Kindle required

J_B

It's been suggested that I get myself a Kindle eReader as we have two 'sunshine' holidays coming up.

Mrs B has an ancient kindle - the one that gave free 3g connectivity!

I suggested that I could get an Android tablet but was told that they weren't very good in sunny conditions.

Suggestions?

Emmia

Get a kindle e-reader. I have the paperwhite and it's perfect for reading anywhere. You pay £10 extra to permanently remove ads (which I have done)

mazjohn108

Never go anywhere without my Kindle Paperwhite - ideal for reading in the sunshine. 

MyRealNameToo

J_B said:

I suggested that I could get an Android tablet but was told that they weren't very good in sunny conditions.

Tablets are back lit and so in a bright environment the screen looks too dark so you have to turn it up... if you are lucky the back light goes bright enough and you can still use it but the bright screen will drain the battery quickly.

Readers have a reflective screen and a low back light for reading at night as such they can be used in any brightness without any additional battery drain

J_B

Thanks all
New or, for example,  https://uk.webuy.com/product-detail?id=SAMAPAP2013WIC

debitcardmayhem

I would try https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=amazon+refurbished+kindle&crid=2TVYMBCDGY2RM&sprefix=amazon+refurbished+ki%2Caps%2C112&ref=nb_sb_ss_mvt-t11-ranker_1_21 

flaneurs_lobster

Does that "free 3g forever" Kindle still work (there not being much 3g about these days?

If you just want to read eBooks from Amazon then get a Kindle, the Paperwhite is a good choice.

If you want to read eBooks from your local library or other eBook retailers then look at another supplier like Kobo.

If you want to do lots of other things as well then buy a tablet - they are not so great for reading eBooks for the reasons above.

The_Librarian

Might be worth noting - if you wish to take advantage of borrowing free eBooks from your local library, Kindle does not allow some/most library eBook platforms. I am forever disappointed I can't read my BorrowBox loans on my Paperwhite   

Naturelover22

An e reader is best if you only read books on it. If you want to also browse internet, watch videos then a small tablet might be better.
The tablet will also get very hot in the sun.
I love my kindle but am tied into their book format only.
I am considering getting a kobo to beneift from library access for free books.
The e readers also have a great battery life compared to tablets which is great for travel.

matelodave

We've had Kindles for the best part of ten years, upgraded to paperwhites about three years ago.. We share our books and make sure that we've downloaded a good selection before we go away - never had a requirement for 3g.

As said above, tablets aren't much good in bright sunshine and the batteries only last a day or so. Our Kindles easily last a couple of weeks. 

J_B

debitcardmayhem said:

I would try https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=amazon+refurbished+kindle&crid=2TVYMBCDGY2RM&sprefix=amazon+refurbished+ki%2Caps%2C112&ref=nb_sb_ss_mvt-t11-ranker_1_21 

Thanks - I did think that may be a better option than the CEX one

flaneurs_lobster said:

Answering in bold ............

Does that "free 3g forever" Kindle still work (there not being much 3g about these days?
yes, but she doesn't want to give it to me! 

If you just want to read eBooks from Amazon then get a Kindle, the Paperwhite is a good choice.
Sounds good 

If you want to read eBooks from your local library or other eBook retailers then look at another supplier like Kobo.
I only tend to read stuff on holiday and have never had a library book since I left school in the 70s!! 🤣

If you want to do lots of other things as well then buy a tablet - they are not so great for reading eBooks for the reasons above.

I have a combination of laptop and phone for such things!

The_Librarian said:

Might be worth noting - if you wish to take advantage of borrowing free eBooks from your local library, Kindle does not allow some/most library eBook platforms. I am forever disappointed I can't read my BorrowBox loans on my Paperwhite   

See above re library books! 😉