Kindle / eReader Thread

Cromulent · 2026-01-12T17:15:29+0000

I've just ordered myself the latest Kindle Paperwhite. I've been using the Kindle app on my iPhone and iPad for sometime now but I get distracted easily so I thought a Kindle would be a good purchase. I can't read physical books as I just do not have the room for them. I'm looking forward to having a play with it and to sit down and chill with a decent book.

Interested to hear from others, particularly those who use a different eReader.

Hagar · 2026-01-12T18:13:05+0000

I am an avid reader and an avid library user taking out at least two books per week. I have a very limited number of physical books in my study.

I do use my tablet to download books and in genrral it is a near adequate solution however i vastly prefer the printed page. Howevrr i have never used a kindle.

nine_tails · 2026-01-12T18:22:25+0000

I used to buy tons of books and not read them.... now i just put them on the kindle .....and not read them.

Its a great device and i use it a lot when traveling over longer flights.... keep it next to bed for a few pages every night. Probably kobo which is a nice brand too. Kindle is a bit locked down and kobo is a bit open in terms of software/customisations. You cant go wrong either way.

Get Calibre, and you should be able to ahem... get nearly any book you want on there if you know where to look.

Cromulent · 2026-01-12T18:29:45+0000

nine_tails said:
Get Calibre, and you should be able to ahem... get nearly any book you want on there if you know where to look.

Yes, I already have Calibre. Very useful application. I have tons of DRM free eBooks from Humble Bundle eBook collections. Just need to convert them from ePub to MOBI.

Feek · 2026-01-12T18:31:57+0000

I can’t imagine being without my Kindle Oasis.

Epburpee · 2026-01-12T19:02:26+0000

I used a Kindle for years, then switched to an Onyx Boox, and then a Kobo Libra Colour 2, which is my current one.
The Libra is the best. Its light and comfortable. The interface is clean. And you can connect to Google Drive and Overdrive as well.

Josh · 2026-01-12T19:04:05+0000

I have one of the earlier kindles with the keyboard, love it and unless it dies it won’t be replaced.

Not sure if you can even get a kindle with physical buttons on them now, I don’t like a touch screen kindle.

batfink · 2026-01-12T19:07:24+0000

After having (and not using) a Nook Simple Touch for the last 10 years, I started using it about a year ago and have read more books in the last 12 months than the previous 30 years.

Due to the Nook showing its age, the Mrs got me a Kobo Clara BW for Christmas which seems great so far.

Looked after, these things last for years because the technology doesn't really move on that fast. It's not like a mobile phone.

OspreyO · 2026-01-12T19:45:55+0000

I mostly use the app on my phone in the train etc.

I've used one of the kids 7th gen paper white for years. I like the device but it's very slow now. I reset it the other day and it's a bit better. I think the whole library collection system is terrible though.

One of the kids got a new one for Xmas it's a lot faster.

Had a Kobo years ago which I liked better and a Sony one. But they are very old now.

Feek · 2026-01-12T19:53:57+0000

Josh said:
Not sure if you can even get a kindle with physical buttons on them now, I don’t like a touch screen kindle.

I had the original keyboard version but the select button in the middle of the navigation keys failed and without that it was useless. The battery had pretty much had it now but if I leave it on charge for hours, it’ll start.

And you’re right, the Oasis was the last one with physical page turn buttons but it’s been discontinued. I really don’t like touching the screen to navigate.

Richie · 2026-01-12T20:10:47+0000

Kobo Libra Colour user here. Had it just over a year and love it.

I was uncertain about switching from physical books to an e-reader but it really does work well and took me no time at all to get used to it. I can switch between physical and e-reader without thinking about it now.

The biggest benefit is having access to lots of books without the hassle of carrying them all. I got through a few while I was on holiday by the pool. No way I was taking them in my luggage.

Ninco! · 2026-01-12T20:29:13+0000

Josh said:
I have one of the earlier kindles with the keyboard, love it and unless it dies it won’t be replaced.

Not sure if you can even get a kindle with physical buttons on them now, I don’t like a touch screen kindle.

I still use a crusty early model for my commute, still going strong! It’ll be a sad day when it finally packs up!

I prefer having buttons to turn pages, so I’m hesitant to buy one of the newer models since they’re all touchscreens. I also have the Oasis, but I usually leave it at home because it’s too big to fit in a jacket or back pocket.

I still buy books, but for commuting or holidays, e-readers are brilliant.

meandu229 · 2026-01-12T20:56:33+0000

Richie said:
Kobo Libra Colour user here. Had it just over a year and love it.

I was uncertain about switching from physical books to an e-reader but it really does work well and took me no time at all to get used to it. I can switch between physical and e-reader without thinking about it now.

The biggest benefit is having access to lots of books without the hassle of carrying them all. I got through a few while I was on holiday by the pool. No way I was taking them in my luggage.

I broke my oasis on holiday and moved to the kobo libra colour. Much prefer it now. Have it working great with calibre, library books from a few libraries and even have hardcover.app syncing to keep a nice tally of books I read.
Top tip I found is making the font size bigger than you expect you want it, I find I read faster and longer that way even if it looks a bit silly at first.