My sister's birthday is in October and I was thinking of getting her a Kindle because she loves to read, but I don't know if they're already outdated or if people still use those devices. She has a phone and a computer but she says she reads better on an e-reader. Would it be worth investing in one or should I get her something else instead?
A Kindle is still a great gift if she says she reads better on an e-reader, because the e-ink screen doesn't strain your eyes the way regular screens do and the battery lasts for weeks. It's not outdated at all - plenty of people actually prefer reading on these devices because they're designed specifically for that purpose. So if your sister enjoys reading, it's a thoughtful gift.
E-ink is still the best for reading for long hours without straining your eyes, so if your sister already tried it and loved it, it's a solid gift. What I'd recommend checking before you buy is what specific model she needs, because Amazon has several on the market and prices vary quite a bit depending on the features (larger screen, more storage, whether it's waterproof). One thing a lot of people overlook is checking whether she actually uses digital libraries or buys books, because if she reads a lot, ebook expenses can really add up over time.
If she's already tried an e-reader and says she reads better on that than on her phone or computer, go ahead and get her the Kindle! I have a friend who's a voracious reader and the difference she noticed when she switched from her phone to an e-reader was huge, basically because she can read for hours without getting a headache. What I would check is which specific model would interest her most (there are different prices and features) and whether your region has good availability, because some models take forever to arrive or are more expensive. It's definitely not "outdated" - actually, more and more heavy readers keep choosing this over LED screens!
The key thing here is that your sister is already telling you what works best for her, so getting her a Kindle is hitting the mark. What nobody mentions is that before you buy it, check what formats she usually uses - if she downloads books from specific sources or uses digital libraries with certain restrictions, because some e-readers have annoying limitations with certain file types. To be honest, if she's already tried one and enjoyed it, that's worth more than any trend; people keep buying e-readers precisely because they work well for what they promise.
Your sister is already giving you the answer: if she says she reads better on an e-reader, that's what she needs. What you maybe didn't consider is that besides giving her the device, you could load some e-books into her Kindle library or give her a gift card so she can pick the ones she wants - that way the gift is more complete and she won't be left without new reading material.
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