Turn Your iPad Mini Into a Kindle - Reading Setup Experiment
Kindle vs iPad Mini — can the iPad really replace a Kindle for reading? In this video, I compare the iPad Mini (7th gen) with the Kindle Colorsoft to see how close Apple’s tablet can get to that calm, distraction-free e-ink reading experience. I’ll show you: How to adjust iPad display settings for a softer, paper-like feel Creating a Reading Focus Mode to block distractions A Shortcut that locks your iPad into single-purpose reading Key differences in battery life, comfort, and eye strain Why a Kindle still has the edge for long reading sessions Whether you’re debating iPad vs Kindle or just curious how the two compare, this experiment should help you decide if you really need both devices. 👉 Links mentioned in the video Kindle playlist: • Kindles Reading mode Shortcut video: [COMING SOON!] Download my Reading Mode Shortcut: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/f78e... 💬 Which would you choose for reading — Kindle or iPad Mini? Let me know in the comments! [To make the Shortcut, mentioned in this video work, you’ll need to make sure Guided Access is enabled under Accessibility in Settings. Annoyingly, I realised afterwards I forgot to mention that in the video!] Affiliate links: Kindle Colorsoft - https://amzn.to/3YqVyPn Kindle Scribe - https://amzn.to/3YbjLI8 Kindle Paperwhite - https://amzn.to/3NtMSRP Kindle Basic - https://amzn.to/3NsOs6x ——— 📩 Subscribe to my regular(ish) newsletter - https://markdkelly.substack.com ☕️ Buy me a virtual coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markdkel... I've collated a massive list of all my favourite things on my website 👉🏻 https://www.markkelly.me/affiliate-links Come follow me here: ✖️https://x.com/markdkelly75 🧵 https://www.threads.net/@markdkelly75 📷 / markdkelly75 Disclaimer: Some of the product links in this description are affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the channel and keeps the lights on (and the coffee flowing). Occasionally, products featured in my videos are sent to me for review. If that’s the case, I’ll always make it clear. I don’t accept payment in exchange for positive coverage, and all opinions are entirely my own. I test everything and give my honest take—whether it’s brilliant, baffling, or somewhere in between. This channel is about cutting through the noise and helping you figure out what’s actually worth your money. Chapters: 00:00 Turn the iPad Mini into a Kindle? 02:06 Adjusting the iPad Mini display 03:34 Pick your reaching app 04:47 Cut out the distractions 06:58 Fonts, layouts, and themes 07:54 Notes and highlighting 09:25 Consider the battery life 11:17 Comparing the Kindle and the iPad 13:39 Like, subscribe and buy me a coffee! Correction: 05:42 To make the Shortcut work, you’ll need to make sure Guided Access is enabled under Accessibility in Settings. Annoyingly, I realised afterwards I forgot to mention that in the video! #Kindle #KindleColorsoft #Colorsoft #KindlePaperwhiteSignatureEdition #AmazonKindle #Reading #Books #eBooks #KindleReview #AmazonKindle #KindlePaperwhite #Paperwhite #SignatureEdition #EReader #EInk #EPaper #Tablet #Books #EBooks #TheSpark #Tech #MarkKelly #iPadMini #EInk
