different, the novelty of using my phone as a book amongst numerous other things. But eventually merged to paperwhite and love it. I still read physical books too, but there's so many opportunities to find digital books, books I otherwise would never have heard about, and CHEAP too
I bought a kindle Paperwhite like a year ago but I started to use it since the last month and I have been reading like six hours everyday and I'm really happy that my eyes don't hurt or something like that after long time reading.
It’s amazing that my reading time actually went up when I got this thing. But being able to take it with me everywhere helps.
I actually read my Kindle paper white on “night mode” (Invert to black) in the dark and it’s simply amazing. My eyes feel no strain.
Less eye strain the better, for sure.
Love your bookshelves!
I wish i liked to read. I try and try to read a book and not get bored.
I actually just started dialysis after having a kidney transplant for 20 years and I am thinking about getting Kindle to keep my busy while sitting on the dialysis chair for 4 hours..
I also subbed. Im hoping a channel like yours will help me like to read more often. Hopefully he fact that ill have someone there to talk about books with will push me along..
My mom is on dialysis as well, I hope you have learned to love reading. Hope you are well.
You just gotta find the right genre!! You’ll love reading once you discover the books that really grab your attention :)
@@5itka i have read all sorts of genre. I just enjoy the task of reading. I have yet to find a book that i have really enjoyed and couldn’t put down. It could be Comedy/Mystery/Action/Drama/Fantasy/Fiction/Nonfiction/Biography... it doesn’t matter.. i just don’t enjoy it.
I love your review! My husband and I were looking for an unboxing or anything that would take us to see how it feels when you get the KINDLE. We got irritated with some vloggers cause they just rant about the backround noises.. Their makeup.. This and that. Your review was informative. Made us watch til the end. We were into your explanations about jow ipad affected your eyesight and stuff like that.
Will always watch YOUR reviews from now on!
Thanks!
So happy to help
I love my kindle! I don’t spend money on books. I use the virtual library!
I have an old Sony PRS T2 (got many years ago) which I haven't used for ages, and it still goes well, must use it more
I remember when e-readers first started taking off and I got my wife a Sony PRS 500. It seems archaic now but she used the hell out of that thing.
Just found your channel and love your content. Subscribed!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy your stay.
Great video! I have been using a kindle for a long time and they are great! I got a Kindle Oasis and paid the extra bit to turn off the ads.
If I ever "upgrade" it'll be for the Oasis and I'll gift this one to my kid when he finally gets interested in reading on his own.
Think you for this review. My phone and iPad really bother my eyes. I want to really get it now, thank you.
did you get it?
Super helpful. Thanks man.
Thanks so much for the info about reading with a black background. I read on an iPad too. I have eye problems and I have been reading with the dark background. I’m definitely going to buy a kindle. 😊
In college I tried reading Les Miserabés which clocks in at well over 1,000 pages.
I tried reading in bed and it was uncomfortable no matter the position. It hit me in the nose more than once.
I tried reading it while running on the treadmill, the print was too small and holding the pages in place was a pain.
So I could basically only sit and read it at a table like some kind of monk.
I don’t care how much you like the feel of a book that’s not convenient.
With an ereader you can take it anywhere, and if you happen to live abroad like I do you don’t have to struggle with the meager supply of English language books available.
I'm the same as you when it comes to making sure covers are HQ and are correct (for books and music). Which Kobo reader were you thinking of buying?
Oh I never was. I knew I was going Kindle just because I buy damn near everything Amazon makes.
Adds are irrelevant to the reading experience.
They don't pop-up, they are not animated, they don't take reading space and there is no waiting time added.
They are just your screen when the Kindle is asleep, and there is a bottom bar in the library's screen (only in this screen). To remove them means to get the generic screensavers (e.g. instead of a book offer you get a picture of a puzzle), and to be able to list one or two more books.
I recommend you get it with the adds so you save some money.
And you have to swipe to unlock it...
I get the whole excitement thing. I've had a Kindle for 11 years and I still love picking it up.
I've just upgraded, well "side-graded" from the 4th Gen to the 10th Gen, White (no ads and no fingerprints) Model.
I have mine in a really slim MOKO case and love it. Probably still reading 2 hours a day!
This was a very helpful video, I had no idea about the white text on black background thing! I'm currently looking into switching from iPad to a proper e-reader and the Kindle seems the best pick.
Very interesting video, just subbed!
Awesome, thank you!
My dad hit 50 and it was like a switch was thrown. He needed glasses. It happens. Love the video
Yeah, that's the most likely answer. But my eyes do feel better since making the switch. Less strain.
@@mikesbookreviews thats good its helping you out. Eye sight is most coveted by booklovers.
Cool review 👍
Thank you so much for this video. I'm a teacher and because of online classes my eyes are constantly tired. I do have an ipad but will be buying a kindle very soon. I need to take care of my eyes before it's too late.
Really good channel sir!
Thanks for watching!
Welcome to the club! I have had a version of the kindle since the kindle keyboard days, rarely can I be bothered to read a physical book these days. You can also get ebooks from your library using the libby app. Enjoy!
I adore the damn thing. It even fits in my pocket so I can have it on hand whenever I get a free moment. Yeah. I'm THAT GUY now.
Excellent video. Thanks.
Sure thing! Hope it helped.
Will you try out the Oasis and review it? Thanks
Man, great video, considering kindle here. IIn the meantime, where did you get the cover for the ipad?
I love my Kindle, although I still pick up a “proper” book as I try to clear my unread paper library. My volume of reading has increased with my Kindle. The “Send to Kindle” is fabulous and allows me to carry loads of different documents with me everywhere.
Does this mean I can load pdfs or other study material on the kindle? That'd be great😅
Danii Yes you can. Either send the pdf to the email address of the Kindle, ( find it under the settings, your account) and then sync the Kindle OR follow this when plugged into a computer.
www.dummies.com/consumer-electronics/tablets/kindle/how-to-transfer-pdfs-to-a-kindle/
Hi there, I just came across your channel. Good review. Which brand of case are you using?
Thank you . I just need this kind of review . I have been wondering about whether the iPad screen is going to harm my eyesight too . I just struggled to think about purchasing a iPad or the kindle . You made it clear and I can finally make a decision since then.😄
I love my kindle paper white! It’s a game changer!
I feel you on all your points... I'm 54 and I have a iPad pro and I love it, but the reading at night bothers my wife! And my eyes are very fatigued after reading after 20 min. I just pulled the trigger and ordered the new waterproof one, it was refurbished but has 32GB ram storage, should be here later in the week. 94.$ total with NO ADS! also no wall charger needed as its such a low power draw its made to plug into your pc and charges off there. Enjoy...thanks for the informative video...
I have light sensitivity and astigmatism which gives me horrible headaches with LED screens. My Kindle has saved me so much aggravation. Even when the outer layer of my eye deteriorated for a bit my kindle was the only "lit" screen I could manage. I am so happy you tried this and are enjoying it. I saw your 6th month update video as well and am so happy for you. I will likely rewatch your Oasis upgrade video again because I just updated to the oasis and I am terrified to open the box!
You can ask amazon support to remove the ads for you. I bought my kindle with the special offers and I contacted amazon support chat asking politely if they could remove the ads and they did it in seconds, no problems at all. I'm not form the US, so I don't know if it will work for people living in the US, but there is also an option to pay the $20 bucks ,after you bought the kindle, to remove the ads.
I've heard mixed things from folks in the States. Some have said they removed the ads and some have said they didn't. Oh well.
Caliber is application for kindle books
I am using kindle since 2014 , now Planing to update to kindle oasis. But I am not able to take decision because using iPad night mode warm light is a good option or kindle oasis warm light at night. Please give your valuable feedback
Thanks for your review Mike! Very keen on the paperwhite now...
Just so you know, you've not done anything to ruin your eyes. For all of us, somewhere between 40 - 50 years old (depending on genetics) the lens inside the eye starts to loose its elasticity, and we cannot magnify to the same extent. Hence the need for readers (aka: cheaters).
Your LASIK treated the surface of the eye (sounds like it was 100% successful), you're now experiencing the deteriorating of the lens inside the eye. This is the sucker that later in life may develop cataracts. Again, not triggered by your reading.
Reading at night of an iPad or phone screen messes with your melatonin levels, which can screw with your sleep (like you mention near the end of your vid). Staring at light when all else is dark can give you a headache/eyestrain.
And no, I'm not an ophthalmologist, but I work with one (I'm a laser technician and manager of a LASIK clinic).
Again, thanks for your vid! And again, don't panic, you've not triggered anything to kill your eyes.
Thanks for this.
I found the light of an iPad pro too bright for reading, especially at night. ordered the kindle paperwhite hoping, this wil help me read more and help make the reading more pleasant. Thank you for the review! You have another sub!
I have a 9.7 iPad and it's heavy for reading. I got a 2019 Kindle and love it. Very gentle on the eyes but I sold it and got a Fire 7 tablet. The 7 very handy and I could play light games on it in between reading. Nothing beats the Kindle battery though.
I had a moment a year and change ago when I moved out of my parents place into my own...and discovered the inconvenience of moving your physical library in multiple boxes into a new apartment and simply having no room for multiple book shelves, especially for books you realize that you may not care for anymore. I realized that at a certain point I can't keep doing physical books for everything and my locay library doesn't have everything I need (also easy to get charges because I take long to read thus late charges), so it was time to get into Kindle. Got a Kindle Paperwhite for Christmas last year and it's been beneficial for me to keep reading without stressing out about physical storage solutions, especially for things I may never read again.
Kindle user since 2012 and I have tried to use iPad for reading novels but it’s never been the same for me. I also have been using the same device until the on/off button stopped working, I can still open it using my laptop but that’s no good when your out of the house. I tried opening it up to see what’s up and I haven’t been able to reassemble it back to normal so I’m looking at oasis and paperwhite as choices to buy. As per the price, we’re already paying 800 - 2000 dollars for phones and tablets and computers. $100-250 is okay compared to that, right?
This was the video I needed to clear my confusion especially the effect of eyesight. And I got the answer prefectly. Thanks a ton. One surprising coincidence ! I too suffer from eyesight degradation and
I'm 41 too 🤗😄
Happy to help!
I like your GOT wall decor.
I feel the exact same way as you! Stephen King’s Under The Dome fell on my head and that was it! I bought myself a Nook and never looked back!😂
Much like you, I looked upon eReaders with disdain for a long time. Then my gf brought a Kindle Keyboard home one day that she had purchased from a co-worker. It wasn't very long before the convenience of it outweighed any previous objections I had to them. It was replaced by the 1st gen Paperwhite, which I've had since, but I'll likely upgrade to the new Oasis soon. I honestly can't remember the last time I read a physical book, although I was forced to order a couple the other day because they were unavailable as ebooks, so it looks like I'll be breaking that streak soon.
I love reading a good hardcover...unless I'm reading in bed. Then, digital is the way to go.
You can scan your paper-only books into PDF, or, if you're really dedicated, OCR and edit them into EPUB or MOBI, especially for your most precious publications. One reason I got the Oasis was for its slightly larger screen, which makes the PDFs a little easier to read. Do some searches and check book junkie forums to learn about specific software tools.
Curious if you have read with black background and white fonts on the Kindle?
How do find the page turn flash on an ereader? I would find that more annoying than anything. On an iPad I can swipe pages like on a real book.
If I have a site where I download epub format books and open it straight on ibooks in my iphone, is there a way to send or download that same epub file and put it on my kindle tab?
Can you do a video on how to convert our books from ipad to kindle?
11/22/63 is in my opinion, his best work.
I think it is by far his best work post-accident.
The Nook Glowlight 3 has a great adjustable light which goes a yellow tinge or pink tinge and it can be on automatic based on the time of day. The tinge is even more easy on the eye....love it. I have two nooks and a kindle.
That's a nifty little feature. I've tried the auto lighting feature on my iPhone and it just always seems too dark, so I turned it off. But that sounds great for an eReader.
I have this nook 3 and the decisive factor between this and the paperwhite was the physical buttons and the warm light. The Paperwhite is just perfect and is one of the best and so sleek and beautiful. But if you want the extra eye protection, whenever you decide to upgrade, I suggest an ereader with the warm light. I can actually feel in my eyes as soon as I adjust the already easy on the eyes ereader light into the warm amber light, my eyes feel different. The Glowlight 3 is on the affordable side and has the touchscreen plus the press down buttons (it matters to some) or can upgrade to the new generation kindle Oasis which is expensive. But we in the ereader world are hoping for a kindle Voyage 2 soon. You can do what I did, go to a Barnes and Noble and test try their Nooks (they also have a big waterproof 7.8" screen version) and go to a Best Buy and test try the Kindles. But your switch from ipad to the amazing kindle Paperwhite is a WIN.
@@henryivan6858 This is what my wife has. She loves it.
Thx Mike! I never knew reading white text on black background was bad for my eyes.
Good Twilight Zone reference!
If I have the money, should I go for the oasis? Since my main thing is eye health too, I see it has warm colors too that are easier on the eyes. What do you suggest?
If it’s in your budget I’d definitely go Oasis. I chose the Paperwhite because it was a good mid-level option. But the Oasis is slick.
I've had several kindles and fires, and my current Paperwhite is WITHOUT special offers. Personally, I miss the different screensavers (of new books) when it goes to sleep. My current Paperwhite WITHOUT offers only has a handful of images that it cycles through as a sleep screensaver. As far as I could tell, the screensaver was the only way ads showed themselves on the Kindle WITHOUT offers. Just something to consider. Thanks for all your reviews!
I don't know if it's still available, but I had a kindle without special offers a few years ago, and there was the option to turn them on through the manage my kindle page on amazon. I don't know if that's still an option, but it may be.
100% agreed! the ipad has been my main machine for almost a decade at this point. I have a work computer that stays at my desk and so for my own personal time the Ipad is more or less my personal laptop. Even more so now that you can have a keyboard and mouse on it. With that said as I get older (and as someone who has to be in front of a computer all day) I have noticed my reading started cutting down recently. I really hadn't realize I had a tough time concentrating on my ipad due to the light. I start wearing computer glasses and that helped but I had heard that nothing beats an e-ink ereader. Now I had the kindle oasis and what difference it makes! I am back to reading many books a week and its awesome. Maybe after pandemic is over and I am not stuck in front of my computer as much (I am management so i would have meetings with people in a room as opposed to on zoom) I might switch back to just carrying my ipad around, but for now its been great to use kindle (and it doesn't weigh anything so it might not be a big deal to still carry it around with me)
I love the way you put the hassle by/when comparing reading on ipad-physical book - kindle... its true that we have to give it a go then only we can tell the difference. I am still waiting for mine though and I am super excited! My only concern is, how much later shall I spend to get books into my kindle for me to read because here in Malaysia, buying a physical or digital copy, when converted from $/£ to MYR... it kinda costs the same.. 😅
Honestly, the ad only pops up when you first open your Kindle. I got the one with ads since I didn't want to spend the extra, but I found it really doesn't bother me.
I have a Kobo Clara HD but just can't seem to remember anything I'm reading but my memory when reading a physical book is the complete opposite. Bought it a few days ago and feeling like I've just kinda wasted my money because of this. Is there anything I can do? I've started to annotate the current book I'm reading but yeah..?
I’ve been debating on my a kindle, I think I’m going to get one this year.
I will be moving soon and the idea of brining all my books with me seems pretty impossible, this was the video I needed to convince me to get one
Gosh..Love that ipad cover you have..looks like a leather book..how cool..where can we find that particular cover if you remember. I'm seriously considering an iPad mini 3 for my e-reader. They are about $150 for a nice one..lots of bang for the buck versus a plain e reader!?!
I have owned a Kobo for year's is it possible to move books from Kobo to kindle as I would like to get kindle because Kobo dose not have a lot of books especially from Michael Crichton
From where can i get a kindle case similar to your tablet case?
You mean a Kindle case like the one I have on my iPad? If they make such a thing, I haven't found it yet.
I find myself enjoying both reading a physical book and reading from an ereader for different reasons. I do both and they have different appeals. :)
You should have bought the Kindle with special offers and saved the $20. The ads are actually non-intrusive and they only appear on your lock screen. But if you really want them gone, you can just chat with Amazon support and they will remove the ads for free! (Of course they won't mention this anywhere. I just read it somewhere on reddit, tried it and it worked!) :)
Anyway, I just discovered your channel yesterday and immediately liked your style. Looking forward to more recommendations and discussions. Hope you get more subscribers because you certainly deserve it!
Thanks! I've really only been doing the booktuber thing since March and have seen decent growth. As long as folks keep watching and commenting, I'd love to keep doing this.
I just bought a Kindle Paperback during Prime Day a few days ago and saw your Update Video (then came to see this one) because I was concerned about the "Jankiness" of the Paperwhite and I am glad to know that it's normal. I bought it with Ads after another reviewer on Amazon said we can buy it with Ads and pay afterwards to remove them (and not get taxed on the difference). I have a Kindle Fire as well that I got as a gift and I agree, those Ads can drive you crazy but you can pay $15 to remove them from your Fire ($20 for Paperwhite) through your Amazon account under Devices. So far the Ads on the Kindle haven't been noticeable much especially if it's left on an open book page, which I always seem to, but I love knowing now that I have the option of removing them when they do start getting annoying. (I will paste this comment on your Update Video in case your Subscribers would like info on Ads on a Paperwhite or on the removal option). Thank you for these great reviews!
Thanks for the reader review and not a tech review. I never knew about ipads effecting my eye sight or the black background being a problem. I usually use my kindle but i have the 2nd gen kindle with the keyboard 🤣 It was a 18th birthday present...I'm 27 now. I appreciate this very much. By the way, my bookshelf would drive you nuts. Most of my books were from being a broke kid so I bought whatever was cheaper. Including mass paper backs mixed with 2nd hand hard covers in the same series. It KILLS me. 😂 I totally understand your ocd about wanting it all uniform. One day I'll get there.
I know it’s very late. I hope your enjoying it, but the ads aren’t that bad at all. From my experience with the paper white 3 and 4 the ads are only on the “lock screen” before you swipe to unlock it. That’s the only time I personally have them. I’m not exactly sure how the kindle is with out the ads though.
Yeah, I've had people tell me they weren't so bad. You win some, you lose some.
Your case really looks nice. What case are you using? Can you share the link where to buy it as well? Thanks man!
As I got older my eyesight forced me from paper to Kindle, I thought it was common knowledge that backlit screens on tablets and phones are bad for prolonged use, I don't even use the Paperwhite but the standard unlit screen 70 pounds for that is also much cheaper than a tablet, and going weeks without looking for a charger is great. The font adjustment and bookmark was a revelation after paper, and I honestly wouldn't go back except for large reference books.
I think it's kind of like when my folks were reluctant to move from 8 tracks & vinyl to cassettes and CD. I've spent my whole life reading from hardcovers and nothing can beat that. But this is definitely the way to go while reading in dark/in bed.
I bought a paperwhite as my first Reader and LOVE it =) particularly the paperwhite because of the backlight (at the time they had a cheaper one with no backlight). Actually kinda interested to hear what you think of it now that it's 2022 XD
Where did you get the iPad case? It’s awesome!
It was from a vendor called Wonder Wild on eBay. Not sure if they're still around or not.
I was able to find them on amazon and ordered it. Thanks!
@@TimsTotality Happy to hear it! It's a slick case.
I used to not have any interest in having an e-reader because I was fine with having a small selection of paper books and to borrow the rest from the Library. A few years ago my boyfriend and a friend were kind enough to give me a gently used Kindle Fire as well as some Amazon credits. Eventually I bought a new Kindle Fire when the charging port started failing on it which I have very much enjoyed and am so glad to have one. Last year I bought a Kindle Paperwhite on Prime day for a really good deal because I wanted something I could read easier outside when it's bright out, can handle getting a little wet and easier on my eyes. I'm so glad that I decided to buy one as I use it quite a bit, really enjoy how the ink reads like a book which is really easy on my eyes particularly at night or out in full daylight and still use my Kindle Fire too especially for graphic novels. When my Paperwhite arrived, I also was surprised how like it was. I love how easy it is to slip either Kindle in my pocket and much easier to travel with though I do still enjoy physical books and own quite a lot. The only downside is not having any color for the covers or pictures in some of the nonfiction books I've read.
It's amazing how when I bought it, I felt like it was a want and not a need. Now I can't imagine life without it since I take it everywhere. It grows on you quick.
@@mikesbookreviews I know what you mean! I debated buying it because I already had a Kindle that's still functioning but I heard such good things about the Paperwhite and it was such a great deal on Prime day that I took the leap. I'm so glad that I did because it's been worth it and I can read it for hours without straining my eyes.
Question: is it normal to see a nanosecond of negative image when going to the next page or could this be a defect? It’s annoying. I have not found an answer to this question anywhere. Hoping you can help.
I noticed it on other ereaders, but in the setting for this it has a refresh rate and it's like every 6 pages and it's almost instantaneous. More like a flash.
Turn off Page Refresh in All Settings, Reading Options, Page Refresh. It helps 👍
Brandon Sanderson's books do weight a ton. But they are sooo good!
What earbuds for Paperwhite.
Anyone from Pakistan? How do I use kindle e reader here (not just the app but the tablet itself). Amazon doesn't operate here.
I had the same issue, 6 months of reading books on my iPhone and my eyes were dry, red and twitchy + my sleep was not so great. Mind you I’m 25 and never needed glasses, well I had to get a prescription 😅
Got a Kindle oasis for Christmas and all worries are gone in a month !
I have a problem with my new paperwhite, it didn`t work
I got the Kindle Voyage when it first came out, use Calibre to make backup copies of all my books (so I can read them on any computer, even if Amazon disappears), and I just ordered a Kindle Oasis. Search for plugins and techniques to allow Calibre to deal with DRM, rentals, and other content restrictions. Without Calibre, I would have to settle for poorer quality e-readers. I know your Paperwhite is still new, but the Oasis, with the warm color light and bigger screen, would be worth considering for you, especially to mitigate the eyesight concerns. When I get my Oasis, I will continue using the Voyage for commuting, but switch to Oasis for home and bedtime use. At 62, I still don't use glasses and work hard to maintain my health overall. Proper nutrition, detox, and athletics help as much as specific attention to eyesight.
What put the Paperwhite over the top for me was the size. I love it. I literally take it with me everywhere now since it fits in my back pocket.