I don't have a Kindle but I tried one before I got my ipad mini. It was before they came out with the paperwhite model and using it made my eyes hurt. I think it was kind of light gray text on dark gray background. I had to return it and I just waited until they came out with an ipad mini with retina display. I'm very happy using the ipad and like that I don't have to carry two devices around.

I have an old Kindle Fire and I use it read books, but not on the Kindle app. I prefer to use the Overdrive and Hoopla apps.

And I also use the Internet Archive's books interface with the Silk browser.

The non-glare Kindle screen is a definite advantage over the ipad.

I have a Kindle Paperwhite and like carolb use it mostly with my library access but occasionally purchase books. I find it convenient for travel, but honestly, I'm a book girl. I dog ear my pages, write in the margins and underline - you can have notes and such on Kindle but it's not intuitive to me so I find it cumbersome.

I usually download books frrom Libby, which sends me to A, which then sends the book to the Kindle app. Sounds more complicated than it is. Ifi get a Kindle, it would be the Paperwhite.

I can read on the mini or my regular ipad and there are options for adjusting the text. The more think about it, the more i think i dont need a Kindle.

I also enjoy a book but the ebooks are handy.

Love my Kindle Paperwhite. I often read when I wake up in the middle of the night for no reason and the softer light from the Paperwhite doesn't hurt my eyes or disturb DH. It's great for travel and very light. As ded mentioned, there is a bit of a learning curve while you learn to navigate your library, the borrowing app and Amazon but now it takes just a few seconds for me to download a book.

The Kindle Fire has a web browser and email. Love mine.

I've had three Kindles over the years. The best thing, for me, is the non glare screen. I like to sit outside on a pretty day and read, and can do that easily with the Kindle. My latest is a paperwhite, and gives a nice "backlight" to the text, making it easier to read. The settings allow me to make the screen brighter or dimmer, increase the font size, change how the pages are displayed.

I do the same as Ded, but I do wish we could have Libby on our Kindles. I have no idea why Amazon won't allow Libby; I find it easier to use to get books from libraries than the Overdrive app.

So if i am using a KindlePaperwhite I cant download books via Libby?

I love my kindle paperwhite. The one I have now no longer keeps a charge very long so I went ahead and ordered a new one today.

I didn't realize you can't use Libby with Kindle. I've always used Overdrive. As I mentioned above, it's a bit of a learning curve but not terrible. It took me forever to figure out how to navigate to a certain page. I finally realized I should bookmark it and problem solved.

https://resources.overdrive.com/library/libby-features/kindle/#:~:text=OverDrive%20is%20the%20exclusive%20digital,Learn%20more.

Do Kindles have stands or do you need to buy them separately? I like hands-free reading, one of the reasons I prefer using my iPad (Kindle app) over physical books.

This is definitely another of those personal preference issues-I use the Kindle app on my iPad and it works just fine. More importantly, I only have to carry one personal electronic device as the airlines put it--why would I want to have to pack a Kindle AND my iPad which is what I use for accessing email, surfing the web etc

I bought a top of the line Kindle Fire years ago thinking since it was cheaper than an iPad I'd get the same utility. I did not; there's a reason Apple dominates LOL

So when that died, I bought my first iPad and have never looked back

I enjoy reading on the Kindle more than on the app. What I find useful is being able to take it with me when I know I'll be sitting around waiting. It fits in my purse and if I'm waiting for the DMV to call my # or waiting for my spouse during his dental appt, I just take it out and read.

Also, I use to hold the books I want to read, but not necessarily keep. Bookbub leads me to interesting new authors at sale prices, and I then go to Amazon to check out whether I want to buy it or not. I've found quite a few authors I wouldn't have otherwise discovered (Amazon's "you might like this" never matches well for me, LOL).

Our public library is always backed up with waitlists for the popular titles, but I dislike waiting around, not knowing when it's going to show up - too slow for my taste. The Kindle allows me to read even faster than I do with a "real" book. And a number of the authors I like aren't offered by our PL, unfortunately not being one of our city mgmt's priorities over the last 20 yrs.

I read on average 3-5 books per week, so I get a lot of use out of my Kindle Paperwhite. I will say that the new Kindles don't take kindly to being dropped. My first one seemed almost invulnerable, even without a rubber safety cover. But my current and most recent previous Kindles have both suffered from fairly weak battery life - despite the very nice rubber covers I bought for them.

BTW, those with older models should note: the current Paperwhite uses a different connector for charging, so if you like to have a spare on hand, you will have to buy another. The previous Kindles all used the same charge connector so it was interchangeable, but not so for the latest version.

Bunny, mine didn't come with stand. I don't remember a stand being part of an additional package option. I just checked A and there are plenty for purchase there.

I have kindle paper white and like it very much for reasons already stated. I also gave a kindle fire as well as an Ipad which have the kindle app on them. I think comes down to convenience and preferences.

I love my ipad but only read on my Kobo (Canadian Kindle). I agree with everything Beagles said and will add to buy a comfortable case. That will make your Kindle feel more like a book.

I adore my kindle paper white. I'm not sure when I got it, but at least 8 years ago I would think. I am an avid reader, and I use the libraries for 99% of my reading. I like the fact that when I am reading on my kindle, I do not see text messages or email notifications etc. I can also read via kindle app on my chromebook or phone, but I really prefer it on the paperwhite. I do love the non glare and I love that I am NOT distracted by internet activity.

I never get it straight with Libby and Overdrive. Did something change because I know I used to use Libby more than Overdrive. I am not sure what I am using now ( for real) but my ability to read books from the library has not been affected at all.

Not sure if this is an issue that's been taken care of in newer models, but one problem I've had with older Kindles (I've had 2 so far) is the charging port is janky and can come loose easily. That's what happened to my first one, and tho it was operating fine, I just couldn't charge it any more or connect it to a power source because the port was broken.

And mine has a night setting that blocks out blue light. I do like reading ebooks in bed, since I don't need a reading light for that.

What I didn't like about the app was that it doesn't have as many, or as good, options as Overdrive and Hoopla for setting the fonts & display, among other things.

I use the kindle on my ipad .. but I just bought 2 paperwhite signature editions for a sister and niece who have ipads but prefer the kindle ... because:

• it's smaller and lighter to carry on planes, in purses, etc
• it's smaller and lighter and easier to hold to read
• it's waterproof for pool, bathtub, beach
• it's easier to read outside, by the pool, in the sun, etc

I am going to try them once they set them up-- I would like lighter, smaller etc too but for now I need the high contrast, high resolution of the ipad. That is the only thing keeping me from ordering one for myself. I read mostly in bed but I do travel occasionally (plane and train).

I use Libby. I use my iPad to reserve the book, it is delivered to my Kindle app on my iPad as well as to my Kindle when I power it up.

I like the Kindle for reading because I only use it to read. I turn off wifi after the book downloads and am not distracted by texts or the urge to google.

Interestingly, the NYT's Wirecutter recommends the Kid's version of the Kindle for most users.

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/amazon-kindle-is-the-best-ebook-reader/