I am the person who always has a book within my reach at all
times. It started with a physical book in my purse at all times. But as I
got older I realized one book is not enough. I needed an eReader so I
could carry all my books with me all the time. There are only two
devices I personally would even consider buying, the Amazon Paperwhite
and Barnes & Noble's Nook GlowLight.
Both devices share some of the same basic features and some features are unique to each device. They both have a six inch (diagonal) screens and are touchscreens. Both use eInk screens, making it look like a page from a book, allowing you to read in direct sunlight. Each device lasts on average one month on a single charge. Because you can adjust the size and type of font the text appears as, it is easier to read and less strain on your eyes. You are able to bookmark certain pages, as well as highlight passages, and make notes. This feature comes in handy for book clubs. They are also lighter than a typical book. If you find a word that you are unfamiliar with and want to know what it means then you can look it up. If you have more than one device or app then you can pick up where you left off on another devices. And the main reason I would only consider these devices is because they have the ability to light up using front lights allowing you to read for longer periods of time. The major advantage to front lighting is that it places a significantly less stress on your eyes than backlighting does; tablets, phones and computers use backlighting.
The Nook GlowLight only cost $99. The Nook GlowLight uses Wi-Fi only and instead of getting its eBooks from Amazon you would purchase through Barnes & Noble. The Nook GlowLight has all the same basic features listed above but it also has a few features that make it different. The GlowLight has an actual physical location you can go to for customer support. Whether it be user error or an actual technological malfunction you are able to take your device into the nearest Barnes & Noble and get help.
Amazon's Paperwhite comes in around $119. But they do offer some different features that may entice you into spending an extra $20 for their device. They have updated their screen resolution making the pages crisper and easier to read. You are also able to add, for additional one-time payment, 3G. Which means you can get new books anywhere there is AT&T service. All the Amazon devices have a feature called Kindle Unlimited for $9.99 a month.
While both of these devices are great I personally would get the Amazon Paperwhite. I like this devices the best because it has the ability to be read in the dark. Amazon's Paperwhite has more current technology and the ability to use Kindle Unlimited.
Both devices share some of the same basic features and some features are unique to each device. They both have a six inch (diagonal) screens and are touchscreens. Both use eInk screens, making it look like a page from a book, allowing you to read in direct sunlight. Each device lasts on average one month on a single charge. Because you can adjust the size and type of font the text appears as, it is easier to read and less strain on your eyes. You are able to bookmark certain pages, as well as highlight passages, and make notes. This feature comes in handy for book clubs. They are also lighter than a typical book. If you find a word that you are unfamiliar with and want to know what it means then you can look it up. If you have more than one device or app then you can pick up where you left off on another devices. And the main reason I would only consider these devices is because they have the ability to light up using front lights allowing you to read for longer periods of time. The major advantage to front lighting is that it places a significantly less stress on your eyes than backlighting does; tablets, phones and computers use backlighting.
The Nook GlowLight only cost $99. The Nook GlowLight uses Wi-Fi only and instead of getting its eBooks from Amazon you would purchase through Barnes & Noble. The Nook GlowLight has all the same basic features listed above but it also has a few features that make it different. The GlowLight has an actual physical location you can go to for customer support. Whether it be user error or an actual technological malfunction you are able to take your device into the nearest Barnes & Noble and get help.
Amazon's Paperwhite comes in around $119. But they do offer some different features that may entice you into spending an extra $20 for their device. They have updated their screen resolution making the pages crisper and easier to read. You are also able to add, for additional one-time payment, 3G. Which means you can get new books anywhere there is AT&T service. All the Amazon devices have a feature called Kindle Unlimited for $9.99 a month.
While both of these devices are great I personally would get the Amazon Paperwhite. I like this devices the best because it has the ability to be read in the dark. Amazon's Paperwhite has more current technology and the ability to use Kindle Unlimited.
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