I want a thing for xmas that i don't need at all. But its so tempting. AIBU?

[Nataleejah]

I want a Kindle. I already have an iPad, a nice laptop, other gadgets. Plenty of books at home. But i want a Kindle. Is it reasonable? Or can you tell me to get over it?

[mommy2ash]

If you can afford it get it. If not download an ebook reader on your iPad

[Lancelottie]

Nope, get a Kindle. Specifically, get one with a backlight so you can read at night without the bedside light on.

They're fab.

[CMOTDibbler]

I love my kindle, and it is a real pleasure to read on. So YANBU

[Enjolrass]

Yanbu. Why do you only have to have something you need for Christmas?

If I need something I buy it myself, Christmas is usually when I get stuff that I don't need. Iyswim

[OnlyLovers]

Kindles are amazing, and I speak as a person who practically fetishises loves proper books.

When you want to take a lot of reading on holiday, want to take a book to read on a commute but don't have much space in your bag etc etc, they are miraculous.

And since when were Christmas presents just about what you 'need'?

[SilverDragonfly1]

New Kindle fire. I absolutely love it and at £50 it's not a ridiculous extravagance.

[TheWitTank]

I don't need another handbag, more make up or another pair of riding boots. But I want them so that's what I'm getting! Christmas is for treats. Enjoy your Kindle.

[Enkopkaffetak]

Well I have a kindle but I am still wishing a new one as the one I have is one of the first one and I would like one with the back light..

[Enkopkaffetak]

PS also got laptop ipad and phone that could download kindle app I just really want another kindle too.

[YesOfCourseAlways]

YANBU, life would be very dull if we only did what we needed. You are allowed to have things just because you want them, so get the kindle and enjoy it

[Nataleejah]

Thanks. I love my ipad (gen3) but i find it too bulky to carry around.
The "need" factor is just thinking of how much i would be using it -- had bought a few items in the past that found not much use. (iPod, some kitchen appliances, etc.)

[User543212345]

Yes, get a kindle. And as suggested upthread get the one with the backlight. I didn't think I could justify the extra money for that and kick myself nightly for not paying extra for the paperwhite. They're great for holidays too - you can see the screen even in direct, bright sunlight which you can't with an iPad. DH and I have our kindles on the same account so we only have to buy one copy of a book and can read it at the same time, which is convenient.

I even had an email from Amazon today telling me they're on special offer. It's like fate saying you actually need one.

[MajesticWhine]

YANBU at all. I have 3 kindles (I realise this might be a little bit unreasonable).

[80sWaistcoat]

My kindle just died and I miss it. Yes I can read on the Ipad, but I get distracted by, well Mumsnet mostly...

Also I worry about losing the IPAD with all the other information on, it would be expensive to replace - my personal details on it etc.

The Kindle, if it did get nicked it's self contained.

Also less likely to drop Kindle in bath.

[GruntledOne]

Get the Kindle app on your iPad. Or, even better, get a mini iPad - you can carry it around and you get all the extras. I dithered for ages about getting mine thinking I really didn't need it, but it's proved to be one of the most useful gadgets I possess, especially when I go on holiday.

[MimsyBorogroves]

I have a kindle. I love it. However, I am lusting after a voyage. Sigh.

[Costacoffeeplease]

I've got and iPhone, iPad, kindle paperwhite and have just ordered a kindle fire (arriving today!) I use them all for different reasons

I also don't need another handbag or lotions and potions, but they're on their way!

[MovemberSucks]

Yes, get a Paperwhite or a Voyage (I love my Paperwhite, I haven't tried the Voyage). They are far nicer to read than a phone or iPad because the lighting is different, they are bright enough to read by but not shiny-bright. I read mine in bed, if I read from a phone then I don't get sleepy because the phone light makes my body think it's still daytime.

[Costacoffeeplease]

And definitely get the paperwhite if you're just using it as an e-reader - so much better than the iPad app (no reflective glare from the screen)

[spiderlight]

A Paperwhite is a completely different experience to a Kindle app on another tablet - much much easier on the eyes. I wouldn't be without mine. It's so easy to take on holidays or to appointments where you might be waiting around, and the battery lasts ages between charges - weeks.

[MovemberSucks]

Also completely unnecessary, but you can get lovely decals for them too. My Paperwhite looks like this

[wigglesrock]

Meh - get it. I want a new necklace for Christmas, I already have several hundred and as my mother likes to point out - I only have one neck.

We have the £50 new Kindle and like Silverfly1 we like it.

[ImperialBlether]

Another vote for the PaperWhite - it's fantastic.

[FellOffMyUnicorn]

I have a kobo glow, and thats really good if you want to steer clear of Amazon (some people do)

[magimedi]

Kindle paperwhite is on sale at Amazon atm - down to £79 from £100 odd!

I have a basic kindle & have had it for 3 years & love it. But when it dies I will go for a paperwhite.