How a Kindle changed my Life | Why you should get a Kindle (Kindle Paperwhite)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 24. 07. 2024
- đđ» Hey guys! Today, I'm reviewing the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and how it changed my life recently in 2023. I explain why I got and purchased the Kindle e-reader and also why YOU should get a Kindle as well. This video focuses on the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite although the thinking and idea can still be applied to the regular Amazon Kindle 6 inch and Kindle Oasis.
0:00 Introduction
0:58 Value for Money
3:07 Less Friction to Reading/ productivity
5:40 Concluding thoughts and what's next?
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the kindle didnât stop me from procrastinating but now instead of procrastinating on social media I do it by reading for hours lmao
that's still a lot better haha
that's just better way of procrastinating đ
Lol procrasintination, but a better version
If you learn something new from the books you read, do you still call it procrastinating? ;)
No eye strain ? Am yet to try e-ink reader
Even as someone who prefers physical books, I'm so happy that more people are getting e-readers! Anything that gets people to enjoy a good book should be celebrated imo. I can't say I'm interested in getting one myself, but I'm glad they have helped people get back into reading.
Nice!!
Try it out friend!
I just dont know why you would want to rely on a electric device to read books. If you accidentally drop it and break it your down more than a couple of bucks and now you cant read at all. Ive read dozens and dozens of books this year quite easily which is significantly about average so i dont know why it would be beneficial to have a device to read what 15-20 books a year? To me its like buying a electric bike to go on a few shortish outings a year
@@finlaymcdiarmid5832 accessibility and access is what makes it useful. You can have access to just about any book within seconds IMO that's the real value that is impossible to stimulate
@@anyeambam5959 well if im at home my books are no more than 20 feet away and if im out on holiday i would just bring the books i plan to read
Buying Kindle was the best decison I ever made. I take it with me almost everywhere.
glad you enjoy it too! :)
Do u still use and are u still reading?
Yes
I'm not really a good reader and when I read I forget.. any suggestion? Should I get kindle or??
@@assassin7250 Well, kindle has a highlight feature, where you can highlight sentences or passages along the way. You can read the highlights after finishing the book. That can help you recollect all the important points.
However this technique is not exclusive to kindle. You can even use this technique while you read a physical book.
You saying you were being unproductive wasting 2 hours on social media a day.
Me with my phone saying the average screen time is 7 hours a day: đđđ
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Lol i usually waste 10h in a day
Same heređ€Ł
im 11hđ©
I get 7 hrs screen time notification in the evening everyday
Btw you don't actually need the cable to transfer books
Amazon gives you an email, and everything you send to that email is download in the kindle
mm yes
That's true. Unfortunately, AZW3 (this is the only format that lets you use the font in bold) can't be transferred by email but only through cable. Anyway, not everyone uses the bold font, but I do hahaha
@@nk67488 ohhhh so thatâs why I canât use bold in some books, I didnât know hehe ty man
But to me thatâs not really a problem, some books are fine without bold
Can u read manga in a kindle ?
@@monkeydluffy2356 yes and no, some mangas are really well optimize for kindle, others donât
But overall you can, if you donât mind the refresh rate and the pitching and zooming
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear will bring you to the next level of productivity! I read it on my kindle. :-)
Awesome! I just finished reading that last week!
Great book!
I read it through your recommendation
Currently reading it.
read some alan watts as well
I totally feel you. Lately, I purchased the same one. Since then, I naturally started to spend more time on reading rather than scrolling down facebook or something. I want to pat myself on the back!
Exactly!! well done :)
I take kindle with me everywhere. Even in the toilets. Trying to replace my smartphone, with kindle everywhere
hahaha nice!
Tmi
I highly recommend the book âsittin on the toiletâ oh wait thatâs a CZcams video. Nonetheless itâs a classic
@The Academic Hacker I recommend you to read "Mind Feast" book available on Amazon I think, it is a superb book for productivity... Just give a look...
Ew in the toilet that's not hygienic.
Love my Kindle too! In addition to what you mentioned, I love that the surface behaves similar to paper in that it can be read in full sun with no glare, or at night without the sleep disrupting effects that a phone screen can have. I'm currently reading quite a few books but my favourite is Limitless by Jim Kwik.
Awesome!!
I have recently been considering getting a Kindle because when I attempt to read on my iPad/iPhone, I always end up browsing through social media after 5 minutes of reading. This is even when I am interested in the book! Itâs a horrible habit I havenât been able to break and your video has further convinced me that a kindle is worth the investment. Great video!
Well said Amber!
I just end up reading fanfictions which doesn't help my life at all! I'm really considering this but not sure how to bring it up to my dad.. I've got this one idea though:
"You know how you always ask me what books I want?"
"Yeah, that reminds me, what books do you want this time?"
"The maze runner, I've only seen the first movie but I can tell the books are epic! But before that I've found a solution which only costs about 6 paperback books (They kinda expensive in my area) and less than a book a month and I can read every book I could ever imagine!"
Hopfully he'll end it with "Sure!" But idk
The iPad mini was the only "smart device" where I felt that the reading experience was more immersive. I didn't focus as much when reading on my phone or computer. Since the screen of my iPad broke and fixing it costs the same as a kindle, I decided to get one. And I read why more!
@@dupiti1033 how'd it go? Hope everything went smoothly!
@@zypetz Still haven't built up the courage haha
You made a lot of great points. The kindle is indeed fantastic for people who like to read. My problem is that I'm a slow reader and find reading to be more of a chore than an enjoyable way to spend my time. That said, I absolutely LOVE physical books! The smell, the feel, the artistry that can go into making a great book, the fact they can have an almost infinite shelf life, and the fact that you can resell them, or lend them to friends, and bequeath them to your ancestors. But I'm almost 60, and grew up sitting in my father's library perusing all the wonderful philosophy and great literature on his shelves. All-digital seems to be the way of the future.
It changed my life. My loving kind and intelligent son thought of giving me this for Christmas when he got his first job. His logic if I give gold or anything else you will give it away. True it has allowed me to read I lost the count of books. Always thank him with a hug. it Is one of the best inventions. Love itđ„°đ„°
100% agree with him. buy a kindle right now, you won't regret it
Fuck you. You just made me buy the oasis. Haha.
@@koolkat214 How do you like it?
@@maida4608 So far Iâm loving it. Are used to have a Kindle paperwhite, and go in to this was a huge upgrade. Although, I donât really agree with the price though because I feel like it could be cheaper. So if you have the money Iâd go for oasis but if you donât have the money I would go for paperwhite because itâs only a slight upgrade. The contour on the back doesnât Really get notice because I use a case and every time I open my Kindle it covers it. But yes I am very happy with it just wish it was lower in price.
Whatâs the difference between oasis and paper white?
@@sakshivinod9465 It turns page faster and has a button. Iâm happy with it, the paper white, however should be enough for everybody and will get the job done. :)
All our books are free right now on the Smashwords winter sale page eg QV Hunterâs Roman espionage novels. Happy reading!
Great video, totally agree with everything you say. One of the best things about reading on a kindle rather than an iPad or mobile is that you canât suddenly drift off to the internet/social media. You just fully focus on the book.
It's very sustainable to buy a kindle instead of buying books newly published.
exactly!
Currently reading âpretty thingsâ if you are in your twenties I highly recommend the book âthe defining decade: why your twenties matterâ itâs my favorite book of all time !!!!!!!!
oooh ill check out âthe defining decade: why your twenties matterâ!
Is it in pdf?
I just read the defining decade and itâs so good and informing!
I also bought my first kindle on October 14 after following the price for almost 3 years. As deliveries are not supported for Pakistan, it reached me on November 20. I was tested positive for Covid-19 on November 25. And during my isolation, Kindle has been a good companion those days.
oh no! hope youve gotten better now and enjoy the kindle!
@@ShaneHuang88 yes I am fine now.
And indeed buying Kindle helps stay away from Facebook and NetFlix
Thanks for the review bud.I am planning to get mine in next week or two; your video definitely made me take a step forward.
Enjoy it!
Dood I really enjoyed this video and loved the calm tone of your voice! So cool đ
My partner bought me my first tablet in early 2000 the kindle fire. Now he is elderly and this Christmas I bought him the kindle 7 so he can game or read. I love the kindle
Nice!
Kinde Fire in early 2000 when it was released in end of 2011?
Just a little tip: add a popsocket to the lower right side of the kindle, it makes it an wasy one-handed experience, even when lying on your back
ooh nice!
I do this with my kindle and it makes it easier to hold it with one hand. Especially if you're commuting with bus/trains, it helps a lot
Way to go man, young people like you is what we need in this world now! keep up the great work man!!! all the best! Hi From Costa Rica!
Thanks! Will do!
Great Video!! All the things you say are true and a Kindle (or Kobo in my case) is really a great companion for life. Cheers from Italy!
Pro tip:
If you don't have a cover for your Kindle (the plastic is plenty hard enough to hold up to everyday use), definitely get a screen protector for your device. I have collected 3 small scratches on my Paperwhite in 5 years where now the backlight shines through (it can be a bit distracting but you get used to it and don't notice it anymore). I don't think I need a cover but I'll definitely get a screen protector on my next e-reader.
good idea!
The Paperwhite just went on sale!!
Yes perfect black friday timing!
Unfortunately not in india
@@absar8304 we had the great Indian sale around diwali Ig
How much?
@@absar8304 and i bought the basic one xd
There are lots of videos on the merits of Ebook readers-this was one of the best. Straightforward and to the point! Thanks
Wow, thank you!
Thanks for the video! Have the same habits and wanted to replace my social media time with reading. I was just hesitating to buy it. You answered my questions đ
Glad you found it useful!
I'm learning a foreign language, and previously where I would lose 15 to 30 minute chunks of time on social media, its now being spent on accruing words in the foreign language! I'm seeing better focus in my time management AND language skills :D
It actually did kill my screen time on smartphone.
very insightful video, i've been using the same kindle for 4 years now and i'll definitely be looking out for the sale in october!
I enjoyed you review. Very neatly edited, excellent audio, frank review with productivity Gains through incremental habit creation. Most of all I liked the cost breakdown. I am subscribing! I am looking forward to more of your productivity strategies / routines / habits. Best wishes.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Iâve had a kindle since I was 11, now I have the oasis and it is incredible!
How old are u now
@@bazzz872 Seems 12
Thanks man, this convinced me to get a kindle. I am going to trade in my smartphone and get a flip phone and use a kindle when I'm bored
hahahaha
Awesome video. I bought a Gen 3 Kindle in year 7 and never looked back (upgraded twice, first to a Paperwhite and then to an Oasis)
Very nice!
1000th like , and +1 subscriber , a video with well done !! Like your content about productivity and education ! đ
Awesome, thank you!
I bought a barely used Kindle Paperwhite for just $40! I'm so happy with the purchase.
How did you do that?
Offer Up
@@Song-ic8rh is it still working
I personally like fiction more than nonfiction so its also nice to escape into the fantasy world. I love divergent, hunger games, the selection, and there are so many books on my to be read
Those are some amazing books!
It's a digital book and this idea is awesome! I am reading books with my Kindle and normally I wasn't reading quite much anyway. It's light and you don't receive notifications when you are reading book. And also the best part is no blue light.
A friend gifted me with an old Kindle (2014 model) and now I'm back to reading! It's so much better because I can read anywhere!
I found this video on my recommendations, it's strange 'cause I'm not even searching about this but because of this video I am now about to buy one tomorrow. Hahaha!
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The monk who sold his Ferrari to buy a Kindle. Read this book
hahaha
@@ShaneHuang88 Maybe he seen ur video !!
Thanks for your video. My wife got me a kindle for my birthday (Friday) and I just canât wait to start reading more and stop wasting my time scrolling on my phone. Great video!!
Hope you enjoy it!
A friend of mine found a bunch of Kindles 4th generation, not the newest but he gave me one and I love it. I just realized I'm using it more than my cell phone before going to sleep. Looking forward to read a lot of books I've always wanted to read, it's great.
i used to have a kobo but i left it in a train on a trip somewhere and since there are available free books included on prime membership I started reading via the kindle app on my iphone. It was my birthday last month and i practically forced my brother to gift me a kindle and he got me the 32gb. yay!
How have you found the transition from the kindle app on your phone to an actual kindle? I currently have the kindle app on my phone too, and I'm not sure if it's worth buying a whole separate device for something I already have the app for, but I've been seeing a lot of people use it some I'm quite tempted :)
And how is the 32gb storage, the ones I've been looking at are only 8gb to fit my budget, but I don't know if that'll be enough storage for the amount of books I have đ
@@reetaa261 you can store more than 80000 books in 8gb variant and since kindle uses e ink it's completely different experience than app and it doesn't effect your eyes
I used to have a kindle back in the day and broke it. About a year ago I went to a pawn shop and found a Kindle touch for $10, so I jumped at the opportunity and bought it. Even though it is an older version, it works perfectly and I'm so happy I got it! If I somehow destroy this one, I'll update because now, I don't know what I'd do without one on me at all timesđđ
Thats great!
I just purchased a refurbished 7th gen Kindle and I donât regret it. So simple and convenient. I have hundreds of my favorite books at the tip of my fingers.
I use the kindle primarily for my certifications program. If I were to buy the books, theyâre really thick and super heavy. You know how that is. Itâs awkward to read anywhere else other than being at your desk or in the library. With the oasis, Iâve not only increased my study time, but also passed and received my certification way ahead of schedule. With a regular book, I wouldâve given up.
Amazing review, mate! Can not wait to get my own Kindle Paperwhite.
Have fun!
âThe only game there is...â
Good video! Iâve been wanting to get back into reading to reduce my phone usage and read new stories. Think I might get a kindle now.
Awesome!
Agreed đ buy a Kindle and won't regret it my Kindle changed my habits
Iam currently reading "Where Good Ideas come from" by Steven Johnson on my Kindle
awesome, ill check it out!
Great video - I read non fiction books about finances and investing. Psychology books are also some of my favorites. Nevertheless I liked and subscribed, you seem very humble đđ€
Wonderful!
Can you recommend the psychology books you enjoyed and got nice amount of knowledge from đđ»đđ»
Thank you for this!! đ
I used to read a ton until october, when I moved out of my parents' house and started university. I read little to nothing and I don't have much space to put physical books. I just recently got a kindle and it's saving my life; it's so much easier to bring around with me while commuting and as you said there are amazing websites where I can download books for free, saving me lots of money.
I got mine on prime day too and, luckily and completely unbeknownst to me, I had accumulated a bunch of reward points through my bank, so the kindle cost me 90 cents in the end đ Best 90 cents I ever spent for sure lol
Nice! 90c is such a bargain!
"Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda. Best book I've ever read.
will take a look thanks!
agree..
Oh. Pleaseeee itâs the worst donât even bother
@@naveedahsan7315 I think you got the book mistaken pal kkkk! Or you didnt bother reading it yourself.
@@naveedahsan7315 Quran?
I like your video. My preference is for the Kindle Fire 7. My favorite feature is 'text-to-speech.' Once I set it to read to me, I can get busy with my kitchen chores while listening to Jane Austen or Jim Butcher.
Thank you so much you just make my reason to get my Kindle
The biggest drawback is you cant see colourful diagrams in an ebook. And for medschool, colourful diagrams are essential for understanding.
that's fair, probably an ipad is better
Same for geology! They have colorful pictures of samples!
Color e-ink readers are slowly becoming a thing. The ones available cost a lot, but I see Amazon releasing one at the current price range within 5 years.
If money isn't an issue, you might want to look up BOOX ebook reader.
For text only, I prefer the Paperwhite but for color pictures, the kindle fire is a great option. It works very well for picture books for my children.
One of the best purchases I've ever made was when I bought a Kindle. No regrets so far
Completely agree!
you're awesome bro! I decided to get the kindle to cut down on the amount of physical books I buy
Exactly! Just bought it also from a big discount from Prime day. And with some really nice websites I got some E books for free that already saved me more then the purchase price of the Kindle. đđđđ
Best buy ever. It's my favorite gadget. I can basically have free books everywhere I go with me. And yes when I like a book I then buy it most of the time.
Couldn't agree more!
Kindle has been my Best Buy till date. Since buying it two Years ago, I have made a habit of reading one hour every day prior to going to sleep. Have so far read 43 books which I hadnât read in so many years. A BIG THUMBS UP TO KINDLE. đđđ»
Great video and All the Best from India đźđł
Thanks for sharing!
Can we read online novels that we read in google in kindle also?plz reply!just want to confirm a gift optionđ
@@SKY-kv7no You would need to purchase the Novel through Amazon (if available) and then you can read it on Kindle.
@@anandjha211085 oh thx fr the reply!đ
just found your channel. Awesome!
this is such a good video !! exactly how i feel about my kindle lmao; it rlly pays for itself !! even if you don't want to go down the đŽââ ïž route lmao there are websites with free classics and so many good books that you can read for free; also get calibre for transferring since it transfers the formatting and everything lol. another tip is that u should rlly get a cover for kindles (not the overpriced official amazon ones lol, just any cover off etsy or 3rd party on amazon or whatever) since ereaders tend to be fragile and i've managed to break 2 before even though i was handling them with care :/// other than that, this was a really informative video !!! subscribed hehe đ
thank you!! :)
I told an aunt of mine that my Kindle had a little over 2000 books on it, she asked me if that made it heavy.
Hahaha thats so funny!
This is so funny.
Been using kindle since 2018 and gotta say if you like to read it helps a lot. Lighter, thinner, and doesn't hurt the eye, also cheaper book selection on amazon.
Although many people commenting on why would i spend money for things that pretty much can only be used to read e-book, i still say it's a worthy purchase if you read a lot.
Cheers man
Thanks for sharing! Youre welcome :(
This is the reason Iâm seriously tempted to pick up a new Kindle⊠less distractions⊠and rediscovering the joy of reading
LOVE my kindle! I use it EVERY SINGLE DAY. â„
nice!
Iâve been reading power of habits
I wanna buy one ...Ur convincing me more thnx...
You should!
true.same here.kindle really gonna change my life
Amazing video...well done mate
Thanks a lot!
I was in two minds about buying myself a kindle even after placing the order just a few minutes ago. I found a lot of negative reviews about issues with the device on Amazon. I wanted to feel a little reassured so got into CZcams and that's when I found your video. Thanks a lot. I recommend books by Sadhguru especially Inner Engineering.
Cheers!
you'll like manufacuring consent by noam chomsky.
Thats really cool, but im too attached to my physical books đ đ đ đ
haha yeah, everyone has their own preference! :)
This is what i originally thought for myself as well, but as soon as i got the Kindle, I realized this wasn't true!
Great video! Lol my case is funny. I've got a paperwhite back in 2018 and for some reason didn't like it and I didn't know about sending books ( that I of course buy from amazon and not download somehere *cough*) by email to it. Like one month ago though I found it in my basement and tried it out again and researched how to transfer books on it etc. Guess what , now it's my daily companion! đ I've already 2 books on it in a month.
Great! you did inspire me to change my habits. thank you
Youre welcome!!
Shane: *wastes 16 hours per week
Me: *wastes 16 hours per day scrolling facebook and watch youtube videos about being productive đ
Btw I suggest reading the book "Make it stick"
Hahahaha thanks for the recommendation. Will check it out! :)
So you could do more productive things, like making this CZcams video. While I do less productive things, like watching CZcams.. er.. hey, wait a minute!!! :-)
hahaha!
Thank you for being so honest
man this changed my output, thanks bro
Awesome!
I've got a Kobo Aura 2 and I love that little thing. Need to get back in the habit of using it in the morning and night before bed on!e you mentioned, because gosh I waste so much time on that thing, and I'm sure it totally ruins the amount of sleep I could be getting. Thanks for great video and the nice reminder!
awesome, cheers!
Goooooood. I turned off my tv đ€©I read anything I can get on my kindel. The last position was "Mindhunter", "u.s.s seawolf", and "Admirals"
I was looking for reviews about kindle because I want to buy one... I'd like to read How to be a Stoic. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you your the reason why im going to purchase 2 kindles 1 for me and 1 for a gift. Thank you i liked and subscribed
Awesome! Thank you!
I love my kobo, I download all the books I want and send them to one drive, and when I open the e-reader it's all there ready to be read... next time I buy another one I wanna try something like Remarkable, way bigger so it would be easier to read PDFs and graphs in general
I bought my kindle 8 years ago because big epic fantasy books where hurting my hands and back (like literally I was starting to have muscle/tendon issues). I've been a strong proponent of e-readers ever since.
Oh wow!
Does Kindle support any browsing apps? I'm a web novel reader and books that I read are from the authors' websites.
omg yes!! i love using kindle, i take it EVERYWHERE
Thats so cool!
not to mention even if ebook is same price as paper book its still more convinient since you dont have to drive to the book store or library
I have one , itâs very practical , can carry all books in it with no extra weights. Amazing
Exactly!
This is good info! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great review, more please... đ
This was recommended to me and now I def wanna buy a kindle now! Also we have the same name haha
hahaha!
Also, you should check out bookbub, they show which reading sites, (as well as Amazon) has free books as well as discounted books for the day.
I think one of the biggest impacts on quality of sleep, life and mental health is a diat from news. Just don't watch it, read it or hear it for a couple of weeks and you'll realize that you're not missing ANYTHING because all the big stuff is brought to you by friends.
You miss out on all the negative stuff you can't do anything about and that just frustrates you though. I've been doing that on and off since 2015 and I always feel best, when I don't know what's going on for weeks. Then I relapse and feel terrible again.
Awesome mate thx :)