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Fire HD 6 for reading books ?
pete137
10-02-2015
Hi, my 3 year old regular Kindle has given up the ghost after much usage, so I need a new one. With the price of the Fire HD 6 only £69 I'm tempted to go for this instead of a normal Kindle as the benefit of web browsing, back light and colour screen is a big benefit to me.

Can anyone tell me what the reading experience is like on this tablet compared to a regular kindle. I know e-ink is better on the eyes - but as Im just a casual reader due to time limitations, I get through about 10 books a year so would not have my eyes glued to the screen endlessly. How is the screen for reading outside for example on holiday etc.

Thanks a lot in advance for your input.
stud u like
10-02-2015
Kindle Fire is useful in the dark to read novels.

I have not tried it in bright sunshine.
TheTruth1983
10-02-2015
I don't like tablets for reading due to the glare you get off the screen outside.

Better to get a decent e-reader with an e-ink display for reading.
IvanIV
10-02-2015
Originally Posted by stud u like:
“Kindle Fire is useful in the dark to read novels.

I have not tried it in bright sunshine.”

Kindle Paperwhite will do fine in the dark. In a direct sunshine, too. I'd say OP should try to read off PC monitor for an hour or two, if it is acceptable. Some people, me included, complain about eye strain after looking at LCD screen constantly for longer periods of time.
Stig
10-02-2015
I use iPads and a Kindle. The Kindle is superb for reading outside. On a really sunny day you will struggle to see the iPad screen.

For £69 you might as well try the Fire and see how you get on. You can always send it back.
pete137
11-02-2015
Thanks for the input everyone.
c4rv
11-02-2015
if you read a lot, like a couple of hours at a stretch then definitely get a e-reader.

If you don't want to pay kindle prices then have a look at Kobo, I just picked up a Aura HD for £70 off ebay.
oilman
12-02-2015
You can get a new kindle paper white original on eBay for £70 (less memory than new gen 2 machine but still Ok for loads of books).

I would only buy a kindle because its library is massive.
TheTruth1983
12-02-2015
Originally Posted by c4rv:
“if you read a lot, like a couple of hours at a stretch then definitely get a e-reader.

If you don't want to pay kindle prices then have a look at Kobo, I just picked up a Aura HD for £70 off ebay.”

Another plug for Kobo I have a Kobo Glo and it's brilliant. Wider format support and expandable storage via micro SD card. I know e-books are small in size but I always like to have the expandable storage option
c4rv
12-02-2015
Originally Posted by TheTruth1983:
“Another plug for Kobo I have a Kobo Glo and it's brilliant. Wider format support and expandable storage via micro SD card. I know e-books are small in size but I always like to have the expandable storage option ”

Its an amazing display, quick, more configuration than the kindle and support for wider range of file formats. The only issue I have had is I have some comics in CBR format and it will only display the first page.
Mandark
12-02-2015
I see that Sainsbury is selling the Fire HD 8gb for £64.99. Cheaper than Amazon and no delivery hassles. Didn't see a price for the 16gb version but if it's only £85 then that's a bargain. I paid £100 at launch.
neil402003
21-02-2015
The kindle fire hd6 looks good for the price.It is a bit bulky but screen is sharp.
neo_wales
22-02-2015
Another vote for the Kindle Paperwhite.
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