A Kindle with color is definitely a niche market, but personally I would opt for it over a tablet screen any day. Working remotely at a computer for 8 hours a day really puts strain on my eyes and as someone who suffers from frequent headaches the e-ink screen of a kindle is a huge relief after 8 hours of bright light from a screen. If I read comics/magazines more often and if I didn't have a Paperwhite already I would have absolutely jumped on the Colorsoft. I'm glad it's an option and hope battery life improves even more in future iterations so I can justify an upgrade.
@milyypink Totally understand! I don't work on a computer so reading on the Fire doesn't bother me. I didn't like it without the matte screen protector though. That really makes it look more like an ereader:)
@angelmd43 I used a Kindle 8 before I got this one. It worked well, and I definitely got my use out of it before buying the 7. The newer versions use usb-c and you can add a micro SD card for more storage!
I’m so excited to have found your channel. This morning, I cancelled my pre-order of the Colorsoft and instead, I traded in my older Fire 7 and got a deal on the Kindle Fire 8hd. I’m really happy to have found your video and now I plan to put the apps for Hoopla and some others on my new Fire when it comes. Super happy to have a way to enjoy color without breaking the bank! I subscribed to your channel.
i have the same kindle fire 7 and use it like you. i love it🥰 i use it for hoopla, libby and immersive reading on the kindle app. i love how it highlights the text while listening to the audio.
I've been using the Kindle Fire 8 as an ereader at home for quite a few years now. I even bought a Fire 7 a year or so ago to take to the office or wherever. It's really not much bigger than my Paperwhite Signature. The battery life isn't as good as a Paperwhite, but I just charge it when I charge my phone.
Why would you compare a tablet to an ereader. If you wanted a tablet, you'd get an ipad mini. It's totally different between LCD tablets and eink e-readers.
@DanielCho1997 Because it's a device you can download ebooks on and read in color. An iPad mini is so much more expensive. Also, my husband works in tech and is very anti apple. I'd get a Samsung if I wanted to spend that kind of money.
I read using the sepia or the green background setting and with using the matte screen protector, it doesn't bother my eyes at all. I do have sensitive eyes and wear glasses. I can't read on my phone at all, and I didn't like reading on the fire, until I got the matte screen. That's really a game changer!
@@wanderingwithstacy great to know! Thanks for replying! I too have sensitive eyes and wear glasses. Good for future reference though I have the Paperwhite and do enjoy it, I was wondering about the color version. It is pricey, though!
@tiffp323 I was just going through the settings on the Fire and I saw that it does have blue light filter mode too. I've never needed it, but it should be helpful!
If anybody out there is even thinking about replacing an e-ink device with an LCD or OLED: Try reading books on your phone. And if that sucks, I guarantee you it will suck even more if you've paid 50 bucks to get the same disappointing experience on an even bigger screen. E-readers are a product category of their own for good reason and claiming that a tablet can replace them is at best misleading. But welcome to the "get clicks by mentioning the Colorsoft" train!
@markus30000 I absolutely can not read on my phone, but reading on the Fire with the matte screen protector is really nice. I love my Paperwhite, but since it doesn't allow Hoopla or Scribd, I love having the Fire. I read on it mostly in bed, in the dark, and it has a blue light filter. I don't get any eye strain. For me, it's totally worth the price. I have lots of videos talking about my ereaders. I have a paperwhite, a Boox Palma, and the Fire. I love them all for different reasons.
@SvetlanaPetrov21 What I said is that e-ink is the superior display technology for reading and I stand by that because it's true. I never even mentioned eye strain, blue light, apps or affordability. Throwing these things in here is just an attempt to obfuscate my point (and evidently it's working, because you're picking up on it). She could have proposed an alternative to a Kindle years ago, no need to tie this specifically to the Colorsoft. So yes, it is bandwagoning. To keep buying is not bandwagoning though, it's consumerism. Also not good, but something entirely different.
I have watched this 3 times because I want to see all that it does. I am going to treat myself to one for my birthday. When I get it, I will probably watch this again. 🤭 Thank you so much for sharing this with us Stacy.
@MysticFox88 Well, everyone one is different, and this option works for a lot of people. The screen might not be as good, but it's definitely good enough for me, especially for the price difference.
@@wanderingwithstacy yes of course . I’m just giving my opinion. But after reading ebooks there’s no way I could go to a fire as a replacement. Blue light, distractions of apps , glare, battery life. Kindle fires are tablets and weak ones at that. A cheap small iPad would be better
@MysticFox88 Love sharing opinions:) A cheap iPad isn't going to be as cheap as a fire, and the screens are exactly the same. You can fix the blue light with the filter and the glare with the matte screen protector. I only have book apps on my fire and I've cleaned up the homescreen so it's very basic. The battery life isn't an issue for me since I put it on airplane mode after I download books. I love that are lots of reading options. There's something for everyone!
@Jess-pagesandgrace I just found out about them this year! I didn't really like reading on the Fire before, but it makes such a difference! And you can't beat the price:)
I have a regular kindle for Libby and owned books and a fire 7 just for hoopla books! My hoopla has a TON of library books that Libby doesn’t have on it. With the matte anti glare screen protector, I love the fire 7 for reading
You're so right about the Kindle Fire! It is a great little tablet and a steal when on sale. I use it for email, shopping, watching youtube, and on and on and on.
Do you use both Kindle Unlimited and Everand? I thought you made a video about Everand but I’m not finding it. I currently have a KU subscription and love it but if Everand is better because of the audiobook options I’d consider swapping since they are the same price. Also I’ve just ordered a Fire tablet because I’ve been considering one for a bit to do other things on. Now it’s a no brainer. I love my kindle but like you said you can’t put hoopla or Libby on it or do much else besides read.
@LisaR-29 I do have both, but I think Everand is better because of the audio and it has a lot of new releases. As soon as a new book comes out that I'm interested I'm, I check there first. My library takes forever to get new ebooks, there's always a long hold. You can get Libby books on your paperwhite, but not Hoopla. It really doesn't make sense to me because both are library apps. There are a lot of libraries that use Hoopla and not Libby.
@@wanderingwithstacy I do get the ebooks on kindle from Libby but it would be nice to have the audios too so I’m not constantly on my phone. Sometimes I want to listen to an audiobook and since it’s on my phone I’m like well might as welll play a game or whatever and then it’s hours later and yeah I’ve enjoyed the book but wasted so much time scrolling or doing nonsense. Removing those apps from my phone and only keeping them on a tablet sounds like it would help me out there.
I had a Kindle Fire years ago, and I didn't end up doing much reading off it. I also didn't read as much then as I do now, and I didn't really know how to use Hoopla when I had it. Anyhow, I have been considering a Kindle or reading device. I really want one that Hoopla will work with. I don't care so much about the screen being in color. My priorities are: Hoopla and Libby work on it, and the screen doesn't cause eye fatigue.
The Kindle Fire is definitely the way to go! You can download Hoopla and Libby! You can get the one with the larger screen too, if the regular one seems small to you. And you can get the light setting in green if that's easier on your eyes and it also has blue filter mode:)
Great, your ideas are always very helpful. I have an old version of this one, I dont remember the size screen, but is heavy, is yours light to hold on the hand?
Thanks! I also have an old version that is the 8 inch. Its much heavier than this new model. This 7 is heavier than my Paperwhite Signiture, but not by much. It's also faster than the old model, and uses the USC charger, the same as my phone. You can also expand the storage with a Micro SD card:)
I saw your previous video. This was a helpful and informative. The Fire 8 is a perfect size but it was too heavy for me. I have RSI (repetitive stress injury) in my right wrist. So I opted for the Fire 7. Then I heard about the new Kindle Color Soft. I’m happy with the form factor of my tablet.
The Kindle Fire isn’t an e-ink screen so it really isn’t an alternative to the Kindle Colorsoft. The alternatives would be the other color e-readers from other brands that have been released before hand. There are those of us that can’t read on a screen like a regular tablet (like the Kindle Fire is) due to eye strain and development of headaches.
@LMHB0907 I have sensitive eyes and can't read on my phone, but the matte screen protector makes this a very readable device. I wouldn't recommend reading on it without it. I took this with me to Alaska and read through the entire plane ride. Not everyone can or wants to spend several hundred dollars to read in color.
@@wanderingwithstacyyet a Boox Palma is the exact same price as the Kindle Colorsoft but nobody is complaining about the price of that. Not to mention the Kobo Libra and the Boox Go Color 7 are a mere $20 cheaper than the Kindle Colorsoft but nobody is complaining about those price tags either.
I am excited that kindle has a color eink reader. I cant afford it, but in a few years it will probably be the norm. That is what I am looking forward to. The Fire Tablet is a great alternative, I have been very happy with mine. I do perfer to read on my paperwhite, for me the eink is easier for my eyes. I love having the tablet as an option especially if I am reading my son an ebook instead of a physical book.
@@UFOCrochet Yes, it's great to have options! There's a lot of us that can't justify the cost for the colorsoft, so I wanted to share my love for the Fire:)
They have a payment plan for the Colorsoft right now. $56 a month for 5 months and it's not layaway. You get it on release next week. If you trade in any other old Amazon device they'll even give you 20% off plus a gift card. My old Paperwhite from 2019 worked and was also good for a $30 gift card.
I'm one of those weird people who doesn't like it, lol! The white words all blend together and it just looks like a white blob to me. My favorite is the green, because the words stand out the best for me on that setting:) The Fire does white, sepia, green and dark mode, so there's something for everyone!
There’s a huge difference in eye strain using an LCD and a e-ink reader. The colorsoft isn’t just about color, cause if it was then everyone would use a fire, their phone, or their tablet. This is not an alternative for a lot of people due to that. Even with blue light filters and changing settings you’re not going to be able to reduce the strain in the same way e-ink does.
You're right, it isn't exactly the same, but with the matte screen and the filter, it is a very nice reading experience. Especially if you don't typically read out in direct sunlight, which I don't. I wouldn't recommend reading on the Fire without the screen protector. But it honestly does make a huge difference. Being able to get all the reading apps is a huge plus for this device too.
For real .. I don't think the price of the Kindle Colorsoft ist so high ... First it's a Signiture Edition no other Alternatives have and f.exp. the PocketBook ERA ist also high in price. But Amazon seems to make a like Kaleido 3 Plus with better backround and lights.
@@Fraser1746 I would totally buy it if I didn't already have a color reading device that works well for me. I would own all the different ereaders if I could afford them:)
The thing about new colorsoft being signature edition is true. I think a normal colorsoft will be cheaper. But there are colour alternatives. Kobo Libra colour and Clara colour are execelente alternatives. There are fully e-ink based Android devices from Boox which can run kindle apps and kobo apps both, and they are still pleasing on the eyes because they are e-ink based. So there are definitely alternatives.
@@abhisheks8017 I also have the Boox Palma and love it! I honestly would choose the Boox color over the Kindle Color because it allows me to download all the apps. I don't think I'd buy another ereader that doesn't have that option. I use the other apps a ton!
@@abhisheks8017 off course they can be good alteratives to a higher priced one ... but until we didn't seen the new Kindle Colorsoft and what Amazon did to this for maybe a better "reading" (like reMarkle did it with better EINK Gallery 3) I don't think, that the price of Kindle CS is to high in price/perfomance/functions. :)
I like the kindle fire, but the homescreen is so busy! I don't like how you can't remove the pre installed apps... or organize the screen. Unless I am missing something lol
I just found this video showing how to clean up the home screen! It looks pretty simple, I'm going to try it myself:) ua-cam.com/video/pcEKpdgoGhY/v-deo.htmlsi=SXh8tZOh0pO86Ss9
Physical books bother my eyes. The font is always too small and I read a lot at night in bed, in low light or no light. Physical books also take up a ton of space in my house, which I really don't have to spare. They're bulky and heavy to travel with. I can get any book I want immediately, without leaving my house. I charge my phone every single day and have chargers in every room. Having to charge a kindle is no bother:)
@@rmn2149 You're right, but this device can do things the paperwhite can't do for a fraction of the price. I'm not interested in reading in direct sunlight. I'd rather be in the shade. I also put it on airplane mode after I download my books, so it's stays charged for at least a week. I charge my phone every single day, so I don't get the need to have a device that can only go a week.
They're entirely different types of products. An alternative would be a competitor with a color eInk screen. They're entirely different experiences and eInk is better on the eyes.
@shanenokes1170 They are different. The Fire allows you to upload all of your favorite reading apps, which is my top priority for a reading device. It also allows to to continually scroll, which the paperwhite does not. Some people prefer that over page turn. Reading on it is no problem with the matte screen protector. I have sensitive eyes and can't read on my phone, but have no problem reading on the Fire.
Thank you! I just traded in my kindle for this option. I hate reading on the kindle, it doesn’t let you continuously scroll and there’s a bright flash every time you turn the page, it drives me nuts so I just put it in the drawer and forgot about it. There are many times I want to read at night in bed but my phone and iPad strain my eyes too much. I think this will be a great option for me. I got the clear case too, I can’t wait to make a cute custom backing for it like you did. I’ll have to go back and rewatch your tutorial on how you do that 😍
@racheldunlap5406 Thanks for your comment, I hope you love it! I didn't mention it in the video, but it also has a blue light filter setting on it, that's perfect for nighttime reading! I also read in bed and I haven't needed the filter. I just turn the brightness down. But it's good the option is there:) Did you get a matte screen protector too? That really makes it more like the ereader screen.
Thats awesome to know there is a blue light filter option, that will be very helpful! I did buy the matte screen protector as well, I wanted to make it as easy on my eyes as possible. Thank you for recommending that. Now it just needs to hurry up and get here in the mail so I can start using it 😅
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A Kindle with color is definitely a niche market, but personally I would opt for it over a tablet screen any day. Working remotely at a computer for 8 hours a day really puts strain on my eyes and as someone who suffers from frequent headaches the e-ink screen of a kindle is a huge relief after 8 hours of bright light from a screen. If I read comics/magazines more often and if I didn't have a Paperwhite already I would have absolutely jumped on the Colorsoft. I'm glad it's an option and hope battery life improves even more in future iterations so I can justify an upgrade.
@milyypink Totally understand! I don't work on a computer so reading on the Fire doesn't bother me. I didn't like it without the matte screen protector though. That really makes it look more like an ereader:)
I've had my kindle fire for years and it's so handy and reliable. The stereo sound is also a plus!
@angelmd43 I used a Kindle 8 before I got this one. It worked well, and I definitely got my use out of it before buying the 7. The newer versions use usb-c and you can add a micro SD card for more storage!
@@wanderingwithstacy Ok. Thanks for the info Stacy!
I’m so excited to have found your channel. This morning, I cancelled my pre-order of the Colorsoft and instead, I traded in my older Fire 7 and got a deal on the Kindle Fire 8hd. I’m really happy to have found your video and now I plan to put the apps for Hoopla and some others on my new Fire when it comes. Super happy to have a way to enjoy color without breaking the bank! I subscribed to your channel.
@WalkawayyyRenee Thank you so much, and welcome! I hope you love your new Fire!
Literally just unboxed mine this is an game changer for us girlies who just want some color in our lives lol
@@CozygirlSteph That's awesome! Color and without breaking the bank!😁
@@wanderingwithstacy yes!!
i have the same kindle fire 7 and use it like you. i love it🥰 i use it for hoopla, libby and immersive reading on the kindle app. i love how it highlights the text while listening to the audio.
@@bookishodeplans I love that, thanks fir sharing!
I've been using the Kindle Fire 8 as an ereader at home for quite a few years now. I even bought a Fire 7 a year or so ago to take to the office or wherever. It's really not much bigger than my Paperwhite Signature. The battery life isn't as good as a Paperwhite, but I just charge it when I charge my phone.
Same! I love that the newer Fire's use the same charger as my samsung phone. I mostly keep it on airplane mode and only charge about once a week:)
Why would you compare a tablet to an ereader. If you wanted a tablet, you'd get an ipad mini. It's totally different between LCD tablets and eink e-readers.
@DanielCho1997 Because it's a device you can download ebooks on and read in color. An iPad mini is so much more expensive. Also, my husband works in tech and is very anti apple. I'd get a Samsung if I wanted to spend that kind of money.
What about eye fatigue or eye strain? Due to the blue light
I read using the sepia or the green background setting and with using the matte screen protector, it doesn't bother my eyes at all. I do have sensitive eyes and wear glasses. I can't read on my phone at all, and I didn't like reading on the fire, until I got the matte screen. That's really a game changer!
@@wanderingwithstacy great to know! Thanks for replying! I too have sensitive eyes and wear glasses. Good for future reference though I have the Paperwhite and do enjoy it, I was wondering about the color version. It is pricey, though!
@tiffp323 I was just going through the settings on the Fire and I saw that it does have blue light filter mode too. I've never needed it, but it should be helpful!
If anybody out there is even thinking about replacing an e-ink device with an LCD or OLED: Try reading books on your phone. And if that sucks, I guarantee you it will suck even more if you've paid 50 bucks to get the same disappointing experience on an even bigger screen.
E-readers are a product category of their own for good reason and claiming that a tablet can replace them is at best misleading. But welcome to the "get clicks by mentioning the Colorsoft" train!
@markus30000 I absolutely can not read on my phone, but reading on the Fire with the matte screen protector is really nice. I love my Paperwhite, but since it doesn't allow Hoopla or Scribd, I love having the Fire. I read on it mostly in bed, in the dark, and it has a blue light filter. I don't get any eye strain. For me, it's totally worth the price. I have lots of videos talking about my ereaders. I have a paperwhite, a Boox Palma, and the Fire. I love them all for different reasons.
@SvetlanaPetrov21 All of this😊
@SvetlanaPetrov21 What I said is that e-ink is the superior display technology for reading and I stand by that because it's true.
I never even mentioned eye strain, blue light, apps or affordability. Throwing these things in here is just an attempt to obfuscate my point (and evidently it's working, because you're picking up on it).
She could have proposed an alternative to a Kindle years ago, no need to tie this specifically to the Colorsoft. So yes, it is bandwagoning.
To keep buying is not bandwagoning though, it's consumerism. Also not good, but something entirely different.
I have watched this 3 times because I want to see all that it does. I am going to treat myself to one for my birthday. When I get it, I will probably watch this again. 🤭 Thank you so much for sharing this with us Stacy.
You're welcome! I hope you love it! Let me know if you have any questions:)
@@wanderingwithstacy Thank you so much. I sure will.
Not a replacement for me . Not worried about the glare on lcd screens, it’s the blue light
It has a bluelight filter!
@@wanderingwithstacy there’s a big difference between an lcd screen and e-ink. No matter what filter or layer you put over it
@MysticFox88 Well, everyone one is different, and this option works for a lot of people. The screen might not be as good, but it's definitely good enough for me, especially for the price difference.
@@wanderingwithstacy yes of course . I’m just giving my opinion. But after reading ebooks there’s no way I could go to a fire as a replacement. Blue light, distractions of apps , glare, battery life. Kindle fires are tablets and weak ones at that. A cheap small iPad would be better
@MysticFox88 Love sharing opinions:) A cheap iPad isn't going to be as cheap as a fire, and the screens are exactly the same. You can fix the blue light with the filter and the glare with the matte screen protector. I only have book apps on my fire and I've cleaned up the homescreen so it's very basic. The battery life isn't an issue for me since I put it on airplane mode after I download books. I love that are lots of reading options. There's something for everyone!
Can you link the strap you use on yours? I want to go with one of those instead of a pop socket, they hurt my fingers after a while lol
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@@bethmccraw6718 I have these on my kindles and my phone:) I prefer them to the popsocket for the same reason!
I had a kindle fire forever and used it all the time. I would be using it today if the wifi chip didn't break.
Oh no! I bet they will be having black Friday deals!
That was a great idea with the matte screen protector. I had no idea they made those.
@Jess-pagesandgrace I just found out about them this year! I didn't really like reading on the Fire before, but it makes such a difference! And you can't beat the price:)
I have the fire 7 and love it! I like that I can have Libby and hoopla on it as well!
@@bethmccraw6718 Right! Having all of my reading apps available is so important to me!
I have a regular kindle for Libby and owned books and a fire 7 just for hoopla books! My hoopla has a TON of library books that Libby doesn’t have on it. With the matte anti glare screen protector, I love the fire 7 for reading
@ReadingWithRo88 🥰🥰🥰
You're so right about the Kindle Fire! It is a great little tablet and a steal when on sale. I use it for email, shopping, watching youtube, and on and on and on.
It packs a punch for the price!
Do you use both Kindle Unlimited and Everand? I thought you made a video about Everand but I’m not finding it. I currently have a KU subscription and love it but if Everand is better because of the audiobook options I’d consider swapping since they are the same price.
Also I’ve just ordered a Fire tablet because I’ve been considering one for a bit to do other things on. Now it’s a no brainer. I love my kindle but like you said you can’t put hoopla or Libby on it or do much else besides read.
@LisaR-29 I do have both, but I think Everand is better because of the audio and it has a lot of new releases. As soon as a new book comes out that I'm interested I'm, I check there first. My library takes forever to get new ebooks, there's always a long hold. You can get Libby books on your paperwhite, but not Hoopla. It really doesn't make sense to me because both are library apps. There are a lot of libraries that use Hoopla and not Libby.
Unless you're in Canada, I don't think you can download Libby books on the Paperwhite there. Not sure why.
@@wanderingwithstacy I do get the ebooks on kindle from Libby but it would be nice to have the audios too so I’m not constantly on my phone. Sometimes I want to listen to an audiobook and since it’s on my phone I’m like well might as welll play a game or whatever and then it’s hours later and yeah I’ve enjoyed the book but wasted so much time scrolling or doing nonsense. Removing those apps from my phone and only keeping them on a tablet sounds like it would help me out there.
I had a Kindle Fire years ago, and I didn't end up doing much reading off it. I also didn't read as much then as I do now, and I didn't really know how to use Hoopla when I had it. Anyhow, I have been considering a Kindle or reading device. I really want one that Hoopla will work with. I don't care so much about the screen being in color. My priorities are: Hoopla and Libby work on it, and the screen doesn't cause eye fatigue.
The Kindle Fire is definitely the way to go! You can download Hoopla and Libby! You can get the one with the larger screen too, if the regular one seems small to you. And you can get the light setting in green if that's easier on your eyes and it also has blue filter mode:)
Great, your ideas are always very helpful. I have an old version of this one, I dont remember the size screen, but is heavy, is yours light to hold on the hand?
Thanks! I also have an old version that is the 8 inch. Its much heavier than this new model. This 7 is heavier than my Paperwhite Signiture, but not by much. It's also faster than the old model, and uses the USC charger, the same as my phone. You can also expand the storage with a Micro SD card:)
@@wanderingwithstacy thanks will order a new one ☺️
I saw your previous video. This was a helpful and informative. The Fire 8 is a perfect size but it was too heavy for me. I have RSI (repetitive stress injury) in my right wrist. So I opted for the Fire 7. Then I heard about the new Kindle
Color Soft. I’m happy with the form factor of my tablet.
@@buttercup5470 That's great! This 7 is so much lighter than the old 8. 😄
The Kindle Fire isn’t an e-ink screen so it really isn’t an alternative to the Kindle Colorsoft. The alternatives would be the other color e-readers from other brands that have been released before hand.
There are those of us that can’t read on a screen like a regular tablet (like the Kindle Fire is) due to eye strain and development of headaches.
@LMHB0907 I have sensitive eyes and can't read on my phone, but the matte screen protector makes this a very readable device. I wouldn't recommend reading on it without it. I took this with me to Alaska and read through the entire plane ride. Not everyone can or wants to spend several hundred dollars to read in color.
@@wanderingwithstacyyet a Boox Palma is the exact same price as the Kindle Colorsoft but nobody is complaining about the price of that. Not to mention the Kobo Libra and the Boox Go Color 7 are a mere $20 cheaper than the Kindle Colorsoft but nobody is complaining about those price tags either.
I have a fire too and it is a size 8
My old one was an 8 but I wanted the smaller size and the usb-c charger, so I got this 7 last May:)
I have a seven inch as well but not working well
Looks really good actually with matt screen protector
@@nh8383 huge difference!
I am excited that kindle has a color eink reader. I cant afford it, but in a few years it will probably be the norm. That is what I am looking forward to. The Fire Tablet is a great alternative, I have been very happy with mine. I do perfer to read on my paperwhite, for me the eink is easier for my eyes. I love having the tablet as an option especially if I am reading my son an ebook instead of a physical book.
@@UFOCrochet Yes, it's great to have options! There's a lot of us that can't justify the cost for the colorsoft, so I wanted to share my love for the Fire:)
They have a payment plan for the Colorsoft right now. $56 a month for 5 months and it's not layaway. You get it on release next week. If you trade in any other old Amazon device they'll even give you 20% off plus a gift card. My old Paperwhite from 2019 worked and was also good for a $30 gift card.
@@shanenokes1170 Thanks for sharing!
There's absolutely no comparison. That is not an e-ink screen. That's an absurd comparison.
@@VidMashUp You can read books in color on both devices. Some people don't mind the screen, especially with the matte screen protector.
Can you do dark mode?
I'm one of those weird people who doesn't like it, lol! The white words all blend together and it just looks like a white blob to me. My favorite is the green, because the words stand out the best for me on that setting:) The Fire does white, sepia, green and dark mode, so there's something for everyone!
Thank you
The 16 gb is ok? I like the idea of saving $20🥰
@dianesellepedrosa1876 Yes! I got the lowest gb one, but you can add more storage with a micro SD card. I just bought 128 gb card for 12 bucks!
@@wanderingwithstacy thank you 🙏
There’s a huge difference in eye strain using an LCD and a e-ink reader. The colorsoft isn’t just about color, cause if it was then everyone would use a fire, their phone, or their tablet. This is not an alternative for a lot of people due to that. Even with blue light filters and changing settings you’re not going to be able to reduce the strain in the same way e-ink does.
You're right, it isn't exactly the same, but with the matte screen and the filter, it is a very nice reading experience. Especially if you don't typically read out in direct sunlight, which I don't. I wouldn't recommend reading on the Fire without the screen protector. But it honestly does make a huge difference. Being able to get all the reading apps is a huge plus for this device too.
For real .. I don't think the price of the Kindle Colorsoft ist so high ... First it's a Signiture Edition no other Alternatives have and f.exp. the PocketBook ERA ist also high in price. But Amazon seems to make a like Kaleido 3 Plus with better backround and lights.
@@Fraser1746 I would totally buy it if I didn't already have a color reading device that works well for me. I would own all the different ereaders if I could afford them:)
The thing about new colorsoft being signature edition is true. I think a normal colorsoft will be cheaper. But there are colour alternatives. Kobo Libra colour and Clara colour are execelente alternatives. There are fully e-ink based Android devices from Boox which can run kindle apps and kobo apps both, and they are still pleasing on the eyes because they are e-ink based. So there are definitely alternatives.
@@abhisheks8017 I also have the Boox Palma and love it! I honestly would choose the Boox color over the Kindle Color because it allows me to download all the apps. I don't think I'd buy another ereader that doesn't have that option. I use the other apps a ton!
@@abhisheks8017 off course they can be good alteratives to a higher priced one ... but until we didn't seen the new Kindle Colorsoft and what Amazon did to this for maybe a better "reading" (like reMarkle did it with better EINK Gallery 3) I don't think, that the price of Kindle CS is to high in price/perfomance/functions. :)
I like the kindle fire, but the homescreen is so busy! I don't like how you can't remove the pre installed apps... or organize the screen. Unless I am missing something lol
I just found this video showing how to clean up the home screen! It looks pretty simple, I'm going to try it myself:)
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@@wanderingwithstacy YOU ARE AWESOME! I just watched it and now my fire tablet looks WAY better, THANK YOU!!!
@@blessedbookworm Yay! I made the changes to mine as well and added a fall wallpaper. It really does make a difference!
@@wanderingwithstacy How did you get Libby on yours? I bought mine in 2017-2018 so not sure if it’s compatible with mine. It’s a Fire 7
I might have to trade it in and get a newer version if that’s the case…
why dont u use physical books? you dont need to charge them!
Physical books bother my eyes. The font is always too small and I read a lot at night in bed, in low light or no light. Physical books also take up a ton of space in my house, which I really don't have to spare. They're bulky and heavy to travel with. I can get any book I want immediately, without leaving my house. I charge my phone every single day and have chargers in every room. Having to charge a kindle is no bother:)
@wanderingwithstacy fair enough. I love books becahse i read slow and it is unsustainable to keep flicking on the device every time i need a break
Not a alternate at all. You can't read outside in the sun battery life is not even half.
@@rmn2149 You're right, but this device can do things the paperwhite can't do for a fraction of the price. I'm not interested in reading in direct sunlight. I'd rather be in the shade. I also put it on airplane mode after I download my books, so it's stays charged for at least a week. I charge my phone every single day, so I don't get the need to have a device that can only go a week.
Nope dedicated ereader for me not all tht stuff, love my oasis but softcolor is for me
@@selvinc5625 There's something for everyone:)
They're entirely different types of products.
An alternative would be a competitor with a color eInk screen.
They're entirely different experiences and eInk is better on the eyes.
@shanenokes1170 They are different. The Fire allows you to upload all of your favorite reading apps, which is my top priority for a reading device. It also allows to to continually scroll, which the paperwhite does not. Some people prefer that over page turn. Reading on it is no problem with the matte screen protector. I have sensitive eyes and can't read on my phone, but have no problem reading on the Fire.
Thank you! I just traded in my kindle for this option. I hate reading on the kindle, it doesn’t let you continuously scroll and there’s a bright flash every time you turn the page, it drives me nuts so I just put it in the drawer and forgot about it. There are many times I want to read at night in bed but my phone and iPad strain my eyes too much. I think this will be a great option for me. I got the clear case too, I can’t wait to make a cute custom backing for it like you did. I’ll have to go back and rewatch your tutorial on how you do that 😍
@racheldunlap5406 Thanks for your comment, I hope you love it! I didn't mention it in the video, but it also has a blue light filter setting on it, that's perfect for nighttime reading! I also read in bed and I haven't needed the filter. I just turn the brightness down. But it's good the option is there:) Did you get a matte screen protector too? That really makes it more like the ereader screen.
Thats awesome to know there is a blue light filter option, that will be very helpful! I did buy the matte screen protector as well, I wanted to make it as easy on my eyes as possible. Thank you for recommending that. Now it just needs to hurry up and get here in the mail so I can start using it 😅
@@racheldunlap5406 I'm excited for you!