#7

do you listen to your zune while reading?

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#8

I still use my 11 year old, iPod touch.

#9

Was reading in bed last night thinking I wish the light was a bit brighter… probably makes my argument for me…

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#10

I had a Paperwhite and I loved the backlight… but I broke it and replaced it with a standard Kindle and I haven’t been bothered by it since.

#11

Just use the Kindle app on my phone/tablet.

#12

Tried reading on my phone but I can’t hack it, too small, too fiddly, too distracted by other things. I did have a tablet (a super cheap Amazon one) but it didn’t really do anything my phone didn’t (and in many cases did them worse) so it’s just gathering dust somewhere. Yay technology!

#13

I’ve had a Paperwhite for about 6 years (Maybe? Pretty much since they came out anyway). And I’d definitely recommend that model if you can spare the extra bunse @hip_young_gunslinger

I tend to use the library more these days but still use it every few months. I’ve noticed the battery is pretty bad now though. Has anyone replaced one? There’s a decent looking place near me which might do the job.

#15

I am currently reading a heavy hardback book. Every time I pick it up I go “I wish I had a kindle” then I remember my dad gave me an old Kindle but i’ve not used it. Should I use it? Yes. I will try on my next book.

Whats the backlight situation? Wouldn’t it be like having an ipad? I’d worry that’ll stimulate me too much and I am a delicate soul.

#16

I got my paperwhite with backlight for a lot less than that. You just missd Prime day, you prune!

#17

I haven’t used one but apparently the backlight is very gentle and natural and nothing like the glow of a computer / tablet screen.

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#18

Yup, got an old school non-touch, non-backlight Kindle. Does the job fine; I can see why people like having a backlight, but I don’t regret not spending the extra for one at all.

Tend to buy around 2 or 3 kindle books for every paper one I get these days and probably read them in that ratio as well.

#19

I know, but Amazon were very inconsiderate in not planning Prime Day around when I was going to get some bunce for my birthday.

#20

Hmm. That may be for me. But I don’t want to use Amazon all of the time!

#21

Fucking Bezos prick! I think they have deals on it every so often. Argos too and maybe JL.

#23

If you mean the books, you can convert nearly everything to the right format on a computer. Piece of piss.

#24

My other half has had a basic kindle and a paperwhite, and she adores the paperwhite and says it’s worth every penny

(even though it was me that bought both of them for her)

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#25

I’ve had a Kindle Fire for 5 years now. Works really well and you get them for under £50 I think (!?)

#26

Do you like it? I have a Kindle Fire tablet, always thought it was pretty duff. Slow, Amazon’s own browser and stuff are useless, the battery life was terrible. Always ended up just using my phone instead.

#27

I’ve only ever used it for reading books. It does that well and the battery life is reasonable. No idea about the other features!

#28

I spend so much time looking at a computer or phone, don’t think I could a book on a tablet screen.