Kindle Paperwhite E-reader (Previous Generation - 7th) - Black, 6" High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi + Free Cellular Connectivity - Includes Special Offers

Let me guess: you love books, but you're not sure you want to get a kindle because you love the feel of books, right? I'm here to tell you that the kindle is the perfect balance of book and digital format. SHORT REVIEW Yes, you should buy a kindle. Get the paperwhite with no ads. You're welcome. LONG REVIEW I love physical books too, I'm with you. But I know myself, and I know that once I forget to take the book I'm reading with me, that's it. I'll start another book and rarely finish the first. I also know if I try and read on my phone or iPad that I'll get distracted and start wondering about what's happening on the internet (Instagram's not gonna scroll ITSELF). Either way I'm not finishing the book. WHY KINDLE The kindle takes the best of both worlds and mashes them together. The e ink display is honestly incredible. I wish iPhones had an e ink display. It really looks just like a printed page. So you get the experience of reading a physical paper book, but with the perks of being digital. Namely: - Share what book you're reading to Goodreads, Facebook, or twitter (so you can look SMORT) - Built in dictionary (so you can learn the proper spelling of the word SMORT) - Export your highlights as a PDF Plus, it'll also sync with the kindle app on your phone so you can squeeze in the final few pages of the chapter while you're in the bathroom (don't pretend you don't do that. You're either on your phone or you're reading the febreeze ingredients) READING IN BED The backlight looks great. It's a perfect size. And because it's one page at a time, you overcome another annoyance of physical books: you can read laying down in bed without the awkward "I just need to hold the book weird like this for a second while I finish the left page, then I'll be on the right page and can relax" situation. It's great. LIBRARY BOOKS You can check out library books digitally without leaving your house. And yes, you can make highlights and export those as a PDF (to answer your next question, yes, you could technically highlight the whole book, but that would take more time than it's worth). ADS OR NAH? Get the one without ads. Remember the problem with reading on your phone? Distractions. Why would you buy a device that ONLY does one thing exceptionally well (isolated reading) and then ruin the experience with ads about products you should buy? Now you're thinking about "oh right, I gotta get my oil changed" or "what am I gonna make for dinner?" instead of whether Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are really ever going to get together. WHICH MODEL? And no, you don't need a more expensive kindle. This one works great and the other ones don't give you much more for the money. Get the wifi only model (please, you're REALLY going to use the 3G to download books on the go? Get real). And yes, this is the best e-reader out there. Come on, it's Amazon. ANY book you want is a few taps away. WHAT YOU WANT Kindle Paperwhite (wifi only, cuz really, you're gonna use 3G??) with no ads. You're furiggin welcome.

Absolutely a wonderful reader. I have owned a B&N Nook, a Kindle 'Fire' HD (now known only as a 'Fire'), and currently own a Fire HDX and a Samsung Galaxy Tab S, so I've been around the block a few times in terms of small tablets/e-readers. But I must say that although all of these aforementioned tablets can do the job of an e-reader, they weren't true e-readers, and I found myself being slightly jealous of some of the capabilities afforded by a Paperwhite. Fires/Tablets have their advantages, but the one they don't have is the ability to last weeks without charging the batteries, and their screens aren't optimized for reading. So, I finally acknowledged that fact and looked into getting a true e-reader. Then I learned that Amazon was releasing a new Paperwhite with sharper resolution (as sharp as the recently released Voyage, which was already receiving rave reviews from critics). I reviewed the rest of the pre-release specs and knew this was the only choice for me. Yes, there are other e-readers on the market, but none had this resolution AND access to the formidable library of Amazon books. The caveat I'd like to make clear is that this is a no-brainer if you're already an Amazon Prime member and/or already possess a lot of books purchased through Amazon, which I did prior to pre-ordering the Paperwhite. Two weeks later, my Paperwhite arrived (two days prior to the 'release' date) and I opened it with great anticipation. The front screen was covered with a black and white picture of some artistic work that I had to peel off. -But then I realized that the Paperwhite was 'on' and what I was seeing was the actual screen in its off mode! It looked so realistic that it fooled me. And that's a great hint regarding how sharp the display truly is. I immediately switched it on and went through the setup process, which is really a no-brainer if you've been through a few of them before. And even I you haven't, just follow the directions. You'll be OK. I downloaded much of the content I already owned and have already read a couple of books. As I said, the display is simply awesome. you really cant discern (or at least, I can't) any pixels whatsoever. The letters and numbers are extremely sharp and crystal clear. However, the true blessing of the all-new Paperwhite is the ability to read in direct sunlight. Unlike my Fire HDX, I never have to worry about sitting in a dark place to be able to read a book. Now I can actually sit on the sunny side while riding the metro and I don't have to shift around when the sun hits the screen. Sure, some things take some getting used to. For one thing, the Paperwhite cannot play games or surf the web like a Fire or other tablet, but then again, you don't need to charge it every day either. I now have the best of both worlds. When I'm reading books, the new Paperwhite is the place to go. But when I'm playing games or surfing the web, I'll reach for my Fire. They're both excellent machines and I have them in my bag every day when I leave for work. Is this new Paperwhite a worthy upgrade to the original Paperwhite? I dunno. I suppose that's up to you to answer. I know that the screen resolution was already fairly nice on that machine, so my hunch is that you'd have to carefully weigh the pros and cons to decide whether its worth it to upgrade. But for me, this is my first true e-reader (vice the Fire HDX, which is essentially a tablet with reader software onboard), so it was definitely worth the cost. If you're been thinking about getting an e-reader, the new Paperwhite is definitely a no-brainer. Just get it. This new Paperwhite is an absolute steal and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a serious e-reader.

This is a really nice device, but right after my 30 day return ran out they came out with the Oasis. I want the newest device. I held onto my old original Kindle for over 4 years and finally decided to upgrade. I am so disappointed I missed out on the Oasis but cannot see a reason to have 2 devices. The Paperwhite by Kindle or any reader by Amazon is your choice if you want a reader. I have looked at other readers and here is the issue. Books for those devices cannot be read just anywhere or on just any device (phone, etc. even with apps), you have to be careful what you download. The trick with Amazon and Kindles is you can choose from so much and read them on any device, with the app, or carry your Kindle. There are options for free books without prime and if your a Prime member, get a free book every month from the top editor's picks. I have not seen these offers anywhere else and I always do my research. My Kindle goes everywhere even if I don't use it all the time. I may use it while standing in a grocery store line, or just for 5 minutes but it is so light it fits right in my purse. The battery on this one lasts forever. I just took it on a week long trip and didn't charge it once and read it exclusively on the airplane and through long layovers. This device has an airplane mode also which is nice. The light on this one auto adjusts perfectly so far, although you can set it where you want. Keep note this is a touch screen only so if you're used to buttons to turn the page, this is not the device for you. All-in-all I love my Kindle and I think Amazon support and products are the best in the world. To give me a free top book a month is awesome, thanks Amazon.