Most book lovers want to read as many books as possible, at low prices or even for free, and without tiring their eyes. Well, owning a Kindle or another e-book reader is the most advantageous solution. In this article, I will detail the 9 benefits you can enjoy if you consider purchasing a Kindle.

Makes reading more comfortable for the eyes, avoiding eye strain

Kindle is specially designed for eye-friendly reading because it uses E Ink (electronic ink) technology that mimics the page of a physical book very well. It is also the best alternative against eye fatigue compared to reading from physical books in dim room light, but especially compared to reading from a phone, tablet or laptop because they emit blue light. Although physical books are the easiest option, you should know that an e-book reader has several advantages for your eyesight. First, in the settings of a Kindle you can change the color of the pages to black or white. Second, there is the option to adjust the brightness so that it is visually comfortable. Beyond these aspects, the Kindle reader also has the option to enlarge the letters for ergonomic reading that reduces eye strain.

Also in support of the above information, a study on digital books and eye fatigue, published in PLoS ONE, claims that reading on the type of flat screen (LCD) used on TVs, phones, laptops or other technological devices leads to greater visual fatigue than reading on books or on ebooks with E Ink technology, such as the Kindle Paperwhite.

Practical and portable

There are several Kindle models, each with different features. There is the Kindle Basic, the basic model and the smallest in size of all the models. Then there is the Kindle Paperwhite, with a slightly larger screen than the Basic version. Then there is the Kindle Oasis, Scribe and even the Kindle Color for those who want to read strips or books in color. The fact is that all Kindle models are very light (if we compare them to weight) and can be kept even in small purses.

Can be read anywhere, even outdoors

With Kindle, you can read a book outside, on vacation, on public transportation, or even at night before bed. Because this device mimics the real page of a book, you can take it with you even in places where sunlight makes its presence felt. Whether it’s a park, beach, terrace, etc., you can read a book without worrying about not being able to see the text. This is the biggest difference between Kindle and phone. If you want to read a PDF book on your phone, sitting in the park, you won’t be able to see the text from the natural light. For readers who choose to relax in the evening by reading a book before bed, with the bedroom lights turned off, Kindle is the easiest option because it doesn’t tire your eyes and doesn’t imitate the blue light that reduces your appetite for sleep.

Can hold over 6000 books

In the library section of your Kindle device, you can download up to 12,000 books, where you can take them with you wherever you want. All that matters is the storage, which can be 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB.

Longer battery life

If you charge a Kindle, the battery can last up to a month if you read moderately, and in cases where you don’t have time to read, the battery can last more than a month. This makes the Kindle a great device for long-term reading without the worry of repeated charging.

Books can be downloaded for free in PDF format or PDF converted to EPUB, AZW…

With Kindle, you can download any PDF for free and send it via email to your Kindle or you can send the PDF to the website https://www.amazon.com/sendtokindle. However, if you download a simple PDF, you may feel uncomfortable when reading. Therefore, I recommend that you download the Calibre program on your laptop/computer, which helps you convert the PDF file to the formats accepted by Kindle, such as AWZ3, MOBI or, the most used version, EPUB. As such, if you convert a PDF to the format accepted by your Kindle, it will be much easier for you to read.

Contains dictionary and translations

The device has built-in dictionaries for several languages, but the main language is English. In the translations section, you can find translations for Japanese, Italian, German, French, Russian, Catalan, etc. If your language is not in the dictionary, Kindle has the option to go to a web page where you can find the translation of the word in that language. This takes a few seconds longer than simply tapping a word on the page of the book, but it is a reliable option.

You can buy ebooks on Amazon at low prices or even for free.

Kindle is sold by Amazon and this online store offers a variety of books in digital or physical format. So, you must have an Amazon account and you can purchase digital books with a simple click. Prices vary most of the time, some books can be found at a discount or even for free. When you click buy and are connected to your Amazon account with your Kindle, the book will automatically appear in the virtual bookstore. We all know that most physical books are very expensive, so ebooks are a practical alternative. Of course, a physical book has many advantages, such as the smell of the pages, the pleasant sensation when browsing, comfort on the eyes, but the Kindle is also a better option than reading on devices.

Reduces environmental impact

By purchasing a Kindle, you reduce paper consumption because a physical book involves cutting down trees, transportation and packaging costs. In the case of transportation, it also generates CO2 emissions.

Conclusion

So, I hope the information above was useful to you and helped you better understand what using a Kindle entails. I must point out that such a device is not exactly cheap, usually a Kindle Basic costs $ 130 or even $ 308 for Kindle Color. But it compensates if you are an avid reader, because a physical book can cost between $ 5-20, and if you want to buy more than 30 books you end up paying large amounts, while a kindle can contain over 6000 book

Source

Benedetto, S., Carbone, A., Drai-Zerbib, V., Pedrotti, M., & Baccino, T. (2013). E-readers and visual fatigue. PLoS ONE, 8(12), e83676. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3873942/