Hello lads and ladies, I am interested in getting a Kindle to start the journey of reading e-books. You guys think I should start off with the basic kindle that costs around RM 380++ or go straight to the Kindle Paperwhite which I found it to be around RM 570++

The storage size doesn't matter to me but what matters is that the basic Kindle is only 167 ppi (Pixels per Inch), whereas the Paperwhite is 300 ppi. I kinda have an issue of physical books where I can stick to reading it but I can spend more time on a tablet, technology ruined me.

Also, I am interested in the Kindle is because of the e-ink display that works under sunlight.

Any e-book readers here? Please share your thoughts.

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This post has been edited by moonsatelite: Jun 6 2019, 08:00 PM

I have my paper white, but got dust now

What do you mean? Do you mean that it's just sitting somewhere collecting dust?

Just get a tablet

sunlight aside, if you dont mind, just get any tablet with high resolution


i use mipad for my reading need

For casual read, it is good enough. For reference and study, Had bad experience with ebook.

Using kindle white.

I have a 4th gen iPad, heavy as shit and reading under certain conditions then I need to adjust my brightness. Not to complain as my laptop bag with my gear weighs 4 KG++

No need fancy tablet to start reading.. your phone is good enough already.. why dont u give it a chance

Ipad mini lor. A4 size of coz big mah.

Get an iPad, kindle suck for bookmark and taking note

Get a bigger phone at least 6 inch. Replace reader, tablet

Bought the paperwhite 1 month ago, managed to finish 2 books with 2 battery charges. As it uses it's own format, sometimes the conversion from PDF/ePUB will ruin the layout. The dictionary & vocabulary building feature is commendable.
It doesn't feel a burden to bring everywhere, and yes, usable at outdoor. I just throw it inside my bag and start reading when I feel to.

Reads daily. Hp is good enough for me till now.

Go with 300ppi, it'll look much better. No pixelated feel. What you want to avoid is screen that use e-ink Pearl, this is the one that will have low ppi. Look for e-ink Carta, this is the one with high resolution.

But Kindle are something like iOS, a lot restriction, have to buy book from Amazon, harder to side load book.

There are other e-reader brand like Kobo, Boyue, Onyx, just to name a few. They are more like Android, some even using Android as their OS.

If you want to try first to see if you will invest more with e-book then you can find low price refurbished e-reader in aliexpress.

Another thing that you need to consider is screen size. If you plan solely to use for reading e-book in epub or mobi format then 6" is the best as it will be more portable. If also reading PDF file or manga then minimum is 7.8" screen. If you also want the capability for stylus support then be prepared to pay about RM2000 or more. Brand like Remarkable, Onyx, Sony are the top for e-ink tablet with stylus support.

You know how it feels reading physical book vs reading on tablet/laptop screen?
e-ink is very much similar like reading physical book. Your eyes won't feel fatigue because looking at the bright screen for too long.


Do your eyes feel fatigue because looking at the bright screen for too long? Do you read at night with the room light off?
E-reader eliminate these problems. Of course make sure to get e-reader with backlight if want to read at dark.

can other reader buy books from amazon?

I would recommend you to buy used Kindle Basic first just for you to try. Bought Kindle Basic for RM90 love it!

Where did you get that incredible bargain?

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This post has been edited by moonsatelite: Jun 6 2019, 08:53 PM

If the reader using Android, some even come with Play Store, you can install or sideload Kindle app which you can buy and read ebook from Amazon.