Kindle versus "real" book

I really like reading on my kindle. I've tried reading on my husband's iPad and it makes my eyes ache but not with the kindle, it's lovely . I actually would really like all my books in kindle format. I feel like I should be able to take them back to the bookstore and ask for a swap!

I've got so many books that I've bought over the years (I only hoard books, nothing else!) and I was starting to feel guilty about buying more because of the space they take up, the kindle takes all of that away, it's fantastic to be able to buy and know I don't need to find shelf-space

 

i don't like the iPad for sure - hurts my eyes. i loooove my kindle - i thought i'd have a hard time because i truly love the feel of a "real" book in my hands, but like jude said - the space they take up - it's so nice to free that up!

 

I have a kindle fire. It does hurt my eyes on the bright setting, but when you slide the brightness slider all the way down, I can read comfortably on it for hours. I do think the regular kindle is still easier on the eyes though - just like a regular book as far as eye strain. I LOVE having my fire though, I love not having to find space for purchases, and I like that they are stored on amazon too, and you can just have a book delivered to your kindle whenever. Very convenient.

 

There's something about a real book that I just love... the feel and smell of the pages or something. However, my 10yo saved up his money and just bought a Kindle (the e-ink version), and I love it. Now I want one! I have the Kindle app on my phone and hubby's work iPad, but it's just not the same as reading on an e-ink screen. I like how small it is, too... easy to take places.

 

I do love real books - but I tend to read a lot of 900+ pages and those are just not easy to lug around or comfortable to read in bed! LOL! Glad I have a Nook now!

 

If I could digitise every single book I own I would! I love my Kindle! I just wish it was backlit for night!

 

I love love love my Nook tablet. It doesn't hurt my eyes at all and when I am in a dark room I just lower the brightness all the way down and it seems to do just the trick. I still have a weakness for real books and pick them up here or there. I have kinda started buying the kids lots of books to make up for me not buying them anymore haha!

 

I was having lunch in a restaurant the other day by myself and was reading an actual book. The server made the comment that he sees very few people with real books anymore. I had the real book because a friend dropped it by for me to read. I read on my iPad and still love to read real books too.

So the Kindles and Nooks are easier to read than on the iPad?? Tell me more.

 

i don't like the backlight on the iPad, honestly. that's just me, though. plus, on an iPad (or anything with that kind of power/access), i tend to get sidetracked too easily doing other mundane things vs reading.

 

I have a Kindle (with keyboard) and an iPad. My dh has a Kindle and a Kindle Fire. He reads equally on his. I hardly ever read on my iPad. The backlight really bothers my eyes. I also like that my Kindle is much lighter and smaller than my iPad, which makes it way easier for me to read with. I won't get rid of my Kindle...so I usually travel with both. I love the new small Kindles. I might just have to get one someday!!

 

I have a kindle and absolutely love it. It's so lightweight and easy to use and I love that it can store so many books - I'm never at a loss for something new to read! I also really love that it's not backlit like an iPad or iPhone. Because of that, you can read for hours without eye strain, and best of all can even take it outside in the sunlight and still easily see the screen. It's brilliant!

 

Another e-convert here. I love my Kobo! Love love love it! I still have tons of paper books though, but from now on I'm trying to only buy digital.

 

good point! I do love that it's not backlit for day, but I'd love to be able to switch a light on for reading at night while DH is sleeping.

 

I'm considerign buying a cover from Amazon with a built in light for night time. I did have a little clip on ilght fo rit but the darn thing stopped working after only one use

 

i've heard great things about the covers from amazon w/ the light.

i got a skin for my Kindle from DecalGirl and love it!