Are Kindles Really Worth It? – Forbes

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Answer by Marcus Geduld, Shakespearean manager, computer programmer, teacher, writer? , on Quora

It depends on your tastes and lifestyle. Central air-conditioning is worth it? Maybe, if you live where i do, in NYC, Where the summers can be brutal, but probably not if you live in Alaska.

For me, the Kindle has-been a game-changer for multiple reasons. I,Äôm a voracious reader, and I prefer to own books rather than borrow them from a library or friend (though note that you ‘can check out eBooks from libraries MOST).

But I live in a small apartment . There are bookshelves lining the walls Already. I don,Äôt Have more room for printed books. It,Äôs Reached the point where I have to get rid of a book if I want to buy a new one, so I love the fact That I can buy as many eBooks as I like. The other thing I like is the cost: Kindles are under $ 100, Which Means That if I have to buy one a year, it won,Äôt dent my finances too much (as a middle-class person). They,Äôre pretty robust devices, and I,Äôve Been using the same one for a couple of years, but I don,Äôt get that feeling I get with my iPhone, it,Äôs That esta incredibly pricy gadget and I have to be super- -careful With It. If my Kindle breaks, it,Äôs no big deal.

By the way, there are various Kindle apps. I have one on my phone, and I Also use Amazon,Äôs online reader. I prefer the Kindle, but: sometimes I forget to bring it with me, or I want to read on my work desktop (while on my lunch break, of course). Amazon syncs everything, so I can start on the Kindle, continue on my phone, and keep reading on my desktop, without Having to search for my page.

Another plus is the fact That Significantly MOST eBooks are cheaper than paper books. Some folks complain That They are not cheap enough. Maybe not, but They are definitely cheaper. . And Often you can download a chapter for free, to try before you buy

One thing end: I,Äôm getting older and my eyesight isn,Äôt as great as it was. I love being reliable to change the font-size and column width Whenever I want.