KINDLE

[Fox Mike]

Wondering if anyone uses KINDLE and, if so, your thoughts.

 

[thinckley]

I assume you mean the Kindle Reader from Amazon, or the Kindle Unlimited "library" from Amazon?

I had a Kindle years ago that was fine for what it is, but I'd rather spend the extra money on a multi-function device that I can just install the app on. I have it on my phone and read books on it when I have the time.

 

[kmoore]

I used it to read many books mostly free. I have 2 books published on Amazon and most sales 90% or so are Kindle downloads vs paper.
I am still writing when I find the time, so don't read any new books until my 3rd gets done.

 

[Yaworski]

I don't like the Kindle software on my tablet so I use the program that my library offers.

 

[coachk64]

I've been using the Kindle since shortly after they first came out, so something like 15-20 years. First had the e-readers, then graduated to the Fire tablets. I'm now on about my 6th or 7th Fire Tablet, and when it becomes necessary I'll get another one. Use them for most things around the house. Email, websurfing, reading, watching TV and movies on the streaming services. The only thing I'd like is for them to have a little bit better battery. Mostly that is why I change from one to another. After a couple of years of use the battery starts not lasting more than 2-3 hours, so I just get another tablet. The new one will last about 6-7 hours on a charge. And you can pick up a new or refurbished Fire 10" tablet for less than $150.

If you are looking for a recommendation on Kindle, I'll gladly say go for it.

 

[Delbert]

I got my wife a Kindle e-reader almost 20yrs ago, give or take a few years, since it was a 1st generation model. At first it was doing great until age caught up on it. Replaced the battery for a new one (you could do it with the first couple generations) when it wouldn't charge correctly, but the problem wasn't the battery, but somewhere in the charge port. It would charge, but not without going through a long ritual to finally get the charge light to come on, so one day decided to get a new one, as her birthday was coming up.

Just recently got her a 2024 (factory refurbished as new) Kindle reader generation 11 (eleven) that has a 1yr warranty, runs by Linux, for less than $95 off Ebay and it surprised me as to how much smaller and lighter it is compared to a Gen 1. The battery is said to last upwards of 10 weeks, instead of only a few hours that the Gen 1 Kindle lasts. Been very dissatisified with the cheap "pads" that do everything but phone calls, as they seem to all bring in spam and corrupted, unwanted trash to basically make the pad useless.

She loves reading, but she's happier with her new Kindle I got her, as it has 16gig which will hold more books/recipes or such, faster performance, setting to set the "white-ness" of the pages to suit one's eye comfort AND it will fit in her smaller hand purse.

Don't know how the Generation 12s are, but for about $150 less, a Generation 11 will have to do, but she's very happy.

 

[Kevin]

My daughter bought one last month. It came with 3 months of free Kindle Unlimited, which she doesn’t really like. So that will not be extended.

But she does really like the Kindle itself. It was the $200 model. The battery lasts a very long time. No blue light, and very lightweight.

Also the neat thing you can pair it with Libby and download free books from your library.

She really talks them up. I’m thinking about getting one as well.

 

[Fox Mike]

I asked because I read a LOT and I have a library of 'used' books. This would allow me to read without the accumulation.

 

[coach]

I got one for my wife many years ago and she loves it and other than reading books to grandkids she hasn’t picked up a real book in years. I believe she has the kindle unlimited subscription. The public library also offers books although she hasn’t used it for a while. Hers is the paperwhite model which is readable in bright light. I don’t use it but I’m stubborn and just never tried to use it.

 

[kmoore]

My daughter bought one last month. It came with 3 months of free Kindle Unlimited, which she doesn’t really like. So that will not be extended.

But she does really like the Kindle itself. It was the $200 model. The battery lasts a very long time. No blue light, and very lightweight.

Also the neat thing you can pair it with Libby and download free books from your library.

She really talks them up. I’m thinking about getting one as well.

Unless Kindle Unlimited has changed, she can down load many books for free. Read them when she wants. Books that otherwise she would pay for.

 

[Kevin]

Unless Kindle Unlimited has changed, she can down load many books for free. Read them when she wants. Books that otherwise she would pay for.

Yes, but from what she has said the books on Kindle Unlimited aren’t the ones she wants to read.

I’m not sure, but apparently anyone can write a book and have it put up for sale on Kindle Unlimited.

I just asked her and there is also a Kindle store but those books are for sale. I guess they aren’t the same as on the Unlimited website.

Now she just said something about downloading PDF files and converting them to EPUB files?

Sometimes she talks too fast and I don’t catch what she says….

 

[txramfan]

I have a Fire tablet and have downloaded books via Amazon Prime for free. I prefer to buy paperbacks at Half Price books even though I could find free stuff to read at Amazon.

 

[3manfan]

I've been a voracious reader since childhood. By the time the Kindle debuted (which I originally viewed as sacrilegious), I had hundreds & hundreds of books & the space they took up was becoming problematic. Because of that, I held my nose & borrowed a family member's Kindle for a weekend. I was sold on it in a matter of 2 days.

Not caring for the small size of the actual Kindle device, as the small page size meant that I was having to change the page in about 30 seconds & was a pain, I researched other compatible devices & settled on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10" which served me well for years by simply downloading the free Kindle App. It eventually became 'buggy' so I went to a Amazon Fire Tablet 10" 4 years ago & I love it. It also has all of the other internet capabilities that the Samsung had for a much less expensive price. The actual Kindle devices don't have any other capabilities other than reading books or periodicals & the max screen size is only 7" yet they are more expensive than the Fire Tablets are for some reason.

I wholeheartedly recommend using Kindle. Unless you like the diminutive size of the actual Kindle & don't want to be able to use the internet for other matters, I recommend a larger device that's compatible. My Amazon Fire Tablet let's me do anything my computers can do.

 

[coachk64]

I subscribe to Book Bub and get a daily email with a listing of a bunch of books that match my preferences for anywhere from free to 3.99 each, all downloadable from Amazon. I end up buying at least 2-3 books a week and even though I'm a steady reader I now have more books than I'll read for the rest of my life. They're all already downloaded onto my Kindle.

 

[Danjet500]

I had a Kindle and tried to read some books on it but found I preferred to read an actual book. Something about holding the book, turning the pages and using a bookmark just appeal to me. Plus they look better sitting on my bookshelf.

 

[Joe Chartreuse]

I have an Amazon tablet which is so-so, but I don't use kindle. I'm a real book guy, plus not great for outdoor reading. Personal preference.

 

[LDB]

I've had a Kindle since the first generation, almost 20 years I guess. I now have the Scribe for the large screen and battery. There are Kindle apps but they aren't easy on the eyes like the actual Kindle. I had Kindle Unlimited for one cycle a couple years ago. Too expensive for me. But there are literally millions of books free on Kindle. There are good daily emails one can get that offer free and on sale books. I have something over 6000 in my Kindle library obtained over those near 20 years, hundreds of them read, many more than once. There are others out there, Kobo being probably second to Kindle for devices available and book universe. But distant second. Anyone that's a serious reader should have the actual Kindle. The eyes will appreciate it.

 

[s4s4u]

Never had it, never will....

 

[protoolman]

I started with the first Kindles they came out with. Years later I'm just using the a kindle app.on my notebook. I use Libby seldom. Usually use the kindle app and download only free books.

 

[blume357]

I use it on my iPhone, up until I broke my ankle about the only time I would get around to reading a book was while at the beach on vacation... but since this past Memorial Day, when I fell and 'twisted my ankle really good' I spent a good bit of my time reading and most of it with the Kindle program but not the pad thingy... what I like is you can highlight a word you don't know and it will bring up the definitions of it. Also when you open up the program it will automatically take you to the place in the book where you stopped.. The only issue is most of what I've been reading I have to pay for the book through Amazon and it goes directly to my iPhone. $8-$12 a book... I did the first two Jack Reachers and got tired.., I am up to about #18 with Travis McGee and most of these I've read before....currently on book two of James Bond not sure about these... the books are not much like the movies... well a bit and so far Bond is a lover but not much of a fighter...

 

[NH Rugerman]

I have multiple Kindle devices for home, travel and office. I love the convenience of having hundreds of books in the palm of my hands. Once you adjust to the kindle experience vs reading a regular book, you will not be able to go back!! I read non-fiction exclusively and cannot sleep without reading first so it is much more convenient to read an 800 page book on my kindle in bed!! (Besides it hurts less when the kindle hits me in the head when I dose off!)

I have the kindle paperwhite 11th generation (signature edition) in my home office along with two Oasis models, one remains in my travel backpack and one remains at my bedside…I read approximately 80-100 books a year along with my bible, which i read everyday. I am a huge fan of the kindle and I purchase the majority of my books when they are on limited deals for between $.99 -4.99 so i save lots of money over print.

 

[Terry Morgan]

I asked because I read a LOT and I have a library of 'used' books. This would allow me to read without the accumulation.

I read quite a bit, all hold-in-my-hands paper books. Friends have urged me to go 'Kindle' or something similar. I'm not convinced, yet. Most books are given away when I finish them or left a community 'take one, leave one' book drop. The special few are kept.

 

[XUSNORDIE]

I didn't know Kindle was still a thing. Bought my Wife one around 18yrs ago when it was caused a frenzy with the nerd universe (JK..sort of). She usually reads about 5 books a month. I have no idea if she still uses the thing. I don't even remember what it looks like. I imagine it's in her stack of electronics by her chair. 2 laptops, tablet, etc...

 

[JiminMaine]

I have been using a Kindle Fire 8 for years for reading books. Occasionally I will watch a movie or Youtube on it. I have Kindle Unlimited so I get to read lots of books for "Free." I am so used to it that when I do pick up a real paper book it frustrates me that I can't just turn the page by tapping the right edge.

I have hundreds of real books in stacks that I plan to read someday, but, just keep downloading more Kindle books. It is so much easier to just pick up this small device than holding a paper book and having to keep the pages open and use a bookmark to keep track of where I am when I put it down.

I tried a Kindle Paper White reader and did not like it. I will stick with the Fire series.

 

[xTopGun]

Been using it for some time now, everything from Sherlock Holmes to the Federalist Papers to the Book of Kells, etc., etc., etc.

 

[rkrcpa]

I use the Kindle Reader App on my tablet and/or computer. I find it convenient when traveling to use the tablet, especially on airplanes.

 

[Kevin]

@Fox Mike , Barnes and Noble has the Nook. I don’t know anything about it though.

 

[LDB]

Kindle is far ahead, leading by laps not by car lengths. Kobo is next. Then Nook and others. Kindles are not the same as Kindle Fire or any other tablet device. The lighting is different, more eye friendly and easier on them. I read paper now and then but over 95% of my reading is on my Kindle Scribe for the larger display.

 

[xTopGun]

@Fox Mike , Barnes and Noble has the Nook. I don’t know anything about it though.

have one of those Nooks as well, but much prefer the Fire....

 

[RugerForMe]

I have a kindle fire 10", I use it when we travel instead of dragging my laptop around.

I use mine for everything but reading books.