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What's the best eReader for online magazines and blogs? - Magpie - 10-15-2012 08:20 PM
I'm in the market for an eReader, I think, and I read probably 50% books and 50% online magazines and blogs. I don't want facebook, or twitter, or netflix, I just want to be able to read without having to sit at my computer and resist the temptation of FB etc... I'm leaning toward the starter Kindle just because it seems to be the simplest, and I don't think I need all the bells and whistles. But I would probably have to do a little web-surfing for some of the blogs, and I don't know much about the "experimental" browser that comes with eReaders. Thoughts? Suggestions? Please be specific.
- accorn34 - 10-15-2012 08:28 PM
One of the basic kindles would be perfect for what you've stated.
You could opt for the most basic version that only allow web browsing in wifi hotspots only (so you would need to setup wireless internet at home):
http://www.shoppersource.net/goto/basic_kindle
or for a little more you could opt for the 3g keyboard kindle, which allows you to browse the web anywhere for free (with no monthly fees)- not just wifi hotspots like the basic kindle above.!:
http://www.shoppersource.net/goto/kindle_3g_keyboard
The experimental browser is actually decent. It's totally fine for blogs/news and email.
Accessing facebook possible in a pinch but fairly cumbersome, which from your description is a good thing - so it's not something you would be tempted to use. There is no flash support, so no youtube etc.
The thing that is really good on the basic kindles vs the kindle fire, is the basic kindles have a screen that doesn't cause eyestrain because they don't have a backlight. I can look at my keyboard kindle all day without any strain, so it's perfect for reading with natural overhead light. If you ever want to read in the dark you just get a clip on light.
The kindle fire screen has a standard color laptop type display, so its not really designed for long term reading - more for web browsing and watching movies.
I have the 3g keyboard kindle and I love it.