@@VS-yk3gu no eye strain at all. That’s the difference between reading on an ereader vs on tablet/phone. You may try it out to know whether you’ll like it, good for travelling, too. If you decide that you don’t like, you can resell it
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.
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
@@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.
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! It’s a horrible habit I haven’t been able to break and your video has further convinced me that a kindle is worth the investment. Great video!
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!
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!
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 that’s why I can’t use bold in some books, I didn’t know hehe ty man But to me that’s not really a problem, some books are fine without bold
@@monkeydluffy2356 yes and no, some mangas are really well optimize for kindle, others don’t But overall you can, if you don’t mind the refresh rate and the pitching and zooming
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.
@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...
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 it🥰🥰
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.
@@maida4608 So far I’m loving it. Are used to have a Kindle paperwhite, and go in to this was a huge upgrade. Although, I don’t really agree with the price though because I feel like it could be cheaper. So if you have the money I’d go for oasis but if you don’t have the money I would go for paperwhite because it’s only a slight upgrade. The contour on the back doesn’t 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.
@@sakshivinod9465 It turns page faster and has a button. I’m happy with it, the paper white, however should be enough for everybody and will get the job done. :)
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.
Currently reading “pretty things” if you are in your twenties I highly recommend the book “the defining decade: why your twenties matter” it’s my favorite book of all time !!!!!!!!
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.
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
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 😂
@@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'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
I absolutely love books. I devoured them for years, but then I got an Audible subscription and started multitasking by listening to my books while doing mundane things like housework, running, or going to the gym. After that, I was hooked on Audible, but I always missed the cozy feeling of reading a good book myself. You’ve convinced me :) I’m going to buy a Kindle.
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 times😂😂
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!
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
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 can’t suddenly drift off to the internet/social media. You just fully focus on the book.
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.
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.
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 hadn’t read in so many years. A BIG THUMBS UP TO KINDLE. 😄👍🏻 Great video and All the Best from India 🇮🇳
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. 😁😁😁😁
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 your video. My wife got me a kindle for my birthday (Friday) and I just can’t wait to start reading more and stop wasting my time scrolling on my phone. Great video!!
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 😁 Best 90 cents I ever spent for sure lol
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.
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.
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.
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 UA-cam and that's when I found your video. Thanks a lot. I recommend books by Sadhguru especially Inner Engineering.
I use the kindle primarily for my certifications program. If I were to buy the books, they’re really thick and super heavy. You know how that is. It’s awkward to read anywhere else other than being at your desk or in the library. With the oasis, I’ve not only increased my study time, but also passed and received my certification way ahead of schedule. With a regular book, I would’ve given up.
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 😁🤗
I'm a bibliophile, I much prefer a physical book! But I have a bunch of e-books on my phone. The phone is definitely distracting. Nice video, I'll be investing in one of these finally.
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 just purchased a refurbished 7th gen Kindle and I don’t regret it. So simple and convenient. I have hundreds of my favorite books at the tip of my fingers.
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
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.
I'm still avoiding to get hooked to the Amazon ecosystem so I use epub E-Book readers from diffrent brands. Same benefits. Regarding your commute habit, you could also listen to a podcast instead of listening to music. That's what I'm doing while walking with my dog. Couln't read an ebook while walkig, but listening to a podcast is easy. If you need book recommondations: 1. Cal Newport: Deep work. 2. Carol Dweck: Mindset 3. Rory Sutherland: Alchemy The last one I'm currently reading and so far it is a deeply insigthful book about consumer psychology, marketing and design. Since you're a student, there is of course "How to take smart notes" by Sönke Ahrens which describes a method of getting the most out of your literature notes. I wish I would have known this stuff while I was a student long ago.
Shane: *wastes 16 hours per week Me: *wastes 16 hours per day scrolling facebook and watch youtube videos about being productive 😂 Btw I suggest reading the book "Make it stick"
So you could do more productive things, like making this UA-cam video. While I do less productive things, like watching UA-cam.. er.. hey, wait a minute!!! :-)
I bought one last month. My goal is to read 20 books by the end of next year and want to cut down on my phone screen time. I wanted to get some traction so I started reading in November rather than jan. already read 8 books in one month and having a lot of fun.
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.
I recently got a Kindle and it has changed my life for the better for the same reasons you said your Kindle has changed your life for the better. I used to use my iPad in bed on social media which is the worst thing you can do before sleep if you want to get good sleep. Now I read my Kindle in bed instead and my sleep has been so much better. There are many great books I could recommend but everyone's taste is different so what I really like may not be something you like.
I kind of disliked reading until I started buying Kindles and now, I have trouble putting them down. What is it about these marvelous little devices that makes it so much more fun for me to read?
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! 😂 I've already 2 books on it in a month.
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.
I was the kind of person that just read in paper... until a friend showed me his Kindle. I was sold. Later, Is still wanted to keep reading in paper from time to time. Now, I only read in paper if I have to, I love, LOVEEEEE my kindle, it´s so comfortable for reading anywhere, books are cheaper, it´s perfect. By the way, you can use the Send to Kindle App to send any mobi files to your kindle without needing to connect it to the PC, it´s SO easy and simple, and it´s a Amazon app.
I don't see many people reading Kindles these days on the London underground as I used to. .but I hope they make a comeback! People haven't stopped reading - they're using their smart phones.
Best investment ever??? I mean every about kindle shouts AMAZING. From the beautiful paperlike screen, in built dictionary, zero distraction and ofc free e-books (many sites online have free books) So now I can read books for free absolutely
Lot of People are doing UA-cam as a defense against doubts of other people and those people are “ unknown“ There is a deep meaning in this video , it’s not only a kindle review . But personally when I am taking pictures it doesn’t a have a deep meaning like this .
Bought a kindle oasis 10th generation model just 15 days back!!... Loving each and every moment, while reading on it!!... Kindles have indeed revolutionised the world of so many readers out there!!... The good old paperback or hardcover books have taken a backseat in all these years since kindle is evolving, and kindle has been a strictly dedicated device for reading only and nothing else!!.. But despite all this, I totally agree that just nothing can beat physical books, when it comes to pure reading experience!!!
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 👍
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 🏴☠️ 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 💞
Hey, great video. I love reading, but taking a paperback with me makes me cringe everytime the corner bends in my bag. I got a kindle, so I can easily take it to read anywhere I go. Thanks!
Hello I am new in using kindle gadget, may I know if its necessary to have a glass screen or any protector?. I am really interested if its prone to scratches. Thanks for answering!
I have the kindle oasis. I’m now starting to read more. Best decision. I’m currently reading a book along with a couple other people. And we will be doing a zoom to discuss it.
the kindle didn’t 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 😂
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
@@VS-yk3gu no eye strain at all. That’s the difference between reading on an ereader vs on tablet/phone. You may try it out to know whether you’ll like it, good for travelling, too. If you decide that you don’t like, you can resell it
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
@@Majinye 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: 👁👄👁
😅😅😅
Lol i usually waste 10h in a day
Same here🤣
im 11h😩
I get 7 hrs screen time notification in the evening everyday
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! It’s a horrible habit I haven’t 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
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 :)
"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
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 that’s why I can’t use bold in some books, I didn’t know hehe ty man
But to me that’s 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 don’t
But overall you can, if you don’t mind the refresh rate and the pitching and zooming
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 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 “sittin on the toilet” oh wait that’s a UA-cam video. Nonetheless it’s 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.
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 it🥰🥰
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.
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 I’m loving it. Are used to have a Kindle paperwhite, and go in to this was a huge upgrade. Although, I don’t really agree with the price though because I feel like it could be cheaper. So if you have the money I’d go for oasis but if you don’t have the money I would go for paperwhite because it’s only a slight upgrade. The contour on the back doesn’t 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.
What’s the difference between oasis and paper white?
@@sakshivinod9465 It turns page faster and has a button. I’m happy with it, the paper white, however should be enough for everybody and will get the job done. :)
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
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
Currently reading “pretty things” if you are in your twenties I highly recommend the book “the defining decade: why your twenties matter” it’s my favorite book of all time !!!!!!!!
oooh ill check out “the defining decade: why your twenties matter”!
Is it in pdf?
I just read the defining decade and it’s so good and informing!
It's very sustainable to buy a kindle instead of buying books newly published.
exactly!
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
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?
All our books are free right now on the Smashwords winter sale page eg QV Hunter’s Roman espionage novels. Happy reading!
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 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 😂
@@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
"Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda. Best book I've ever read.
will take a look thanks!
agree..
Oh. Pleaseeee it’s the worst don’t even bother
@@naveedahsan7315 I think you got the book mistaken pal kkkk! Or you didnt bother reading it yourself.
@@naveedahsan7315 Quran?
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
I absolutely love books. I devoured them for years, but then I got an Audible subscription and started multitasking by listening to my books while doing mundane things like housework, running, or going to the gym. After that, I was hooked on Audible, but I always missed the cozy feeling of reading a good book myself. You’ve convinced me :) I’m going to buy a Kindle.
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 times😂😂
Thats great!
I’ve had a kindle since I was 11, now I have the oasis and it is incredible!
How old are u now
@@bazzz872 Seems 12
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!
😂
The monk who sold his Ferrari to buy a Kindle. Read this book
hahaha
@@ShaneHuang88 Maybe he seen ur video !!
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
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 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!
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 can’t suddenly drift off to the internet/social media. You just fully focus on the book.
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.
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.
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 hadn’t read in so many years. A BIG THUMBS UP TO KINDLE. 😄👍🏻
Great video and All the Best from India 🇮🇳
Thanks for sharing!
Can we read online novels that we read in google in kindle also?plz reply!just want to confirm a gift option😇
@@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!👍
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. 😁😁😁😁
It actually did kill my screen time on smartphone.
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!
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 :(
Thanks for your video. My wife got me a kindle for my birthday (Friday) and I just can’t wait to start reading more and stop wasting my time scrolling on my phone. Great video!!
Hope you enjoy it!
One of the best purchases I've ever made was when I bought a Kindle. No regrets so far
Completely agree!
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!
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.
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!
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 😁 Best 90 cents I ever spent for sure lol
Nice! 90c is such a bargain!
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.
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!
This is the reason I’m seriously tempted to pick up a new Kindle… less distractions… and rediscovering the joy of reading
Iam currently reading "Where Good Ideas come from" by Steven Johnson on my Kindle
awesome, ill check it out!
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!
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 UA-cam 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.
I use the kindle primarily for my certifications program. If I were to buy the books, they’re really thick and super heavy. You know how that is. It’s awkward to read anywhere else other than being at your desk or in the library. With the oasis, I’ve not only increased my study time, but also passed and received my certification way ahead of schedule. With a regular book, I would’ve given up.
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 😁🤗
Wonderful!
Can you recommend the psychology books you enjoyed and got nice amount of knowledge from 👉🏻👈🏻
I'm a bibliophile, I much prefer a physical book! But I have a bunch of e-books on my phone. The phone is definitely distracting. Nice video, I'll be investing in one of these finally.
Nice!
“The only game there is...”
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 wanna buy one ...Ur convincing me more thnx...
You should!
I just purchased a refurbished 7th gen Kindle and I don’t regret it. So simple and convenient. I have hundreds of my favorite books at the tip of my fingers.
Thats really cool, but im too attached to my physical books 📚 📖 😅😂
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!
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
Amazing review, mate! Can not wait to get my own Kindle Paperwhite.
Have fun!
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.
I’ve been reading power of habits
I'm still avoiding to get hooked to the Amazon ecosystem so I use epub E-Book readers from diffrent brands. Same benefits. Regarding your commute habit, you could also listen to a podcast instead of listening to music. That's what I'm doing while walking with my dog. Couln't read an ebook while walkig, but listening to a podcast is easy.
If you need book recommondations:
1. Cal Newport: Deep work.
2. Carol Dweck: Mindset
3. Rory Sutherland: Alchemy
The last one I'm currently reading and so far it is a deeply insigthful book about consumer psychology, marketing and design.
Since you're a student, there is of course "How to take smart notes" by Sönke Ahrens which describes a method of getting the most out of your literature notes. I wish I would have known this stuff while I was a student long ago.
will take a look! cheers :)
Shane: *wastes 16 hours per week
Me: *wastes 16 hours per day scrolling facebook and watch youtube videos about being productive 😂
Btw I suggest reading the book "Make it stick"
Hahahaha thanks for the recommendation. Will check it out! :)
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
So you could do more productive things, like making this UA-cam video. While I do less productive things, like watching UA-cam.. er.. hey, wait a minute!!! :-)
hahaha!
Does Kindle support any browsing apps? I'm a web novel reader and books that I read are from the authors' websites.
I bought one last month. My goal is to read 20 books by the end of next year and want to cut down on my phone screen time. I wanted to get some traction so I started reading in November rather than jan. already read 8 books in one month and having a lot of fun.
Agreed 👍 buy a Kindle and won't regret it my Kindle changed my habits
I am planning to get one, but I am concerned about eye strain..
Do you have any problems reading on kindle?
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!
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!
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.
I recently got a Kindle and it has changed my life for the better for the same reasons you said your Kindle has changed your life for the better. I used to use my iPad in bed on social media which is the worst thing you can do before sleep if you want to get good sleep. Now I read my Kindle in bed instead and my sleep has been so much better. There are many great books I could recommend but everyone's taste is different so what I really like may not be something you like.
I kind of disliked reading until I started buying Kindles and now, I have trouble putting them down. What is it about these marvelous little devices that makes it so much more fun for me to read?
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! 😂 I've already 2 books on it in a month.
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!
You told you wouldn't give any book recommendations. But still I got "Make Time" book suggestion. Thanks
hahaha, just the one!
I was the kind of person that just read in paper... until a friend showed me his Kindle. I was sold. Later, Is still wanted to keep reading in paper from time to time. Now, I only read in paper if I have to, I love, LOVEEEEE my kindle, it´s so comfortable for reading anywhere, books are cheaper, it´s perfect. By the way, you can use the Send to Kindle App to send any mobi files to your kindle without needing to connect it to the PC, it´s SO easy and simple, and it´s a Amazon app.
awesome!!
I don't see many people reading Kindles these days on the London underground as I used to. .but I hope they make a comeback! People haven't stopped reading - they're using their smart phones.
yeah thats a bit sad and true :(
Goooooood. I turned off my tv 🤩I read anything I can get on my kindel. The last position was "Mindhunter", "u.s.s seawolf", and "Admirals"
Best investment ever??? I mean every about kindle shouts AMAZING. From the beautiful paperlike screen, in built dictionary, zero distraction and ofc free e-books (many sites online have free books) So now I can read books for free absolutely
Dood I really enjoyed this video and loved the calm tone of your voice! So cool 👍
Lot of People are doing UA-cam as a defense against doubts of other people and those people are “ unknown“ There is a deep meaning in this video , it’s not only a kindle review . But personally when I am taking pictures it doesn’t a have a deep meaning like this .
Bought a kindle oasis 10th generation model just 15 days back!!... Loving each and every moment, while reading on it!!... Kindles have indeed revolutionised the world of so many readers out there!!... The good old paperback or hardcover books have taken a backseat in all these years since kindle is evolving, and kindle has been a strictly dedicated device for reading only and nothing else!!.. But despite all this, I totally agree that just nothing can beat physical books, when it comes to pure reading experience!!!
that's true!
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.
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 👍
Glad you found it useful!
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!
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 🏴☠️ 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 💞
thank you!! :)
what keyboard are you using? It looks and sounds similar to mine
Hey, great video. I love reading, but taking a paperback with me makes me cringe everytime the corner bends in my bag. I got a kindle, so I can easily take it to read anywhere I go. Thanks!
LOVE my kindle! I use it EVERY SINGLE DAY. ♥
nice!
Hello I am new in using kindle gadget, may I know if its necessary to have a glass screen or any protector?. I am really interested if its prone to scratches. Thanks for answering!
you're awesome bro! I decided to get the kindle to cut down on the amount of physical books I buy
I have the kindle oasis. I’m now starting to read more. Best decision. I’m currently reading a book along with a couple other people. And we will be doing a zoom to discuss it.
Amazing!!
I have one , it’s very practical , can carry all books in it with no extra weights. Amazing
Exactly!
Thank you so much you just make my reason to get my Kindle