8 reasons why I use an iPad mini instead of a Kindle as my ebook reader

Lance Whitney/ZDNET I like to read in bed before I nod off to sleep. Though I enjoy the feel and texture of a good, old-fashioned printed book, I typically turn to ebooks because they're easier on the eyes. And what do I use as a reader? No, not a Kindle, but my trusty iPad mini. I've tried a couple of Kindles in the past but didn't quite take to them. For me, the iPad mini is a more versatile device that offers certain advantages over a Kindle. First, though, I'm going to discuss the ways in which the Kindle beats an iPad mini. Yep, I'm playing devil's advocate to start. 4 ways Kindle beats iPad mini for reading To start, there's the price. Kindles come in different sizes, formats, and price tags. But even the most expensive Kindle, the 64GB Kindle Scribe, retails for $449. Other models are considerably less, starting with the Kindle Basic at $110. Compare that with the latest iPad mini 7th generation, which starts at $489. Then there's the display. Kindles use e-ink technology t ... Read full article.