Thinking of buying an e-Reader? Should you consider a tablet?

[@jeisson42]

The main reason for buying an e-reader is their ink technology. Not too much strain for our eyes like any other screen.

[@jesuszamora6949]

True, but you can reduce eyestrain on tablets with things like dark mode, reducing the intensity of the backlight (the BIG one, really) and monochrome/blue light reduction.

[@jeisson42]

@@jesuszamora6949 you can do that if you can't afford an e-reader But you have to increase a lot the brightness and don't even think about reading under the sun, it's impossible meanwhile on an e-reader it's just like reading a book. I truly recommend e-reader for people who reads a lot.

[@Milan-cf1xe]

@@jeisson42 yeah i think tablets are just for people who travel and want to read books occasionally in the train or plane for example

[@LocLifeChronicles]

@@jeisson42what kind do you recommend?

[@jeisson42]

@@LocLifeChronicles if you want something big note air 2 that's the one I have, it's perfect. If you want something small boox palma

[@lostwreckage]

My main gripe with the Kindle is the screen size. I recently repurposed an older tablet with a larger screen and have been using that most of the time. I put anti-glare screen protector on it and use the blue light filter. So far it's my go to reader.

[@russyroldjaucian9450]

If you're a student like me and thinking about buying a kindle or a tablet, here's my advice: if you're more into reading pdf's, especially academic texts, get the tablet, kindle is good for novels but only for that, they're not good for pdf reading, especially for your reviewers or books. I made the mistake of purchasing a kindle; I enjoy reading, but due to my difficult subjects, particularly pharmacology, I can't read novels; I need to read academic books and pdf formatted modules of ours, and the kindle can't help me with that; hopefully, you won't make the same mistake in selecting a gadget.

[@learnwithberryafaithfulser5565]

Does that mean I can't download pdf files to e-reader device?

[@yazidsariff6311]

Agree. I just bought kobo. Really terrible browsing pdf. I should consider buying android eink tablet.

[@I4MJOD]

couldnt you convert that academic pdfs into supported files like mobi and send it to your kindle?

[@I4MJOD]

@@learnwithberryafaithfulser5565 you can convert that pdf from a website to be mobi, and then send it to kindle, make sure the pdf is little clean to be converted, there is a software that does it better and you can also costumize the book cover in that software, the software name is - Calibre

[@binoyajohn]

Books will never become completely obsolete.

[@noone-hd1ck]

True

[@GodsendGru]

nor quill , cloth and leather !

[@pbtech]

Bring back the stone tablet!

[@wescollins340]

@@pbtech Classics are classic always.

[@virajpatel_]

That feeling of reading, that smell of a newly bought book that experience is why the books will never get obsolete for at least our generation

[@deckarddwizardd1909]

I'd rather have a dedicated ebook reader. I have my phone for the other things that a tablet can do.

[@pongchannel.]

honestly I'm kinda in between plus it depends on what I'm reading like if I'm reading manga it probably won't matter but like comics of rather have the color

[@samal-scharkauy268]

Does it have a translation button when you select a word like in Google play?

[@samal-scharkauy268]

Oh nevermind he showed it in the vid

[@roxy8593]

@@samal-scharkauy268 yeah it does , I use my kindle to read spanish books while learning the language , Google sucks at translating other languages properly

[@wade-be7sz]

just use my phone with kindle app nook app and libby

[@jamieburch6796]

I have a Kindle fire hd 8 and Kindle Paperwhite which I both love. I like my tablet because I can access all my books in one place and I can download books through my library's digital app. I use my Paperwhite when I'm reading Amazon Kindle books or if I want to return outside.

[@enzoswoodshop1052]

I much prefer reading on a tablet over an e-ink device. I have a Kindle Paperwhite and an Amazon Fire 7, and I exclusively use the Fire 7. Goes with me everywhere, and I average about 2 to 3 hours per day of reading on it during the workweek, up to about 6 or 7 hours on Sundays. For me, it is flawless. Perfect size, durable (especially with the case and sleeve I have for mine), easy for me to keep in my work bag to read on during lunch break, and the screen is nice. Great color and contrast. I have 125 books in my Kindle App library, and a further 130 books in PDF format that I read using the Moon+ Reader app. The experience the Fire 7 provides is absolutely perfect for me.

[@5deeplogic676]

Regarding the Amazon Fire 7 ... do they invade your privacy? Are they able to look at your reading habits, highlighting, etc? Thanks!

[@jamesbrendan5170]

@@5deeplogic676 pretty sure that it does all that, but no one cares besides the extreme nerds these days.

[@lilymalacon944]

This is my friend's second Kindle. kzbin.infoUgkxOnUR4NaproSbBbD2sdI4XcDZ58Jz8GOx The first one which is about 5 or 6 years old quit charging because the bottom connector went bad. When I saw they upgraded to a USB C connector I knew it was time. I think the old USB Micro connectors are a PIA. Her new one is great. It synced right out of the box and connected to WiFi immediately. The thing is perfect! Sooo mine will arrive tomorrow. (Been reading off an old Fire) What bugs me are the reviewers that give this product one star because it didn't work out of the box or they were too dumb to figure it out. If it doesn't work send it back and get another one. It couldn't be easier with Amazon. Giving it one star because it didn't work says nothing about a good one that does work. I bet a bad one is one in a thousand or more. Give it a break...just get another one.

[@roseflowers935]

January 2020: The Paperwhite with 16gb is $129 with ads, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8" with 32gb is $150 in the US. I am going for the Samsung Tablet!

[@TheHermitHacker]

Wow.. I paid 255 for mine last year. Prices went way down. Well worth the money though.

[@louisw709]

tbh i just want an e-reader so I spend time on something besides my laptop

[@good2goskee]

Can I listen to audio books on an e-reader?

[@timelessadventurer]

There will always be a want for physical books. I always needed a physical book for school..the flipping of pages, quick sticky notes and tabs made it faster than electronics. Also no charging, works in any light, and doesn’t strain my eyes like a tablet or e-reader!

[@novanoskillz4151]

but books don't work without light. 🤓😅

[@ewliang]

I bought an eReader once. Didn't fit my usage since I read very text dense content (technical books). A tablet ended up being a better fit for me. Plus I like listening to some music while I read.

[@cesarcardenas5529]

But the Kindle is little, very little, , sorry Amazon make Kindle more bigger.

[@alfonsoafricano8415]

All good points... the benefit of the e-readers is less stress on your sight... unlike a tablet is very bright no matter how much you dim the screen...

[@reemagurani1419]

I liked cz my phone has fallen on my face and man is it heavy :)

[@muhammadharris8211]

😂

[@aulay70]

Mine hits the floor

[@orange42]

I'm really enjoying the Kindle I picked up from PB. The battery life is months, and the screen looks like paper so is super relaxing on the eyes. Kindle books are usually a lot cheaper than paper and you can have them all with your notes and highlights all with you. I have tablets but they just don't do the same thing, which is the comfort of the reading experience.

[@pbtech]

Great insight. P.s. What's worth reading atm?

[@JS-jh4cy]

What about the ebooks from Amazon will they work on what ebook readers and uploaded your pdf files?

[@ThisOldPanda]

Please dont take my books away. Nothing better than putting down the phone, tablet or ereader and picking up a good book. The texture, the smell... its all part of it.

[@natgro]

This video definitely helped to choose to buy or not a ebook reader, the only actual benefit I see for me is the eye fatigue that is reduced in the reader. But I'll opt to just use my tablet and not do unnecessary purchases

[@Tinkerbell91280]

I have an ipad and have tried reading books on it but I’ve noticed i get distracted by the other apps on it. I just ordered a kindle paperwhite 4. I’m excited to start reading on it because it eliminates distraction and I’m sure I’ll read a lot more.

[@sunnytaylor3659]

I have a tablet and I can read ebooks on it plus colourful comics and graphic novels. Kindle doesn't stand a chance in reading coloured graphic novels.

[@jeisson42]

If you dont mind about strain eyes due to the tablet light then a tablet is better. Definitely.

[@danielflores7349]

For your tablet can you also download and read other book sources? Like Chegg & McMillan for textbooks?

[@sunnytaylor3659]

@@danielflores7349 yes !

[@SunshineFL]

I have an iPad and a kindle When Reading on the kindle I have less distractions

[@razak8528]

Try turning off your notifications on your tablets.

[@Minimal444]

Just turn on an airplane mode. Duh. Lol that's like the stupidest argument for a Kindle.

[@Leksa135]

@@Minimal444 How do you know airplane mode would remove the distractions?

[@Minimal444]

@@Leksa135 Because I use it quite often? It blocks signal and wifi, you get not calls, messages and there is no internet, hence no notifications.

[@Leksa135]

@@Minimal444 But it's still easy to turn the airplane mode off.

[@jesuszamora6949]

Honestly, I would never buy a Kindle for one reason - being locked to a single marketplace. Even with my Fire tab, I can sideload Nook and Kobo on here. Granted, I -DO- have Calibre on my PC for conversion/DRM removal purposes, so there IS that.

[@kenichi1132]

Tablet. Cause if I only buy one I'd rather the one with more features for a bit more cash and has multiple reading app options, and colour for comics

[@pongchannel.]

honestly if probably use either a like tablet or some multipurpose laptop if I already had 1

[@pongchannel.]

also my septic tablet was so cheap it can't even run like 1/2 the apps I want (including reading)

[@miguel360kmc]

I love the idea of E-readers and hate it at the same time. New technology is just awesome and always cool BUT books are amazing i love the feel the smell. But money is becoming a issue reading 3 new books a week average price $12 a book when kindle version is 20%-50% cheaper... thats a big deal over time!! The last 3mths I've bought about 30-35 books and just did the math on that it hurts a little lol and some of the books i would like to read are no longer in print means you have to buy used version of the book and in a lot of cases this means said book is like $50-$100 but kindle version is $5-$20

[@alisharo58]

Yes agreed, finding old books in print is a hassle unless you're rich

[@miguel360kmc]

@@alisharo58 yes 2 different books I need to complete a series are both over $1,000 ! For a mass produced paper back that is under 15 years old. Up side a lot of the books I do have are worth over $1,000 each. Some even more

[@BangtanMyBangtan]

I like an ebook reader but not able to read epub version is a deal breaker for me.

[@dillpickle9983]

I believe that the Kobo Clara HD supports epub.

[@saraidaughterofharan8278]

Yes this video definitely helped me decide....even though I was already leaning towards purchasing a Kindle E-Reader, this video comparison just confirmed it! I'm a Reader & I Love Books! I'm trying to get myself out of reading actual books....even though nothing compares to holding a book and flipping the pages while you're reading it! It's time for me to come out of the 90's just a little bit!🤣 I didn't want to disrespect my books by having them on a device that has games and other nonsense on it, so having a device that is just for my books is PERFECT for me! I'm going to miss lining up my new hardcover books on a bookshelf....but hey it would be cool to have all of my books on 1 device! That's amazing!📚

[@pbtech]

Glad we helped ya out. Can you imagine being a hold-out with your stone tablet collection when papyrus was invented? haha "Dam these kids, it's too damn soft"

[@qazifaisal5]

I have a galaxy tab A but i dont use it for reading and it irritates my eyes when using the kindle app. I always read on my kindle Paperwhite 4.

[@MsBlackParadox]

I was interested in an e-reader but once I saw how it handles pdfs... yeah, no. Most academic papers come in pdf formats with 2 or 3 small font columns, the e-reader would lag like hell.

[@geert574]

Kindle oasis is great, i used to read on my phone but my eyes were burning up

[@Cobalt985]

@Gяєу Mαттєя www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201730230

[@alexandrumacedon291]

its too expensive

[@juliadebbs]

Definitely an e-reader, thanks for this! Ps. the latest Harry Potter ruined my childhood too haha!!

[@bibe7754]

why?

[@jalalshahini]

Everyone talks about paper consumption. No one really considers environmental impact of manufacturing an electronic device that only works for a few years. Does anyone know of any study that scientifically compares the two?

[@vrod2144]

Yes

[@mud2479]

No tablet for me. Too many distractions. And the digital ink is better for my eyes.

[@tubeloobsxo]

Thanks, I was going to go for a tablet to read but now I'm going to get a Paperwhite 😁

[@alexandrosel1131]

I try kindle but i abandoned after a while. Nothing can compete against a real book. When you read you have to go back and forth in pages many times and this is a pain with e-Reader i.e. scroll down, put number of that page you want to go back and forth, no easy annotation e.t.c.

[@اللهمصليوسلمعلىسيدنامحمد-و5ط]

an old tablet for manga and studying , kindle for books . That's how i do it 😁

[@Daiman01]

Lol,why don't choose old tablet for all? 😅

[@RPGLegendarySoundtracks]

@@Daiman01 Well, due to the reading-related reasons that were explained in the video? Better screen for long readings, more comfortable for the eyes, durable battery, etc.

[@اللهمصليوسلمعلىسيدنامحمد-و5ط]

@@Daiman01 because looking at blue/backlit screen for a long time is painful to my eyes + i want dedicated space for books since I'm not a casual reader tbh if someone is it'd be stupid to get a kindle lol and also other reasons stated in the video .

[@Mak5797]

You rich

[@EmeraldBlade98]

Mudrit idk man, he said an old tablet, that could be even a $40 one from years ago lol, he didn’t say ipad

[@charliebamford2807]

I added Kindle Reader to the tablets that my daughters use (aged 7 & 9). Very nice for them because of the colour. The big problem is that it is very easy for them to make purchases. I must have done the setup wrong. Can anybody help? Personally, I prefer my Paperwhite because it is just a book. I don't want all the fuss of a tablet & the Kindle display is very easy on the eye

[@vamps_rock]

DO NOT BUY A TABLET JUST FOR READING. The best option for any serious reader (ie someone who reads for long periods and/or daily) is a dedicated e-ink screen, anything else like a table or phone is eye strain and headache inducing unless used for short periods only. And personally, as I use my ereader as a reading device only, I don't need any bells and whistles or a huge screen - a 6-inch device is the perfect size unless you want to read comics or graphic-heavy technical non-fiction. But then I read the paper copies because pictures are better in person. And as there are so many excellent e-ink Android devices around now, there is no need to tie yourself to a single proprietary system that locks you in to buying their products only. Thank goodness for that. With access to google play, you can download the kindle, kobo and nook apps. You can also download any of the library apps, or subscription apps like Scribd. And Pocket for reading online articles. And third party epub and PDF readers. All of that, and even more features, on top of whatever native reader is built into the device. How can a kindle, or even a kobo, which I have had for years, compare to that? My next device, sometime soon, will be an Onyx Boox Poke 2 and with it comes almost total reading freedom.

[@samal-scharkauy268]

Even if i used the tablet with blue light app?

[@vamps_rock]

@@samal-scharkauy268 Yep, if you are reading often for long periods at a time, tablet screens will still mess with your eyes. If you only read for short periods it's not so much of an issue.

[@___Chris___]

Things are about to change soon with the new color e-ink screens (E-Ink Kaleido technique). Hisense already has a color e-ink smart phone on the market right now (Hisense A5 pro CC). Some 6 inch color e-ink android devices are announced for later this year and I'm sure we're gonna see larger e-ink tablets from companies like Onyx Boox in 2021, and just like the currently available black&white Onyx Note2 or Nova2, I'm sure they will support full android and google play store.

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

I have enough E-Readers to open a store. I checked out the Pocketbook color E-Reader. It's nice but if I want to read something in color I'll just use my Samsung Tab A 8". The color is more vibrant and if I shut everything down (WiFi, Bluetooth etc.) and put the tablet in power saving mode the battery life is just as good as the E-Ink.

[@___Chris___]

@@jamesmcgrath1952 try that outside in full sunlight (I have a Galaxy Tab S6 and also enough e-readers to open a store, from 6 to 13": I'd still prefer a color e-eink device for pdf's, medical textbooks, etc.)

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

@@___Chris___ I'm an old disabled Vet. If I'm outside it's not to read. And the only thing I'd be seeing color on is the Cover art. But that's the secret right. It's about your needs and usage. I may get a Pocketbook color just to have one lol.

[@xpkea8878]

I think library compatibility is important also. The tablet can access the Auckland library overdrive/Libby collection, so could a kobo. While the Kindle would need a conversion and maybe a drm removal?

[@midlander8186]

Yeah, I want to take books out from my library system (multiple libraries in suburban Chicago, USA). Another person replying to this comment says he is in the US and most ebook formats are supported by the Kindle, but I find quite a few books that are not in the Kindle format but are in a format not supported by the Paperwhite, and PDF ebooks are not trivially supported, either. Because of the difficulty of taking ebooks out of my library system, I haven't used my second generation Kindle Paperwhite nearly as much as I thought I would. Maybe a Kobo, with its pre-installed Overdrive app, would work as I hoped my Paperwhite would, but I'm looking at an iPad mini with the appropriate apps to fulfill my needs.

[@kaypaulson6271]

I borrow books from Los Angles Public Library and several others too. It's totally compatible to my kindle. The battery last oh so much longer too

[@TrucVanThanhLam-w5h]

Fantastic recommendations! Immersive Translate, a web plugin, makes reading these eBooks in multiple languages a breeze.

[@TimeIdle]

If you're going to compare a tablet to a Kindle as e-readers, then stick to the book reading features of both devices. The tablet can do this and that and then this and then that is irrelevant to the book reading experience comparison. Clearly for reading non-graphic books, a Kindle wipes the floor with any tablet out there. That said, if you're a minimalist and must have a tablet and don't want an additional device for reading, then the iPad mini is the most ideal as it is currently the lightest and smallest tablet with the right screen dimension for book reading. And I would use the invert dark mode so you can read a long time and be discipline and turn on airplane mode.

[@TonyRome402]

I love reading on my Fire tablet, plus I can watch movies, play games and pay my bills in one place. A reader has no value to me.

[@zephyr9078]

It’s impossible to “backlight” an e-ink display all ereaders are lit by downward facing leds behind the bezel.

[@qa4057]

1. Reading in bed at night. Need minimal LED shine (OLED) Not mentioned here? 2. At night e-reader software like Cool reader for Android can be set up to give you red font and a black background to minimize shine which disrupts sleep. 3. Should be light and easy to grip with an available case. 4. Still looking for a tablet with OLED. I use an old Samsung S3 which is obsolete but still serves as an excellent reader when using the free applications that allow configuring color and back ground.

[@CoronaBat]

Wtf is up with the lounge music we can't hear you

[@TheShawa37]

reading on my Pocketbook verse is much more comfortable. love it. i own a tablet but its heavy and anything i can do on it is also doable on my phone.

[@thelovertunisia]

I have a tablet that I bought for ebooks but I end up using my phone most of the time because the phone is always with me. This is the problem with books and magazines too. The phone is always there when you suddenly have to wait for someone in your car so you can read.

[@UNGETABLE7]

The screen on the kindle is so small!

[@anthonyloveanthonylove2159]

If it gets any bigger it looses its portability for me

[@WhiteLily777]

didn't mention anything about the ability to read out loud and changing languages on tablet(

[@glxxmy]

Unpopular opinion, but tablet for me. I found myself having to start books on my phone to gain interest and then switching over to my paperwhite for the reading experience(wider screen). Getting the tab s7 soon so I can have something for studying and reading

[@brouillacblues]

Bought the fire7 thinking it was the best solution as I have an amazon prime account. When I tried to search for books it found the book and having selected it from the drop down menu the message then said this book cannot be found. I had to de register it to log onto my partners library then I lost all the privileges of prime! Having spent the day trying to fix the issue I bought a Samsung Tablet and sent the fire 7 back! Frankly the fire offers no advantages over a table - maybe its cheaper, and in my case did not work.

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

I'm an old guy and a techie. I have all kinds of E-Readers. I also have tablets my favorite is my Samsung Tab A 8" international version (has data and also can make and receive calls). My favorite E-Readers are either my Likebook Mars (Android based and can run any of the E-Reader apps) or my Nook Glowlight Plus (2015 version). I have the Nook Glowlight Plus 2019 version but it's too clunky and has a terrible battery life. All in all I'd say just get what appeals to you. Just my opinion.

[@rajaking1682]

Likebook mars will support all kinds of pdf or not I used to study university books. Answer me..

[@sumit92artist]

The day coloured E ink goes cheap and mainstream, I'm going for a Kindle. Until then, my trusty iPad will do the job.

[@MoyInzunza]

If you are fine reading in a tablet is because you are only a occasional reader, but if you read 2 hours per day you should see the difference

[@mestruorlan1763]

Thanks a lot for this review!

[@oliberrr]

I want to read books where visualisation is important. Any e-reader for that?

[@ponderingypanda]

I'm getting a nook so I can use epub easier.

[@Eduardo-hv1yh]

I work all day on my laptop and check my phone constantly - I like e-readers so I can read without another dang screen

[@FC360D]

My Phone screen is smaller than my kindle paperwhite however it can display way more text than my kindle device can which is why I will always choose a tablet over a kindle device cuz I don't have to turn the page so much and is 1 of the main reasons why I don't use my kindle device. I compared a kindle book on my paperwhite with the same book on my phone, tablet and physical book the paperwhite actually displayed less words on the page which is such a massive letdown. I'd definitely prefer the paperwhite however it just doesn't display enuogh words and I have to turn the page every minute compared to my phone and table which displays much more text per page

[@BLNKT.]

You can change the text size

[@sebastiankumlin9542]

This was helpful. I now understand that I need a reader, not a tablet.

[@danielcampbell4458]

Great video and the information priceless, Thanks Dan

[@Yagyiu]

A tablet made in China is better. Better quality, more options than an Ebook reader and finally cheaper.

[@ljuc]

Your eyes won't be pleased.

[@ZombieALX]

Why isn't there a kindle color for comics and stuff?

[@rungavagairun]

Both options need to reduce the size of the bezels. I have a Amazon Fire, which can do more than the strict ereader, but not as much as an android tablet. I want something with the capabilities of a tablet, but the smaller size of the ereaders. 8 inch screen and large bezels make holding it in one hand more difficult.

[@rungavagairun]

I'm also curious if anyone ever uses a split screen mode on a phone or tablet. Anyone?

[@Santiago_Apollo]

I started using my cell phone to read... eye strain is the worst. Will go for the kindle, concerned about the pdf's though - everything is fast, fast brother.

[@samal-scharkauy268]

We're you using a blue light app?

[@chantillylace3]

Kindle paperwhite, had one returned it. It is really only good for people who only purchase books from amazon and as far as library access, USA only. It I were to get an EReader in Canada KOBO is the way to go. But if I want the best of both worlds, using both amazon kindle books and get books from my library then a tablet is the only way to go. Then I could also watch the odd movie as well (no tv or electronics in my bedroom so I could just grab a tablet) I currently do not own a tablet. I have read some books on my cell phone but it is tiring. I have watched the odd movie as well but again, tiring bc the screen on my phone is too small. So for functionality either i get a kobo or a tablet if I ever want to just read or watch a movie, I just have no clue which one

[@MegaAluchi]

Hello and thanks for the review, I am definitely for the tablet for its size and versatility as I dont own neither a PC nor a laptop anymore. The question is: I read off the tablet alot whether to publish articles, on social media, searching the net, or reading daily news, not books at least for now. What would be a suitable tablet that is good for reading that doesnt emit so much light or radiation? I am starting to develop eye strain lately and especially after the "Stay at Home" Government recommendation to handle the Covid-19 pandemic. My current device us Samsjng Galaxy A 2016 Thanks again and stay safe

[@vamps_rock]

You are getting eye strain because you are reading a lot on a tablet and that will always happen. You should invest in an Android e-ink device for reading and keep your tablet for everything else.

[@MegaAluchi]

@@vamps_rock I have never heard of such a technology as "Android e-ink" But thanks a lot I will do the search for one.

[@vamps_rock]

Look of Onyx Boox Poke 2. It is one of many that are available, but is the one I think I'm getting now that my kobo is falling apart after 8 years.

[@MegaAluchi]

@@vamps_rock can you get CNN and other news feed? Also can I check Facebook on the e ink enabled device? I hope smart phones have the same technology. Thanks

[@vamps_rock]

@@MegaAluchi Why would you want to do those things on a dedicated reading device? At any rate, you can do many things on an Android ereader via the apps in the play store. But go watch this vid for more info (or if it is too long, he does have a much shorter one with less info on his channel and others for different devices too) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYKWeWOcmtmAq68

[@lemonade1788]

I want an e-reader with color 😭

[@guningogoi3733]

Like your video and it help me to decide my device! Many thanks!

[@SanHerald]

just find some second hand tablet, get rid of any unnecessary apps (I only keep spotify and kindle apps as i like to listen to white noise while reading) Tablet Pros: listen to spotify and i can see colour for kindle bookmark. Cons: Batteries doesnt last long for days( Its fine to me as i have disease called 'Binge-reading'😜and its good to have some rest for my eyes. -Cant read under the sun (its a plus if you can find matte screen protector Thank me later

[@farhanimator]

Only reaosn I don't wanna get Kindle is coz its Black and White the rest are all positive points, only if we had color e-ink technology. PS: I love my comic books that's the main reason am concerned for colors

[@cookiesontoast9981]

I'm the same.

[@quinn7943]

my kindle is frustrating because it can't read PDFs very well once they are transcribed from images. But if I leave them as image based, then the pages are too small and crowded. I feel like with a tablet this wouldn't be such a worry

[@tommyharris5817]

The biggest problem with the kindle is they are in black and white which is completely useless if you're learning anatomy.

[@bitterbold]

I love e-book readers but to be perfectly honest, they're friggin' slow. Then again I'm thinking to buy a tablet for reading books, they're fast and have almost no limitations, but the glossy screen and blue light are exactly those features I'm trying to avoid. I'm waiting for the first tablet that is eye friendly and has a matt screen.

[@thediesele685]

I wanted a paperer white but had to settle for a tablet hopefully the eye strain wont be a big issue.

[@Kazbah007]

Good books don't go into garbage. Junk mail does. Books keep value indefinite. "People grow more conscious about paper waste" -- what a BS! Trees are renewable. Chemical plants kill land forever! And how about electronic waste?

[@arrow82roc]

@Alternative Headlines I see what you did there... lol

[@Powsifu]

I'm watching this on my iBook 2023 with IOS 17.6

[@edhuckle]

I am disappointed in this video. all TOO many videos do not address the stuff I am interested in. For instance, does the Kindle ONLY accepts ebooks that you got from Amazon? can it do stuff from my library? isn't the Kindle just a device that lets you buy stuff from amazon only? or not? I wish you had more of this.

[@Powsifu]

Long story, if you want to read a book on a tablet by the e-reader If you want device that can stream videos, watch KZbin or game get the tablet.

[@Adroit_tales]

Can we read PDFs in Ebook and do ebooks have only black and white display??

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

Pocketbooks just put out a nice color E-Ink E-Reader. You can buy one from GoodEreads.

[@aulay70]

Love feel books but since lockdown I bought few on kindle after couple months I stop trying to turn pages also I have my library app which is awful wait 6 months good book so I'll stick to my Samsung tablet thank you for taking time to do this wee video

[@jeremycbarnhart2305]

HAHAHAHAHAHA So, as someone who works in a bookstore and have a great client base of a huge range of ages, this was interesting... And as a tablet owner and someone who thought, 'I'll run out today and buy a cheap ereader to read pdfs,text files, whatever...' I was DUMBFOUNDED!!!!!! The cost of a tablet - A TABLET!!! - with no real uses aside from being an ereader..... What the heck? I do not care about the longer battery life. I dont care about the eyestrain issues. I could care less that it may link to a library of books.... For something that should be $20 or so, JUST reading TEXT, PDFS, WHATEVER, and in BW.... What kook has over $100 for an ereader? Sure sure.. Many people get coaxed into it, But for folks that just want a thin, light, pdf, text reader... We need a new product.

[@vamps_rock]

I think your eyes may well disagree with the 'I dont care about the eyestrain issues' when you have trouble reading anything! Plus, what technological device do you think you will get for $20 or so? THAT is a HAHAHAHAHAHA considering most hardback and manypaperback books cost more than that!

[@nuar_dev]

Not a big eco guy, but the introduction is rather narrow minded: A reader takes a LOT of resources and energy to produce, while printed versions are fairly easy to make and very easy to recycle. So in terms of being eco friendly, the only issue from buying paperbacks/hardcovers stems from transportation. When you compare that to a readers lifecycle, with a median of eight books a year(source: some article I found on the net, which seems like a good number), your reader becomes 'eco-friendly' after approx. 5y of use. (assuming the recycling process of one book is close to zero)

[@JonathanCrescini]

I'm considering to buy an ereader for technical books. But what about taking notes and highlighting, do e readers offer this functionality?

[@mechkitten]

It lets you post quotes to social media, but the highlights won't have colors. I saw a colored e-ink reader somewhere and am searching for it for this exact reason.

[@travishansen2598]

Most e-readers do have the ability to take notes and highlight. You can't use colors for your highlights unless they are one of the few color e-ink readers on the market but the old school e-readers will highlight in a light gray. Note-taking is possible, but you have to do it with a touch keyboard unless you buy a premium device that supports that brands stylus.

[@andreacurtis4388]

Have both I can read my kindle in daylight no glare tablet has glare so for other reasons I have both.

[@superaassi]

if i buy it .become i the ebooks for free? or should i also buy for the books ?

[@estrellassoliloquies]

Are the classics available for free on Kindle as well?

[@sridharvaidyanathan594]

Why kindle come with tiny screen with such good technology

[@nnaemekaewurum6526]

What's the better choice for downloading and reading FREE PDF ?

[@gelaigurl]

Tablet

[@SjaakSchulteis]

I have both, but my ebook reader is slooooooow. And it is already about 12 years old. My tablet however can use al formats and is not bad for reading. But it is a lot heavier and yes...more distracting... Can't decide to buy a new reader or just read my books on the tablet. Books from Google's Play Books are very convenient...I can read a book on my tablet, stop, open the app on my phone and continue there...

[@vasanthsandeep]

in e-readers shall we copy pdf and read

[@Duelista23]

Personally i'll never... EVER buy anything electronic related to amazon, but ereaders seem cool

[@travishansen2598]

This video was super Kindle heavy but there are tons of other options on the market besides Amazon such as Koba, Nook, Onyx, PocketBook, Hisense, and others.

[@nielsfest8299]

that tablet is almost the size of my phone so i’d go for the e-reader

[@seanns1945]

Can the Kindle accept an outside, plug in source, to load other books. Or is it only web dependent?

[@vrixphillips]

I bought a Samsung Galaxy after a LOT of thought and....... I never use it. I was gonna use it to mark up PDFs as I read them because I have a massive library of ebooks, but it's too big, the screen's too slick, and I couldn't seem to get used to it. Now my cousin uses it. Now I'm thinking about getting a smaller ereader.

[@vibhorkumar7788]

Hey, great to hear that you have a massive collection of e books. Would you like to donate some to me... Actually I don't have resources to purchase them these days..

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

@@vibhorkumar7788 Get lost, thief.

[@Jem-Holograms]

Neo: I know Kung fu 0:32 Morpheus: Show me

[@rejichristuraj8175]

Is there any pdf reader application which having inbuilt dictionary?

[@whs4754]

Impossible to watch because of the horrible and unnecessarily loud background music. Is there a no background music version?

[@shera3684]

Can we read a book in kindle by downloading e-book from internet not from amazon kindle online book store

[@NirmalChDas-oz1ub]

6:13 😋😋 it's become my daily routine

[@pbtech]

🤣🤣🤣