I’ve just decided that if I read a book on my kindle and I love it, I’ll just buy a physical copy to have as well. Maybe to reread in the future or to share. ☺️
Same, I send my friends who are unfamiliar with the larger ereader universe, but interested in trying one for the first time, to your channel. Your content is well done, easily understood, actionable, organized, shot well, and its nice to finally have a diverse face in the ereader space! Have you considered doing one for students? Maybe something that focuses on how low-income college students can access ebooks affordably? I would love to pass on your stuff to my students!
I used to read physical books back in the day but over time due to lack of time and space, I slowly stopped reading frequently. Recently I got a Kindle Paperwhite and I rediscovered the joy of reading - it's the best compromise. The screen looks like paper and you instantly don't have to worry about space. You can also read multiple books on the go, as your library follows you as long as you carry your Kindle.
Kindle!! I just bought a Paperwhite and after months of not being able to finish a book, I just finished reading a book on Kindle in just 4 days! I was able to switch my bad habit of mindlessly swiping on my phone to reading on my Kindle instead. Good for my eyes and mind.
Instant dictionary by just tapping on a word is the most valuable feature for me. It saves me a lot of time when reading a book with lots of new words to me.
Which one do you choose, physical books or Kindle? TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:19 Unplugging from technology 1:52 Taking notes with pen & paper 2:19 Progressing through pages 3:01 Taking notes on Kindle 4:29 Instant downloads 4:45 Traveling with multiple books 4:57 Putting down a boring book 5:42 Returning books 5:54 Amazon bookstore 6:23 Cheaper & free books 7:10 Eyestrain 7:34 Reading at night 8:24 Customize font settings 8:33 My final thoughts
I would go digital all the way, we have to think of the trees and our planet... If it wasn't for that I would love physical books (they're pretty) but it has a big cost to our planet.
You could also add that some books are heavy to hold while reading or have fine print that is hard to see, reasons I switched to kindle. My eyes are not so good so on the kindle I can make the print as large as I need to. Another reason I switched to a kindle is that my house is being over taken by too many books. I just can’t add more. And I am making space in my house by buying the kindle version of some of my books (the big heavy ones) and donating the books. And I am waiting for color to come to Kindle!
The thing about the physical book vs ebook thing is, fine, objectively speaking, kindle is better. But there’s something about a physical book that you just don’t get with a kindle. It’s the feel of the paper in your hand, the weight of the *thing*.
I absolutely love how organized your video is and how calm and relaxing your voice is and I really enjoyed your input on this subject. Thanks for making this video!
My favourite feature is the ability to change the text size. I usually increase the size when I am on a metro, that way, I don't have to strain my eyes to focus on the text.
Best video on CZcams about a kindle. I haven't got one yet, as i thought/think it wouldnt be as easy to the eyes as good old paper. Still cant decide yet.
I almost always read a book initially on an e-reader, and then buy it physically if I really enjoyed it. I’ve wasted so much money in the past on physical books that I didn’t end up liking. $0.99-$9.99 is a lot better than $9.99-$34.99 if you’re uncertain of the quality of a book. Plus, then my bookshelf is only full of my favorite books!
I think the reason why you should have a kindle is you can read samples from books before you buy and I would have missed out on some great authors I would never have heard of otherwise. But if I read a book on kindle and really love it I will buy the physical book to add to my collection.
The excitement when a new book arrives is by far the main reason why I prefer physical books. It's so exciting! I do agree with everything you said in this vid. Keep up the good work and have a great time :)
Buying kindle was the best decision of my life . Upon getting one , I have become an avid reader. No matter wherever I am , I have my kindle with myself. I love travelling. So someone who loves to read books and travelling , e-book is the only and best solution. During my leisure time at my office , I read books . In bus, train , plane I bring my kindle . It has around 400 books ! Would it be possible to bring this amount of books to places I go ?
Great video and what a nice setup for your recordings. I buy Kindle ebooks if the content is mostly text-heavy. But, if the book has art or a lot of pictures, I'm still going to get the physical copy (art-of books or photography books). (Those last points probably go without saying.) I also LOVE the ability to buy the Kindle version of a book and add on Audible books at the time of purchase. I go on walks during the day and listen on my iPhone in the Kindle app and then seamlessly pick up reading later in the evening on the Oasis. Also, I was nodding my head in agreement as you were saying that one of the benefits of a physical book is the ease of knowing your place within the book and that sense of accomplishment as you move through it. The percentage read on the Kindle never is as satisfying as physically turning pages - and I've had a Kindle for years!
I haven't tried audio books myself but your comment is tempting me! I love that you can go back and forth between the audio book and the Kindle so seamlessly. I'll have to try it! Thanks so much for watching.
I like highlighting and taking notes while reading digital review copies. It makes it so much easier rather than writing my notes out by hand. Also my hand and wrist doesn't hurt when using the ereaders' highlighting and note taking features.
Just be aware, Kindle books are NOT always cheaper. I feel publishers are catching on and I have seen several books where the Kindle was the most expensive option...
Thank you for this detailed and honest review. I have struggled to switch to kindle, but after this video, I purchased one today. I agree with all your pros on physical books.
I had the kindle keyboard (3rd gen.) since I was in junior high. I've had it for 10 years. This year I bought the latest kindle paperwhite and it has been incredible. Two things really struck me: (1) the price is incredibly low. I got mine on sale for $90 and then I paid more to get rid of ads and buy the amazon leather cover (which I love despite the community's distaste for it). (2) the durability of the device has gone way up. It's now quite waterproof and with no bezel, it is super clean and doesn't collect dust. Add the tough case to the equation and you've got a massive library in your bag at all times. I live in Manhattan and a small apartment matched with the great places to go read at in the city makes the kindle a dream.
I love physical books. I love getting one in the mail, flipping through them and displaying my favourite books on a bookshelf. But now almost 10 years since I first got a kindle (the trusty old kindle keyboard in 2011), I much prefer reading on my paperwhite. The most important thing for me is that I can change the font size, font style, margins etc and customize it fully. Plus the frontlight on my kindle makes it much easier to read at night as I don't have to have a light glaring in my eyes. Moreover in India, most books are not only much cheaper on the kindle store but many books are just not available as hard copies here at all. Also this was a brilliant video, clearly explaining the benefits of a kindle. There is so much misinformation regarding e readers in general that this is much needed.
Love this! Thank you for commenting and the support. 10 years of owning a Kindle must be life changing. I’ve only had mine for a year and I’ve already seen such a difference.
@@Maneetpaul But you have gone and got the best of the best (the oasis) as your first e reader. So of course now anything below that would seem like a compromise. I've gone from having a full keyboard, to one with just a d pad, to the first paperwhite with touch and a glowlight to now the third gen paperwhite with the sharp 300 ppi screen. I've seen the devices evolve with time and I think the paperwhite now has developed into the defacto e reader with the basic also being good enough for casual users.The oasis still remains the luxury item in the kindle lineup and the one reserved for most avid readers.
For new books, I do like the Kindle: I'm more just interested in just reading the text....it's straight forward and I can store so many books. I also like that I can change the font or size. Over the years, I have collected art, cooking, and medical books that are better as hardcover books (they have illustrations and/or photography that just seems nicer in printed form). I can get some of these books on eBook, and see them in color in the Kindle app on a tablet.....but it's still not the same experience as a physical image. PS, I do like that you mention the Kindle deals....I found I haven't used them (apart from First Reads), as I don't find them as engaging as books that still cost a bit more. It seems quite a few non-fiction books I find out about and want to read don't go down in price as much, but they are still cheaper in Kindle form vs paperback or hardcover.
Nothing will ever beat physical books, but yes, all the customization on the Kindle is awesome. I agree the Kindle Deals doesn't always have the best selection, but every so often they do have some good books on there! Thanks for watching.
dope vids brother! you give off so much positive energy It’s inspiring. I can tell that you do these videos because you love it 🙏🏼 I bought myself a kindle the other day, I have quite a big book collection in my studio and It’s been getting a bit overwhelming as It’s becoming bigger and bigger. I feel like once you’ve reached to a point where you just have way too many physical books that you can’t even find space for, you need an e-reader. and having to categorize physical books, stress about book goes to where is just tiring lol. anyways keep it up my guyyy🙏🏼
I appreciate your kind words and support! Congrats on getting a Kindle recently, I hope you enjoy it! So awesome that you have such a large book collection. That’s a good problem to have, I’d say haha. The Kindle will hopefully make your life a little easier!
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Excellent comparison video! covered all the main points. I've been thinking to get a e-reader like a kindle but I just don't read that many books as it is. Maybe that would change once I get one lol
Haha I totally hear you. I only found my love for reading earlier this year. I was reading about 1 book a month. Once I got a kindle, that has gone up to 2-3!
I've made a compromise of sorts. I bought a Kindle as part of my moving to a minimalist lifestyle. There are just too many functionality advantages to the Kindle. The two big ones for me is font size and the dictionary built in. The compromise is that I'm reading J R R Tolkien's entire works to include everything posthumous. Those I am reading in physical books and want displayed. Everything else is Kindle going forward. I downloaded The Lord of The Rings and the one I downloaded didn't have the punctuation over letters like the books do. Also the maps are easier to turn to and find. So anyway. Tolkien, physical books and on the shelf. All others on the Kindle.
Before the kindle - in the ancient times, you know :) - as an avid reader during vacations I had to have at least 15 to 20 books for 3 weeks with me. That put a lot of weight to my luggage and one time it was very costly to pay for that at the airport. And it was stress, too, when I had finished all books and still some days left while in a country without any books in english or german available or any books at all (p.e. in Egypt) :D These times are gone now and that alone is great. Additionally, my eyes are getting worse and reading physical books becomes more and more difficult . So the kindle is one of the greatest inventions ever made for a book-addict like me. Thanks for the very well presented content (your other videos too)
Thanks so much for sharing your experience!! I never thought about it from this perspective before, especially with eyes, I’m sure this will be relevant to me too soon enough, haha! Thank you for your support 🙏🏽
The trouble with physical books is the amount of shelf space they occupy. I have run out of wall space for more bookshelves. But, eReaders are only really usable with books which are purely text. They are pretty useless for technical books.
Omg the professional video u make is an awesome then i thought you might have atleast 1 lakh subs but when i saw subs then.... You are super underratted
I’ve always preferred real physical books. I bought an Oasis the other day however as I don’t really enjoy reading e books on my I pad. One thing I did purchase with my kindle was the rather expensive but really tactile leather case the more I use the kindle the more i enjoy it. I tend to split my time equally between my kindle and physical books. One downside of the kindle that has to be noted though is that all diagrams pics and charts are all black and white one advantage of reading e books on an I pad.
The diagrams point you made is a good one. They don't always look the best on Kindle. I'm glad you are splitting time between both physical and Kindle books. Can't ever beat the feeling of holding a real book!
I have to admit that as a die hard physical books person I'm surprised how much I do like my kindle though. The cover I bought for my oasis is kind of a suede leather from amazon it was very expensive to be fair, but it really adds a lot to the tactileness of my kindle
Very useful video, especially about the attraction of owning and/or reading physical books - this is still a dilemma for me, especially when deciding whether to buy a Kindle book that is almost the same price as an expensive hardback book.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Yeah, I hear you. More often than not Kindle books are much cheaper. But it's tough when they're around the same price.
Excellent video! Thank you for helping me to decide. I’m getting ready to buy several books as I’m researching the life of a figure and buying digital books will save me a lot of money and allow me to buy more books 😃📚
Another advantage of the ereader is no library fines. The book automatically returns when it is due. I had a terrible time remembering to return books on time!
Great content! I’ve spent a lot of time wondering about that question as well. Physical x digital books. And although I wanted to like physical books better, the benefits of the digital are just unbeatable. My conclusion after all was exactly like yours. And I would add another benefit of the physical book. You can lend or borrow a physical book. I think you can do that with the kindle too, but it’s not the same thing. My father doesn’t like reading physical books, so we are constantly sharing books with each other, and that is a great thing about physical books. How you can sometimes lend someone a book and change their life. But all that aside, I totally agree with you. For serious reading, digital books are just better. Really enjoying all of your videos!! Really great stuff. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for this comment! Totally agree with you. The one thing I've learned about lending books is that people are more likely to read it if they buy it themselves. I've lent books to people before they never end up reading through it haha. Something about buying it forces a bit of accountability. Thank you again for watching, commenting, and sharing your thoughts!
I love my kindle oasis so much, it was a GREAT upgrade from the paper white! I love my bookshelf of colourful spines and I don’t plan on getting. Rid of them but ebooks just seem to be so ideal to me as a student, cheaper and all in one place, such an amazing thing to be able to listen to audbiooks and read a great variety of books in one place when out and about! 🥰
I use kindle to read comics and stuff like that because in my country, American comics like DC or Marvel are harder to find. But if i could id buy them in real life.
Just a correction: The Kindle has a front light and not a backlight. What this means is that the LEDs shine light down on the screen rather than up at your eyes - which contributes to reduced eye strain
Right? That feeling can’t be beat! But I find myself reading more books on my Kindle because theres’s no longer a pressure to read every page of the book haha.
Amazing video, I came here reading about the dark mode if it's better for reading in an e-ink device ... I watch your channel, but you don't have any about the onyx boox note air, nova 3 color or the remarkable 2. Are you going to do some review or test about those devices? I love the Onyx Note Air.
The reason I own e-readers and use them more now than physical books is simple: I’m in Southern California and real estate is super expensive here. I ran outta space for books and other physical media. I can think of some reasons physical media is still better than an e-reader: 1 My old school books, as well as some regular books, aren’t available as e-books and 2. Some books are terribly formatted electronically that I’d rather use a physical book. You’d think these problems wouldn’t exist nowadays, but they’re actually very commonplace. PS - Books don’t require Internet connectivity and electricity (other than a light in a dark room) 💡📶🤔🧐
I just bought a kindle yesterday but after I used it for one day I decided to return it. several things I don't like about kindle. It's quite fragile. The screen is too tiny as well. Third, physical book gives me a better content structure and kindle book just break it apart somehow.
@@ckernest if it's paperwhite then the latest one is good and rumor is next gen paperwhite will come with warm light, Benefits of having paperwhite is 1.its lightweight easy to carry ,which isn't possible in case of book 2.waterproof and it's 300 dpi is good resolution and front screen like smartphone Wait till your return period and use it ,u may like it give it a try , nothing can beat the feel of real book 😍
great video veere! i'm a new reader just finished 5 books, i read just for knowledge, self growth(non fiction) and i'm completely into reading and attached to that bookshelf emotion....so should i look for a kindle?
I’m the same way!! Getting a Kindle will change your life. You can highlight text and take notes so much easier. Then on top of that you can use services such as Readwise to automatically email you highlights. I have a video about that too. Let me know if you have any questions :) Thank you for watching!
So Ive watched the videos you have on kindles and you convinced me to buy the oasis and I can say 10/10 no regrets so thank you and keep up the good work!
Sir I am planning to buy a kindle . I want to read lots of books just randomly and just want to save some notes from books for my future reference ( say after 15 years also I wanted to read through my notes ) is that possible in kindle ? Also I have eye problem during night time reading so which model of kindle is more comfortable?
Yes definitely possible! Check out my other video on how to take notes on Kindle. The Kindle oasis has a night mode for warm lighting, that I really love. Hope this helps!
Yes it does need to be charged. But only once every week or two. I agree there is a certain feeling you can't replace with physical books. But I've been reading A LOT more with my Kindle.
I also had a Kindle and prized it immensely but it became bad in 1.5 years only, and guess what , all that money went down the gutter along with the books. Physical books remain with you for a lifetime and also can handover to the next gen.
Ah that's not good. Did you kno you could download the Kindle app on any compute or phone and get all your books through there? Along with any notes or highlights.
Physical books should be like a video game, comes with a CD key. So if you buy the real book, you'll have it on your kindle as well. (Single use key of course)
I'm an environmentalist. Other than gaming rulebooks that I have to constantly flip through, all my reading media takes up zero space and requires no trees or chemicals.
When buying a kindle there are multiple dictionaries that you can then download on your kindle. I for example downloaded some English and German dictionaries because I usually read in these two languages and this allows me to look up words in these languages directly while reading
@@Yahoo_marathi and one more thing. Google „wordwise kindle“ and read about this Great function. This helped me reading English books in the beginning. Nowadays I have turned it off most of the time because I don’t need to look up so many words anymore
The physical book will also feel the best. But I’ve learned that I can’t live without the functionality of my Kindle anymore hahaha. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I’ve just decided that if I read a book on my kindle and I love it, I’ll just buy a physical copy to have as well. Maybe to reread in the future or to share. ☺️
That's exactly what I do :) I also feel good supporting the author if the book was truly that good. Thanks so much for watching!
I love how organized, thorough, and professional this video was! Looking forward to your future content!
Thank you so much!
Same, I send my friends who are unfamiliar with the larger ereader universe, but interested in trying one for the first time, to your channel. Your content is well done, easily understood, actionable, organized, shot well, and its nice to finally have a diverse face in the ereader space! Have you considered doing one for students? Maybe something that focuses on how low-income college students can access ebooks affordably? I would love to pass on your stuff to my students!
I used to read physical books back in the day but over time due to lack of time and space, I slowly stopped reading frequently. Recently I got a Kindle Paperwhite and I rediscovered the joy of reading - it's the best compromise. The screen looks like paper and you instantly don't have to worry about space. You can also read multiple books on the go, as your library follows you as long as you carry your Kindle.
Getting an e-reader will change your world! I’m so glad you’re benefiting from the Kindle Paperwhite. Thanks so much for sharing your experience 🙌🏽
Kindle!! I just bought a Paperwhite and after months of not being able to finish a book, I just finished reading a book on Kindle in just 4 days! I was able to switch my bad habit of mindlessly swiping on my phone to reading on my Kindle instead. Good for my eyes and mind.
That’s amazing!! Best of luck with reading more on your new Kindle!
Thank you!! :) To more pages!
Instant dictionary by just tapping on a word is the most valuable feature for me. It saves me a lot of time when reading a book with lots of new words to me.
Which one do you choose, physical books or Kindle?
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:19 Unplugging from technology
1:52 Taking notes with pen & paper
2:19 Progressing through pages
3:01 Taking notes on Kindle
4:29 Instant downloads
4:45 Traveling with multiple books
4:57 Putting down a boring book
5:42 Returning books
5:54 Amazon bookstore
6:23 Cheaper & free books
7:10 Eyestrain
7:34 Reading at night
8:24 Customize font settings
8:33 My final thoughts
Both, I tend to buy books on Kindle that I would not read again or do not care to be on my bookshelf.
I would go digital all the way, we have to think of the trees and our planet... If it wasn't for that I would love physical books (they're pretty) but it has a big cost to our planet.
Kindle
You could also add that some books are heavy to hold while reading or have fine print that is hard to see, reasons I switched to kindle. My eyes are not so good so on the kindle I can make the print as large as I need to. Another reason I switched to a kindle is that my house is being over taken by too many books. I just can’t add more. And I am making space in my house by buying the kindle version of some of my books (the big heavy ones) and donating the books. And I am waiting for color to come to Kindle!
Wow, awesome! You're taking full advantage of the Kindle. So glad it's made such a difference for you!
The thing about the physical book vs ebook thing is, fine, objectively speaking, kindle is better. But there’s something about a physical book that you just don’t get with a kindle. It’s the feel of the paper in your hand, the weight of the *thing*.
I like e-readers because I suffer from the small fonts in actual books
Some books have super small fonts. I like how the Kindle makes it the same for every book!
I absolutely love how organized your video is and how calm and relaxing your voice is and I really enjoyed your input on this subject. Thanks for making this video!
Thanks so much! That really means a lot. If you ever have any suggestions for future videos let me know! Thanks for watching!
My favourite feature is the ability to change the text size. I usually increase the size when I am on a metro, that way, I don't have to strain my eyes to focus on the text.
It's the first time I came across this channel and I am already enjoying it.
Thanks so much for the kind words! I agree that adjusting the text size is very useful! Especially when traveling 👌🏽
Best video on CZcams about a kindle. I haven't got one yet, as i thought/think it wouldnt be as easy to the eyes as good old paper. Still cant decide yet.
I learned something new again! I didn't know you could still return Kindle purchases! Thank you for saving me money! 💰
This was such an awesome thing when I learned it! Makes me feel much more comfortable when buying books :)
Same…great video
I almost always read a book initially on an e-reader, and then buy it physically if I really enjoyed it. I’ve wasted so much money in the past on physical books that I didn’t end up liking. $0.99-$9.99 is a lot better than $9.99-$34.99 if you’re uncertain of the quality of a book. Plus, then my bookshelf is only full of my favorite books!
I think the reason why you should have a kindle is you can read samples from books before you buy and I would have missed out on some great authors I would never have heard of otherwise. But if I read a book on kindle and really love it I will buy the physical book to add to my collection.
Yes, there are certain books where I own the Kindle and physical copy because I loved it so much. Totally agree with that!
The excitement when a new book arrives is by far the main reason why I prefer physical books. It's so exciting! I do agree with everything you said in this vid. Keep up the good work and have a great time :)
Buying kindle was the best decision of my life . Upon getting one , I have become an avid reader. No matter wherever I am , I have my kindle with myself. I love travelling. So someone who loves to read books and travelling , e-book is the only and best solution. During my leisure time at my office , I read books . In bus, train , plane I bring my kindle . It has around 400 books ! Would it be possible to bring this amount of books to places I go ?
Wow!! Thanks for sharing your experience. So glad the Kindle made such a big difference for you.
Your videos are really good. You have a great voice to project videos. It’s clear, precise and effective.
This means a lot! Thank you so much.
Great video and what a nice setup for your recordings. I buy Kindle ebooks if the content is mostly text-heavy. But, if the book has art or a lot of pictures, I'm still going to get the physical copy (art-of books or photography books). (Those last points probably go without saying.) I also LOVE the ability to buy the Kindle version of a book and add on Audible books at the time of purchase. I go on walks during the day and listen on my iPhone in the Kindle app and then seamlessly pick up reading later in the evening on the Oasis.
Also, I was nodding my head in agreement as you were saying that one of the benefits of a physical book is the ease of knowing your place within the book and that sense of accomplishment as you move through it. The percentage read on the Kindle never is as satisfying as physically turning pages - and I've had a Kindle for years!
I haven't tried audio books myself but your comment is tempting me! I love that you can go back and forth between the audio book and the Kindle so seamlessly. I'll have to try it! Thanks so much for watching.
I like highlighting and taking notes while reading digital review copies. It makes it so much easier rather than writing my notes out by hand. Also my hand and wrist doesn't hurt when using the ereaders' highlighting and note taking features.
Totally agree!!
Just be aware, Kindle books are NOT always cheaper. I feel publishers are catching on and I have seen several books where the Kindle was the most expensive option...
Oh wow great to know. Seems like Kindles are the new trend so not surprising to see this.
Yeah. Better to buy second hand books than downloading illegal book copies🙄
5:40 ‘seven days to return a kindle-based book’- Did NOT know this, thanks! I typically read the ‘sample’ version beforehand.
I have a video on how to return books if you need more info! It’s a great feature.
Thank you for this detailed and honest review. I have struggled to switch to kindle, but after this video, I purchased one today. I agree with all your pros on physical books.
I hope you enjoy it! It was one of the best decisions I made.
I had the kindle keyboard (3rd gen.) since I was in junior high. I've had it for 10 years. This year I bought the latest kindle paperwhite and it has been incredible. Two things really struck me: (1) the price is incredibly low. I got mine on sale for $90 and then I paid more to get rid of ads and buy the amazon leather cover (which I love despite the community's distaste for it). (2) the durability of the device has gone way up. It's now quite waterproof and with no bezel, it is super clean and doesn't collect dust. Add the tough case to the equation and you've got a massive library in your bag at all times. I live in Manhattan and a small apartment matched with the great places to go read at in the city makes the kindle a dream.
That sounds like a great upgrade you had!! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I love physical books. I love getting one in the mail, flipping through them and displaying my favourite books on a bookshelf. But now almost 10 years since I first got a kindle (the trusty old kindle keyboard in 2011), I much prefer reading on my paperwhite.
The most important thing for me is that I can change the font size, font style, margins etc and customize it fully. Plus the frontlight on my kindle makes it much easier to read at night as I don't have to have a light glaring in my eyes.
Moreover in India, most books are not only much cheaper on the kindle store but many books are just not available as hard copies here at all.
Also this was a brilliant video, clearly explaining the benefits of a kindle. There is so much misinformation regarding e readers in general that this is much needed.
Love this! Thank you for commenting and the support. 10 years of owning a Kindle must be life changing. I’ve only had mine for a year and I’ve already seen such a difference.
@@Maneetpaul But you have gone and got the best of the best (the oasis) as your first e reader. So of course now anything below that would seem like a compromise. I've gone from having a full keyboard, to one with just a d pad, to the first paperwhite with touch and a glowlight to now the third gen paperwhite with the sharp 300 ppi screen. I've seen the devices evolve with time and I think the paperwhite now has developed into the defacto e reader with the basic also being good enough for casual users.The oasis still remains the luxury item in the kindle lineup and the one reserved for most avid readers.
For new books, I do like the Kindle: I'm more just interested in just reading the text....it's straight forward and I can store so many books. I also like that I can change the font or size. Over the years, I have collected art, cooking, and medical books that are better as hardcover books (they have illustrations and/or photography that just seems nicer in printed form). I can get some of these books on eBook, and see them in color in the Kindle app on a tablet.....but it's still not the same experience as a physical image. PS, I do like that you mention the Kindle deals....I found I haven't used them (apart from First Reads), as I don't find them as engaging as books that still cost a bit more. It seems quite a few non-fiction books I find out about and want to read don't go down in price as much, but they are still cheaper in Kindle form vs paperback or hardcover.
Nothing will ever beat physical books, but yes, all the customization on the Kindle is awesome. I agree the Kindle Deals doesn't always have the best selection, but every so often they do have some good books on there! Thanks for watching.
dope vids brother! you give off so much positive energy It’s inspiring. I can tell that you do these videos because you love it 🙏🏼 I bought myself a kindle the other day, I have quite a big book collection in my studio and It’s been getting a bit overwhelming as It’s becoming bigger and bigger. I feel like once you’ve reached to a point where you just have way too many physical books that you can’t even find space for, you need an e-reader. and having to categorize physical books, stress about book goes to where is just tiring lol. anyways keep it up my guyyy🙏🏼
I appreciate your kind words and support! Congrats on getting a Kindle recently, I hope you enjoy it! So awesome that you have such a large book collection. That’s a good problem to have, I’d say haha. The Kindle will hopefully make your life a little easier!
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I was stupid lost the login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me.
@Westin Kamari Instablaster :)
@Jordan Elliot I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Jordan Elliot It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thank you so much you really help me out :D
I bought a kindle but never used it. I guess I prefer books.
I saw your video on the kindle oasis and after researching a bit, I ended up buying one. Thanks you paaji
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanwaad jee. I will go to the store and take kindle for a test drive. I think other than emotional aspects, digitization is the way forward.
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Excellent comparison video! covered all the main points.
I've been thinking to get a e-reader like a kindle but I just don't read that many books as it is. Maybe that would change once I get one lol
Haha I totally hear you. I only found my love for reading earlier this year. I was reading about 1 book a month. Once I got a kindle, that has gone up to 2-3!
I've made a compromise of sorts. I bought a Kindle as part of my moving to a minimalist lifestyle. There are just too many functionality advantages to the Kindle. The two big ones for me is font size and the dictionary built in. The compromise is that I'm reading J R R Tolkien's entire works to include everything posthumous. Those I am reading in physical books and want displayed. Everything else is Kindle going forward. I downloaded The Lord of The Rings and the one I downloaded didn't have the punctuation over letters like the books do. Also the maps are easier to turn to and find. So anyway. Tolkien, physical books and on the shelf. All others on the Kindle.
Ah, that’s an interesting situation you’re in. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts!
Before the kindle - in the ancient times, you know :) - as an avid reader during vacations I had to have at least 15 to 20 books for 3 weeks with me. That put a lot of weight to my luggage and one time it was very costly to pay for that at the airport. And it was stress, too, when I had finished all books and still some days left while in a country without any books in english or german available or any books at all (p.e. in Egypt) :D These times are gone now and that alone is great. Additionally, my eyes are getting worse and reading physical books becomes more and more difficult . So the kindle is one of the greatest inventions ever made for a book-addict like me. Thanks for the very well presented content (your other videos too)
Thanks so much for sharing your experience!! I never thought about it from this perspective before, especially with eyes, I’m sure this will be relevant to me too soon enough, haha! Thank you for your support 🙏🏽
I'm moving careers and will be traveling a lot soon. I am going paperless and I'm pretty excited.
The trouble with physical books is the amount of shelf space they occupy. I have run out of wall space for more bookshelves. But, eReaders are only really usable with books which are purely text. They are pretty useless for technical books.
Yeah they aren’t the best choice for text books or technical books. Physical books will always have an edge when it comes to those!
Omg the professional video u make is an awesome then i thought you might have atleast 1 lakh subs but when i saw subs then.... You are super underratted
Wow, thanks!!
@@Maneetpaul how is the battery life on the oasis ? Is that the latest model?
I’ve always preferred real physical books. I bought an Oasis the other day however as I don’t really enjoy reading e books on my I pad. One thing I did purchase with my kindle was the rather expensive but really tactile leather case the more I use the kindle the more i enjoy it. I tend to split my time equally between my kindle and physical books. One downside of the kindle that has to be noted though is that all diagrams pics and charts are all black and white one advantage of reading e books on an I pad.
The diagrams point you made is a good one. They don't always look the best on Kindle. I'm glad you are splitting time between both physical and Kindle books. Can't ever beat the feeling of holding a real book!
I have to admit that as a die hard physical books person I'm surprised how much I do like my kindle though. The cover I bought for my oasis is kind of a suede leather from amazon it was very expensive to be fair, but it really adds a lot to the tactileness of my kindle
I am a fairly new reader AND a recent youtuber. Looks like you just got yourself a new subscriber buddy :)
You have great videos yourself! Just subscribed! Thanks so much for watching, Sagar.
Very useful video, especially about the attraction of owning and/or reading physical books - this is still a dilemma for me, especially when deciding whether to buy a Kindle book that is almost the same price as an expensive hardback book.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Yeah, I hear you. More often than not Kindle books are much cheaper. But it's tough when they're around the same price.
I like the lamp on the table
Haha thanks!
Excellent video! Thank you for helping me to decide. I’m getting ready to buy several books as I’m researching the life of a figure and buying digital books will save me a lot of money and allow me to buy more books 😃📚
Thanks so much for watching! And best of luck with all the upcoming books you'll be reading!
@@Maneetpaul thank you!
Another advantage of the ereader is no library fines. The book automatically returns when it is due. I had a terrible time remembering to return books on time!
Great content! I’ve spent a lot of time wondering about that question as well. Physical x digital books. And although I wanted to like physical books better, the benefits of the digital are just unbeatable. My conclusion after all was exactly like yours. And I would add another benefit of the physical book. You can lend or borrow a physical book. I think you can do that with the kindle too, but it’s not the same thing. My father doesn’t like reading physical books, so we are constantly sharing books with each other, and that is a great thing about physical books. How you can sometimes lend someone a book and change their life. But all that aside, I totally agree with you. For serious reading, digital books are just better.
Really enjoying all of your videos!! Really great stuff. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for this comment! Totally agree with you. The one thing I've learned about lending books is that people are more likely to read it if they buy it themselves. I've lent books to people before they never end up reading through it haha. Something about buying it forces a bit of accountability. Thank you again for watching, commenting, and sharing your thoughts!
@@Maneetpaul haha that's very true! Also, I've lost a few books lending them for friends and never geting them back! 😅
I love my kindle oasis so much, it was a GREAT upgrade from the paper white! I love my bookshelf of colourful spines and I don’t plan on getting. Rid of them but ebooks just seem to be so ideal to me as a student, cheaper and all in one place, such an amazing thing to be able to listen to audbiooks and read a great variety of books in one place when out and about! 🥰
Couldn't agree more! My bookshelf will also not be going anywhere. But kindles are just so much more functional 😄
Having that pressure to finish a book is not a bad thing. I don't read more than one book at a time. At least that works best for me.
I loved the paining in the back! Also loved this video!
Thanks so much! I love the art as well! 😄
i read more from kindles. more convenient. no need to wait for weeks to buy books.
Agree completely! I do miss turning through physical pages, but the advantages of the kindle can’t be beat!
paaji you're total pro at explanation
Thank you so much 🙏🏽
Okay, I have to ask this: where did you get your table lamp?
Haha I’ve gotten that question a lot! Check out my Office Tour video, all the links are in there 😊
Your videos are fantastic and helped greatly. Keep publishing!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words :)
very well organized and presented thought process. keep up the good work
Thanks so much for watching and the kind words!
This is my second video ive watched by you today. Your videos are great
That means a lot, thank you!
I really love organized, informational this video was !! Got all my answers and helped to make my decision :) subscribing
Thanks so much for the support and kind words!
I use kindle to read comics and stuff like that because in my country, American comics like DC or Marvel are harder to find. But if i could id buy them in real life.
Just a correction: The Kindle has a front light and not a backlight. What this means is that the LEDs shine light down on the screen rather than up at your eyes - which contributes to reduced eye strain
Thanks for the clarification! Didn't know that!
@@Maneetpaul You are welcome😀
So true about the feeling of progress you get from reading a real book
Right? That feeling can’t be beat! But I find myself reading more books on my Kindle because theres’s no longer a pressure to read every page of the book haha.
@@Maneetpaul that’s true too, there’s no guilt in having a low read through %age but seeing a shallow bookmark feels like negligence hahaha
Wish it came with wireless charging capability.
Ah that would be so awesome
Thanku.... I liked your review
Amazing video, I came here reading about the dark mode if it's better for reading in an e-ink device ... I watch your channel, but you don't have any about the onyx boox note air, nova 3 color or the remarkable 2. Are you going to do some review or test about those devices? I love the Onyx Note Air.
I’ll be looking into all of these devices! I’m currently diving deep into Kobos. But maybe after that!
Great comparison, thank you for this video!
The reason I own e-readers and use them more now than physical books is simple: I’m in Southern California and real estate is super expensive here. I ran outta space for books and other physical media.
I can think of some reasons physical media is still better than an e-reader: 1 My old school books, as well as some regular books, aren’t available as e-books and 2. Some books are terribly formatted electronically that I’d rather use a physical book. You’d think these problems wouldn’t exist nowadays, but they’re actually very commonplace.
PS - Books don’t require Internet connectivity and electricity (other than a light in a dark room) 💡📶🤔🧐
Well I have a Kindle basic 8th gen 2016 ,but I like book more than the kindle.
I just bought a kindle yesterday but after I used it for one day I decided to return it. several things I don't like about kindle. It's quite fragile. The screen is too tiny as well. Third, physical book gives me a better content structure and kindle book just break it apart somehow.
@@ckernest if it's paperwhite then the latest one is good and rumor is next gen paperwhite will come with warm light,
Benefits of having paperwhite is
1.its lightweight easy to carry ,which isn't possible in case of book
2.waterproof and it's 300 dpi is good resolution and front screen like smartphone
Wait till your return period and use it ,u may like it give it a try , nothing can beat the feel of real book 😍
Good video's you've done! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
great video veere! i'm a new reader just finished 5 books, i read just for knowledge, self growth(non fiction) and i'm completely into reading and attached to that bookshelf emotion....so should i look for a kindle?
I’m the same way!! Getting a Kindle will change your life. You can highlight text and take notes so much easier. Then on top of that you can use services such as Readwise to automatically email you highlights. I have a video about that too. Let me know if you have any questions :) Thank you for watching!
Can I transfer my books form my laptop to kindle
I wish Kindles were connected to Google Keep. I write so much on there.
So you say the eye strain with an eInk display is better than the proper screen, does that change with the backlight on?
Professionally done.
Thanks for watching!
Love the vids keep up the good work
Thank you so much!
So Ive watched the videos you have on kindles and you convinced me to buy the oasis and I can say 10/10 no regrets so thank you and keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for watching!! And it makes me so happy that you’re enjoying your Kindle Oasis 🙌🏽
Is kindle support audiobooks ?
Sir I am planning to buy a kindle . I want to read lots of books just randomly and just want to save some notes from books for my future reference ( say after 15 years also I wanted to read through my notes ) is that possible in kindle ? Also I have eye problem during night time reading so which model of kindle is more comfortable?
Yes definitely possible! Check out my other video on how to take notes on Kindle. The Kindle oasis has a night mode for warm lighting, that I really love. Hope this helps!
@@Maneetpaul thank you so much sir 🙏🏻
Is that has speak screen feature ?
This needs to be charged, right? I prefer the physical books. Limited numbers. One in one out rule.
Yes it does need to be charged. But only once every week or two. I agree there is a certain feeling you can't replace with physical books. But I've been reading A LOT more with my Kindle.
Great video!
Thank you for watching!
Do you hv to pay price for downloading any book?
Will Kindle last for 20 years at least??
WOW
I also had a Kindle and prized it immensely but it became bad in 1.5 years only, and guess what , all that money went down the gutter along with the books. Physical books remain with you for a lifetime and also can handover to the next gen.
Ah that's not good. Did you kno you could download the Kindle app on any compute or phone and get all your books through there? Along with any notes or highlights.
Printing press is also a piece of technology 😂
Haha yes it is!
Can we read book in kindle 7,999rs in light off in dark night ?
Yesss
@@sohamkarandikar7061 thank u
Physical books should be like a video game, comes with a CD key.
So if you buy the real book, you'll have it on your kindle as well. (Single use key of course)
Kindle all the waaaaay
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Bro take love.
I'm an environmentalist. Other than gaming rulebooks that I have to constantly flip through, all my reading media takes up zero space and requires no trees or chemicals.
E-readers save SO much paper it's crazy!
Shouldn't be purchased at this time, 11th gen is already out and Paperwhite 11the gen has all the missing features.
Is there any dictionary inside kindle 10th generation?
When buying a kindle there are multiple dictionaries that you can then download on your kindle. I for example downloaded some English and German dictionaries because I usually read in these two languages and this allows me to look up words in these languages directly while reading
@@ZachariasFuchs can u look meaning of word just by taping on word?
@@Yahoo_marathi yes you can. You can mark the word and a window pops up with de definition, if found in the installed dictionary.
@@Yahoo_marathi and one more thing.
Google „wordwise kindle“ and read about this Great function. This helped me reading English books in the beginning. Nowadays I have turned it off most of the time because I don’t need to look up so many words anymore
@@ZachariasFuchs thank u so much your info😊
Books rules, no one beat it. But it takes spaces, I will only book if it is really worth it.
The physical book will also feel the best. But I’ve learned that I can’t live without the functionality of my Kindle anymore hahaha. Thanks for watching and commenting!
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The only reason I have a Kindle is because I can't afford a huge space for physical books even though I LOVE physical books.
Yeah, it makes such a difference in saving space haha. Thanks for watching!!
The best thing about physical books is that you can use that awesome desk lamp of yours with them
Hahha people seem to love that lamp!
Technology is subjective. Books were also at one point a new piece of tech.
That’s a really good point!
omg why is it such a slow device for heaven's sake?? it takes forever to respond to your finger!
Which device did you get? My Oasis is pretty speedy!
Oasis as your Flirst kindle? Get out of here i