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Fire HD 6 for reading books ?
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.
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Kindle Fire is useful in the dark to read novels.
I have not tried it in bright sunshine. |
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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. |
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Kindle Fire is useful in the dark to read novels.
I have not tried it in bright sunshine. |
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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. |
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Thanks for the input everyone.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. 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
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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 ![]() |
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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.
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The kindle fire hd6 looks good for the price.It is a bit bulky but screen is sharp.
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Another vote for the Kindle Paperwhite.
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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 