I have an ipad and a kindle paperwhite. I love them both, but for reading anywhere, any light, any time....it is hands down my kindle paperwhite!! It's always with me (well all of my devices are). I use my ipad for surfing, email, and apps. I tried it for reading for a while, but it's just too big, too bulky, and too bright. My paperwhite is perfect. I'm in love with it, what can I say??