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This is my first Kindle Reader. Was hesitant after reading some of the reviews. This had everything I could possibly want in a simple Kindle. A few features in others I just didn't need, so I purchased this 7" Kindle in teal. The price was fantastic. Into day 3, I'm loving it. Nice bright white, no yellow at the bottom. Pages turn quick & so easy to download books. I can take it anywhere & continue with the series I started a few months back. Never thought I would change from reading paperbacks. Well, I'm sold on this Paper White. Perfect size to carry with me, not heavy but still has a little weight. Easy to hold & I purchased a cover that instantly turns the unit on when opened. Nice feature, also protects the screen. Glad I waited for this new Paper White to come out. The only con that I see, & if anyone can tell me different, I can't flip back to the previous page (just in case I missed something). A great purchase overall. Also took the 3 month kindle book offer. So it you're looking for a sweet deal on a reader, don't look any further.

While I have been using the Kindle app on various devices for years, this is the first actual Kindle device I've used. The difference between using the app on a phone or tablet vs on an actual Kindle is night and day -- I can use it for hours without any eye strain. The lighting has a wide adjustment range that allows for clear reading regardless if the room is bright or dark, or if I'm outside vs inside.Usage is about as simple as it can get, and the page flipping is quick and less intrusive than when I use the Kindle app on a tablet. The fit and finish is also well done. It is a lightweight device, but it has a nice, solid feel to it. I got it in the green color, and it's a nice shade (although I can't really see the color since I also picked up a cover for it).My only disappointment was the limited number of titles of interest in the Kindle Unlimited subscription. I won't be renewing it once my trial period is over. But in terms of the Kindle device itself, outstanding!

This is amazing. About 10 years ago, I had a B&N Nook Reader. I stopped regularly reading for a few years ago when life got difficult, and now that I'm reading a ton again, I needed to replace the tech. This Kindle Paperwhite is fast, simple, and efficient. The battery life is great. It is small and compact, and fits in a tiny crossbody purse. I am so excited to use it for my upcoming vacation. This model does not show color, however, and if you need a color Kindle, I would go with the newest one. However, for novels and some textbooks, this is a great tablet!

Imagine holding a thousand books in your hand. Imagine wearing your jammies while getting that next book in your series, and starting into it a minute later. Imagine reading at night in bed without needing a lamp because your book is backlit (and the light doesn’t hurt your eyes). Imagine having your kindle read to you (even if you don’t have audiobooks) with text to speech while you drive or fold laundry.The 12th edition of the Kindle Paperwhite is a fabulous device and well-worth considering if you read a lot. It’s not too big, not heavy, waterproof, and easy to carry in your purse or backpack. Note that if you get a cover with it (highly recommended), when you open the cover the Kindle turns on automatically to the last page you were reading. With the cover open it feels like you’re holding a thin book -- or fold back the cover if you prefer.The Kindle E-reader is not a computer. It’s not a tablet or a phone. It is a gizmo that acts like a book with a black-and-white flat e-ink screen showing typed sentences and paragraphs. You turn pages one at a time, just like a book. There is no movement on the page and no distraction or advertisement*. It is just text, plus any images that the author has included to illustrate his book.*NOTE: The advertisements on the Kindle are on the main page not the individual book pages and just show books you might like. They are unobtrusive.The backlighting, unlike a computer, tablet, or phone, is gentle because the Kindle’s light is directed onto the screen, not into your eyes. You can change lighting level and add warmth (yellow lighting), decide on dark screen or light screen, and change the size of the print to make your reading experience “just the way you like it.”It’s super-simple to access your own ebooks or to find new ones either on your computer or directly on the Kindle. They load in less than a minute onto the Kindle, ready for reading. Keep in mind if you are a reader that ebooks tend to be half or less the price of the same books in print. You can even find FREE ebooks and audiobooks on Amazon and/or use the Libby app (libbyapp.com) to borrow LOCAL LIBRARY books. You may want to consider subscribing to Kindle Unlimited for $12/month so you can download an even wider selection of free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from Amazon to keep as long as you want.Can you tell I love my Kindle? I am wowed by having so many books so easily accessible — not like the time I took that 5-hour flight with one crummy poorly written book and nothing else to do. This 12th generation Kindle is fantastic. The battery lasts a long time. The screen is plenty sensitive for page turns and navigation. I go through one or two books a week easy with this little device.Ebooks have revolutionized the publishing industry, and if you are a reader, the Kindle may be exactly what you’re looking for. If you read many ebooks on your phone or a tablet, consider being kind to your eyes with a Kindle. If you are resisting because you aren’t sure you’ll like ebooks as well as print books, I say what the heck, the Kindle may be worth a try. It’s like driving a racing car rather than a horse and buggy. You might decide you love it.*NOTE: To enable TTS (text to speech) so that your kindle can read to you without audiobooks, turn on your wireless headphones or speaker. Then on your Kindle, tap the top of the screen, then hit the three dots on the right. Go to Settings. Hit Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, then Bluetooth Devices. Select your device so your Kindle will recognize it.Next, close the window and go back to Settings. Hit Accessibility, then turn on Voiceview screen reader. The Kindle should start talking to you. If it’s glitchy, just turn off your bluetooth device then turn it on again. Remember that you have to give double taps not single taps on the Kindle to navigate actions. If you want to change the volume or reading speed (I like 1.25x) just double tap on Voiceview screen to show and customize your settings.

I chose this Amazon Kindle Paperwhite as I value the warm light, and the waterproof feature, but it’s not as expensive as a Kobo. I enjoy the larger screen, as it’s easier to read, however i did have to buy a bigger purse. Coming from a 7th gen kindle (3rd gen PPW) I really enjoyed how fast and responsive it is, compared to the older generations. It’s very lightweight, so it doesn’t make my hand cramp when holding it like an iPad would. I absolutely love reading in the dark as well, with the built in front light. I will say, a con is that unless you pay 20 dollars to get rid of them, ads are always on your screen, but only when it’s off. It’s quite annoying every time I pull my kindle out and there’s a half naked man on my screen when I don't even read those types of books lol. I have read 7 books on it since i got it 3 months ago, and I am throughly enjoying it. I can carry her around and take her everywhere with me. She’s been on 2 roadtrips and she goes with me everywhere, even school, and she is the most gorgeous shade of raspberry pink. The battery life is great and I only have had to charge it twice since I got it, and that’s only cause I was going on a trip. It wasn’t even near dead