I don’t have a kobo, so I can’t speak to that specifically, but I have a 1st generation nook. I prefer it to reading on my iPad because it isn’t backlit, making it easier to read outside. Also, the screen flicker on my iPad sometimes bothers my eyes after awhile. On the other hand, the iPad is better for reading in the dark. It all depends on how you plan to use it.
I think that all the modern e-readers are designed to be read in the dark and are far less stressful on the eyes as they are backlit and have no glare.
I replaced my original kindle for a paperwhite and could not have been happier. The battery life is also excellent. I read ‘real’ books much of the time but I travel abroad and love the kindle.
I love my Kindle Paperwhite because I can read it in the sun. It is also much lighter than my iPad mini. I also live in Arizona, so in the summer, I get heat warnings on my iPad. It is an Amazon based product, with Prime, I get to choose a free ebook at the beginning of each month. I can download books from my public library easily. I wish I had bought my mom a Kindle instead of a Nook.
Another Arizonan here, and I also love my Kindle Paperwhite for the same reasons. It’s also good for reading in the dark without the impairing sleep. I’m always happy for the Kindle First monthly picks, and have also loaded up on lots of free books from BookBub.
The main difference between an iPhone or iPad and a dedicated ereader is that an iPad is very hard to read outside. I am a kindle fan and it is perfect to read in any light. iPhones are obviously also somewhat small which may or may not be an issue for you.
I have a Nook GlowLight and LOVE it. I can read in sunlight and the dark if I want. It holds a charge forever. And the light can be adjusted so even my sensitive eyes can handle reading it in the dark. I can’t even look at my iPad or iPhone for more than a minute in the dark without getting a headache.
Full disclosure: I sell Kobos at my job. I also have a Kobo and love it, great for reading – whether it’s better than the iPad, it depends on what you’re using it for. By “a lot better”, if you mean it’s easier and gentler on your eyes, yes; the newer models, the Aura H2O and Aura One, also have a “natural light” feature, similar to Apple’s night shift mode, to make it easier to read at night – you can also make the light far dimmer than you can on an iPad. You can also read in broad daylight, no glare. These two newer models are also waterproof, handy for if you like reading on the beach or by the pool. Where the iPad wins, though, is choice: you’re not bound to one company’s selection of ebooks as you would be with a dedicated ereader.
I’m not sure what a Kobo is, but if you want a tablet computer, iPads are the gold standard. If you want an e-reader, Kindles are the gold standard. I wouldn’t use an iPad as an e-reader unless in a pinch, because the screen is glossy and meant for videos and stuff. Whereas a Kindle has a matte screen and is as easy on the eyes as if you were reading a physical book.
Hey! I had a Kobo. It’s very much like Nook. You can read both Epubs and Amazon files on and more on it. They’re a great, budget friendly alternative to the Kindle or Nook if that’s what you’re looking for. I haven’t played with the newest models but they’re generally better for reading alone.
I don’t have a kobo, so I can’t speak to that specifically, but I have a 1st generation nook. I prefer it to reading on my iPad because it isn’t backlit, making it easier to read outside. Also, the screen flicker on my iPad sometimes bothers my eyes after awhile. On the other hand, the iPad is better for reading in the dark. It all depends on how you plan to use it.
I think that all the modern e-readers are designed to be read in the dark and are far less stressful on the eyes as they are backlit and have no glare.
That’s good to know if I ever need to replace mine.
I replaced my original kindle for a paperwhite and could not have been happier. The battery life is also excellent. I read ‘real’ books much of the time but I travel abroad and love the kindle.
I love my Kindle Paperwhite because I can read it in the sun. It is also much lighter than my iPad mini. I also live in Arizona, so in the summer, I get heat warnings on my iPad. It is an Amazon based product, with Prime, I get to choose a free ebook at the beginning of each month. I can download books from my public library easily. I wish I had bought my mom a Kindle instead of a Nook.
Another Arizonan here, and I also love my Kindle Paperwhite for the same reasons. It’s also good for reading in the dark without the impairing sleep. I’m always happy for the Kindle First monthly picks, and have also loaded up on lots of free books from BookBub.
The main difference between an iPhone or iPad and a dedicated ereader is that an iPad is very hard to read outside. I am a kindle fan and it is perfect to read in any light. iPhones are obviously also somewhat small which may or may not be an issue for you.
I have a Nook GlowLight and LOVE it. I can read in sunlight and the dark if I want. It holds a charge forever. And the light can be adjusted so even my sensitive eyes can handle reading it in the dark. I can’t even look at my iPad or iPhone for more than a minute in the dark without getting a headache.
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Full disclosure: I sell Kobos at my job. I also have a Kobo and love it, great for reading – whether it’s better than the iPad, it depends on what you’re using it for. By “a lot better”, if you mean it’s easier and gentler on your eyes, yes; the newer models, the Aura H2O and Aura One, also have a “natural light” feature, similar to Apple’s night shift mode, to make it easier to read at night – you can also make the light far dimmer than you can on an iPad. You can also read in broad daylight, no glare. These two newer models are also waterproof, handy for if you like reading on the beach or by the pool. Where the iPad wins, though, is choice: you’re not bound to one company’s selection of ebooks as you would be with a dedicated ereader.
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Thanks for all of the great information everyone!!
I hope you find something you like.
I love my waterproof kobo so much.
I’m not sure what a Kobo is, but if you want a tablet computer, iPads are the gold standard. If you want an e-reader, Kindles are the gold standard. I wouldn’t use an iPad as an e-reader unless in a pinch, because the screen is glossy and meant for videos and stuff. Whereas a Kindle has a matte screen and is as easy on the eyes as if you were reading a physical book.
Hey! I had a Kobo. It’s very much like Nook. You can read both Epubs and Amazon files on and more on it. They’re a great, budget friendly alternative to the Kindle or Nook if that’s what you’re looking for. I haven’t played with the newest models but they’re generally better for reading alone.