For Simpler Studying
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In case you’ve ever had a protracted studying session that provides you hand cramps, these equipment would possibly assist. You’ll be able to take a look at extra choices in our Finest Kindle Equipment information.
Strapsicle E-Reader Hand Straps for $21: Connect one or each of those to the again of your Kindle—one is angled on your proper hand and the opposite on your left—and slide your hand in. Your palms will not cramp, you will not by accident hit the display and flip pages, and the reader will not slip out of your palms. There are three sizes meant to carry several types of e-readers. It is best to see precisely which fashions they work with on the Amazon pages, in addition to on this web page on the Strapsicle web site.
Lamicall Gooseneck Pill Holder for $22: WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell examined this and mentioned that whereas it’s not fully hands-free, it’s an excellent handy and comfy expertise, significantly you probably have power ache in your wrists. The clamp is simple to connect to mattress frames and facet tables (there’s additionally a ground stand model for $70). It’s light-weight to deploy anyplace and has sufficient resistance to the neck that it doesn’t fall ahead or out of the place you place it in. It does wobble a bit when touched to show the web page (or bumped by a curious cat), so she tended to relaxation a hand on it to maintain it regular from herself and her feline roommate. If you wish to go absolutely hands-free, add a page-turner distant so you may learn with out lifting a finger.
PopSocket for $10: PopSockets aren’t simply on your cellphone; additionally they work nice on e-readers. Whether or not you’ve gotten a Paperwhite or a fundamental Kindle, it is one other nice resolution for decreasing hand cramps.
Hiya Clio The Unique Kindle Belt Bag for $64: In case you’re all the time touring together with your Kindle however do not wish to carry a bigger bag, it is a nice accent. It has a mushy inside to maintain your display secure, together with extra pockets on your cellphone, keys, and pockets. It may well match the essential Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Oasis, and Kindle Colorsoft. When you have the Kindle Scribe, Hiya Clio additionally presents the Arlo Kindle Backpack ($88).
Nomad 65W Slim Energy Adapter for $65: Kindles have lengthy battery life, however I nonetheless carry a charger with me on the go simply in case. This one from Nomad is at the moment my favourite. It is tremendous skinny and comes with two USB-C ports, so I exploit it to cost my e-reader and my cellphone concurrently (the left facet delivers 45 watts and the correct delivers 20 watts when charging two units on the identical time). The prongs additionally fold up, so it matches properly within the facet pocket of my bag.
Do You Want a Cowl?
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Kindles are, fortunately, not as fragile as our expensive smartphones, however you should still wish to add a canopy to guard the display when you’re ceaselessly toting it round in a bag. These aren’t padded for severe drops. The Children’ editions include instances.
Cloth Covers for Kindle ($32) and Paperwhite ($37): These open like a ebook and are available in some variation of black, blue, pink, or inexperienced. They’re made out of post-consumer recycled cloth.
Cloth Cowl for Scribe ($60): This one flips up and over like a notepad, and you’ll place it right into a stand too. There’s additionally a slot for the pen if you don’t need it to connect magnetically on a regular basis. It is also made with recycled supplies.
The Quirky Cup Collective E-Reader Sleeve for $42: I choose these beautiful sleeves, significantly the Solar and Moon model. They’re lovely and can shield your gadget while you aren’t utilizing it, so you may throw it in your bag with out fear. The skin is velvet and the within is satin, with some padding in between and a zipper closure. On the again is a small zip pocket. On every product web page, you may see which units match, however seek the advice of the measurements. There are additionally separate, bigger ebook and iPad sleeves.
CoBak Clear Case for $10: One of the best half about having a transparent case is that it protects the again of your Kindle and means that you can adorn it with stickers beneath. I like to recommend this enjoyable sticker pack ($10).
Nice Studying Lights
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In case you learn earlier than mattress however do not wish to disturb sleeping companion, youngsters, or roommates, I recommend investing in a studying gentle. All of the Kindles now have a entrance gentle, so you do not want one, however these can nonetheless be useful, particularly when you change between your Kindle and bodily books. Beneath are a couple of of our favorites. You’ll find extra in our Finest Studying Lights information.
Vekkia 14 LED Guide Gentle for $16: That is our prime choose. It is a clip-on gentle with an adjustable gooseneck and two swiveling gentle bars that pack seven LEDs every. You’ll be able to cycle via 5 ranges of brightness and three heat colours. It is comparatively giant, although, so it is not nice for small paperbacks. The clamp opens as vast as 2.1 inches and serves as a secure base to position on a nightstand.
Glocusent LED Neck Studying Gentle for $22: This studying gentle wraps round your neck, so it seems foolish. But it surely’s a wonderful different to a clip-on studying gentle whereas remaining hands-free. It is light-weight, adjustable, and comes with three colour temperature modes in addition to six brightness settings. It is rechargeable and presents as much as 80 hours of battery life at dimmer settings.
Black Diamond Wiz Headlamp for $28: That is our favourite headlamp for youths. It is snug, and the adjustable straps are available in varied colours. It has three brightness settings and an IPX4 water-resistance ranking, so you do not have to fret about splashes. It turns itself off routinely after two hours, in case they go to sleep with it on. It takes two AAA batteries.
About These Older Kindles
Amazon does not launch new Kindles usually—the corporate takes a couple of years between fashions. At any time when a brand new one arrives, its predecessor’s inventory begins to dwindle. It is not that I do not advocate these per se, however I solely recommend these if yow will discover them on sale for the correct value. In any other case, I like to recommend shopping for the most recent model.
Earlier than making your buy, cross-check the worth with the most recent mannequin to be sure to’re spending a good quantity much less on the older gadget.
- Kindle (2022, eleventh Era): That is the smallest of the lot at 6.2 inches tall and 4.3 inches vast, with a 6-inch display. In case you discover tablets too cumbersome to carry with one hand, contemplate this one. With this mannequin, Amazon doubled the storage to 16 gigabytes and upgraded the show to 300 pixels per inch (PPI) decision (up from 167 PPI). It is robust to search out, however when you handle to snag one, you should not spend greater than $50.
- Kindle Paperwhite (2021, eleventh Era): That is the following step up from the essential mannequin. It has a vivid 6.8-inch display with adjustable heat lighting, a quick page-turn price, a USB-C port, and 16 gigs of storage. It is waterproof too. I just like the Signature Version (8/10, WIRED Recommends), which additionally contains auto-adjust brightness and 32 gigabytes of storage. I do not advocate spending greater than $100 if yow will discover them.
- Kindle Scribe (1st Era): The Scribe (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a good choice for note-takers. It has a large 10.2-inch display for taking notes, marking up PDFs, or drawing, and quite a few paper codecs you may select, like college-ruled or dotted. It additionally comes with the Fundamental Pen, which feels pure to jot down with and attaches to the facet of the Kindle magnetically. I solely advocate it for $230 or much less.
- Kindle Children (2022): That is the kid-friendly model of the entry-level Kindle. It comes with a canopy, a yr’s subscription to Amazon Children+, parental controls, and a two-year guarantee. I do not recommend spending greater than $70 on this one.
- Kindle Paperwhite Children (2021): The Paperwhite model is a step up from the Kindle Children. It has a high-resolution 300-ppi show with an adjustable heat display and can be waterproof. You should not spend greater than $110 on this one.
