Enough with do-it-all devices!

I was already a satisfied Kindle user in November 2011 when I ordered the new Kindle Fire. As soon as it arrived, I deregistered my Kindle 2^nd Generation and passed it on to hubby. There was a lot to like, the color, the touch, the apps…

But then frustration set in. I was able to create collections on my old Kindle and believe me it's a much needed feature when you have as many books as I do—both for reading pleasure and for research. The carousel, favorites shelves and book listings on the Fire did not cut it for me.

And I missed the 3G connectivity big time. The Fire requires a Wi-Fi hotspot when you want to connect.
And the battery needs charging a lot more than my second generation Kindle did. I know the Fire uses a lot of energy but it seems to need a recharge way too fast.

Then I noticed that when I purchased something on the Fire, I didn't need to enter a password. Whoa! What if I happen to leave my Kindle somewhere? Whoever finds it has instant access to my credit card.  

Even though it wasn't in color, I really liked the e-ink display on my 2^nd Generation Kindle better than the Fire. The text appeared sharper—in my opinion. Okay I dealt with all these frustrations until I took my Kindle Fire to the beach. WTF! I couldn't read it in the sun like I did with my old Kindle. That did it. I'm a beach person.

So, I asked myself—why do I want an e-reader? And the answer is—to read. That's what it's all about. I don't want a do-it-all device. I want an e-reader that performs one primary purpose—reading—and performs it spectacularly well.

Luckily, DH was agreeable to a trade. What a pleasure to dip my toes in the ocean and start creating collections again.

Enough with do-it-all devices!