Kindle gave up the ghost -- which one to buy new?
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Kindle gave up the ghost -- which one to buy new?
Should I choose the standard version or the Paperwhite version? As I understand it, the Paperwhite has its own internal lighting but otherwise works like the standard one.
Lemme also describe my needs: I do not need a color reader, because 100% of my Kindle use is reading books, period, no surfing or email or other things. I also don't need a large screen -- the standard Kindle screen was fine for me.
ALL I want to do is to read books!
Thanks in advance.
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I bought a Kindle Screen Protector and it keeps it clean.moderntimes wrote:Frankly, I'm not too keen on touchscreens because they soon get smudgy. But hey.
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Besides, if I'm reading a book's page, why do I want to touch the text display? All I want to do is just read. I can click the little side scroll button just fine.
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My screen protector is relatively clean. I clean it with an eye glass cloth. You have a point though.moderntimes wrote:But the screen protector outer surface will then get smudgy from its being touched, eh? Which is why I don't care for touchscreens.
Besides, if I'm reading a book's page, why do I want to touch the text display? All I want to do is just read. I can click the little side scroll button just fine.
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In that case, the Paperwhite will be perfect for you. Also its resolution is better. Be well!moderntimes wrote:I'm thinking the Paperwhite. I'll soon be doing some hospital stuff myself, and having a new Kindle would be great. When I'm in the hospital I like to keep the room lights on low. Waking up in a totally dark and unfamiliar room is disconcerting.
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Agreed! I also think the Paperwhite will be perfect! Good luck at the hospital. Hope everything turns out well!gali wrote:In that case, the Paperwhite will be perfect for you. Also its resolution is better. Be well!moderntimes wrote:I'm thinking the Paperwhite. I'll soon be doing some hospital stuff myself, and having a new Kindle would be great. When I'm in the hospital I like to keep the room lights on low. Waking up in a totally dark and unfamiliar room is disconcerting.
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I've got a "going to the ER" kit bag all packed. It's got copies of my meds and other records, contact phones, pair of old gym shorts, socks, box of kleenex, a trusty old paperback book which is chosen at a whim -- right now it's "Shroedinger's Kittens" (book on quantum physics), my cellphone & Kindle charger, and of course the Kindle itself. Which currently is not working. But otherwise I'm good to go.
Thanks for the recommendations.