Why I Got an “Outdated” Kindle
In an effort to curb my social media addiction I’ve been trying to read more. However, having a Velcro baby and typically only having one hand free, reading physical books is like an Olympic sport and often times leaves me frustrated and stressed out. So I’ve been reading via the Libby app (which is an incredible resource btw) on my phone. As easy as it makes it for me to read whenever and wherever I want, there are a few downsides….
1. Reading on my phone means all of my social media apps are just a few taps away. Even after completely reorganizing and restructuring my Home Screen layout so my reading apps would be easier to access than Instagram or Tiktok I still found myself easily switching over if my attention span waned or there was a lull in the story.
2. Constantly blasting myself and my son with blue light is something I’m really trying to avoid.
3. I want to set a better example regarding screen time. While we aren’t raising our son 100% screen free, I don’t want him to see his mom constantly on her phone even if it’s for something enriching like reading.
So I started my hunt for a Kindle. At first I’d considered starting to set aside the funds for a brand new kindle but a $80-$120 price tag is really hard for me to justify spending on myself. It’s a bad habit/mindset to have, I know, but I am incredibly miserly when it comes to my own wants and needs. So I started searching the resell sites. It took a while for me to find what I wanted at a price I felt comfortable with but finally I found a $30 4th Gen Kindle Touch on eBay.
It is a pretty old device, about 13 years old. Even my husband commented on how old it looked when it was finally delivered just yesterday. But it is in amazing condition and honestly I love and prefer this!
1. I’m a sucker for older devices (think Gameboy, PlayStation 2, iPod nano or iPod touch) since they strike a nostalgic cord for me.
2. Older devices are built to last longer.
3. There is no blue light exposure when reading on this. Yes that means I need an extra light source if I want to read at night but honestly, I’m so exhausted after a full day of raising my 4 month old I don’t have much time to read anyway before I’m dozing off.
Sure, I wouldn’t mind upgrading at some point in the future but for now, this Kindle works great, it fits my needs, and checks all the boxes I want to be able to read without distraction.
Now I just need to find time to crochet a cute yet protective pouch for it 😂.
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