Why I replaced my Kindle with an iPad Mini for reading ebooks - and don't regret it

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I enjoy reading in bed before I nod off to sleep. Though I enjoy the feel and texture of a good, old-fashioned printed book, I typically turn to ebooks because they're easier on the eyes. And what do I use as a reader? No, not a Kindle, but my trusty iPad mini.

Also: I wasn't planning to replace my Kindle, but this Android e-reader made that decision easy

I've tried a couple of Kindles in the past, but didn't quite take to them. For me, the iPad mini is a more versatile device that offers certain advantages over a Kindle. First, however, I will discuss how the Kindle surpasses the iPad mini. Yep, I'm playing devil's advocate to start.

The arguments for Kindle over iPad mini

To start, there's the ...