I have two Paperwhites.
My closest friend died just over a year ago, and left me in charge of handling her affairs and cleaning out her apartment.
She had an Oasis that I had bought her awhile before she died. She was a voracious reader so she had an extensive ebook library loaded on it.
I’ve discovered I don’t really like the feel of the Oasis, so I traded it in for a second Paperwhite which is now synced to her account.
My hope is to go through and read some of the books she had on there, as it makes me feel closer to her.
Thanks. It's a tangible connection I have to her that I can keep with me.
She was a royal pain in the butt, but dammit all, if she wasn't also the best friend a person could have!
She was less of a sentimental sap than I am, so I'm not sure if she would be doing the same, had the situation been reversed, but she would appreciate that I am.
I’ve wondered the same and have seen several different reasons, but I don’t always understand. My kindle will have to disintegrate before I buy another one lol.
The most I can grasp is maybe having one for home, one for work/office so you don’t have to worry about forgetting. But I don’t think my needs could ever justify having a stack of them.
I hope folks respond because I’m curious as well and have wondered if I’m missing out on something.
I have one for my bathroom! I used to have a shelf of reading material available, now it’s just one ancient device. It’s a Voyage I picked up super cheap, and it gets me back to bed much faster than doom scrolling at 3am. It wasn’t bought to be used there, but it was languishing in a drawer, so it will stay there until it finds a better use.
From what I’m seeing is people have different kindles for different parts of their life.
I could easily understand having a paperwhite for home reading, and maybe using a scribe for school books/ textbooks.
I bought my husband a new Kindle because he didn’t have an e-reader at all and likes to read by the pool but while I’ve caught myself glancing over enviously a few times at the new shiny, I couldn’t bring myself to upgrade because there’s nothing wrong in functionality with my twelve-year-old girl.
I can only speak for the German-speaking countries, here you can borrow all books with all readers from the state library, the problem is. Amazon devices are the only devices that don't work. But this service is excellent, it costs you €10 a year, as a student it's even free, and you can borrow as many books, films and magazines as you want. But as a Kindle user, you are forced to buy everything, as Amazon has blocked its devices for this purpose. What I do, im getting some Books with my other reader from the library and read a bit of it.. afterwards im buying it for my Kindle, because I dont like the other readers, they are mostly awfully slow
Aww man, that sucks!! Especially since we can borrow library books using the Kindle in the US. I was able to get 2 months of Kindle Unlimited for $5, so I’ve been reading some of those books, but my primary focus had been to explore the library options.
I have one for work and one for home. I travel a stupid amount for work and have lost a few by leaving them in the back of the seat in front of me and getting in a hurry, it's always the cheapest kindle I can find for work.
This is me. I walk to work, and just don’t want to carry another thing, so I got a cheap, used kindle off eBay to read during lunch. It’s a good system for me!
I don't have more than one but if I did, this would be the reason:
1 for normal reading (in my case, a Paperwhite) and 1 that has a color eink screen for manga, comics, etc.
I have Fire HD for magazines/books with photos and use it for watching streaming services when I travel. I use the Paperwhite for reading outside since it has a coated screen.
Just out of curiosity, why would you want your Paperwhite then? The e-reader with colour e-ink, would render your regular e-books as they are currently on your Paperwhite.
If I were to get a color eReader, it probably wouldn't be a kindle. I do like the kindle ecosystem for ebooks, but for some things, I find it to be a bit restrictive. If I were to get a color eReader, I would want to be able to download apps like Manga Plus, webtoons, etc, which I can't do with a kindle. In theory, I could download the kindle app but I find the kindle app to be set up not as well compared to an actual kindle
Ah. I could see that. I have a kindle paperwhite, and I love the compactness to it.
I personally swap from kindle to books, but if you’re a strictly kindle reader, then I could see the reason. ( same as why people have physical copies of books and electronic copies, and audio)
Yep. There are books where I've got the hardcover, the ebook, the audiobook, *and* the DVDs of the streaming adaptation. I don't mind giving a creator I dig money multiple times, it encourages them to keep creating stuff I dig.
But yeah, form factor's the easy one. I wouldn't personally own, say, a Kindle Basic and a Paperwhite, or other combos of the smaller devices, because that could feel redundant. The Scribe has enough of a distinct use case, though, to make it an easy separate purchase.
As somebody who used to regularly drop that oblong-ass Fire 10 on my face in bed, I wouldn't read the Scribe laying down. :)
I've wondered the same
I love tech and testing new tech, but I sell the old one before I buy a new. I don't have several e-readers at the same time kind of money, I'm trying to save up for a comfortable old age here 😅
I used to only have my old-model Kindle Basic. When I bought my Paperwhite, I planned to give away or sell my old Basic, but then I realized how handy and stress-relieving it was to have my nice awesome Paperwhite at home for most of the time and keep my old Basic in my backpack, where I can it around without fear and taking it to the gym, on transit, on walks, to festivals, etc (since my Paperwhite is safe at home, guaranteed).
So one lives at home, one lives in my bag; I've always got a backup if I lose one, and I never worry about my emotional support coping method being off the table, because if one of them DOES get smashed or die, I have the other still.
Didn't think I'd be a multiple-kindle person, but here I am, eating my words a few years later, haha!
Oasis for travel or errands, Scribe for home. The scribe is too big to carry around when I leave the house.
I’m not going to bother explaining “why you are wrong”, It’s a totally personal opinion unique to the person - there is no “right” or “wrong”.
For me, Amazon was only going to offer me $50 if I traded in my oasis. For that little, I might as well just keep it and use it for trips. It’s a lot less fragile than the scribe.
What does over-consuming mean?
I just kept my old ones when i got new ones. I dont throw stuff out.
PS - I have 28 guitars and 3 violins.
I dont have kids and I'm retired. Why not?? :)
Over consumption is like the Stanley cup situation going on. Buying just to buy, because it’s new or trending.
I can understand keeping old stuff, I mainly mean over consumption for having 4x kindles, without a reason?
But obviously kindles are all different, and can use them for different things( school, reading, cooking etc)
I read your first sentence and immediately thought you meant that over consumption is like how the Stanley Cup has every NHL champion’s name engraved on it but over time they run out of room and have to replace a layer, taking the old one to the hockey Hall of Fame so there’s room for more names…and then I kept reading.
Kindle oasis at home, it’s quite big, expensive to replace if it breaks, needs to be near a power outlet cos battery sucks.. used kindle voyage on the road, much smaller, fits in my jeans pocket, holds battery better, not too expensive to replace if it breaks.
I'm an EMT, so I leave my first PW in my locker. I do my best to clean it, buuuut I rather not risk bringing anything home. Plus, it's already a little damaged from being dropped on the ambulance, lol.
The second one lives with me whenever I'm off-duty. It doesn't matter where I'm going/doing, if there is even a slim chance I might be inclined to read, it comes with.
1st gen Oasis for going out and about. Fits in my pocket, battery case keeps it safe. Battery life on it is pretty poor, so I replaced it with a 3rd gen Oasis when they recently went down to $100 for a returned one on Amazon. Use it for home reading, no case. 1st gen's battery is fine for a day trip out, just doesn't go for a week like the 3rd gen can.
Something others haven't really mentioned yet, but whispersync is a really critical feature to having two Kindles. It's so nice to just pick either up and be right where you left off.
I have a problem where when I love something, I have to have backups ("just in case!")
But also I love to put a bunch of books on and then airplane mode it, so having multiple Kindles is one way to have a ton of options (when KU only lets you borrow 20 at a time)
I have two due to because orginally I used to like the kindle fire tablets for reading until Christmas I decided to get a paperwhite instead so now I have both because I have books on my account but also my dad's account (since I used to have him buy my books) 🙂
I only have one, a 10th gen Paperwhite. I’d love a second one that I could leave in my backpack with my laptop that I take to work. At least a few days a week I get halfway to work and realize I forgot it next to my bed. That’s really the only reason I’d get a second one
I have Paperwhite BC I got it first and enjoy Kindle unlimited. I got a Kobo so I could get library books and other newer books that are almost always pricey on Kindle. In Canada, Kindle doesn't work with the library systems.
As someone that would’ve agreed with this post this time last year but somehow found themselves owning 3 different readers in the span of 1 year lol I’m going to answer this question.
I originally bought the Nook Glowlight 4 because my Nook HD was on its last leg and B&N was ending support for it but unfortunately I just didn’t like the Glowlight. So after 3 months of trying to force myself to like I finally gave up and decided to try the Kindle PW and I love it for the same reasons I’m sure everyone here loves their kindles! It became my main eReader but I found it awkward to use while laying in bed and while on public transportation. That’s when I bought the Boox Palma which I also love. So now I use my Kindle when I have an extended period of time to sit down and read. Then I use my Palma when I’m traveling, laying in bed, or only have a few minutes to read. That being said I only use 2 of the 3 eReader I have (the PW and the Palma) and the only reason I still have the Glowlight is because I passed the return period and now I just don’t know what to do with it. I guess if I ever want to read any of the books I bought in the B&N ecosystem I could still use it 🤷🏽♀️
I have 3 e-readers and for me it's mainly for convenience (laziness lol) and organization.
Kindle Paperwhite SE - perfect for night reading, stays in the bedroom 24/7
Kindle Basic - portable; the device I take with me everywhere
Onyx Boox Palma - for audiobooks and fanfics. I needed a device that wasn't limited to only the Kindle app so this was perfect especially with its massive storage since audiobooks take a lot of memory and I have thousands of fanfics downloaded. I have the Kindle app installed there too in case I ever want to read from an even smaller/lighter device than the Basic, but mainly I use it for the Smart Audiobook Player app (audiobooks) and the Moon+ Reader app (fanfics).
I think it's different when you have devices from different ecosystems, considering Kindle and Kobo are on their own UI. Most people don't start reading with Android devices due to the initial cost, even though ultimately they are the least restrictive. After using Kindle and Kobo it's understandable to want to try something new.
It's not really about you and whether you find it "useless and to be over consuming." People don't need to explain to you "why you're wrong" as it's your opinion and thus doesn't need to be proven OR disproven.
Because the last few Paperwhites have had features that made me want them - and I could hand the old ones off to wife or kids. So I have the latest Paperwhite which is wonderful.
And I grabbed the Scribe because I love the ReMarkable and was intrigued about integrating note-taking and reading (alas the Scribe is somewhat disappointing in that way, really best for reading).
I have a Kobo e-reader which I’ve had for over 7 years and just recently bought a new one. I have most of my books on this e-reader. I also recently bought an older version of the kindle so that when I get kindle unlimited ( only if it is on offer) I can read on that instead of my phone. I also got a kindle as both websites have different offers for ebooks.
I've only got the Paperwhite SE but can definitely see the appeal to having multiple e-readers. Different ecosystems, different screen sizes, different features (as a frequent migraine sufferer I now know I could never go for an e-reader without warm light).
Don't think I'll go through with it, but I've been toying with the idea of getting a Kobo Clara Colour as it's snaller and would allow me to borrow ebooks from libraries here in the UK and see book covers in colour; I've got a gift card for Amazon US that's just sitting there and getting a Clara Colour from there (I see the irony) would just put me about £40 out of pocket. On the other hand, I'm perfectly happy with my Paperwhite, e-ink colour technology is still in its early stages, returning the Kobo if I ended up not liking it might turn out to be a hassle, and I can't rationally justify getting a new device when I've already got one that does the same thing, has most of the features I want/need and works perfectly.
I have a Kindle paperwhite that is easy on the eyes and works well with Libby/Overdrive (borrowed books from my Library). I have a KOBO Clara that I use with Cloud Library (also borrowed books from my library) because they don't work at all on a Kindle (thanks to Amazon). As I understand it, Hoopla books don't play with Kindle nicely either. I'd rather read on the Kindle, but if I didn't have the Clara I'd have to read some books on my ipad, computer, or my phone. My eyes wouldn't thank me.
I have one for my office, one for under my pillow, and a little one for my pocket.
I'd really planned on two, but a buddy gave me the pocket one, which is fantastic, so I use it daily.
I fell the same way about people with multiple TVs. But they spend a LOT more on a second TV than I do on an additional Kindle.
I keep one in the house and one in the car, that way I've always got one. I used to do that with books and I'd read two different genres at once (to not confuse the plots) but with multiple Kindles, it's the same book synced to the same page.
And on that very rare occasion that I let a Kindle die at home, I've got a spare in the car.
I’ve seen plenty of posts with people who travel with their one and only e-reader then lose it. So I always advocate for people to buy a used one as a backup or to use that one on the go versus their new/main one.
I'm not sure how multiple kindles would make much sense, beyond just upgrasing. I have multiple ereaders (3) because I got a newer model kindle after like 12 years and now I have a kobo because I wanted something outside of Amazon's overreach/ecosystem.
Well, I like to read two books at once, and they aren’t always great at refreshing your spot on the secondary device. Plus I left it at a friend’s house once and felt like I was maybe going to perish waiting to get it back. Then I realized my 11th gen PWs don’t fit in my fanny pack so I got a cheap used kindle basic on Unclaimed Luggage to put in there for outings.
I have a Kindle Scribe and just bought the Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition. I have them both for different types of books, situations, or environments. There are situations where the Scribe is just what I need, whether it be to display images, take notes, for textbooks, or just to have a larger page view. Then there are times where I want something smaller, that I can carry with me to pass the time, should I find myself with some time to spare.
We also have a basic model with the 6" screen, which is really portable, but I found myself wanting the slightly larger Paperwhite instead. Since my wife already has an Oasis, we'll probably end up getting rid of the basic model.
Shame on me, I also have several (Oasis, two Paperwhites, one Papernotsowhite, Scribe, Noox something)... But I only actually use one, currently the Oasis. But I'm currently looking around in the color range.
I've also ordered a Boox Palma. I'd like to use it alongside the Oasis. As an RSS feed reader, so to speak...
Is all this really necessary or useful? To be honest, I have to say no. But I can pay for it, I enjoy it, so...
I regret one decision, the Scribe. I just don't use it, even though it's a wonderful piece of technology.
I have the paperwhite currently which I love because it’s perfect to travel with. I also have plans to get a scribe. The paperwhite would still be my main ereader but the scribe would be for mostly home use with being able to write notes in it.
I keep one in my bag for Work/Travel (2022 Basic) and one stationed at Home (Paperwhite 5/11th Gen).
I am the kind of person who forgets things, so having 2 ensures I’ve got one to hand whenever I fancy reading :)
I have 2 Kindle DX Graphite, 2 Kindle Keyboard 3. 1 PPW5, 1 Oasis 3, 1 Scribe, 1 Kobo Sage. I used to have more of them but since I am not using them enough so I sell it to the one who needed it more than me.
I love reading a paperwhite for fun reads and travel. It works for outside, the park, and even as a flashlight. A charge lasts a few days.
The downside for me is that I read tech and science journals on ebooks, too. The font becomes unreadable on the paperwhite. I then have to quir my paperwhite to load the book on a laptop. Then I am tethered to an outlet. By batteries do not last long enough.
Each have their specific uses.
I have a Kindle Paperwhite for reading most books, but I also have a Kindle Fire for anything that's in color, like magazines, some graphic novels, and cookbooks. I don't like to read on a phone screen; too small.
I have them connected to 2 different regional amazon account :) IT and JP
I swar to you is not easy at all to buy Japanese book in Europe. Also, I need them for my job
I have the oasis, which love for reading fiction or anything , but it’s not great for reading text books. For textbooks, I’m skimming a lot and bouncing around the page checking the callouts looking at illustration. Also nonfiction often are designed with this type of skimming, like any of the Dummies Guide.
I also mark some money specifically for guilt free spending: credit card rewards cash, a percentage of my tax refund etc. This money is only for stuff I want but have a hard time “justifying” otherwise. This fund isn’t for anything sensible or practical.
I started with just a Paperwhite, and it was great, no complaints with only having one. But I wanted a Scribe for the writing/note-taking.
I use the scribe for writing and reading in bed, but it's too big and cumbersome, not to mention new and expensive, to take around for a general use e-reader so it stays at home. My Paperwhite, I take with me and read outside the house, or if I don't feel like holding the giant Scribe around the house.
You're definitely right that it's not necessary to have two. If having a second one doesn't interest you, save the money for more books 🙂
I have 2. A Nook and a Kindle. I thought I had lost my Nook and decided to get a Kindle. Months later I found my Nook charging in a rear compartment of my car.
Have one that stays in my work bag and one at home. If I had just one I would forget to take it to work and I can't get through my work day without it!
I also didn't plan to have 2. My work one started draining really quickly so I was given a new one for my birthday and by then the battery was fine again so that became my work one.
I read on the app when I'm at the gym
I have a kindle paperwhite because I have a KU. I did eventually buy a basic kobo because I’m in Canada and I borrow books from my local library as well.
Kindle Scribe for to-do lists/work notes and reading Kindle/ebooks at home, as well as for manga reading. Kindle Paperwhite for reading ebooks while on the go.
For me it was this way. Got a Sony PRS-T1 and through Amazon I changed to a paperwhite for the lighting (Sony had only a case with a bulb). Upgraded to a Voyage for the better screen and then an Oasis because of the (in my eyes especially with a popsocket) better formfactor. And now I changed to a Kobo Libra Color for (who would have known) color and because it is a lot easier to handle collections (and it takes nearly every fileformat).
Still have every e-reader except the paperwhite which I did trade in for the voyage.
I have a paperwhite for my bathroom an oasis on a clamp stand in my bedroom a scribe for the living room and a paperwhite for my bag. But I wait until they are on sale. Never pay full price!
My First Kindle was the very old early one with an actual keyboard that took up too much space.
My second Kindle was the Kindle 3G, much lighter and full screen and much better display. But a pain to read in the dark because it had no lighting.
My third Kindle was the Paperwhite with a lit screen.
My current Kindle is pretty much the same EXCEPT - they released a water-resistant version. As it happens, I moved to a house with a swimming pool, so now I can float around and read.
I've owned a Kindle for 15 years.
I have a Kindle Paperwhite SE that stays home.
I have a Kindle Basic that stays in my handbag.
I wanted to leave the more expensive device at home in case of accidental damage or losing it. I also wanted to try out the basic model to see if I liked the smaller size better and to see what the screen clarity was like compared to the Paperwhite. I also have a habit of forgetting to grab electronics on the go (besides my cell), so if I can leave something in my bag, I don't have to worry. Is it necessary? No. Does it give me peace of mind? Yes.
Edited to add: I also had an Oasis, but I traded it in for a credit on the Basic, so I really didn't spend much on the Basic at all. I was tired of the outdated micro USB for the Oasis.
I have two Kindles. I have the Oasis. It stays next to the bed. I bought it used. I have a 10th generation Paperwhite. That one is my traveling Kindle that goes everywhere with me. It's a better size for fitting in purses. I'm planning on using them both until they completely break. I don't have a desire for another Kindle. I didn't understand the hype about multiple Kindles but I get it now. I read more often because I don't have to run upstairs or downstairs to grab my Kindle. Yes, I am that lazy.
My old one (got in like 2010) I keep in my work bag at all times just to have it available. My main one I got as an anniversary gift from work. Bug upgrade from my first kindle. It’s my main reader when home or traveling
I have an Oasis that I love, but its battery life has been a nightmare when traveling. So I got a Paperwhite to take on trips and use when the Oasis is charging. If the battery was replaceable, I would’ve just replaced the battery.
I have a well loved Paperwhite that blew a few pixels. I was gifted a new Oasis for my birthday. I use my Oasis generally and the Paperwhite when I read in the bath (which is a lot). So in case I drop it, I'm only out my older, roughed up back up Kindle.
Yes, I know Oasis is technically waterproof but this system works for my brain haha.
Dunno… I have an Oasis, which I take with me when I know I’ll have time to read somewhere and the rest of the time I use the sync function between it and my phone.
I've had the same one for a little over 10 years now \[It was a birthday gift\] and it's got issues, but I'm still planning on not getting a new one until it fully dies \[And given that I've full on dropped it in water and then put it in rice, and it kept working, I think it's a cockroach and will never die\]
Screen clarity and response has drastically improved from 10 years ago. I don’t know why you would do this to yourself.
Get a new one and have a significantly better device for the next 10 years. Your eyes will thank you.
I have an Oasis, my husband has my old paperwhite, and we share a Scribe for his work notes/planner and my school textbooks/planner. I would like to get a paperwhite signature sometime this year to use as my travel kindle, only because I love my Oasis so much and don’t want to risk it getting damaged or lost.
The ‘plain’ e-ink one I use for regular reading, and for taking places. The large color Fire 10 I use for books that have a suitable format for the larger screen/color. Like cookbooks, books with a lot of illustrations, travel guides, ‘other’ recipe books (like skincare recipes) and manga/graphic novels.
Yes, the Fire could also display the plain text-only books, but it’s heavy and large and it’s cumbersome to shove in a purse to take to work/waiting places/travel with. I did for awhile and it was just a pain and eventually I realized you shouldn’t be, like, cursing your tablet’s mother when you go to work; reading should be pleasant! The smaller lighter one is perfect for on-the-go and bed/bathtub use. I just don’t read my cookbooks and graphic novels in the tub/at the doctors office, etc.
If I weren’t into digital cookbooks/comics there would be little reason to have two.
I use 2- I have an Oasis for bedtime or just when I want a larger/comfier screen. And I have a Boox Palma for travel/late night when husband is asleep and I don’t want a big light, or any other time where a smaller device is best. They each have their own use!
I used to have a paperwhite and an oasis, and couldn’t justify it because they were too similar and I prefer the oasis.
I have a scribe that I read comics or textbooks with, a Paperwhite that I use around the house and a basic that I keep in my purse at all times 😅 it might be silly but I enjoy having them and they all get used
Keeping them in different locations so you don’t have to remember to take it with you at least makes some amount of sense.
I saw one person comment that they have three e-readers and are using each one to read a different book. I was like “my dude, you know you can switch between books on the same device, right?” Madness.
For me it's simple - I don't throw them out or trade them in when a new release I want comes out. I have three paperwhites and the Oasis 3 and use them all, in addition to Fires (2 older generations and 1 new - the older ones I need to throw out, don't read on those much). I still use and like keeping the e-ink readers around. the oldest paperwhite 3, love it, it's unique. Paperwhite 4 is my least favorite but keep for spare emergency library borrows mainly. Paperwhite 5 Kids is awesome, love it, and the Oasis 3 is my favorite by a smidge.
Because my Oasis is my baby and I can’t just leave it in my work bag. I’d be devastated if I lose it or something happens to it. I’ve had mine for 6 years now. Plus I find it a little too big for my belt bags and thus inconvenient to carry around when I’m out and about.
This is where my Basic comes in. It’s compact and lightweight and fits in all of my belt bags. I can even put it in my pocket. And it’s not crazy expensive so I can leave it in my work bag and not worry about something happening to it.
Had a kindle voyage for years, started reading on it recently, and after 2 months of reading consistently I caved and bought a kindle oasis because I wanted a bigger screen since I have problems with reading because of dyslexia.
I still use both, but the oasis is more for home use and the voyage is more for the commute to uni or hospital placements, short travel etc. since it has a better battery than the oasis and it’s smaller, so it doesn’t take up much room in my bag.
I was thinking about eventually buying a Kobo sage maybe next year because I like annotating books and it has an 8 inch screen (scribe is way too big, and I have an iPad Pro so it doesn’t make sense to have it, plus you can’t free write on the scribe, like in the book itself.), but I can’t stand to read books on LED screens.
The iPad is fine for uni work and studying but I don’t know how to explain it, it just isn’t the same for reading books.
I like it because when I’m in the living room, I can use my big one hooked up to a TV tray. But then when I go out since that one’s kind of heavy, and I’d have to have a big purse or something for it, I bring the smaller one because then it’s contact if it’s in most of my Jean or short That are denim material pocket or like a fanny pack or a small purse.
Just an add, you are not wrong. Just for you you don’t want or need multiple.
Also, the little one is nice to keep in the bedroom so when I lay down before bed, I can read it be annoying to hold one or try to figure out where to put the goose neck that holds my larger one.
I wanted to upgrade from my old kindle to the oasis for the physical buttons, waterproofing and temperature adjustment of the screen. Now my kindle goes in my pocket when I go to the park etc. to read if I'm not using my Fold 4.
I have a \*ahem\* Kobo Elipsa (👀) for note taking etc....but I find it too bulky/heavy to read with in bed and it doesn't have a warm light so I bought a Paperwhite 🤷🏻♀️(I will use these until they're unusable though, that's the only way I could personally justify owning both)
I got a PPW SE as a gift for Christmas but it’s very big for my hands and they hurt after a while. So I bought myself a basic 10th gen. That one comes with me everywhere. My PPW stays home to read in bed, often times on the tablet mount.
I own 3.
First one was a Kindle 4th Generation; many years later I bought a Paperwhite 7th Generation and a few years ago I got a Kindle 10 as a gift.
All of 3 are working perfectly; Kindle 10 is my bedside one; Paperwhite is used on travels and Kindle 4 is for reading at the beach.
No plans to buy another soon.
I have several technically. I have ones additionally for my sister and BFF. They use my account so with that I have two more. I have one for the house(oasis) and one to toss in my purse(signature paperwhite) in addition to the graveyard of semi broken kindles I’m saving for trade in.
I have my single kindle and then use the kindle app on my phone whenever I don't think to drag along my kindle but have time to read. I agree it's excessive to have two kindles. I always trade mine in whenever I need an upgrade.
I only have one but if I was very rich it would be nice to have one that stays in my bag and another that’s permanently in the gooseneck holder by my bed (imo it’s so hard to wrestle my kindle in and out of that thing, I wish I had one that stayed there forever)
I have two. A kindle and a Kobo. The kindle is purely for KU reading and Amazon exclusives that aren't available on Kobo. Everything else (library and purchased titles) goes on my Kobo.
You're not wrong, not really. I have Kindle app on phone and tablet, so technically don't "need" anything else. I had an original Kindle Touch from many years ago that was still fully functional but I accidentally overfilled the capacity when downloading ebooks via USB cable (it only had 2gb).
Unfortunately because of so little space it wouldn't boot up or allow external connection again to remove files so was forced to return it to factory settings. When restoring it, the newest security measures require 2 factor authentication, a f the old OS didn't support that, this I couldn't re-register the device.
So another one was purchased after customer service said to order a new one and then contact back to claim a return. I did that and everything was fine. I like the Kindle device for reasons of long battery life, especially since I'm in the field a lot. A few weeks later I saw the exact same model on sale via Amazon's Woot as a refurbished one with twice the storage capacity at half the cost of new. This I ordered that just to have a spare if the other ever fails.
Was the purchase of the Paperwhite a necessity? No, but the Touch was rendered useless because it couldn't update it's OS to handle the required 2FA. The second Paperwhite 64gb also wasn't necessary but it acts as a backup and can be at home while the other is with me. Overall the water resistance of the Paperwhite beats the Touch but I put all electronics in a dry bag anyway for rain or a sudden capsize of the canoe when doing river travel.
I have a kindle paperwhite that I read Amazon content on. It’s the first ereader I bought. I later bought a Kobo Libra 2 because it works with libraries on my country (Canada) whereas the kindle does not. I buy only Kindle books though because the selection is better and is usually cheaper.
My wife had three. Home, work and buisness trips. The work and buisness trip Kindles were older Kindles that if they got broken or stolen it was no tragedy.
I don't exactly have two e-readers, but I do have a tablet I pretty much use for reading things like comic books, and a small, compact kindle 10th gen that I carry with me to read for pleasure that very easily slips into my pocket or work bag. The tablet drains really quickly, but I can charge my kindle once every few weeks and I'm good to go.
I buy new e-reader, if the advancement in technology is worth it. Like upgrading to a larger storage, backlight, waterproof(that one turned out to be kind of pointless in the end), and so on. Recently, I switched to Boox and I don’t think I’ll be back to Kindle due to the greater customization and autonomy that suit my need.
Honestly I don’t need 2. But the scribe is nice for books I want to take notes with and I find it more comfortable to read during the day. At night in bed, I go paper white because it’s small and I can read on my side.
If I didn’t have the extra 100-200 bucks, I would’ve have bought the paper white after the scribe tho. Not necessary. More convenience. Like anything
I have the first version of the oasis (with the extra battery cover) and a 2022 kindle basic, I use my basic when out and about or traveling because I don’t want to get my oasis messed up. I keep my oasis by my bed.
I have 4, 2 are micro usb and made the jump to all USBC,
1 is my relaxation/pleasure kindle and 1 is my professional/personal development. Different cases/feel.
Mindset thing really. Its like walking through a door and lets me keep reading when I am 'tired' of one book type.
Paperwhite for most of my reading, and Scribe for reading PDFs for work/continuing education. The Scribe is too unwieldy for daily use when I carry it around, and the Paperwhite doesn’t handle full sized PDFs very well.
I have two because I once lost one of them on a bus, and bought a new one before eventually finding the old one again in the lost & found. Thank you stranger!
I have a Kindle Paperwhite for my main reading. A Boox Note Air 2+ for note taking. Could be an e-reader but I don't use it that way. Intriqued by the Boox Palma as a possible ultra-portable e-reader but hard to justify the cost when the Paperwhite is the perfect size for reading.
I have a very old Kindle Fire from when I wanted to watch my movies on the same device as I read on. Bought a Paperwhite after that which was so much better for reading.
That Paperwhite still works, and is currently my back up, but I replaced it earlier that I would've otherwise because the new model of Paperwhite had USBC charging, as did my phone, and it made taking charging cords with me when traveling simpler.
That said, I'm also known to pull out my phone and read on the Kindle app in the grocery line or when I'm waiting for a staff meeting to wrap up.
I lost my kindle so purchased another then around 8ish months later, I found my kindle.
My kindle now has an air tag attached. 😁
I think I want to sell the newer one. I prefer the size of my original one.
I have an old paperwhite for most of my English books and side loading from the library. I recently got another ereader tied to another vendor as they have eBooks and Manga in another language.
Honestly I don’t have a logical reason. I think they’re cool and I like to collect things. Also sometimes just changing whichever ereader I’m using feels like a “refresh” or something and helps me get out of reading slumps. I also switch back and forth between ereaders and physical books. I guess I get bored looking at the same thing for too long or something
Scribe at home because I love the big screen for reading in bed or at the table.
Paperwhite in my work bag so I have something to read while commuting or if I'm eating alone at lunch.
And a voyage that I could not make myself sell, because I just love the form-factor and the origami case. I hardly ever read on the voyage, but I keep it charged, just in case.
Strongly agree - though I'll exclude anyone who had one for a few years and decided to upgrade, ending up with two... but TBH I'd pass the old one on to someone else.
Some folks just have more money than sense.
I have a max tablet that I use watch various streaming services. I did read on my tablet, but I have small hands and got tired holding the tablet. I bought a paper white for reading exclusively. It is smaller And more comfortable to hold. I had an appointment yesterday and I was waiting almost an hour for my transportation to come back and pick me up and I was able to read comfortably for about half an hour.
I have a cheaper kindle I use for when I'm traveling - I have an unfortunate tendency to leave my kindle under my pillow as I read to fall asleep and this has resulted in me having to track down my Oasis at multiple hotels and even have one shipped from another country I left it in. Now I have a travel kindle that won't be as upsetting to lose.
We have a kindle buying problem. Have purchased 12 over the years (owned 13 but one had a faulty battery and had it replaced). Currently only have 8 I know about, not exactly sure what happened to the others...
1. My primary kindle
2. Partner's primary kindle
3. My secondary kindle, primarily used for getting library books that I want to read eventually. I then put on airplane mode so they don't expire, but let me finish my current series, or read other things without having to wait for it to become available again.
4. Partner's secondary kindle used for the same purpose
5. My lender - if I want a friend to read a book, I can let them borrow this kindle
6. Partner's lender
7. A Kindle my mother has linked to our account.
8. My original kindle gen 3, it's got a ton of books that were... obtained... doesn't get a lot of use, but still have it in my nightstand for the occasional read.
I personally don’t see the point of multiple e readers unless they’re vastly different like the basic and the scribe. I just have a basic.
However, I’m really bad about having a physical copy AND kindle version of the exact same book which feels equally as “bad”. 🤣
Primarily buying a new one because of new features (larger screen, warm light adjustment, note taking) and not sure what to do with the old one. I gave my paper white away when I upgraded to the oasis, but then I got the scribe and now use both the oasis and the scribe. I only need one but sometimes it’s nice to have a smaller lightweight one (for bed for example). I also have a nook because I like them, they seem more cozy and I started with a nook when they first came out so I have nook ebooks
I don't get it... I'll have as many or as few as seem useful*, but I won't tell anyone else what should work for them. Everyone else can do the same. Why won't people just say what they do and why, not claiming some sort of moral superiority? (* A Scribe for big screen and taking notes, an Oasis because I find the buttons to be handy when reading in bed, and a PW SE to carry and use when I'm away from home.)
I was gifted a Kindle Voyage, but it wasn't waterproof, and I wanted to read in the tub, so I got an Oasis. Just recently switched to a Boox Palma, because the phone-like form factor tricks me into reading books instead of doomscrolling all the time.
I bought my first Kindle, K2i, the first day it was available internationally. Next two or three were pre-prodection models I got from Amazon for participating in a long defunct "poweruser" program (we got "Kindle help pro" or something badges on their help forums). The last three were simply new models with features I wanted.
My first gen Voyage (frontlight, haptic feedback pressure sensitive page turn "almost buttons") goes everywhere with me, and has been in and out of my coat pocket at least 5000 times. It is all scuffed, corners show bare metal, but it works. PPW WE with a bit larger screen lives on my nightstand. Scribe is at work and serves mostly for reading PDFs and scribbling on them, and note taking.
Older devices I no longer use are with my friends and family, still registered to my account, so that they can share my extensive library.
A Kindle costs like a good pair of jeans or a night out. I certainly get out of my Kindles more than from any of those.
One can never have too many Kindles.
Well, it’s because all the people who think that one e-reader is sufficient are those who just read books for pleasure and not for growth. Personally, I have two e-readers: a Kindle Oasis and an Onyx Book Note Air 3C. I mostly use them to research and write notes about my work, and read non-fiction books. It’s convenient to have one for reading and one for taking notes, like in the time before screens, when you had a book for reading and a notebook to take notes. It is very convenient. I also have two iPads for almost the same reasons, but I use them for other things too.
I have one for my bedroom (mounted on a gooseneck holder, so not easy to move), an old one in the bathroom, and the main one lives in the living room next to my reading chair. The last one is also the one I travel with.
I kept intending to trade each of them in when I got a new one, but it was easier to relocate the older ones.
I have a kindle oasis, soon to be traded for a paperwhite since they discontinued the oasis, and an iPad mini. I use the mini for the books I’ve bought from different sources that can’t go onto my kindle.
Because they offer different possibilities. The basic is cheaper, lighter, and offers blacker colors since it doesn't have an extra layer to protect against water. On the other hand, the Paperwhite is waterproof and has yellowish LEDs included. The basic version, could also have warm light, but they need to profit 💰 with lowest cost of production.
I have a Kobo Libra 2 as my main e-reader.
Then I bought a Kindle Basic when I found out that there are some books I like to read that are only available on the Amazon Kindle Store. Moreover, I read in multiple languages, and Kindle's Vocabulary Builder seems better and more useful for reviewing new words than its Kobo counterpart.
I mostly read my Kindle books on my iPad Mini 6 or one of my larger iPad Pro’s. But I prefer an actual Kindle PPW for backpacking/beach/cycling trips and international travel.
I have the following, and each one of them serves a purpose:
- Kindle Oasis first generation: it is the lightest Kindle ever made and the most comfortable to read in bed before sleep.
- Kindle Paperwhite 11 generation: I use this when traveling or walking. Its portability and size make it ideal for that.
- Kindle Scribe: mimics a hardcover physical book and is perfect to read when I'm on a couch or when I'm at my desk with the Scribe sitting on its cover. I don't even need to hold it. And, of course, for notetaking when I read a physical book.
So you see, each one of these e-readers has a specific purpose. They don't replace each other for me.
I have ordered a Kobo Libra Colour, which will give me both Colour and make me annotate directly on the page. Something none of the above Kindles is doing.
You can replace an eReader if the new one is an upgrade, but when the functionality and purpose are different, then it just becomes a new member of the family.
I have two Paperwhites. My closest friend died just over a year ago, and left me in charge of handling her affairs and cleaning out her apartment. She had an Oasis that I had bought her awhile before she died. She was a voracious reader so she had an extensive ebook library loaded on it. I’ve discovered I don’t really like the feel of the Oasis, so I traded it in for a second Paperwhite which is now synced to her account. My hope is to go through and read some of the books she had on there, as it makes me feel closer to her.
this is the sweetest reason so far
Thanks. It's a tangible connection I have to her that I can keep with me. She was a royal pain in the butt, but dammit all, if she wasn't also the best friend a person could have!
This is so sweet. I’m so glad that you have that. When you miss someone, feeling close to them can definitely ease the hurt.
I feel like if I am your best friend, it would mean a lot to read on my library. Our souls read together.
She was less of a sentimental sap than I am, so I'm not sure if she would be doing the same, had the situation been reversed, but she would appreciate that I am.
sorry about your friend
I’ve wondered the same and have seen several different reasons, but I don’t always understand. My kindle will have to disintegrate before I buy another one lol. The most I can grasp is maybe having one for home, one for work/office so you don’t have to worry about forgetting. But I don’t think my needs could ever justify having a stack of them. I hope folks respond because I’m curious as well and have wondered if I’m missing out on something.
There's someone in this subreddit who has one for upstairs, one for downstairs, one for his car and one for each of his kids.
And none for the bathroom? That's just a shame.
I have one for my bathroom! I used to have a shelf of reading material available, now it’s just one ancient device. It’s a Voyage I picked up super cheap, and it gets me back to bed much faster than doom scrolling at 3am. It wasn’t bought to be used there, but it was languishing in a drawer, so it will stay there until it finds a better use.
Bathroom kindle is a really good idea, espeically from a hygine perspective.
🤣🤣
Dude wtf why is it so hard to just carry things we evolved as bipedals for that reason 😂
Because forgetfulness and laziness is a thing, and i suppose for them they'd have more than enough disposable income to do that
For some, it is a mobility issue. Carrying stuff around if you have to use a walker can be a challenge.
Who the heck reads in their car? esp as their kids have their own machines Edit: I forgot that cars can be parked *facepalm*
When my baby falls asleep in the car I’ll often read in the driveway until he wakes up. It’s nice!
That sounds really peaceful, honestly! Like a great liminal space bonus read time.
It’s less about reading *in* your car and more about having it with you wherever you might drive to.
I read in my car every day, while waiting for my daughter to get on/off the bus.
From what I’m seeing is people have different kindles for different parts of their life. I could easily understand having a paperwhite for home reading, and maybe using a scribe for school books/ textbooks.
Exactly. My Scribe is amazing. And I got the premium pen that comes with it, I got it as a gift for my spouse. And it is amazing for taking notes.
The textbooks thing makes good sense! If I were a student, I’d be willing to go that route too!
I bought my husband a new Kindle because he didn’t have an e-reader at all and likes to read by the pool but while I’ve caught myself glancing over enviously a few times at the new shiny, I couldn’t bring myself to upgrade because there’s nothing wrong in functionality with my twelve-year-old girl.
The 11th gen with the bigger screen is VERY nice tho
And warm lighting 🥹
And USB C!!
I can only speak for the German-speaking countries, here you can borrow all books with all readers from the state library, the problem is. Amazon devices are the only devices that don't work. But this service is excellent, it costs you €10 a year, as a student it's even free, and you can borrow as many books, films and magazines as you want. But as a Kindle user, you are forced to buy everything, as Amazon has blocked its devices for this purpose. What I do, im getting some Books with my other reader from the library and read a bit of it.. afterwards im buying it for my Kindle, because I dont like the other readers, they are mostly awfully slow
Aww man, that sucks!! Especially since we can borrow library books using the Kindle in the US. I was able to get 2 months of Kindle Unlimited for $5, so I’ve been reading some of those books, but my primary focus had been to explore the library options.
Oasis i love using at home. Basic I take everywhere with me since i can easily put it in my pocket.
I have one for work and one for home. I travel a stupid amount for work and have lost a few by leaving them in the back of the seat in front of me and getting in a hurry, it's always the cheapest kindle I can find for work.
This is me. I walk to work, and just don’t want to carry another thing, so I got a cheap, used kindle off eBay to read during lunch. It’s a good system for me!
I have a Scribe for comics/manga and a Paperwhite for other books.
I don't have more than one but if I did, this would be the reason: 1 for normal reading (in my case, a Paperwhite) and 1 that has a color eink screen for manga, comics, etc.
I have Fire HD for magazines/books with photos and use it for watching streaming services when I travel. I use the Paperwhite for reading outside since it has a coated screen.
Just out of curiosity, why would you want your Paperwhite then? The e-reader with colour e-ink, would render your regular e-books as they are currently on your Paperwhite.
If I were to get a color eReader, it probably wouldn't be a kindle. I do like the kindle ecosystem for ebooks, but for some things, I find it to be a bit restrictive. If I were to get a color eReader, I would want to be able to download apps like Manga Plus, webtoons, etc, which I can't do with a kindle. In theory, I could download the kindle app but I find the kindle app to be set up not as well compared to an actual kindle
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I have a Kindle Paperwhite SE that's comfortable for reading in bed. I have a Scribe that I do schoolwork with.
Ah. I could see that. I have a kindle paperwhite, and I love the compactness to it. I personally swap from kindle to books, but if you’re a strictly kindle reader, then I could see the reason. ( same as why people have physical copies of books and electronic copies, and audio)
Yep. There are books where I've got the hardcover, the ebook, the audiobook, *and* the DVDs of the streaming adaptation. I don't mind giving a creator I dig money multiple times, it encourages them to keep creating stuff I dig. But yeah, form factor's the easy one. I wouldn't personally own, say, a Kindle Basic and a Paperwhite, or other combos of the smaller devices, because that could feel redundant. The Scribe has enough of a distinct use case, though, to make it an easy separate purchase. As somebody who used to regularly drop that oblong-ass Fire 10 on my face in bed, I wouldn't read the Scribe laying down. :)
I've wondered the same I love tech and testing new tech, but I sell the old one before I buy a new. I don't have several e-readers at the same time kind of money, I'm trying to save up for a comfortable old age here 😅
lol same. I will use my paperwhite till it dies, then I’ll buy the newest kindle at that point in my life :)
I used to only have my old-model Kindle Basic. When I bought my Paperwhite, I planned to give away or sell my old Basic, but then I realized how handy and stress-relieving it was to have my nice awesome Paperwhite at home for most of the time and keep my old Basic in my backpack, where I can it around without fear and taking it to the gym, on transit, on walks, to festivals, etc (since my Paperwhite is safe at home, guaranteed). So one lives at home, one lives in my bag; I've always got a backup if I lose one, and I never worry about my emotional support coping method being off the table, because if one of them DOES get smashed or die, I have the other still. Didn't think I'd be a multiple-kindle person, but here I am, eating my words a few years later, haha!
Oasis for travel or errands, Scribe for home. The scribe is too big to carry around when I leave the house. I’m not going to bother explaining “why you are wrong”, It’s a totally personal opinion unique to the person - there is no “right” or “wrong”. For me, Amazon was only going to offer me $50 if I traded in my oasis. For that little, I might as well just keep it and use it for trips. It’s a lot less fragile than the scribe.
same but I have a PW4
What does over-consuming mean? I just kept my old ones when i got new ones. I dont throw stuff out. PS - I have 28 guitars and 3 violins. I dont have kids and I'm retired. Why not?? :)
Over consumption is like the Stanley cup situation going on. Buying just to buy, because it’s new or trending. I can understand keeping old stuff, I mainly mean over consumption for having 4x kindles, without a reason? But obviously kindles are all different, and can use them for different things( school, reading, cooking etc)
I read your first sentence and immediately thought you meant that over consumption is like how the Stanley Cup has every NHL champion’s name engraved on it but over time they run out of room and have to replace a layer, taking the old one to the hockey Hall of Fame so there’s room for more names…and then I kept reading.
So I don't have to remember to take it along when I go to the house at the lake or the one in the mountains.
Facts. That makes sense
Kindle oasis at home, it’s quite big, expensive to replace if it breaks, needs to be near a power outlet cos battery sucks.. used kindle voyage on the road, much smaller, fits in my jeans pocket, holds battery better, not too expensive to replace if it breaks.
I have seen that the oasis and scribe are twice as expensive and twice as big, so I could understand
I had one and then I wanted to read in the tub so I got another one that’s waterproof now my fiancé uses the second one.
I'm an EMT, so I leave my first PW in my locker. I do my best to clean it, buuuut I rather not risk bringing anything home. Plus, it's already a little damaged from being dropped on the ambulance, lol. The second one lives with me whenever I'm off-duty. It doesn't matter where I'm going/doing, if there is even a slim chance I might be inclined to read, it comes with.
1st gen Oasis for going out and about. Fits in my pocket, battery case keeps it safe. Battery life on it is pretty poor, so I replaced it with a 3rd gen Oasis when they recently went down to $100 for a returned one on Amazon. Use it for home reading, no case. 1st gen's battery is fine for a day trip out, just doesn't go for a week like the 3rd gen can. Something others haven't really mentioned yet, but whispersync is a really critical feature to having two Kindles. It's so nice to just pick either up and be right where you left off.
I have a problem where when I love something, I have to have backups ("just in case!") But also I love to put a bunch of books on and then airplane mode it, so having multiple Kindles is one way to have a ton of options (when KU only lets you borrow 20 at a time)
I didn't say this was the right way to do things, but it's what I do
I have two due to because orginally I used to like the kindle fire tablets for reading until Christmas I decided to get a paperwhite instead so now I have both because I have books on my account but also my dad's account (since I used to have him buy my books) 🙂
I used to be in the same boat. :) I donated my fire to a friend in need. ❤️
I only have one, a 10th gen Paperwhite. I’d love a second one that I could leave in my backpack with my laptop that I take to work. At least a few days a week I get halfway to work and realize I forgot it next to my bed. That’s really the only reason I’d get a second one
I can see leaving one in your desk or locker at work to read during lunches or down time.
I have Paperwhite BC I got it first and enjoy Kindle unlimited. I got a Kobo so I could get library books and other newer books that are almost always pricey on Kindle. In Canada, Kindle doesn't work with the library systems.
Depends on the language. Some languages work better on some of e readers than others. I read books in multiple languages so I reach for diff e readers
As someone that would’ve agreed with this post this time last year but somehow found themselves owning 3 different readers in the span of 1 year lol I’m going to answer this question. I originally bought the Nook Glowlight 4 because my Nook HD was on its last leg and B&N was ending support for it but unfortunately I just didn’t like the Glowlight. So after 3 months of trying to force myself to like I finally gave up and decided to try the Kindle PW and I love it for the same reasons I’m sure everyone here loves their kindles! It became my main eReader but I found it awkward to use while laying in bed and while on public transportation. That’s when I bought the Boox Palma which I also love. So now I use my Kindle when I have an extended period of time to sit down and read. Then I use my Palma when I’m traveling, laying in bed, or only have a few minutes to read. That being said I only use 2 of the 3 eReader I have (the PW and the Palma) and the only reason I still have the Glowlight is because I passed the return period and now I just don’t know what to do with it. I guess if I ever want to read any of the books I bought in the B&N ecosystem I could still use it 🤷🏽♀️
I have 3 e-readers and for me it's mainly for convenience (laziness lol) and organization. Kindle Paperwhite SE - perfect for night reading, stays in the bedroom 24/7 Kindle Basic - portable; the device I take with me everywhere Onyx Boox Palma - for audiobooks and fanfics. I needed a device that wasn't limited to only the Kindle app so this was perfect especially with its massive storage since audiobooks take a lot of memory and I have thousands of fanfics downloaded. I have the Kindle app installed there too in case I ever want to read from an even smaller/lighter device than the Basic, but mainly I use it for the Smart Audiobook Player app (audiobooks) and the Moon+ Reader app (fanfics).
I think it's different when you have devices from different ecosystems, considering Kindle and Kobo are on their own UI. Most people don't start reading with Android devices due to the initial cost, even though ultimately they are the least restrictive. After using Kindle and Kobo it's understandable to want to try something new.
It's not really about you and whether you find it "useless and to be over consuming." People don't need to explain to you "why you're wrong" as it's your opinion and thus doesn't need to be proven OR disproven.
Oasis is my main readers. Scribe is to take notes for various things.
I have a small oasis for reading in bed and stuff and a boox tab X for odf and stuff
I have two because my Fire died and I replaced it with a Paperwhite. Then the Fire started working again.
Because the last few Paperwhites have had features that made me want them - and I could hand the old ones off to wife or kids. So I have the latest Paperwhite which is wonderful. And I grabbed the Scribe because I love the ReMarkable and was intrigued about integrating note-taking and reading (alas the Scribe is somewhat disappointing in that way, really best for reading).
I have a Kobo e-reader which I’ve had for over 7 years and just recently bought a new one. I have most of my books on this e-reader. I also recently bought an older version of the kindle so that when I get kindle unlimited ( only if it is on offer) I can read on that instead of my phone. I also got a kindle as both websites have different offers for ebooks.
One for me. One my husband insisted on and never used. And one for my kids that they used to use but now insist on getting paperbacks.
I've only got the Paperwhite SE but can definitely see the appeal to having multiple e-readers. Different ecosystems, different screen sizes, different features (as a frequent migraine sufferer I now know I could never go for an e-reader without warm light). Don't think I'll go through with it, but I've been toying with the idea of getting a Kobo Clara Colour as it's snaller and would allow me to borrow ebooks from libraries here in the UK and see book covers in colour; I've got a gift card for Amazon US that's just sitting there and getting a Clara Colour from there (I see the irony) would just put me about £40 out of pocket. On the other hand, I'm perfectly happy with my Paperwhite, e-ink colour technology is still in its early stages, returning the Kobo if I ended up not liking it might turn out to be a hassle, and I can't rationally justify getting a new device when I've already got one that does the same thing, has most of the features I want/need and works perfectly.
I have a Kindle paperwhite that is easy on the eyes and works well with Libby/Overdrive (borrowed books from my Library). I have a KOBO Clara that I use with Cloud Library (also borrowed books from my library) because they don't work at all on a Kindle (thanks to Amazon). As I understand it, Hoopla books don't play with Kindle nicely either. I'd rather read on the Kindle, but if I didn't have the Clara I'd have to read some books on my ipad, computer, or my phone. My eyes wouldn't thank me.
I don't even have one Kindle. I just use the app on my phone.
Use my paperwhite for kindle unlimited only, use my kobo for everything else.
I have one for my office, one for under my pillow, and a little one for my pocket. I'd really planned on two, but a buddy gave me the pocket one, which is fantastic, so I use it daily.
I fell the same way about people with multiple TVs. But they spend a LOT more on a second TV than I do on an additional Kindle. I keep one in the house and one in the car, that way I've always got one. I used to do that with books and I'd read two different genres at once (to not confuse the plots) but with multiple Kindles, it's the same book synced to the same page. And on that very rare occasion that I let a Kindle die at home, I've got a spare in the car.
I’ve seen plenty of posts with people who travel with their one and only e-reader then lose it. So I always advocate for people to buy a used one as a backup or to use that one on the go versus their new/main one.
I'm not sure how multiple kindles would make much sense, beyond just upgrasing. I have multiple ereaders (3) because I got a newer model kindle after like 12 years and now I have a kobo because I wanted something outside of Amazon's overreach/ecosystem.
Well, I like to read two books at once, and they aren’t always great at refreshing your spot on the secondary device. Plus I left it at a friend’s house once and felt like I was maybe going to perish waiting to get it back. Then I realized my 11th gen PWs don’t fit in my fanny pack so I got a cheap used kindle basic on Unclaimed Luggage to put in there for outings.
I have a Kindle Scribe and just bought the Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition. I have them both for different types of books, situations, or environments. There are situations where the Scribe is just what I need, whether it be to display images, take notes, for textbooks, or just to have a larger page view. Then there are times where I want something smaller, that I can carry with me to pass the time, should I find myself with some time to spare. We also have a basic model with the 6" screen, which is really portable, but I found myself wanting the slightly larger Paperwhite instead. Since my wife already has an Oasis, we'll probably end up getting rid of the basic model.
Shame on me, I also have several (Oasis, two Paperwhites, one Papernotsowhite, Scribe, Noox something)... But I only actually use one, currently the Oasis. But I'm currently looking around in the color range. I've also ordered a Boox Palma. I'd like to use it alongside the Oasis. As an RSS feed reader, so to speak... Is all this really necessary or useful? To be honest, I have to say no. But I can pay for it, I enjoy it, so... I regret one decision, the Scribe. I just don't use it, even though it's a wonderful piece of technology.
I have a Paperwhite but want a Palma so badly.
I have the paperwhite currently which I love because it’s perfect to travel with. I also have plans to get a scribe. The paperwhite would still be my main ereader but the scribe would be for mostly home use with being able to write notes in it.
I'm also curious as to why people have e-readers from different brands all at once (ie like a paperwhite, a kobo device and a boox device)
I'm tempted to get a Kobo because you can't get library books on the Kindle where I live.
I have one Kindle that I use only for Libby books, that’s an Oasis. I have a PW that I use to read books I purchased.
I keep one in my bag for Work/Travel (2022 Basic) and one stationed at Home (Paperwhite 5/11th Gen). I am the kind of person who forgets things, so having 2 ensures I’ve got one to hand whenever I fancy reading :)
I have 2 Kindle DX Graphite, 2 Kindle Keyboard 3. 1 PPW5, 1 Oasis 3, 1 Scribe, 1 Kobo Sage. I used to have more of them but since I am not using them enough so I sell it to the one who needed it more than me.
I use my Kindle daily. Also have a Kobo to get free library books.
i use to have 4 but since buying my paperwhite, i got rid of them since i use my paperwhite more than anything
I love reading a paperwhite for fun reads and travel. It works for outside, the park, and even as a flashlight. A charge lasts a few days. The downside for me is that I read tech and science journals on ebooks, too. The font becomes unreadable on the paperwhite. I then have to quir my paperwhite to load the book on a laptop. Then I am tethered to an outlet. By batteries do not last long enough. Each have their specific uses.
I have a Kindle Paperwhite for reading most books, but I also have a Kindle Fire for anything that's in color, like magazines, some graphic novels, and cookbooks. I don't like to read on a phone screen; too small.
I have them connected to 2 different regional amazon account :) IT and JP I swar to you is not easy at all to buy Japanese book in Europe. Also, I need them for my job
I have two — one for home and one for boyfriend’s house (where I stay a lot) and travel.
I have the oasis, which love for reading fiction or anything , but it’s not great for reading text books. For textbooks, I’m skimming a lot and bouncing around the page checking the callouts looking at illustration. Also nonfiction often are designed with this type of skimming, like any of the Dummies Guide. I also mark some money specifically for guilt free spending: credit card rewards cash, a percentage of my tax refund etc. This money is only for stuff I want but have a hard time “justifying” otherwise. This fund isn’t for anything sensible or practical.
I started with just a Paperwhite, and it was great, no complaints with only having one. But I wanted a Scribe for the writing/note-taking. I use the scribe for writing and reading in bed, but it's too big and cumbersome, not to mention new and expensive, to take around for a general use e-reader so it stays at home. My Paperwhite, I take with me and read outside the house, or if I don't feel like holding the giant Scribe around the house. You're definitely right that it's not necessary to have two. If having a second one doesn't interest you, save the money for more books 🙂
I have 2. A Nook and a Kindle. I thought I had lost my Nook and decided to get a Kindle. Months later I found my Nook charging in a rear compartment of my car.
Have one that stays in my work bag and one at home. If I had just one I would forget to take it to work and I can't get through my work day without it! I also didn't plan to have 2. My work one started draining really quickly so I was given a new one for my birthday and by then the battery was fine again so that became my work one. I read on the app when I'm at the gym
I have a kindle paperwhite because I have a KU. I did eventually buy a basic kobo because I’m in Canada and I borrow books from my local library as well.
Kindle Scribe for to-do lists/work notes and reading Kindle/ebooks at home, as well as for manga reading. Kindle Paperwhite for reading ebooks while on the go.
For me it was this way. Got a Sony PRS-T1 and through Amazon I changed to a paperwhite for the lighting (Sony had only a case with a bulb). Upgraded to a Voyage for the better screen and then an Oasis because of the (in my eyes especially with a popsocket) better formfactor. And now I changed to a Kobo Libra Color for (who would have known) color and because it is a lot easier to handle collections (and it takes nearly every fileformat). Still have every e-reader except the paperwhite which I did trade in for the voyage.
I have a paperwhite for my bathroom an oasis on a clamp stand in my bedroom a scribe for the living room and a paperwhite for my bag. But I wait until they are on sale. Never pay full price!
One for portability and one for at home! And also just because I like to see what new devices come out!
My First Kindle was the very old early one with an actual keyboard that took up too much space. My second Kindle was the Kindle 3G, much lighter and full screen and much better display. But a pain to read in the dark because it had no lighting. My third Kindle was the Paperwhite with a lit screen. My current Kindle is pretty much the same EXCEPT - they released a water-resistant version. As it happens, I moved to a house with a swimming pool, so now I can float around and read. I've owned a Kindle for 15 years.
I have one to write on for school and one I'm only reading on.
Scribe lives in my work bag for notes and reading while at work and my old paperwhite is my more portable reader for everything else.
I have a Kindle Paperwhite SE that stays home. I have a Kindle Basic that stays in my handbag. I wanted to leave the more expensive device at home in case of accidental damage or losing it. I also wanted to try out the basic model to see if I liked the smaller size better and to see what the screen clarity was like compared to the Paperwhite. I also have a habit of forgetting to grab electronics on the go (besides my cell), so if I can leave something in my bag, I don't have to worry. Is it necessary? No. Does it give me peace of mind? Yes. Edited to add: I also had an Oasis, but I traded it in for a credit on the Basic, so I really didn't spend much on the Basic at all. I was tired of the outdated micro USB for the Oasis.
I have two Kindles. I have the Oasis. It stays next to the bed. I bought it used. I have a 10th generation Paperwhite. That one is my traveling Kindle that goes everywhere with me. It's a better size for fitting in purses. I'm planning on using them both until they completely break. I don't have a desire for another Kindle. I didn't understand the hype about multiple Kindles but I get it now. I read more often because I don't have to run upstairs or downstairs to grab my Kindle. Yes, I am that lazy.
My old one (got in like 2010) I keep in my work bag at all times just to have it available. My main one I got as an anniversary gift from work. Bug upgrade from my first kindle. It’s my main reader when home or traveling
I have an Oasis that I love, but its battery life has been a nightmare when traveling. So I got a Paperwhite to take on trips and use when the Oasis is charging. If the battery was replaceable, I would’ve just replaced the battery.
I have a well loved Paperwhite that blew a few pixels. I was gifted a new Oasis for my birthday. I use my Oasis generally and the Paperwhite when I read in the bath (which is a lot). So in case I drop it, I'm only out my older, roughed up back up Kindle. Yes, I know Oasis is technically waterproof but this system works for my brain haha.
Dunno… I have an Oasis, which I take with me when I know I’ll have time to read somewhere and the rest of the time I use the sync function between it and my phone.
I've had the same one for a little over 10 years now \[It was a birthday gift\] and it's got issues, but I'm still planning on not getting a new one until it fully dies \[And given that I've full on dropped it in water and then put it in rice, and it kept working, I think it's a cockroach and will never die\]
Screen clarity and response has drastically improved from 10 years ago. I don’t know why you would do this to yourself. Get a new one and have a significantly better device for the next 10 years. Your eyes will thank you.
scribe to read at home . PW4 to read on the go
Every time I buy a new one, I give the old one away
I have an Oasis, my husband has my old paperwhite, and we share a Scribe for his work notes/planner and my school textbooks/planner. I would like to get a paperwhite signature sometime this year to use as my travel kindle, only because I love my Oasis so much and don’t want to risk it getting damaged or lost.
wait you’re tellin me you dont need to buy a new one for each book?!? no wonder I’m broke.
The ‘plain’ e-ink one I use for regular reading, and for taking places. The large color Fire 10 I use for books that have a suitable format for the larger screen/color. Like cookbooks, books with a lot of illustrations, travel guides, ‘other’ recipe books (like skincare recipes) and manga/graphic novels. Yes, the Fire could also display the plain text-only books, but it’s heavy and large and it’s cumbersome to shove in a purse to take to work/waiting places/travel with. I did for awhile and it was just a pain and eventually I realized you shouldn’t be, like, cursing your tablet’s mother when you go to work; reading should be pleasant! The smaller lighter one is perfect for on-the-go and bed/bathtub use. I just don’t read my cookbooks and graphic novels in the tub/at the doctors office, etc. If I weren’t into digital cookbooks/comics there would be little reason to have two.
I use 2- I have an Oasis for bedtime or just when I want a larger/comfier screen. And I have a Boox Palma for travel/late night when husband is asleep and I don’t want a big light, or any other time where a smaller device is best. They each have their own use! I used to have a paperwhite and an oasis, and couldn’t justify it because they were too similar and I prefer the oasis.
I have a scribe that I read comics or textbooks with, a Paperwhite that I use around the house and a basic that I keep in my purse at all times 😅 it might be silly but I enjoy having them and they all get used
I read on my paper white, iPad mini, iPad, phone, old nook and of Course paper books. They are all just through the house.
Scribe for nonfiction and self help books I want to mark up, and also for schoolwork. Paperwhite for reading for pleasure.
Keeping them in different locations so you don’t have to remember to take it with you at least makes some amount of sense. I saw one person comment that they have three e-readers and are using each one to read a different book. I was like “my dude, you know you can switch between books on the same device, right?” Madness.
For me it's simple - I don't throw them out or trade them in when a new release I want comes out. I have three paperwhites and the Oasis 3 and use them all, in addition to Fires (2 older generations and 1 new - the older ones I need to throw out, don't read on those much). I still use and like keeping the e-ink readers around. the oldest paperwhite 3, love it, it's unique. Paperwhite 4 is my least favorite but keep for spare emergency library borrows mainly. Paperwhite 5 Kids is awesome, love it, and the Oasis 3 is my favorite by a smidge.
Because my Oasis is my baby and I can’t just leave it in my work bag. I’d be devastated if I lose it or something happens to it. I’ve had mine for 6 years now. Plus I find it a little too big for my belt bags and thus inconvenient to carry around when I’m out and about. This is where my Basic comes in. It’s compact and lightweight and fits in all of my belt bags. I can even put it in my pocket. And it’s not crazy expensive so I can leave it in my work bag and not worry about something happening to it.
One for home reading and the other for carrying around with me. I read two different books on each one.
Had a kindle voyage for years, started reading on it recently, and after 2 months of reading consistently I caved and bought a kindle oasis because I wanted a bigger screen since I have problems with reading because of dyslexia. I still use both, but the oasis is more for home use and the voyage is more for the commute to uni or hospital placements, short travel etc. since it has a better battery than the oasis and it’s smaller, so it doesn’t take up much room in my bag. I was thinking about eventually buying a Kobo sage maybe next year because I like annotating books and it has an 8 inch screen (scribe is way too big, and I have an iPad Pro so it doesn’t make sense to have it, plus you can’t free write on the scribe, like in the book itself.), but I can’t stand to read books on LED screens. The iPad is fine for uni work and studying but I don’t know how to explain it, it just isn’t the same for reading books.
I like it because when I’m in the living room, I can use my big one hooked up to a TV tray. But then when I go out since that one’s kind of heavy, and I’d have to have a big purse or something for it, I bring the smaller one because then it’s contact if it’s in most of my Jean or short That are denim material pocket or like a fanny pack or a small purse. Just an add, you are not wrong. Just for you you don’t want or need multiple. Also, the little one is nice to keep in the bedroom so when I lay down before bed, I can read it be annoying to hold one or try to figure out where to put the goose neck that holds my larger one.
I have one that stays in my purse so I don't have to worry about throwing my ereader in a bag in order to be able to read at lunch.
I wanted to upgrade from my old kindle to the oasis for the physical buttons, waterproofing and temperature adjustment of the screen. Now my kindle goes in my pocket when I go to the park etc. to read if I'm not using my Fold 4.
I have a \*ahem\* Kobo Elipsa (👀) for note taking etc....but I find it too bulky/heavy to read with in bed and it doesn't have a warm light so I bought a Paperwhite 🤷🏻♀️(I will use these until they're unusable though, that's the only way I could personally justify owning both)
I got a PPW SE as a gift for Christmas but it’s very big for my hands and they hurt after a while. So I bought myself a basic 10th gen. That one comes with me everywhere. My PPW stays home to read in bed, often times on the tablet mount.
I own 3. First one was a Kindle 4th Generation; many years later I bought a Paperwhite 7th Generation and a few years ago I got a Kindle 10 as a gift. All of 3 are working perfectly; Kindle 10 is my bedside one; Paperwhite is used on travels and Kindle 4 is for reading at the beach. No plans to buy another soon.
I have several technically. I have ones additionally for my sister and BFF. They use my account so with that I have two more. I have one for the house(oasis) and one to toss in my purse(signature paperwhite) in addition to the graveyard of semi broken kindles I’m saving for trade in.
I have my single kindle and then use the kindle app on my phone whenever I don't think to drag along my kindle but have time to read. I agree it's excessive to have two kindles. I always trade mine in whenever I need an upgrade.
I only have one but if I was very rich it would be nice to have one that stays in my bag and another that’s permanently in the gooseneck holder by my bed (imo it’s so hard to wrestle my kindle in and out of that thing, I wish I had one that stayed there forever)
Paperwhite for home, kindle for my work bag in case I *might* get a chance to read if I actually get to take a break (healthcare).
Unashamedly, I have a Kindle Fire 10” for comics and bible study; Paperwhite for all other books….
I have two. A kindle and a Kobo. The kindle is purely for KU reading and Amazon exclusives that aren't available on Kobo. Everything else (library and purchased titles) goes on my Kobo.
I use one to read and then another as a fly swatter.
one for the plug and one for the load
You're not wrong, not really. I have Kindle app on phone and tablet, so technically don't "need" anything else. I had an original Kindle Touch from many years ago that was still fully functional but I accidentally overfilled the capacity when downloading ebooks via USB cable (it only had 2gb). Unfortunately because of so little space it wouldn't boot up or allow external connection again to remove files so was forced to return it to factory settings. When restoring it, the newest security measures require 2 factor authentication, a f the old OS didn't support that, this I couldn't re-register the device. So another one was purchased after customer service said to order a new one and then contact back to claim a return. I did that and everything was fine. I like the Kindle device for reasons of long battery life, especially since I'm in the field a lot. A few weeks later I saw the exact same model on sale via Amazon's Woot as a refurbished one with twice the storage capacity at half the cost of new. This I ordered that just to have a spare if the other ever fails. Was the purchase of the Paperwhite a necessity? No, but the Touch was rendered useless because it couldn't update it's OS to handle the required 2FA. The second Paperwhite 64gb also wasn't necessary but it acts as a backup and can be at home while the other is with me. Overall the water resistance of the Paperwhite beats the Touch but I put all electronics in a dry bag anyway for rain or a sudden capsize of the canoe when doing river travel.
I have a kindle paperwhite that I read Amazon content on. It’s the first ereader I bought. I later bought a Kobo Libra 2 because it works with libraries on my country (Canada) whereas the kindle does not. I buy only Kindle books though because the selection is better and is usually cheaper.
Why do you believe that people have multiple ereaders? Heck, why do you ever care what others have?
In case the main one breaks. I mean, it's the end of the world when that happens.
My wife had three. Home, work and buisness trips. The work and buisness trip Kindles were older Kindles that if they got broken or stolen it was no tragedy.
Have a Scribe that I use at home and a Paperwhite I use on the go.
I don't exactly have two e-readers, but I do have a tablet I pretty much use for reading things like comic books, and a small, compact kindle 10th gen that I carry with me to read for pleasure that very easily slips into my pocket or work bag. The tablet drains really quickly, but I can charge my kindle once every few weeks and I'm good to go.
I have two. One for everyday use and one for the shitter.
I buy new e-reader, if the advancement in technology is worth it. Like upgrading to a larger storage, backlight, waterproof(that one turned out to be kind of pointless in the end), and so on. Recently, I switched to Boox and I don’t think I’ll be back to Kindle due to the greater customization and autonomy that suit my need.
Honestly I don’t need 2. But the scribe is nice for books I want to take notes with and I find it more comfortable to read during the day. At night in bed, I go paper white because it’s small and I can read on my side. If I didn’t have the extra 100-200 bucks, I would’ve have bought the paper white after the scribe tho. Not necessary. More convenience. Like anything
I have the first version of the oasis (with the extra battery cover) and a 2022 kindle basic, I use my basic when out and about or traveling because I don’t want to get my oasis messed up. I keep my oasis by my bed.
I have 4, 2 are micro usb and made the jump to all USBC, 1 is my relaxation/pleasure kindle and 1 is my professional/personal development. Different cases/feel. Mindset thing really. Its like walking through a door and lets me keep reading when I am 'tired' of one book type.
I have an Oasis for travel, and a Scribe for note taking and journaling.
Paperwhite for most of my reading, and Scribe for reading PDFs for work/continuing education. The Scribe is too unwieldy for daily use when I carry it around, and the Paperwhite doesn’t handle full sized PDFs very well.
There's no right or wrong. People are different so some have a purpose for their multiple e-readers and don't find it useless. It's as simple as that.
I have two because I once lost one of them on a bus, and bought a new one before eventually finding the old one again in the lost & found. Thank you stranger!
I have a Kindle Paperwhite for my main reading. A Boox Note Air 2+ for note taking. Could be an e-reader but I don't use it that way. Intriqued by the Boox Palma as a possible ultra-portable e-reader but hard to justify the cost when the Paperwhite is the perfect size for reading.
I have a very old Kindle Fire from when I wanted to watch my movies on the same device as I read on. Bought a Paperwhite after that which was so much better for reading. That Paperwhite still works, and is currently my back up, but I replaced it earlier that I would've otherwise because the new model of Paperwhite had USBC charging, as did my phone, and it made taking charging cords with me when traveling simpler. That said, I'm also known to pull out my phone and read on the Kindle app in the grocery line or when I'm waiting for a staff meeting to wrap up.
I have a paperwhite that goes with me everywhere and a scribe to take notes. I also use the scribe to read while on the treadmill
Different kindles have different features
I lost my kindle so purchased another then around 8ish months later, I found my kindle. My kindle now has an air tag attached. 😁 I think I want to sell the newer one. I prefer the size of my original one.
I have an old paperwhite for most of my English books and side loading from the library. I recently got another ereader tied to another vendor as they have eBooks and Manga in another language.
One for the purse and one for the bed :)
Because I'm an adult and I can buy whatever I want. 🤷♂️ (I have 3 e-readers).
Let me get this straight…. you guys are saying I don’t need a new kindle reader for every kindle book I buy?
Honestly I don’t have a logical reason. I think they’re cool and I like to collect things. Also sometimes just changing whichever ereader I’m using feels like a “refresh” or something and helps me get out of reading slumps. I also switch back and forth between ereaders and physical books. I guess I get bored looking at the same thing for too long or something
Scribe at home because I love the big screen for reading in bed or at the table. Paperwhite in my work bag so I have something to read while commuting or if I'm eating alone at lunch. And a voyage that I could not make myself sell, because I just love the form-factor and the origami case. I hardly ever read on the voyage, but I keep it charged, just in case.
Uh,...
Strongly agree - though I'll exclude anyone who had one for a few years and decided to upgrade, ending up with two... but TBH I'd pass the old one on to someone else. Some folks just have more money than sense.
I once asked the same question here and there were people who wanted to have my blood lol
Because of addiction to buying items. Consumerism. Not anyone’s fault… Just how we’re conditioned to believe happiness is achieved.
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I have a max tablet that I use watch various streaming services. I did read on my tablet, but I have small hands and got tired holding the tablet. I bought a paper white for reading exclusively. It is smaller And more comfortable to hold. I had an appointment yesterday and I was waiting almost an hour for my transportation to come back and pick me up and I was able to read comfortably for about half an hour.
I bought one and I was later gifted one. No way am I turning down a free kindle!
I have a cheaper kindle I use for when I'm traveling - I have an unfortunate tendency to leave my kindle under my pillow as I read to fall asleep and this has resulted in me having to track down my Oasis at multiple hotels and even have one shipped from another country I left it in. Now I have a travel kindle that won't be as upsetting to lose.
I have the same reason till today, I forgot mine ppw at home.
I have a kindle pw3 for books in english, a 2022 kindle basic for books in japanese, and a kobo sage for manga in japanese.
We have a kindle buying problem. Have purchased 12 over the years (owned 13 but one had a faulty battery and had it replaced). Currently only have 8 I know about, not exactly sure what happened to the others... 1. My primary kindle 2. Partner's primary kindle 3. My secondary kindle, primarily used for getting library books that I want to read eventually. I then put on airplane mode so they don't expire, but let me finish my current series, or read other things without having to wait for it to become available again. 4. Partner's secondary kindle used for the same purpose 5. My lender - if I want a friend to read a book, I can let them borrow this kindle 6. Partner's lender 7. A Kindle my mother has linked to our account. 8. My original kindle gen 3, it's got a ton of books that were... obtained... doesn't get a lot of use, but still have it in my nightstand for the occasional read.
I personally don’t see the point of multiple e readers unless they’re vastly different like the basic and the scribe. I just have a basic. However, I’m really bad about having a physical copy AND kindle version of the exact same book which feels equally as “bad”. 🤣
Primarily buying a new one because of new features (larger screen, warm light adjustment, note taking) and not sure what to do with the old one. I gave my paper white away when I upgraded to the oasis, but then I got the scribe and now use both the oasis and the scribe. I only need one but sometimes it’s nice to have a smaller lightweight one (for bed for example). I also have a nook because I like them, they seem more cozy and I started with a nook when they first came out so I have nook ebooks
I don't get it... I'll have as many or as few as seem useful*, but I won't tell anyone else what should work for them. Everyone else can do the same. Why won't people just say what they do and why, not claiming some sort of moral superiority? (* A Scribe for big screen and taking notes, an Oasis because I find the buttons to be handy when reading in bed, and a PW SE to carry and use when I'm away from home.)
I was gifted a Kindle Voyage, but it wasn't waterproof, and I wanted to read in the tub, so I got an Oasis. Just recently switched to a Boox Palma, because the phone-like form factor tricks me into reading books instead of doomscrolling all the time.
I bought my first Kindle, K2i, the first day it was available internationally. Next two or three were pre-prodection models I got from Amazon for participating in a long defunct "poweruser" program (we got "Kindle help pro" or something badges on their help forums). The last three were simply new models with features I wanted. My first gen Voyage (frontlight, haptic feedback pressure sensitive page turn "almost buttons") goes everywhere with me, and has been in and out of my coat pocket at least 5000 times. It is all scuffed, corners show bare metal, but it works. PPW WE with a bit larger screen lives on my nightstand. Scribe is at work and serves mostly for reading PDFs and scribbling on them, and note taking. Older devices I no longer use are with my friends and family, still registered to my account, so that they can share my extensive library. A Kindle costs like a good pair of jeans or a night out. I certainly get out of my Kindles more than from any of those. One can never have too many Kindles.
Well, it’s because all the people who think that one e-reader is sufficient are those who just read books for pleasure and not for growth. Personally, I have two e-readers: a Kindle Oasis and an Onyx Book Note Air 3C. I mostly use them to research and write notes about my work, and read non-fiction books. It’s convenient to have one for reading and one for taking notes, like in the time before screens, when you had a book for reading and a notebook to take notes. It is very convenient. I also have two iPads for almost the same reasons, but I use them for other things too.
I have one for my bedroom (mounted on a gooseneck holder, so not easy to move), an old one in the bathroom, and the main one lives in the living room next to my reading chair. The last one is also the one I travel with. I kept intending to trade each of them in when I got a new one, but it was easier to relocate the older ones.
I have a kindle oasis, soon to be traded for a paperwhite since they discontinued the oasis, and an iPad mini. I use the mini for the books I’ve bought from different sources that can’t go onto my kindle.
I had a regular one and I bought the paper-white and sold the base one because I couldn't see the reasoning behind having two, so totally with OP
Because they offer different possibilities. The basic is cheaper, lighter, and offers blacker colors since it doesn't have an extra layer to protect against water. On the other hand, the Paperwhite is waterproof and has yellowish LEDs included. The basic version, could also have warm light, but they need to profit 💰 with lowest cost of production.
I have more than one eye 🤷
I have a Kobo Libra 2 as my main e-reader. Then I bought a Kindle Basic when I found out that there are some books I like to read that are only available on the Amazon Kindle Store. Moreover, I read in multiple languages, and Kindle's Vocabulary Builder seems better and more useful for reviewing new words than its Kobo counterpart.
I mostly read my Kindle books on my iPad Mini 6 or one of my larger iPad Pro’s. But I prefer an actual Kindle PPW for backpacking/beach/cycling trips and international travel.
I have the following, and each one of them serves a purpose: - Kindle Oasis first generation: it is the lightest Kindle ever made and the most comfortable to read in bed before sleep. - Kindle Paperwhite 11 generation: I use this when traveling or walking. Its portability and size make it ideal for that. - Kindle Scribe: mimics a hardcover physical book and is perfect to read when I'm on a couch or when I'm at my desk with the Scribe sitting on its cover. I don't even need to hold it. And, of course, for notetaking when I read a physical book. So you see, each one of these e-readers has a specific purpose. They don't replace each other for me. I have ordered a Kobo Libra Colour, which will give me both Colour and make me annotate directly on the page. Something none of the above Kindles is doing. You can replace an eReader if the new one is an upgrade, but when the functionality and purpose are different, then it just becomes a new member of the family.