Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire *New Question #13*

RealLifeMama · 07-18-2014, 11:01 AM

I think I am going to get a kindle for my birthday. I can't decide which I want to get.
I really just want it to read, but might like to use it for other things.
What are the pros/cons of each?
Do you have one and wish you had the other?

RooMama · 07-18-2014, 11:09 AM

I have the Nook version of a paperwhite. I love it for reading. We also have a Kindle Fire. I hate it for reading. It's great for games and other stuff, though.

Katigre · 07-18-2014, 11:23 AM

I adore my paper white. I read on it all the time.

Ellen · 07-18-2014, 11:24 AM

First I had an iPad, but it became the family iPad. Now dh usually uses it in the evenings. So I wanted a Kindle that would be just for me.

I have a Paperwhite and it's great to read on. I like that I can read on it in bed and it isn't too stimulating the way a brighter screen can be. I like having one device that is just for books; web surfing can be such a distraction from book reading!

ChristmasGirl · 07-18-2014, 01:10 PM

I love love love my kindle fire!!! I read books, surf the net, watch netflix....it basically functions as my computer. I'm not a smartphone chick so this fits the bill great for me!

Katigre · 07-18-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChristmasGirl

I love love love my kindle fire!!! I read books, surf the net, watch netflix....it basically functions as my computer. I'm not a smartphone chick so this fits the bill great for me!

This is a good point. I use my smartphone as my computer, and my kindle paperwhite as my library. I dont like reading on screens and the paperwhite reads like a regular book.

mipennsn · 07-18-2014, 06:55 PM

That is me too. I use my phone as my computer & my Kindle touch (similar to the paperwhite) as my library. I do use my phone to read on as well.

believer · 07-18-2014, 08:20 PM

I have the paperwhite and my dh has the fire. We both prefer the reading screen on the paperwhite. The screen on the fire is glarey. But, dh watches lots of movies and internet news things and stuff so the fire works well for him. I only read books - since that is all the paperwhite does. I don't have any desire to watch movies or video stuff on a hand held device and I don't play games or anything, so I have no need for anything other than the paperwhite. It really depends on what you want to use it for. If you only want to read books, the paperwhite is much better. It is way easier on the eyes.

AdrienneQW · 07-19-2014, 05:37 AM

Ditto others' comments. I wouldn't buy a Kindle Fire to read on - I'll read on mine in a pinch, but I *much* prefer the PaperWhite. I also prefer my iPhone over the Fire in terms of internet and app use. If you already have a smart phone, I wouldn't even consider the Fire. If you don't, and you want to use it for internet and apps, the Fire might be a good choice for you. While IMO it doesn't do any one thing particularly well, t's a jack-of-all trades at a reasonable price point.

Psyche · 07-19-2014, 05:46 AM

I have had both. My kindle fire won't charge anymore due to docking issues. It wasn't great to read on. It is a tablet.

I have the paperwhite now and I love. It's great!

euromom · 07-19-2014, 10:08 PM

I love my paperwhite. I am a big fan of the e ink and use my kindle for reading only so I will only get an e reader with e ink. I don't think the kindle fire has e ink.

Lady TS · 07-20-2014, 07:52 AM

Well, I used my iPod Kindle app to read on before I have what I have now, and I was so bummed when the battery ran out. The backlit screens take a lot of battery, and it was a definite con to have the thing die when I was so into reading the book.

My Kindle(not a paperwhite, just a cheap one) holds a charge for.ever. I can keep it in my purse for weeks and take it out and read it. From my understanding, the Paperwhite is also good on batteries.

That alone is why I'd go with the Paperwhite. You can get online with it, too, although it's not nearly as handy as a Fire or a Smartphone.

The Paperwhite is much easier on the eyes than a Fire, too. And there's not nearly as much to distract you as you would have on a Fire.

RealLifeMama · 07-29-2014, 08:28 PM

Y'all have me convinced...Paperwhite it is!

Now...What kind of case do y'all have? Any suggestions?

SouthPaw · 07-30-2014, 05:37 AM

I have this case and I like it a lot

http://www.amazon.com/Verso-Prologue...perwhite+cover

It does not have a magnetic closure, which I like so I don't have to mess with it or have it flopping around, but you may want one that is more secure if you plan to carry it with you a lot.

Katigre · 07-30-2014, 07:15 AM

I got this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007R5...ref=mp_s_a_1_4

If you watch the prices you can get it discounted from their warehouse deals section, and what else I like about having the official Amazon care is that if something goes wrong they'll replace it.

07-18-2014, 11:09 AM	#2
RooMama Rose Garden Who am I? Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,377	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire I have the Nook version of a paperwhite. I love it for reading. We also have a Kindle Fire. I hate it for reading. It's great for games and other stuff, though. __________________

07-18-2014, 11:23 AM	#3
Katigre Rose Garden Why thank you, it is naturally blue... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 21,278	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire I adore my paper white. I read on it all the time.

07-18-2014, 11:24 AM	#4
Ellen Deactivated Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,058	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire First I had an iPad, but it became the family iPad. Now dh usually uses it in the evenings. So I wanted a Kindle that would be just for me. I have a Paperwhite and it's great to read on. I like that I can read on it in bed and it isn't too stimulating the way a brighter screen can be. I like having one device that is just for books; web surfing can be such a distraction from book reading!

07-18-2014, 01:10 PM	#5
ChristmasGirl Rose Garden love~joy~peace Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9,343	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire I love love love my kindle fire!!! I read books, surf the net, watch netflix....it basically functions as my computer. I'm not a smartphone chick so this fits the bill great for me! __________________ Warmly, Susie ISFJ & DYT 1 & Enneagram 9 ❀married to my sweetie for 26 years ❀mom to Lizzie 24 and Eli 20

07-18-2014, 06:55 PM	#7
mipennsn Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,389	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire That is me too. I use my phone as my computer & my Kindle touch (similar to the paperwhite) as my library. I do use my phone to read on as well. __________________ Autum - esFJ Wife to Russ - EnFj Mommy to my boys T (15 ), W (13), D (10), & My GIRL H who is 7! Full time mommy and breadwinner for my family

07-18-2014, 11:01 AM	#1
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire New Question #13 I think I am going to get a kindle for my birthday. I can't decide which I want to get. I really just want it to read, but might like to use it for other things. What are the pros/cons of each? Do you have one and wish you had the other? __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy Last edited by RealLifeMama; 07-29-2014 at 08:29 PM.

07-18-2014, 08:20 PM	#8
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire I have the paperwhite and my dh has the fire. We both prefer the reading screen on the paperwhite. The screen on the fire is glarey. But, dh watches lots of movies and internet news things and stuff so the fire works well for him. I only read books - since that is all the paperwhite does. I don't have any desire to watch movies or video stuff on a hand held device and I don't play games or anything, so I have no need for anything other than the paperwhite. It really depends on what you want to use it for. If you only want to read books, the paperwhite is much better. It is way easier on the eyes. __________________ Dana INTJ widow of Big Bear, mom to: B. - 16 y.o. dd J.-19yo ds M.- 25 (MIL to) A - 24 2 white cats, 3 dogs http://becauseisaidsothathswhy.blogspot.com/

07-19-2014, 05:37 AM	#9
AdrienneQW Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 8,208	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire Ditto others' comments. I wouldn't buy a Kindle Fire to read on - I'll read on mine in a pinch, but I much prefer the PaperWhite. I also prefer my iPhone over the Fire in terms of internet and app use. If you already have a smart phone, I wouldn't even consider the Fire. If you don't, and you want to use it for internet and apps, the Fire might be a good choice for you. While IMO it doesn't do any one thing particularly well, t's a jack-of-all trades at a reasonable price point. __________________ ~AQW~ Alleged eSfJ Richly blessed wife of Harold Proud mama of Dexter (Feb 2002) and Celeste (April 2005) Always loving Thomas William (03/04)

07-19-2014, 05:46 AM	#10
Psyche Rose Garden Srsly? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Posts: 24,442	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire I have had both. My kindle fire won't charge anymore due to docking issues. It wasn't great to read on. It is a tablet. I have the paperwhite now and I love. It's great! __________________ Heather (ISTJ) working full time, wife to Jason since '02, mom to C 12 years old, J 9 years old , and T 6 years old , mouse catching, Izzy, and rabbit chasing, Ellie.

07-19-2014, 10:08 PM	#11
euromom Rose Garden Join Date: May 2006 Location: VA for now but one day Romania Posts: 4,997	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire I love my paperwhite. I am a big fan of the e ink and use my kindle for reading only so I will only get an e reader with e ink. I don't think the kindle fire has e ink. __________________ Trish - wife to never boring dh mommy to my ever energetic ds - 11/04 mommy to my VBAC baby dd - 02/08 mommy to my HBAC blessing dd- 01/10!

07-20-2014, 07:52 AM	#12
Lady TS Rose Garden Wish I was there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW OH Posts: 10,614	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire Well, I used my iPod Kindle app to read on before I have what I have now, and I was so bummed when the battery ran out. The backlit screens take a lot of battery, and it was a definite con to have the thing die when I was so into reading the book. My Kindle(not a paperwhite, just a cheap one) holds a charge for.ever. I can keep it in my purse for weeks and take it out and read it. From my understanding, the Paperwhite is also good on batteries. That alone is why I'd go with the Paperwhite. You can get online with it, too, although it's not nearly as handy as a Fire or a Smartphone. The Paperwhite is much easier on the eyes than a Fire, too. And there's not nearly as much to distract you as you would have on a Fire. __________________ Tanya InTJ Wife to Randy Mom to: Brownie-18, RockSalt-16, LuLu-going on 14 and Avery, with the Lord September 2010 In essentials, Unity In non-essentials, Liberty In all things, Charity My Blogs: Living Healthy in the Modern World and Wordy Musings

07-29-2014, 08:28 PM	#13
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire Y'all have me convinced...Paperwhite it is! Now...What kind of case do y'all have? Any suggestions? __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

07-30-2014, 05:37 AM	#14
SouthPaw Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12,872	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire I have this case and I like it a lot http://www.amazon.com/Verso-Prologue...perwhite+cover It does not have a magnetic closure, which I like so I don't have to mess with it or have it flopping around, but you may want one that is more secure if you plan to carry it with you a lot. __________________ INTP Wife to: Mr. Aerospace Mommy to: Ballerina (8) Jester (7) Speedracer (6) Flying Squirrel (August '14)

07-30-2014, 07:15 AM	#15
Katigre Rose Garden Why thank you, it is naturally blue... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 21,278	Re: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Fire New Question #13 I got this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007R5...ref=mp_s_a_1_4 If you watch the prices you can get it discounted from their warehouse deals section, and what else I like about having the official Amazon care is that if something goes wrong they'll replace it.

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