Do I replace my ipad or get a kindle or what?

[Anonymous]

I got a new ipad mini last year after I broke the one before and realized it would make more sense to just replace it since it was getting old. $500 later I used it only sporadically for reading, and left it in the seat back pocket on a plane over the holidays. I am so bummed that my efforts to recover it have been fruitless and trying to figure out what to do for a replacement.

Since I truly ONLY used it for reading, would it make more sense to buy a $100 kindle? I was thinking yes, this makes more sense. But then Walmart has 9th generation ipads on sale for $269, and I feel like it's worth $169 more just to have the functionality of an ipad, right? Is it going to annoy me to have such a large screen? My kids have ipads and I really liked my mini.


Or do I just suck it up and pay the $500 for a replacement? Someone tell me what to do! I have been reading on the kindle app on my phone since I lost the ipad and I need a better solution

[Anonymous]

Depends on your finances. If $500 is no big deal to you then buy a new ipad.

I have a kindle keyboard (3rd generation) that I bought several years ago for $17 at the goodwill. It still works just fine. Very durable. So my suggestion is to get on ebay and buy yourself a cheap second hand kindle that you can use for now. Once you have had that for a few months, decide if you really can't live without the features of the ipad. You won't have spent a whole lot of money on the kindle.

[Anonymous]

NP, PP's suggestion of giving a cheap older kindle a trial run seems like a good way to answer your question. Cheap way to get a sense of whether you miss other iPad features or not, and evaluate the feel of using a kindle daily, and then once you know you can either upgrade to a newer Kindle or switch back to iPad without being out much.

[Anonymous]

Also even if you switch back to iPad, can use the Kindle as your travel-reader and not have to sweat accidentally forgetting it again!

[Anonymous]

I think a kindle is much better e-reader than an ipad. It's lighter and the screen is better for reading.

[Anonymous]

I made the switch reluctantly and I'm so happy. The kindle is lighter and the Paperwhite version is easy on the eyes. It's awesome.

I don't even buy ebooks...I just transfer them to the kindle app from the library's libby app.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I made the switch reluctantly and I'm so happy. The kindle is lighter and the Paperwhite version is easy on the eyes. It's awesome.

I don't even buy ebooks...I just transfer them to the kindle app from the library's libby app.

+ 1

[Anonymous]

Another vote for the Kindle paperwhite for reading. Functionality is awesome (also great for vacation because it works fine in the sun). Also cheap enough that losing it is not a big deal if it happens. Durable and a charge lasts a long, long time. Highly recommend.

[Anonymous]

+1 to just getting the kindle. I used to read on the kindle app on my ipad and phone. Finally took the plunge and got the kindle paperwhite and I LOVE it. It is so light and easy to hold (i put a pop socket on mine). It holds a charge for a long time and is easier to read in the sun. It is also easier on your eyes than the screen of an iPad.

I still read on my phone occassionally if I don't have my kindle with me, but I that is rare since my kindle is so light/small it fits in almost any bag I have.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I made the switch reluctantly and I'm so happy. The kindle is lighter and the Paperwhite version is easy on the eyes. It's awesome.

I don't even buy ebooks...I just transfer them to the kindle app from the library's libby app.

I have an iPad mini and I hate reading books on it. Kindle is better.

[Anonymous]

Also, the Kindle will never die. Mine is an original or 2nd gen Paperwhite, which means it must be like 10 years old at this point. Still going strong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also, the Kindle will never die. Mine is an original or 2nd gen Paperwhite, which means it must be like 10 years old at this point. Still going strong.

I have a 2d gen kindle, before there were paperwhites, and it's just starting to get to the point where the plastic is chipping.

[Anonymous]

I much prefer reading Kindle books on my regular-size iPad and don't use my Kindle reader at all anymore. Easier navigation, file transfer, color, etc.

[Anonymous]

If you are only reading ebooks, paperwbite kindle is a slam dunk.

But if you want to read any websites, any magazines, etc — that would require an iPad. Kindles JUST do ebooks.

You would need to manage library on a computer, there is no kindle library app — unless you buy all your ebooks, you can always buy from within a Kindle.

[Anonymous]

Kindle is much better for reading. Why do you need an iPad if you have a phone?