Amazon Kindle
If you like books whether they are for visual or audio enjoyment, the Kindle is a good choice.
There have been many improvements over the years with the popular ebook device, including making the device water resistant
(not waterproof) on the front of the screen in case you use it in front of the pool (not in the pool).
Current models have more memory for storing books. My ebook library is pretty extensive from college use as well as IT use (about 250 books in the library).
While many in the library aren't necessary to keep in the reader, but there is about 78 of them downloaded to the device. If
you need an IT reference library (when making websites like this one) it isn't a problem to keep all the materials in this device.
For Audible use, this device has the capability of pairing to a bluetooth device for headphone use as well. For my friends and family members enduring the long
commute to work in the Puget Sound Area, you can easily pair it to your cars audio system (if it is Bluetooth capable) to listen to the books while the
busy communte drags on.
If you use it for work like I do (for reading computer manuals all day) you can use it without a recharge during and eight hour day.
In fact you will find that even with extended periods of use, you only have to stick it on the charger once a week.
Kindle Newstand
Like the Kindle Fire, this device does support the Kindle Newstand for magazine and newspaper subscription download. If you subscribe to a daily newspaper, it will download
as the medium becomes available as long as the subscription is payable through Amazon. Many newspapers have subscriptions that may be lower cost than what Amazon offers
but require the newspaper's app to use (The Wall Street Journal is an example of this). If you need the app to read the paper, on a daily basis, this is wher the Kindle Fire
would fit it since it is an Android device that can download, store, and run the app for reading and subscription management purposes.
Adobe Acrobat Support
Both Kindle devices do support Adobe Acrobat format for documents and books as well (aka .pdf format) making it easy to read free material as well.
Library2Go (State of Oregon)
Both Kindle devices do support Adobe Acrobat format for documents and books as well (aka .pdf format) making it easy to read free material as well.
Many public libraries work with Kindle device for checking out materials as well. In Oregon, most of the states public library system is connected to Library2Go.
This service works with your local library in the State of Oregon (you must have an active libary card to use recognized by the service) to have devices sent to your Kindle (once your Amazon account
is linked to the service). Audio, as well as electronic, books are available to check out through the service.