Buy Kindle or tablet - an assessment
For readers who would like to switch from books to ebooks, the question often arises whether you should use a Kindle or a tablet. We will show you the advantages of both devices and tell you where you may have to make compromises.
Buy Kindle or Tablet? - Differences and Similarities
Both devices can display ebooks, but the areas of application ultimately differ greatly:
- The Kindle is tailored to books and specially designed to provide the best possible reading experience. The display, the interface and the computing capacity are designed for the electronic books.
- However, you will not find any other functions, such as apps or office applications, on Kindle.
- If your focus is more on apps and the internet, tablets are a good choice. A tablet is ultimately a large smartphone without a phone function. Ebooks can be found via ebook reader apps like Aldiko or Moon +.
- The advantage of tablets is their versatility, which is not just limited to ebooks. In addition, the built-in technology is usually more powerful to meet the different areas of application.
- On the one hand, the disadvantage is the weight, which due to these technical refinements is usually many times higher than that of a kindle.
- You also have to expect a higher price for a tablet. While ebook readers range between 60 and 200 euros, you pay at least 300 euros for current tablets.
- Conclusion: Ebooks the Kindle; Apps on the tablet. Ultimately, you have to decide what you primarily want to use your device for. If the books are the motivation, you are best advised with the Kindle. However, if apps and the internet are in the foreground for you, it is better to use the tablet.
You can read a detailed comparison between the Kindle Fire HDX and the Kindle Paperwhite in the next practical tip. Tip: You can also find all products at the Voelkner online shop, although you can also save a lot of money with our vouchers.