Kindle Users Come In

[mustloveerica]

I sold my ancient IPad a while ago and have been without a tablet since then. I have my eye on a Kindle especially with Prime Day coming up. I want to take advantage of the sale and hopefully get one for a steal. What kind of Kindle do you have and what do you love about it? What do you hate?

[rablissful]

I have a kindle paperwhite and I LOVE it. If you're looking for a fill functioning tablet though, it won't work for you. Only does books.

That being said it's perfect. Not too big, it can fit in almost all of my purses. And the built in light is amazing. You can read outside no problem (something tablets can't do).

We also have a kindle fire, but I really do not use it. It was my SO's and even he doesn't use it anymore.

[rablissful]

Even my mom who is a devout REAL BOOKS FOREVER type of person loves her paperwhite. She was not happy with herself that she loves it so much, but her and my dad have been traveling more so it's more convenient than carrying a million books.

My dad has one as well and getting him kindle gift cards is my go to because he goes through so many books (He does borrow a lot from the library too)

[mustloveerica]

I think being able to surf the Internet would be a plus. I don't do tablet games or anything so really just books and webz. So I'm leaning toward the fire.

[housecarder]

My BFF has had a fire for years and loves it for surfing the Internet and Facebook. I think she also watches Netflix and HBO on it too as needed. If that's all you want it for then I say go for it because the price is hard to beat.

[mustloveerica]

Jul 2, 2016 9:44:27 GMT -5 ****** said:

Jul 2, 2016 9:01:41 GMT -5 mustloveerica said:

I think being able to surf the Internet would be a plus. I don't do tablet games or anything so really just books and webz. So I'm leaning toward the fire.

I have the Kindle Fire. It's older and the 1st model they made. It's "ok" I don't love it. The Internet is difficult to use. I don't know how to explain it but I HATE surfing the web on it. I'd rather use my phone. For reading, I wish I had the paper white type of screen. The fire is too hard to read outside. The glare is impossible to read. I have to hold the case cover over the screen so it reduces the glare enough I can read. It's great for indoor reading. Maybe there is newer version they make now. But I wish I'd gone with the basic kindle paper white.

Glare factor is a concern since I like to read outside. I wonder if the newer model has a better screen.

[mustloveerica]

Jul 2, 2016 9:45:27 GMT -5 housecarder said:

My BFF has had a fire for years and loves it for surfing the Internet and Facebook. I think she also watches Netflix and HBO on it too as needed. If that's all you want it for then I say go for it because the price is hard to beat.

Netflix would be a definite plus so I don't have to take my laptop on trips.

[LadyNymeria]

Jul 2, 2016 8:24:49 GMT -5 rablissful said:

I have a kindle paperwhite and I LOVE it. If you're looking for a fill functioning tablet though, it won't work for you. Only does books.

That being said it's perfect. Not too big, it can fit in almost all of my purses. And the built in light is amazing. You can read outside no problem (something tablets can't do).

We also have a kindle fire, but I really do not use it. It was my SO's and even he doesn't use it anymore.

mustloveerica - I know you later mention you'd like to be able to surf the internet, but I also have a Paperwhite and LOVE it!! For all the same reasons as rablissful said.

[housecarder]

Jul 2, 2016 9:53:12 GMT -5 mustloveerica said:

Jul 2, 2016 9:44:27 GMT -5 ****** said:

I have the Kindle Fire. It's older and the 1st model they made. It's "ok" I don't love it. The Internet is difficult to use. I don't know how to explain it but I HATE surfing the web on it. I'd rather use my phone. For reading, I wish I had the paper white type of screen. The fire is too hard to read outside. The glare is impossible to read. I have to hold the case cover over the screen so it reduces the glare enough I can read. It's great for indoor reading. Maybe there is newer version they make now. But I wish I'd gone with the basic kindle paper white.

Glare factor is a concern since I like to read outside. I wonder if the newer model has a better screen.

I think outside you will always have issues with reading on a fire due to glare because the screen is glass (or glass like, I don't know the actual material). But you'd also have that issue on an iPad. That being said, you could almost buy a fire and a paper white for the price of an iPad if you read outdoors a lot.

I plan on buying my older kids the basic Fire tablets for Christmas this year, I just can't beat the $50 price tag.

[mustloveerica]

Jul 2, 2016 10:04:34 GMT -5 housecarder said:

Jul 2, 2016 9:53:12 GMT -5 mustloveerica said:

Glare factor is a concern since I like to read outside. I wonder if the newer model has a better screen.

I think outside you will always have issues with reading on a fire due to glare because the screen is glass (or glass like, I don't know the actual material). But you'd also have that issue on an iPad. That being said, you could almost buy a fire and a paper white for the price of an iPad if you read outdoors a lot.

I plan on buying my older kids the basic Fire tablets for Christmas this year, I just can't beat the $50 price tag.

Right? I had a first gen iPad but I'm not willing to fork over $500 for a new version when I really just use it for reading and Internet. I also think a tablet would be nice for when we have a baby so I'm not trying to balance a baby and a laptop. I'm hoping for a great prime day deal!

[rablissful]

Jul 2, 2016 10:04:34 GMT -5 housecarder said:

Jul 2, 2016 9:53:12 GMT -5 mustloveerica said:

Glare factor is a concern since I like to read outside. I wonder if the newer model has a better screen.

I think outside you will always have issues with reading on a fire due to glare because the screen is glass (or glass like, I don't know the actual material). But you'd also have that issue on an iPad. That being said, you could almost buy a fire and a paper white for the price of an iPad if you read outdoors a lot.

I plan on buying my older kids the basic Fire tablets for Christmas this year, I just can't beat the $50 price tag.

I agree with buying both. Especially if they are both on ridiculous markdown for prime day. You'll always always have issues reading on any tablet/phone just because of the hardware design and materials used.

[pibblemom]

I have an original kindle 3G keyboard. When my first one broke I specifically looked up and purchased a used "like new" one of the same model. It's not for surfing the web, but the absolute biggest perk is that the 3G wireless is a) free and b) worldwide. It's the only kindle with those features. It has a very limited web browser built in that we were able to check into Facebook and email on vacation to get in touch with family while we were away, without having to purchase wireless or internet plans. I love it so much that I will likely purchase another before they become total dinosaurs and unavailable anywhere, just for when this one also eventually kicks the bucket.

[ThankfulSnail]

I have a Kindle Fire- not sure exactly what model, but I got it for Christmas in 2013. I stopped using my laptop after DD was born January 2014 and exclusively started using my tablet because it was just easier to balance. I primarily use it for reading, I like the Facebook app on my iPhone better but you may like it better on Kindle if you're used to desktop. I also *hangs head in shame* use my Kindle for a couple of games (mostly CandyCrush) which I used to play on my laptop and it is so much easier on the Kindle.

I do have some glare issues reading outside but only if I'm sitting in direct sunlight with the sun behind me. I have no problem reading on my Kindle in the car or the deck.

[PepperPottsJ]

As mentioned above, I have the paper white and the iPad. The paper white is magical...

[onesweetworld]

I have a paperwhite and I love it. I only wanted it for reading though.

[housecarder]

mustloveerica TCF is going to do a live update of prime deals in the announcements and they will get a small piece of anything bought through their links. So if you still are looking for a kindle you can watch the updates there.

[housecarder]

Jul 2, 2016 10:14:10 GMT -5 mustloveerica said:

Jul 2, 2016 10:04:34 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I think outside you will always have issues with reading on a fire due to glare because the screen is glass (or glass like, I don't know the actual material). But you'd also have that issue on an iPad. That being said, you could almost buy a fire and a paper white for the price of an iPad if you read outdoors a lot.

I plan on buying my older kids the basic Fire tablets for Christmas this year, I just can't beat the $50 price tag.

Right? I had a first gen iPad but I'm not willing to fork over $500 for a new version when I really just use it for reading and Internet. I also think a tablet would be nice for when we have a baby so I'm not trying to balance a baby and a laptop. I'm hoping for a great prime day deal!

Paper white is $30 off and the basic kindle fire is $33. I just grabbed two of the kindle fires for the kids.

[mustloveerica]

Kindle fire purchased! For $33 I feel like I'm not out much if I don't love it :-)

[eucalyptus]

I have both a Kindle Fire (first edition--before there were ads) and a regular Kindle (bought last summer on Prime Day). I am also going to agree with both depending on your needs.

I don't use the Fire much anymore, but we occasionally watch Netflix on it especially if we're traveling. I do not like to read on it due to the glare.

I LOVE my Kindle! It is so nice to read on it and I love how tiny and portable it is. I generally do not mind that there is not light on it since I would have the same problem with books.