Kindle Oasis
Kindle Oasis 2
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This is a pretty pricey piece of hardware, but believe me, it is worth every penny. The new Kindle Oasis, I'm talking 2nd generation version, is now waterproof, has 12 lights, and is slightly larger than the 1st gen Oasis.
The Oasis is so light, though. This is one of those devices where you think "This is what an e-reader should be." It's like comparing laptops from the early 2000's to today's MacBook. One slight downside: the battery. The Oasis comes with a cover, and keeping it attached will ensure the Oasis will last a good month, depending on how much you read each night. I read about an hour a day on it, and it seems to hold a charge for almost the entire month. I usually take the cover off to get it as light as possible, and when I'm done reading, or when I'm traveling, I pop the cover back on. Another thing: This is not the best device for reading articles for school, or something where you need to pay attention. At least I wouldn't recommend it. There are ways of converting PDF to kindle files, but I do not like how it comes out. For work, I recommend an iPad pro. And get the pencil, because with the new Files app, writing on docs has never been easier. Check out this YouTube clip to get an idea of how it looks. Really though, I give the Kindle Oasis a 5/5 |
2018 Apple iPad Pro
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The 2018 iPad Pro makes leaps and bounds over its earlier version- a faster processor, better graphics, a new, magnetic Apple Pencil, and more real estate on the screen after scrapping its home button for Face ID.
When I am not reading in bed from my Kindle Oasis, and I happen to have my iPad, it is easy to pick up where I left off, just by clicking "take me to my last read page" from the Kindle App (make sure to turn on wi-fi on your Kindle eReader for it to save your last spot to all Apple/Kindle devices). The advantage of the iPad Pro is that it uses real whites, and vibrant colors if you need it, plus its quick, you can mark things up in books using the Apple Pencil, and it's got a pretty good battery life- no where near as long as a Kindle (which can last up to a month in battery), but it hours of reading nonetheless. Plus, you can choose to scroll through books effortlessly, or choose to have more of a book "feel" by actually flipping pages as you progress through books, newspapers, or magazines. |
2019 iPad Mini
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If you want the benefits of true white, quick, beautiful internet browsing, and the feel of page flipping without the priciness and size of the iPad Pro, then the 2019 iPad mini might be for you.
I used to have the first version of the Mini, and I do miss it. It is just such a great size, and is just as quick as the iPad Pro in my opinion when it comes to internet browsing and reading. It has a good battery life, and will last you a long time. I had my Mini for about four years before trading it in for a larger model for school. The 2019 version now allows users to use the first-generation Apple Pencil for mark-ups, a great feature for highlighting books or marking up Word documents or notes. If you want a comparison between the iPad Mini and a Kindle Paperwhite 2, look no further than this YouTube clip. |
Sony DPT-CP1
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While I do not own a Sony DPT-CP1, I have to say that I am pretty jealous of those who do. Watching YouTube videos on this beautiful piece of machinery makes me want to actually pick one up if I was still taking classes. It's an eReader you can write on, and it's got a huge screen. Sort of a cross between e-ink and the iPad Pro, with an iPad Pro price of about $600. Still, it seems to have great reviews, and is an excellent eReader if you have not invested in one yet and do a lot of writing without the need for a glowing screen burning your retinas.
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Kobo Forma
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The 2018 Kobo Forma, like other current eReaders, allows for more battery life, gets rid of harmful blue light exposure, and like the Kindle Oasis, is water resistant. The advantage over the Oasis is its size, giving a slightly better feel for actually reading from left to right like a real book. It also has a stylus for mark-ups! I do not own one, but I am sharing it here to give you more options if you are on the hunt for a new eReader.
Here is a YouTube review of the device. Let me know what you think in the comments below. |
2018 Boyue Likebook Mars
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The 2018 Boyue Likebook Mars eReader is another device that I do not own or have handled yet, but have heard good things through perusing eReader reviews. Some pluses- It gives you background light options, like a warm orange glow behind the text. It's quick, with a great processor for responsive browsing and reading (as several people have praised it for). Like the Oasis, it also has bluetooth tech. It also runs Android, allowing access to several reading apps and files. Here's a review of the Likebook, for the curious.
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