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

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.

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 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.

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 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.

+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.

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 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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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