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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB) – Now with a larger display, adjustable warm light, increased battery life, and faster page turns – Black

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB) – Now with a larger display, adjustable warm light, increased battery life, and faster page turns – Black

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$139.99

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· Kindle Paperwhite – Now with a 6.8” display and thinner borders, adjustable warm light, up to 10 weeks of battery life, and 20% faster page turns. · Purpose-built for reading – With a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight. · More books in more places – Store thousands of titles, then take them all with you. A single charge via USB-C last weeks, not hours. · Easy on the eyes – Now with adjustable warm light to shift screen shade from white to amber. · Waterproof reading – Built to withstand accidental immersion in water, so you’re good from the beach to the bath. · Find new stories – With Kindle Unlimited, get unlimited access to over 2 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more. · Go hands-free – Pair with an Audible subscription and Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to your story.

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Cody StephensReviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023

I am someone who believes that there is something profound and special about a physical book. My favorite part about a book is its smell. It's not wrong to describe the smell of walking into a Barnes & Noble as pure euphoria. New books smell like potential, beginnings, and the possibility of something grand. Old books smell like legends, ancient wisdom, or forgotten secrets. Books have a weight to them as well. It's reassuring to know that this book you're holding is real — it takes up physical space in the world and this makes it undeniable. It's as if the power of the stories and ideas within are so strong that they have materialized into matter out of the aether. It's hard for me to hold, say, a Bible without a sense of reverence and awe. Even today when I walk into a large library I can't help but feel like I have walked into a holy place — a place of worship. Being surrounded by books has the same effect on me that a Xanex has on others. Books have an impact on me. I love them. This is why, when I started reading on a Kindle over a year ago, it felt like I was committing adultery. This nasty little plastic screen inspired none of the feelings that books gave me. It took the magic of books and sacrificed it on the altar of consumer electronics. Despite these feelings, I continued to use it. Now I have read a little over fifty books using my Kindle. I still believe that the Kindle kills the magic that physical books have, and it does. But for the first time in a year, I decided to pick up a book in paperback and read it. This experience of going back to real books has made me realize a few things about the Kindle and myself. First off, I realized with horror that I am addicted to my Kindle and its features. The people who designed the Kindle did so with intent. The Kindle's sole purpose is to read books — there are no other apps on it, there are no intrusive ads, and there is nothing to distract you from reading. Honestly, the device is relatively primitive compared to other consumer electronics, but that is a design choice and not a flaw. I would argue it is even easier to get lost in a book using the Kindle than it is with a physical book. And then there are the features — the glorious features. My favorite feature by far is the built-in dictionary. When reading a physical book and coming across a word I didn't know the meaning of, assuming I couldn't intuit the meaning from context, I would have to mark my place in the book, put it to the side, pull out my phone, and Google the word. This is tedious. It also breaks my train of thought and forces me to use my dreadful phone with all of its notifications and apps and stuff that sends me into a panic and introduces into my reading time the potential to sidetrack myself. I hate that. With my Kindle, all I have to do is touch the word and a popup with the definition appears and is dismissed just as easily, and then I'm off reading again — an interruption that is barely even noticed and my attention remains intact. Even better is the fact that my Kindle keeps a list of all these words that I've looked up over time, and I can review them anytime. I look at it occasionally and quiz myself — this is my idea of 'fun'. Now I'm a big fan of writing in my books — I underline, highlight, and write in the margins constantly. If I ever need inspiration or if I'm trying to remember something I've read, I will thumb through the book I found it in until I eventually find it. Sometimes when I get bored I will sit in front of my bookshelf and go through the books I've read looking at all the passages I highlighted to refresh my memory on all those inspiring things that I read in years past. It's a little tedious but not too bad. This habit of highlighting is not lost to me while reading on my Kindle. You simply press and drag your finger across the passage which will highlight it. But that's not the best part: Kindle will keep up with everything I have highlighted and organize it all for me by the book it was found in. So at any given time, I can see all of my highlights in any of the books I have read, and I can even share them to my Goodreads profile! This gets me visibly excited. The last feature I want to talk about is the backlit screen. If you do any of your reading in bed then you probably have a bedside lamp or a flashlight or some other novel light source designed for books. Maybe it's just me but I find it difficult to get comfortable in bed and read a paperback at the same time. Either my spouse is annoyed by the light while she is trying to sleep or I can't find the perfect position that makes it both comfortable and easy to read. The Kindle has a backlit screen with adjustable lighting and a "warm" light setting. This means all other light sources in the room can be extinguished and I can still get my reading done. No book-light required. The Kindle is so lightweight that I can lay or recline in any position comfortably. No more fighting with those books whose binding is stiff and unyielding. So now we come to the point of this post. A confession. It's a confession to myself and the world. As much as this pains me to say: The Kindle offers a far superior reading experience over books. I said it. I don't like it any more than you do, but it is simply true. The onboard dictionary, the highlights, the backlit screen, the insane battery life (I charge this thing once a month), all of it together creates the most consuming and productive reading experience available. I still feel subtle pangs of guilt when I look at my bookshelf. I don't think that will ever go away for anyone who truly loves books. But now my bookshelf has become a kind of "greatest hits" display. I still buy all the best books I read, and I now consider my bookshelf as a place of honor for all the greatest books. But I think of my Kindle as another appendage on my body — I never go anywhere without it. I love books. I love my Kindle. To my fellow book lovers out there who are still opposed to the idea of a Kindle, I say that you can love both. It will be okay. The Kindle isn't evil after all.

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Ashwani GuptaReviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025

So, I recently upgraded to the latest Kindle Paperwhite, and I have to say, it's a game-changer for my reading habits. If you're like me and love getting lost in a good book, this device might just be your new favorite gadget. First Impressions: Right out of the box, the Kindle Paperwhite looks sleek and modern. It's got this nice, big 6.8-inch screen, which is perfect because who doesn't want more room for words, right? Plus, it's super light, so I can hold it for hours without my hand cramping up. And guess what? It's water-resistant! So, if you're into reading by the pool or in the bath, you're covered. I've already tested it with a few accidental splashes, and it's still going strong. The Screen: The display is really sharp and clear—300 ppi, to be exact. It feels just like reading on paper, minus the paper cuts. One of my favorite features is the adjustable warm light. You can tweak the screen from white to a cozy amber, which is perfect for late-night reading. No more straining my eyes in the dark! I find myself adjusting the warmth depending on the time of day, and it's made a huge difference in reducing eye fatigue. Reading Experience: Honestly, reading on this thing is a joy. The glare-free screen means I can even take it outside without squinting. The extra screen space is great because I don't have to flip pages as often, which is a blessing when you're deep into a gripping chapter. Plus, I can customize the fonts and layout to match my mood, which is a nice touch. I love playing around with different font styles and sizes, making each book feel a bit more personalized. Storage and Battery: With 8 GB of storage, I've got room for thousands of books. Seriously, it's like carrying a library in my pocket. I've loaded it up with my favorite novels, some new releases, and even a few non-fiction titles I've been meaning to get to. And the battery life? It lasts for weeks! I can read to my heart's content without constantly hunting for a charger. I've taken it on weekend trips and haven't had to worry about charging it once. Cool Features: The Kindle Paperwhite has all the latest Amazon goodies, like access to the Kindle Store and Goodreads. I love the personalized reading recommendations—it’s like having a personal book concierge. The integration with Goodreads helps me keep track of what I've read and what I want to read next. The warm light and dark mode are lifesavers for bedtime reading, too. I can switch to dark mode when I'm winding down for the night, which helps me relax and get ready for sleep. Final Thoughts: If you're on the fence about getting a Kindle, I'd say go for it. The new Paperwhite is perfect for anyone who loves reading anywhere and everywhere. It's got all the features you need, wrapped up in a sleek, user-friendly package. Whether you're a casual reader or a total bookworm, this Kindle is definitely worth checking out. Happy reading! 📚 Overall, the Kindle Paperwhite has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's made reading more accessible and enjoyable, and I can't imagine going back to physical books for my regular reading. If you love books as much as I do, this Kindle is a must-have.