Stuart Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Which should I get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I have plain Kindle, no ads, Wi-Fi. Only kind that I ever have had, and I am quite happy with it. When my first one was stolen, customer service was fast and friendly. I do, however, use mine in most basic fashion: I download only no-cost, public domain texts. The sole exception was when Yesterday's Classics had a very low-cost special books bundle, for which I paid $49.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 This is how I will use mine. I've heard the Paperwhite is easier on the eyes and the has a backlight. Not sure it's worth the extra $50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Paperwhite. I had the plain kind, my paper white is easier on my eyes. I'm glad I upgraded, it is worth the extra cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I have a Paperwhite and I used to have a Keyboard, which wasn't lit. I LOVE the Paperwhite and it was worth every penny. I feel like the light makes the contrast more apparent and it is easier to read. It isn't backlit, it is front lit and doesn't hurt your eyes at all, although the light is built in and appears like it is backlit. I can read in bed after dh goes to sleep and I even adjust the light level when I'm reading in a lit room to be perfect. If you can't afford the Paperwhite, then don't, but if you think you'll use your Kindle for reading fairly often, then get the Paperwhite. I also got the $25 insurancy thing on it, which I never do, because my family keeps breaking my Kindles (daughter dropping it, husband stepping on it, etc.) Also, the light runs for a long time. I can usually get through 2 regular-length books with it lit before I have to charge it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I had a Keyboard and replaced it with the Paperwhite when it broke. I love my Paperwhite! The light is not like a backlit screen and is very easy on the eyes. I like that I can read in bed without disturbing dh. I bought a refurbished one for significantly less than the price of a new one, and it comes with the same warranty. Mine is wifi only with special offers. My original Keyboard had 3G and no special offers. I discovered I didn't use 3G so it wasn't worth paying more for. I also activated special offers on my Keyboard after seeing some of the offers that ds and dh got on their SO Kindles. The new generation of Paperwhite might not have been out long enough for them to have refurbished yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I have the Kindle Touch, I bought my dad the Paperwhite for his birthday. Now I want the Paperwhite. :D If you have the extra money, get the Paperwhite. It's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I have the kindle keyboard but am hoping for a paperwhite for Christmas. At night I have to read on my phone because I don't have a light. Makes me crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I've got a Touch and my husband has a Paperwhite. Very worth the extra cost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Paperwhite here, too. So glad I upgraded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Paperwhite. It's lit, but not backlit, which means you can read at night to a soft light that won't wake you up like a backlit screen will. I am a book collector, but the Kindle has its place. I adore mine and have no regrets with the Paperwhite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I have the "plain" (currently $69) Kindle in a lighted cover (currently $45). I've had it for two or three years now, so it pre-dates the Paperwhite. But if I were ordering one right now, I'd probably go for the Paperwhite and get the least expensive but still decent cover I could find. But it really just depends on how you use it. If you don't need a built-in light, then the $69 Kindle works just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 We have 3 kindles in our family right now. DD has the old Keyboard one, DH has the newer one that is not touch, and I have a paperwhite. My DH wishes he had mine :-) It is by far the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I have the Kindle Keyboard, and while I love it, if I ever buy a new one I will buy a Paperwhite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I think the Paperwhite would be a good choice, to be honest. At least it would be if you have a pair of cataracts growing! (which is why I am interested.) FWIW, only long after my first Kindle kept malfunctioning, did I discover Amazon's "dirty little secret" that the Kindle covers actually were causing the problem. The trouble was discussed candidly in online groups, but was kept quiet by Amazon. Now I have a completely different kind of cover which causes no problem, possibly because I remove the Kindle in order to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Paperwhite - and I have last year's version not the newest one. I call it my best friend :) I received a Kindle touch for Christmas 2011 and then they came out with the paperwhite before Christmas last year and my husband's aunt bought one for me - I felt completely guilty because I didn't really "need" it but it's wonderful. We have a long trip to church and now that the days are shorter I can read all the way there and back without an outside light source. Really, I love it. If I can't sleep, I don't even have to leave the bed, I can reach over, grab it and read all I want without waking dh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I had a basic Kindle, bought DD1 a kindle touch, and then DD2 a kindle Paperwhite. Loved the Paperwhite so much I gave my basic kindle to a friend so I could justify a new kindle Paperwhite for myself. Reading with the built in light is soooo much nicer then using a separate light and organizing my books is no longer a chore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 FWIW, only long after my first Kindle kept malfunctioning, did I discover Amazon's "dirty little secret" that the Kindle covers actually were causing the problem. The trouble was discussed candidly in online groups, but was kept quiet by Amazon. Now I have a completely different kind of cover which causes no problem, possibly because I remove the Kindle in order to use it. Years ago there was a poll posted on Kindleboards with many people participating, and the results showed that while there were some problems with Amazon's covers, the incidence was quite low. Not that it was a scientific poll, of course. I've had two Kindles in Amazon covers with no problem whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I have both. All of our family use them. All of us prefer the Paperwhite. It is amazing. I will get only Paperwhites in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Paperwhite. It's lit, but not backlit, which means you can read at night to a soft light that won't wake you up like a backlit screen will. I am a book collector, but the Kindle has its place. I adore mine and have no regrets with the Paperwhite. I agree. I've only ever had a Paperwhite, but I can't imagine trying to read without the light. I find it so incredibly useful. I think it's definitely worth the extra cost to not have to deal with an external light source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Years ago there was a poll posted on Kindleboards with many people participating, and the results showed that while there were some problems with Amazon's covers, the incidence was quite low. Not that it was a scientific poll, of course. I've had two Kindles in Amazon covers with no problem whatsoever. I had one of the ones that caused the problem. It was the type of case that plugged into the side of the Kindle to get energy to light the book light. Aparently something in the connection caused it to mess with the Kindle and mine kept freezing, and it wasn't a cheap case, like $60 I think. I contacted Amazon about it and they sent me a new Kindle and a new corrected version of the case, no problem. This was maybe 3 years ago? Now that I have a Paperwhite have a case that zips all the way around my Kindle so that I can put it in my diaper bag and not worry about cheerio dust getting in the crevices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 My 3rd Kindle keyboard broke about a month ago. Replaced it with a paperwhite. Love it. I sure hope it lasts longer than they keyboard Kindle. I am not impressed with their life spans, average is about 2 years for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I am more of a bare bones, basic person and I have the bare bones, basic Kindle with the special offers. I think I paid $79 but likely it is cheaper now as it didn't have a keyboard or anything. I do keep wishing for the paperwhite with the light. It would be SO nice at night when I want to read in bed or can't sleep in the middle of the night. That and a big utility wagon for the barn are my only 2 wish items. The other day my kindle was acting goofy and said I had ZERO books on (instead of the over 200 on there). I was almost secretly wishing that it was really broke so I could justify buying the newer one.........but alas, I went to their troubleshooting area and a hard restart has everything working perfectly now......darn. I can't justify a new one right now as dh is laid off but if I was buying one, it would certainly be the paperwhite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I went with basic Kindle. I couldn't get dh on board with the paperwhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 I sprung for the Paperwhite. Between here and my work survey it was the overwhelming winner. Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I was going to suggest the paperwhite, as well. Hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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