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