I don't have a kindle. However, I use my iPad for books, via Libby.

I don't know what all you can do on a Kindle, but you can access just about everything on a tablet, being iPad or other brand.

An iPad, good for lots of other things as well.

My first question is What do you use to access the Internet? If you have a cell phone or a tablet, you can use the kindle app for reading and have no use for a new paperwhite. I have a paperwhite I never use because the kindle apps on my iPhone and ipad work seamlessly together.

I borrow all my books from the public library, do not have Amazon prime, and love how easy and seamless reading on my devices is. maybe try downloading the app before buying yet another device.

Well, carp! I knew I’d had mine forever, but until I checked just now, I did not realize it is a 2012 model. I will be buying a new one ASAP. (this irritates the ever-lovin’ stew out of me!)

My ipad is so big and heavy that if I were to fall asleep while reading and if it were to fall on my face, I would have a concussion!

I also borrow from the public library but have been reading them through my Kindle.

iPad here, too, my fourth since 2012. I just bought a new one; DH is going to use my old one for guitar stuff. I do everything on mine, phone screens are just too small for me to read. I do have Kindle on it and a ton of books.

I got my DD a Paperwhite a few years ago and she likes it for reading in bed at night. It’s smaller than her iPad and she said the battery lasts much longer. I’m considering getting one myself because I do a lot of reading in the tub, in bed, and out on the patio, and could use the longer battery time. It would also free up storage on my iPad.

bb, that actually happened to me and I seriously thought it broke my nose! (It didn’t, but wow was it painful.)

I have a newer paperwhite. Just the standard model. Love it. Much lighter than a tablet. I also borrow from the library. Super easy to read on the kindle.

I hope you noticed that this applies only to devices that are more than 14 years old. The same thing happens with all electronic devices to which software and functionality apps can be added_ Windows devices, devices with Apple's PC and mobile device operating systems (iPads and iPhones), etc.

As time passes and new versions of operating systems are developed, a point is reached where backward compatibility of apps and other software becomes both difficult and unnecessary. At 14 years of age, many devices have died, been lost or damaged, or replaced by newer models.

We have an old iPad that was barred from the App Store some years ago, about which we got advance notice. An old Android tablet, same story with the Google equivalent. They work fine as is but no updates or new apps can be added.

My wife has a paperwhite that she finds very convenient.

Kindles are relatively inexpensive. Those still using very old ones should welcome the excuse to get a newer version.

I'm on my fourth Kindle - a paperwhite purchased a couple of years ago. I think I might get too distracted if reading on a multi-purpose device like an Ipad. I do try to borrow from the library whenever I can.

Count me in for having my nose smashed by my ipad 😂

I read exclusively on the ipad kindle app because I need the high resolution -- but I am told that the kindle devices are MUCH better for reading outside/in sunlight.

To Elmer's point ... a device that is 14 yr old is so outdated, I wouldnt think it should be a surprise that it needs to be replaced. Presumably you replace your phones, laptops, tablets or apple watches more regularly .. and generally they cost much more!

I buy only hold-in-my-hand books. I detest books or recipes on a device. For recipes I find that they redo them and they are no longer the one I liked.

I also am cutting back on the number of computer devices I buy. They change them to quick for me. It is a waste of money and resources to keep putting so much in the landfill.

I use the Kindle app on my iPad.

In 14 years, that is like the day before yesterday. I still miss the Windows 95 Media center edition, which is the only desktop I liked……….??????

I will keep the minimum, because I have to order online, but they have list me as far as replacing umptine devices!

I have a Paperwhite, 10th generation - no idea how old that actually is. I almost never use it. I charge it up periodically just in case and since I had to open it up to see which one it is, it's charging now ;-) Thought it would be great for travel and it's fine but prefer audiobooks for that - actually prefer audio for most of my reading. In fact. If I did this again, I'd opt for a tablet but no apple products here so not sure android is as universally loved and interchangeable..

The notion of being able to read on a device while outdoors is nice, but I do love being able to look stuff up on line while reading.

I buy only hold-in-my-hand books. I detest books or recipes on a device.

I understand and empathize. I love real books too and have a bunch. However, I no longer drive and it is wonderful to be able to borrow books electronically from the library for free and read them on a device.

I think I am just going to buy the latest Paperwhite from Amazon, The new Kindles are apparently now ad supported, I never had ads on mine. I'm going to wait and see whether it might be worth purchasing a membership in Kindle Unlimited which has no ads.

I just had to look mine up since I couldn't remember. It's a 2017 Paperwhite. I love it. I don't do all my reading on it, but like it for some outside applications, reading in bed after my husband goes to sleep, and some travel, like when I don't want to take heavy books with me. Hopefully I can get a few more years out of it. I was just reading a discussion the other day about the various device options, and many people prefer the Kobo over the Kindle. I will look at that when it comes time to replace my Paperwhite, hopefully a few more years out!

I order online and have delivered to my door. I reread everything and the library does not always have all of a series instock.

If you like it, kindle, that is great.

I am not buying another desktop. This is the 4th one that has been not supported. I am on my second Ipad, and third phone.

For now, I will keep one phone and one Ipad.

@Jilly, IIRC there is a waterproof Kindle. You can read in the tub or the pool!

I’ve just ordered my new Kindle. Overall it is smaller than the one I have but the screen is the same size. And it is lighter than the one I have.

Thank you, bb, I didn’t know about that!

I have an ipad mini that I use with the Kindle app. I bought one Kindle before the paperwhite came out and reading light gray on dark gray gave me a horrible headache in about two minutes. Back in went and never looked at a Kindle again.

You can look up the date of your Kindle on Amazon. You go to your acccount, then Devices, then Kindle and you can see what year you bought it. Mine is 2013, so I think I'm safe for now.

I like the Kindle because I can make the type larger and it's easier to carry on a train or airplane than a book or several books, and I don't need a light on to read it.