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SoundbudsSlimCognito t1_j4hianu wrote

So, the Kindle is e-ink, meaning it helps with not getting the headaches a standard iPad or tablet would.

The text is customizable. The font, boldness, size, and orientation can all be changed.

You can also connect your Kindle to a PC and upload your own ebooks on to it. This is really the only downside though, as Kindle likes special formats and everything else will have to be converted to other formats using a program like Calibre.

This effectively gives you unlimited free access to books if you know what you're doing.

The price is a bit much, but if you're an avid reader I'd say it's worth the barrier to entry. My reading has skyrocketed since buying a Kindle. I personally have a Paperwhite but you may want to research the pros and cons of different models or even different brands like Kobo

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kafkaluvr t1_j4hv09f wrote

I use my kindle for uni notes - using free online convertors turn whatever format into a PDF, it only takes a minute. This is readable by kindles :)

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Lotensify t1_j4krj42 wrote

How exactly do you use kindle for uni notes?

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kafkaluvr t1_j4qklui wrote

I study STEM and don't have many written notes at all. I write up my what I do need and copy some examples each night on a computer, and put them on my kindle so that it's easier to read and it's more portable, so I can take everything into uni the next day

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Lotensify t1_j4rmusr wrote

That's one great way to use kindle.

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

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REkTeR t1_j4m2adt wrote

Just FYI the kindle recently phased out their unique format (.mobi) and supports .epub now.

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