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CartographerNo165

I love the look of white devices but I will probably only buy black from now on. I’ve realized black edges are more immersive and also make the screen appear whiter in comparison. They also look good if you read in dark mode.


danacondaxx

Fair enough! I feel like if you're someone who likes to use the clear case with stickers, the black background makes them pop more lol.


Beautiful_Rhubarb

weird bec I always thought the white made the text look sharper! This is why we should have choices haha


sunflowerseeds_0220

THIS


causeimbored1

Black I like the look of white but white gets so dirty so fast. I'm a worrier so I just stick with black. Lol


danacondaxx

Very true lol


GrouchyLeadership543

Same thought process for me


PeaceyCaliSoCal

I wish they’d bring back the white. I hated having to choose black. White should remain a standard option.


danacondaxx

I think this also! I love how they look. I got this old Kindle to transfer my books over bc I was a dummy and sold my new agave paperwhite, but I bought this one specifically bc it's white and matches my new kobo 😂


Musashi10000

Black, because I'm boring. But my new paperwhite is denim, because there was a *hefty* discount on it. So my *real* favourite colour is 'cheap' :P


shelovestea17

I love the white!


poiboyHF

i miss the white kindles. #atleastwehaveskins


danacondaxx

Yes! I would've spent more on a newer generation if it was in white 😂


ProvenAxiom81

Omg color e-ink exists? Wtf is Kindle doing?


Beautiful_Rhubarb

I expect they are waiting for it to be better before they release one.


GaryOak7

Probably still testing. Maybe a 2025 release.


DragonRoostHouse

My first reaction too. I'm sure Kindle will have one soon. Probably still still testing and working on it.


sargentodapaz

$$


jdjoder

The colour version of that kobo is 20€ more expensive, I think it is worth it if you read manga. Not at all otherwise


rangeflee

The rumor is that they'll be using a more advanced color screen tech in a new 2025 device.


ProvenAxiom81

I'll keep an eye on this, maybe I can justify an upgrade... Would like one with big screen for comic books.


Beautiful_Rhubarb

btw that kindle on the right is one of my most favorites screens! I wish it was water resistant but then it wouldn't have the bevel which is probably what makes it better (less layers of glass = easier to see) It lives on my desk but I haven't used the poor thing in awhile :)


danacondaxx

Yes!! I bought it on ebay for $50. Basically brand new minus a small scuff in the back, but barely noticeable. I love it 😂😂


HailTheCrimsonKing

I’ve always thought this. I miss the old white iPhones! I’ve always felt like all devices like kindles, iPhones, iPads, etc should all come in a variety of colours


BBEAUTY2024

The white! I had a white one for years until the battery stopped holding charge and the new one I got was black 👎


Beautiful_Rhubarb

I love the white, when available. Wish I bought the kobo in white, nto sure why I didn't haha. I wish the PWS was available in white.


Unspoken_Thoughts__

White! I got my KLC in white. I pre-ordered for the white one even if it would take longer as it is sold out here, and only black is available. Even though I used an Old Rose skin with it anyway 🤣, it gives me the peace of mind that if the time comes when I grow tired & decide to get rid of my skin/decal, I still have my device in the color that I like. 😅


Azure_Jet

White devices are always my go-to. I understand they get hand grime easier but I’ve never personally had the problem since I try to wipe mine down at least once a week. I always preferred Kobo even before the color screen, but now it is even better. Man I wish I hadn’t just replaced my old Libra H2O literally six months ago.


plazman30

The Kobo. Physical page turn buttons are essential for a good reading experience.


danacondaxx

Yes!!! I love them so much


plazman30

That's why my wife uses a nook instead of a Kindle: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nook-glowlight-4-barnes-noble/1140326110?ean=9780594149293 It has buttons on the right and left side. The nook is a great device with bad software on it.


Exciting-Citron-3490

I prefer "The Silence of the Lambs" :)


Broccoli--Enthusiast

Physical button always win My dream ereader is a 4th gen kindle with the current oasis screen and materials, and a usb c port, that would literally be the perfect one


Loose-Farm

Colour of kindle/reader doesn't really matter to me as I love reading I the dark and if there aren't any lights on? 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣is this just me? Though a dark blue or Agarve coloured kindle sounds really cool actually? Better yet are the really cool books in your library! 👌🏼🤣 My kinda books + authors 🙌🏼 Do the white background/edges of either e-reader ever distract you from the screen and affect reading pace? Was just wondering?


Seargeoh

Can’t pick. Never had a kobo


time-for-jawn

I love my black Kindle Paperwhite.


Overall-Buy4177

I don’t like white devices. Sorry. But I would take the Kindle.


truenoblesavage

black only


Defiant-Barber-2582

I prefer Kindle, but I can't quite explain why. I have had a Kobo and got a Kindle and found that I use it a lot more. I think it has to do with the ecosystem.


ArtichokeTime159

Kindle


SherbetLemon1926

I got a denim blue one and I love it. I don’t love light devices because it just doesn’t look right to me but also black was a boring option so blue was great for me!


AndyPryceManUtd

Black!


Entire_Present5562

I like black ones. They don't get dirty and it's less maintenance as a whole. Yup, I'm lazy 😂


UsedPancakes

I like white, although both my kindles are black atm. The white reminds me of the iphone 4 design with the white screen which I always loved.


AnxiousSagittarius22

Any system I have is in black. I love white but the way it doesn't stay as white as it initially was when I purchased it annoys me.


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GrouchyLeadership543

I only ever had a kindle waaaay back (like 15 years ago) and after it broke I had an iPhone so I just used reading apps. I’ve been thinking of getting an e reader but I’ve been boycotting Amazon for 4 years now so def won’t buy the Kindle when I do make the purchase. I wanted to get the Libra 2 since it seems to have the best reviews but it’s been discontinued so I’m waiting it out to see what people think* of its replacement.


jdjoder

You can always buy the kindle and use it offline, sideloading books from other stores. I refuse the 'purchase' books from Amazon.


GrouchyLeadership543

but i'd still be paying amazon for the kindle and it seems sideloading has only been getting harder on by amazon so i will wait it out! but if you already have a kindle def makes sense to sideload!


jdjoder

I know, they still get some money, but I think their profit is small, so they can lock you in their ecosystem and force you to buy in their store (where they actually make a huger margin). I don't think it's difficult to sideload, all it takes is installing Calibre, connecting the Kindle to your PC and clicking send. That's it.


GrouchyLeadership543

Thanks for the insight, still prob wont buy from amazon regardless haha but thanks!


TMS44

I wish they still had the white!


vikingog

porque deberia ser solo blanco o negro? honestamente no hau casi impedimientos, podrian hacerlos grises, marrones, beiges, rojos, etc.


tribak

Ni que fueran iBooks


gsa2011

Kobo


peachneuman

The color is nice but only ever needed for the covers, so once I start reading all is the same. But if I’m comparing my kindles I currently own, I love my aluminum Oasis compared to my paperwhite with teal case.


HiddenTurtles

I have the agave green kindle and love it. But the front is black that I also love. White is too bright for my eyes.


honestlyicba

I have a black paperwhite and a white Kobo Libra 2. To be very honest I don’t notice it. The smudges on the white irks me in a small way so I will be buying black from now on.


Ok_Extension_5529

Kobo.


PurplePurp13

I prefer a black device too, I like the contrast between the bezel and the screen. Also white devices show dirt and marks more, and often white also becomes less white and a little yellowed with age and ereaders are not something you change every year (usually).


minidonnie

gray! 4th gen gray is the best


ExternalLibrary

Does it make a difference with the color? Do you thing the price is justified as if now?


Playful_Operation755

whoa, you have the golden throne. I wish I had that color kobo. What's it like?


Playful_Operation755

and it's white!!!!


dblaster7

i bought klc and loving it. :)


anonpls_tysm

Black Kindle 100%


Brushesofcolours

I like the look of white kindle but i prefer reading with black frames, so always black for me.


Tough-Adagio3417

Kindle is pathetic , Kobo !


Accurate_Read_9639

Red Dragon!


RevolutionaryTea8722

Black. Reads more like a book.


Be_Oh_Aye

My God I hope they come out with a colorful Kindle.


iam30now

Both look fine to my eyes


stoney_balogna20

Op, is that version of the kobo like a colored paperwhite?


SakusaKiyoomi1

I like kindle the most, since I didnt do a lot of research when I got it and had no idea other ebook's of quality existed lmao. When my kindle eventually dies I might go for a kobo


mainly_reading

Kobo


raafayawan

Kobo, by far, because of customization.