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Pumped for this, I had the most basic model for a long while but unfortunately left it on a plane and haven't been back to the US/EU to replace it. Anyone who

Pumped for this, I had the most basic model for a long while but unfortunately left it on a plane and haven't been back to the US/EU to replace it. Anyone who used the previous Paperwhite version have thoughts on the tradeoffs of this versus the most basic version or an Ipad? I read a lot and might use something like an Ipad for netflix but I basically perpetually have my laptop with me anyways (just don't enjoy reading on it as I like something I can slip in my back pocket).

maybeOneDay 5y ago
I can only speak for myself but given the choice I would never read an ebook on a digital screen over an e-ink screen. The difference to me is night and day. I have an older paperwhite and the backlight is truly wonderful, I imagine a newer model would improve on this (I believe they have a warmth adjustment setting which I would personally adore).
organsnyder 5y ago
It really comes down to your usage habits and preferences. I've found that I simply can't focus on reading on a phone or tablet, since there are too many distractions.
- atlasunshrugged 5y ago
  Yeah, I do worry that I'll get distracted by shiny objects if I don't have a dedicated device as well but haven't experimented with it so I'm not sure.
- haliskerbas 5y ago
  The only distraction for me on an e-ink screen is the awe at how it close to paper it looks like.
tw04 5y ago
I’ve had the oasis for a couple years so can’t comment on this vs base. I will say I would never go back to reading on an iPad which I did a long long time ago. Waterproof is also key for me. Being able to read sitting by a pool, on a boat, or at the beach and not having to worry makes it infinitely more useful to me.
trey-jones 5y ago
For reasons enumerated by others I prefer the e-ink screen. I also like that it's lighter weight (I use a paperwhite from ~2018), and that I can mostly use it one handed. It's also significantly less expensive.

maybeOneDay 5y ago

I can only speak for myself but given the choice I would never read an ebook on a digital screen over an e-ink screen. The difference to me is night and day. I have an older paperwhite and the backlight is truly wonderful, I imagine a newer model would improve on this (I believe they have a warmth adjustment setting which I would personally adore).

organsnyder 5y ago

It really comes down to your usage habits and preferences. I've found that I simply can't focus on reading on a phone or tablet, since there are too many distractions.

atlasunshrugged 5y ago
Yeah, I do worry that I'll get distracted by shiny objects if I don't have a dedicated device as well but haven't experimented with it so I'm not sure.
haliskerbas 5y ago
The only distraction for me on an e-ink screen is the awe at how it close to paper it looks like.

tw04 5y ago

I’ve had the oasis for a couple years so can’t comment on this vs base. I will say I would never go back to reading on an iPad which I did a long long time ago. Waterproof is also key for me. Being able to read sitting by a pool, on a boat, or at the beach and not having to worry makes it infinitely more useful to me.

trey-jones 5y ago

For reasons enumerated by others I prefer the e-ink screen. I also like that it's lighter weight (I use a paperwhite from ~2018), and that I can mostly use it one handed. It's also significantly less expensive.