I only had one difficulty, and that was finding how to switch from one book to another. I guess that we will need to watch this space and see how e-Books continue to develop. The E-Ink technology has continued to progress to include colour since 2016. The technology is also less draining, allowing your Kindle to carry on for up to ten weeks, which is a long time between drinks, dear readers.Īll this goes to explain why I was able to carry on in my usual fashion when I'm reading a real hard-to-put-down page turner. This technology is easy on the eyes because they do not cycle the way that tablet screens do. They will be white or black, depending on whether they are positively or negatively charged. Tiny microcapsules of liquid are contained between layers of film. The answer lies in a technology called E-Ink. I decided to delve deeper into the mystery of how a Kindle display seemed easier on the eyes than a tablet. Most commented on the lightness and convenience of the size, as well as the ease of use on the eyes. The only gripe I found was from one reader who complained about the lack of “dark-mode,” a feature I had never considered attractive in reading a book. I wondered how other users found the Kindle, so when no-one was looking, I peeked at customer reviews on retailers' sites. As I am planning a long-haul excursion in a year or so, I can see the Kindle being a vital part of my carry-on luggage. In a relatively short space of time, I have accumulated quite a few, and the beauty of it is that I'm not further cluttering up my book-shelves. Thousands of books are available on this 6.8 inch marvel. The other advantage was that reading became a one-handed affair a feat not possible on my 13-inch tablet. I changed the same way I would a normal book, except without having to lick my favoured finger. Once you decide on your favoured font and size, you're away.Ĭhanging pages is easy. The Kindle Paperwhite gives more an experience of looking at the page of a book. I did notice a big difference from using the app on my tablet devices. The warm light that is gentle on one's eyes is also adjustable. Looking at Amazon's website, I learned that this little wonder could go up to ten weeks without needing a charge. Consequently, I read so much that I didn't bother going anywhere near a laptop to write a review, until the boss dropped me a cleverly worded memo which had me leaping into action. Heinlein, one of the best SF writers ever. “Doc” Smith of Lensman fame, and Robert E. I have been catching up with some of my favourite authors, E.E. After weeks of use, I was wondering when it would ever need charging. It also trucks on for up to ten weeks between charges, something my table can only dream of doing. In almost every respect it works like a book, apart from the fact that it weighs next to nothing, fits in my hand perfectly, and is soothing on my eyes. I have been using the Kindle app on my tablets for several years, but this has been my very first venture into using the Kindle hardware.
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