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rampartc

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3. for much less than $100 a kindle gives me a functional (if minimal) computer

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Mon Sep 27, 2021, 06:56 AM

Sep 2021

i keep an incredible library in the cloud, and can bring it to the hospital where in case it is stolen i'm not out much.

and yes, adjustable type size means i don't need glasses and it works fine in the dark.

i'm on my 4th. the first was a paperwhite reader but i recommend the more functional fire models. my wife inherited my first fire and mostly uses it for games but she has figured out how to use the silk search engine as her first step up from computer illiteracy.

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Benefits of a kindle... [View all] babylonsister Sep 2021 OP

I have had a couple of Kindles. SouthernIrish Sep 2021 #1

I was just discussing the tablet option with babylonsister Sep 2021 #2

Honestly d_r Sep 2021 #4

for much less than $100 a kindle gives me a functional (if minimal) computer rampartc Sep 2021 #3

I am decidely anti-Amazon, so years ago got a Nook. Several of them... TreasonousBastard Sep 2021 #5

You can get them quite cheap... viva la Sep 2021 #6

I have a Kindle that can be used a lot like a tablet. lark Sep 2021 #7

Backlighting is nice to have if you read in bed or a darkened room. Midnight Writer Sep 2021 #8

You can also download library books from an app Doc Sportello Sep 2021 #9

You use overdrive with Kindle and can use both overdrive and Libby with an iPad or a Samsung tablet. Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #19

I have had several Kindles. But to be honest, I downloaded the Kindle app vanlassie Sep 2021 #10

SE also anotherOKIE Sep 2021 #13

SE here too. I'm 69. I read constantly. The phone is vanlassie Nov 2021 #16

You're the best, I learned a lot, thank you! babylonsister Sep 2021 #11

More than one device is best anotherOKIE Sep 2021 #12

I have kindle unlimited also. And you can get one free recently published book for free once a Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #18

For me, print size isn't an issue. But sympathy to you if that's the case. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2021 #14

I racked up a bunch of Amazon points and bought a Kindle Fire yellowdogintexas Oct 2021 #15

I have both a kindle and a samsung tablet. I prefer the tablet as I can use Libby with the tablet... Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #17