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4Fingers\" post_id=\"1943470\" time=\"1572157283\" user_id=\"181626:

Hi! I have really bad eyes, and was thinking of buying a kindle. For people who have used Kindles, are they tiring to read on? And is there anything inconvenient about it/things that you would've wanted to know before buying one?

Until recently, Kindles were not actually supposed to be sold in Singapore. But now that there is Amazon.sg, they are. I have uses a different brand of ereader (Kobo) for several years now, and I highly recommend the e-ink screen. The main problem is that it is monochrome, so if colour is important in the books you read, this may not work for you. Different readers accept different ebook formats, so that is another thing to consider. If you plan to mainly buy or download Kindle format ebooks, then go for Kindle. But if you want to borrow ebooks from NLB, EPUB is a more common format, so you may want to choose another brand.

Ooh okay! Wow I didn't realise that different brands support different file formats! Definitely something I'll have to think about. Thanks so much for your help!

Also, I don't know if you have heard of this but I've once borrowed a book on openlibrary.org (I think it's similar to the NLB app concept where you borrow books virtually, and I think it's a legit and safe site based on my noob computer knowledge). It supports many different file formats too, so Zac's mum - you might want to see if this works with your kindle!

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1943520\" time=\"1572184962\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1943520 time=1572184962 user_id=53606]

4Fingers\" post_id=\"1943470\" time=\"1572157283\" user_id=\"181626:

Hi! I have really bad eyes, and was thinking of buying a kindle. For people who have used Kindles, are they tiring to read on? And is there anything inconvenient about it/things that you would've wanted to know before buying one?

Hi dear, I could have brought my Kindle today for you to try out!

I love my Kindle, it’s the opposite of tiring on the eyes. In fact, i find it’s very soothing on the eyes, compared to reading an ebook on a phone or iPad screen.

It’s possible to vary the font size on a Kindle, but there’s no pinch zoom function. Just normal tap to navigate the menus or swipe left to flip the page. Useful features for studying/making notes are the highlighter, dictionary & translation functions.

U can browse the Amazon estore direct from the Kindle, and u can download a free sample preview (usually the first chapter). I often use that function to see if I really want to pay for the full book.[/quote]

Thank you for your reply (and sorry for taking some time to get round to reading it!)! That sounds really great actually, it has pretty much everything that I'm looking for! Computer/iPad screens really strain my eyes and I like to annotate as I read (but also hate writing on my books) so it sounds like the perfect in-between! I'll consider getting one for my own use!

Headache2010\" post_id=\"1942872\" time=\"1571821700\" user_id=\"30569:

4Fingers\" post_id=\"1942856\" time=\"1571817802\" user_id=\"181626:

[quote=Headache2010 post_id=1940499 time=1570602555 user_id=30569]

Do try Magnesium supplementation.

I find that magnesium keeps me up if I take it at night though! I take some melatonin before bedtime if I feel like I'm going to have insomnia, but I use it sparingly (only if I have something important on the next day and REALLY need to get some sleep). Keeping a regular bedtime also helps me!

Which type of Mg did you take?[/quote]I'm not sure actually! My mother uses one that is combined with melatonin, but I just feel very awake after taking it... Maybe it's psychological effect because I had bad experiences with it in the past

Hi! I have really bad eyes, and was thinking of buying a kindle. For people who have used Kindles, are they tiring to read on? And is there anything inconvenient about it/things that you would’ve wanted to know before buying one?

Kitty\" post_id=\"1942868\" time=\"1571820595\" user_id=\"6090:

Is anybody having tuition for GP ? Is it helpful ?

I was also from Hwachong and had GP tuition at Indigo. It was useful for me, because I was exposed to different types of questions (gave me more options for the actual exam) and helped me with essay planning. Not sure if the quality of teachers at Indigo is as good now though. Can PM me for more details.

Was just curious bc I see a lot of kids having tuition nowadays… Do a lot of parents feel pressure to give children tuition, and is it very financially taxing?

LucyL\" post_id=\"1941882\" time=\"1571362594\" user_id=\"165798:

toutoulang\" post_id=\"1938297\" time=\"1569672042\" user_id=\"5818:

To know the purpose of our life, we need to have the manual

I really wish there is a manual to know our purpose why we live. Because sometimes we are doing things we thought that make sense of our existence but it goes another way around.

Hahaha, my manual is the bible. I am a christian and my purpose in life is to get to know God better, and live a life that is pleasing to Him!

(I understand that not everyone will agree but this is a very interesting question to think about)

I use Sukin Super Greens Facial Recovery Serum and Innisfree Green Tea Seed Cream Lotion. They’re both really moisturizing and quite affordable.

Hi! Nice to meet y’all! I’m new here too! Also wanted to find out from other parents who use this site: what do you think is the best thing about being able to participate in this forum?

Headache2010\" post_id=\"1940499\" time=\"1570602555\" user_id=\"30569:

toutoulang\" post_id=\"1939836\" time=\"1570196771\" user_id=\"5818:

I also have problems with sleeping. I would sleep at about 9pm plus but would wake up at night and find it difficult to sleep again.

Do try Magnesium supplementation.

I find that magnesium keeps me up if I take it at night though! I take some melatonin before bedtime if I feel like I'm going to have insomnia, but I use it sparingly (only if I have something important on the next day and REALLY need to get some sleep). Keeping a regular bedtime also helps me!