Hoopla or Scribd ebooks will NOT work on your Kindle reader. Yes! If your library uses Libby, it’s very simple to add ebooks to your Kindle ( directions for that here). Yes! If you buy a Kindle for a birthday or holiday several months in advance, the subscription won’t start until you set up the Kindle. The only difference is based on whether you’re signed in as a child or an adult and you can switch back and forth at will.ĬAN I DELAY THE START OF MY AMAZON KIDS+ OR KINDLE UNLIMITED SUBSCRIPTION? Yes! The base level kids and adult kindles are identical hardware and the adult and kids Paperwhites are identical hardware. The screen is also 10.2″ so it’s got a much bigger readable surface.ĬAN AN ADULT USE A KIDS KINDLE AND VICE VERSA? This is the most expensive Kindle ereader and it comes with a pen and the ability to write directly on the screen (if you’re a big notetaker, this may be for you). It’s very nice and if money is no object, give it a go! This is the Rolls Royce of Kindle ereaders – it’s weighted on one side for easier holding with one hand and has a 7″ screen and page turn buttons. This is a nicer version of the Kindle Paperwhite that includes wireless charging, an auto-adjusting front light and 32 GB storage. (There is also a Kids Paperwhite version which comes with a case and a 2 year warranty and no ads) The screen is also a flush front screen and has warm light options, plus the battery lasts up to 10 weeks instead of the 6 weeks of the basic Kindle. The screen is a little bigger (6.8″ instead of 6.0″ and is waterproof. This is probably the most popular Kindle ereader. (The Kids Kindle is exactly the same hardware as the Basic Kindle but comes with a cover and a 2 year warranty and no ads). It’s the least expensive and has the least bells and whistles, but it does the job beautifully and I haven’t felt compelled to upgrade. This is the baseline Kindle ereader (and the one that I have and that all my kids have). There are currently 5 different Kindle ereaders: ![]() ![]() You certainly can use the Kindle app for free on your tablet and phone and many people do so! I prefer the Kindle reader because the battery life is WAY longer (think 6+ weeks), the blue light is WAY less than a tablet or phone, the digital ink format is much easier on my eyes than a tablet or phone screen, and there are no distractions when I’m reading. ![]() WHY NOT JUST READ ON THE KINDLE APP ON MY TABLET OR PHONE? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A KINDLE EREADER AND A KINDLE FIRE?Ī Kindle Fire is a tablet (and a pretty terrible one at that – I do NOT care for the Kindle Fire tablets at all and never recommend them) whereas the Kindle reader is a dedicated e-reader.
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