TechTablets5 things I wish I’d known before I bought an Amazon Kindle ereaderSome of the things you need to know before buying an Amazon KindleWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechTablets5 things I wish I’d known before I bought an Amazon Kindle ereaderSome of the things you need to know before buying an Amazon KindleWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Some of the things you need to know before buying an Amazon Kindle
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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I personally own an Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, too, and use it most weeks. It’s a great device for reading while on the go.
Offering a scintillating combination of excellent features, great hardware, a huge library of books, and cheap price points there really isn’t anything to complain about.
Owning physical books is a really nice experience, especially after browsing a nice bookshop, but there is something so convenient about having an entire library right there in a tiny device.
With holidays abroad looming over the summer and autumn, being able to finally get your teeth intoWar & Peaceafter all these years might be possible without having to lug around all 1,225 pages.
But there are still some things you might want to know before taking the ereader leap. As such, here are five important things prospective Amazon Kindle owners should know in my opinion.
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1. Make sure you buy a (nice) case
Protecting your Kindle is important, especially if you’re off on holiday or to the beach. Keys and other metal objectswillscratch the device pretty easily.
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Luckily, there are a huge range of cases on offer, both from Amazon and third-parties, in a huge array of styles.
I personally like Amazon’syellow casefor the Kindle Paperwhite but you can get pretty much any style your heart – and fashion – desires.
If you’re unsure which type of Kindle would suit you best, then be sure to check out T3’sAmazon Kindle vs Kindle Paperwhitefeature.
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2. Kindle Unlimited is really great
If you’re a veracious reader like me then Kindle Unlimited isperfect.
The premise is pretty simple: access to a huge library of books and more, from which you can “borrow” 10 books at a time and keep 20 on your device.
It’s absolutely ideal for travelling, especially if you can’t decide exactly what mood you’re in – just download a bunch and see how you get on.
The selection is great, too, although it might be lacking the absolutely newest titles (which can still be purchased from Amazon’s store directly).
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3. Oasis is brilliant but not necessary
TheKindle Oasisis the cream of the ereader crop – literally.
It’s the most high-end Kindle that Amazon makes, coming with a 7-inch larger display, a refreshed design with dedicated page turning buttons, full waterproofing, and more.
The thing is, for most people, I think theKindle Paperwhiteor entry level Kindle will be absolutely perfect, so just make sure you need the extra fancy features on the Oasis before buying. Oasis is the best Kindle on the market, but I feel that the majority of people don’tneedit to have a superb ereader experience.
Of course, if there is a deal that brings the Oasis down to the Paperwhite’s price point then, well, the decision has been made. The 5-star ereader should be in your shopping trolley.
For a better idea of if the Kindle Oasis is right for you, be sure to check out T3’sAmazon Kindle Paperwhite vs Kindle Oasiscomparison feature.
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4. Make sure you get the right storage
Most Kindle models come with 8GB of storage as standard, which is absolutely fine for most people because e-books are very small.
However, if you plan on storing a lot of e-books – and we mean a lot, like thousands – on the device at all times or enjoy periodicals with pictures then you might want to consider going for a 32GB model.
Remember, too, that Kindle’s can be used to read digital magazines and comic books, too, as well as capable of being used to play music on. All these files take up space, though, so if you fancy having more of an all-round media device then consider larger storage models.
TheKindle Paperwhite Signature Editionand Kindle Oasis both come with the extra storage as standard, making them your ideal picks here.
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5. If you can, wait for Black Friday Kindle deals
We absolutely loveBlack FridayandCyber Mondayhere at T3 Towers and the two huge shopping events are right around the corner.
This year, Black Friday sales are slated to start on November 25, so mark the date on your calendar now.
Following on fromAmazon Prime Day, the company will very often offer deep discounts on all its devices, including the Kindle. If you can wait until November, it’ll likely be well worth it.
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