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Kindle Paperwhite E-reader (Previous Generation - 7th) - Black, 6" High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi

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Black
Wi-Fi Only
Without Special Offers
  • Now available in black or white
  • Higher resolution display (300 ppi) - with twice as many pixels
  • Built-in adjustable light - read day and night
  • No screen glare, even in bright sunlight, unlike tablets
  • A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours
  • Massive selection, low prices - over a million titles $2.99 or less
  • Prime members read free with unlimited access to over a thousand titles
Kindle Paperwhite - our best-selling Kindle

Highest resolution e-reader display

With twice as many pixels as the previous generation, Kindle Paperwhite has an improved high-resolution 300 ppi display for crisp, laser quality text.

No glare in bright sunlight

Unlike reflective tablet and smartphone screens, Kindle Paperwhite reads like paper.

Read comfortably with one hand

Lighter than a paperback, comfortably hold Kindle Paperwhite in one hand for those times when you can’t put the book down.

Charge monthly, not daily

Kindle Paperwhite won't leave you tethered to an outlet. A single charge can last up to six weeks (based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless turned off and the light setting at ten).

Won't tire your eyes in the dark

Kindle Paperwhite guides light toward the surface of the display with its built-in front light—unlike back-lit tablets that shine in your eyes—so you can read comfortably for hours without eyestrain. Adjust your screen's brightness for great reading in any light.

Next-generation reading experience

Kindle Paperwhite offers Bookerly, an exclusive font crafted from the ground up for reading on digital screens. Warm and contemporary, Bookerly is inspired by the artistry of the best fonts in modern print books, but is hand-crafted for great readability at any font size.

Typesetting engine lays out words just as the author intended for beautiful rendering of pages. With improved character spacing and the addition of hyphenation, justification, kerning, ligatures, and drop cap support, our best-in-class typography helps you read faster with less eyestrain.

Enjoy reading with larger font sizes without compromising your reading experience. Page layout and margins automatically adapt to work well at even the largest font sizes. The typography and layout improvements are available on over half a million books, including many best sellers, with thousands more being added every week.

Lose yourself in a book

By design, Kindle Paperwhite is purpose-built for reading and creates a sanctuary so you can lose yourself in a book. Unlike tablets and phones, Kindle doesn’t distract you with social media, emails, and text messages.

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Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
11,853 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the size, readability, backlight, battery life, and lighting of the Kindle. For example, they mention that it's very easy to read, terrific for reading technical documents, and that the built-in light is amazing. That said, they appreciate the excellent battery life and the convenience of the built in light.

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3,034 customers mention2,679 positive355 negative

Customers find the screen of the book reader very easy to read. They say it's almost like reading an actual book, and terrific for reading technical documents. They also say the device is simple and easy to navigate through. Customers also say that the text is nice and crisp, and the backlight wasn't bad once they got used to it.

"...I'm here to tell you that the kindle is the perfect balance of book and digital format.SHORT REVIEWYes, you should buy a kindle...." Read more

"...After turning the thing on, the setup was easy and self explanatory...." Read more

"...--the above pro also means it's way easier to put down momentarily to pay attention to the other humans or four-foots in the house...." Read more

"...The text is nice and crisp, and the backlight wasn't bad once I got used to it, although I still prefer to use a lamp or window...." Read more

1,875 customers mention1,800 positive75 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the book reader. They mention that it is worth the cost, a great investment for their academic career, and a really nice device. Some say that the special offers are not that bad. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...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...." Read more

"...The bookmarking system works well enough, but it would be nice to have something similar to sticking your thumb in to hold your place while you flip..." Read more

"...Just the sleep screen.Anyway, it's awesome and I'm glad I got it...." Read more

"...so it was definitely worth the cost...." Read more

1,165 customers mention1,118 positive47 negative

Customers find the portability of the book reader to be one of the best features. They mention that it's light, slim, and easy to carry in a purse or small bag. They also appreciate that it always weighs the same and has no bloatware.

"...For the device itself, it is much lighter than I expected...." Read more

"...Pros:--It always weighs the same. No more massive paperbacks that you can barely open (I'm looking at you, Robert Jordan)...." Read more

"...Very lightweight and perfect size...." Read more

"...It's really just like reading from a book, but it weighs significantly less and easily fits in one hand...." Read more

930 customers mention777 positive153 negative

Customers like the size of the book reader. For example, they mention it's manageable, tiny, and compact. They also appreciate that it saves space. Customers also mention that the touch screen allows for a smaller footprint and easier navigation. That said, some say the larger screen is nice.

"...READING IN BEDThe backlight looks great. It's a perfect size...." Read more

"...Very lightweight and perfect size...." Read more

"...I enjoy that it is small. I have small hands and anything bigger or heavier would be horrible...." Read more

"...It's custom so it snaps right in and fits perfectly. By the way, this review is my own and I didn't receive anything for it...." Read more

928 customers mention677 positive251 negative

Customers like the battery life of the book reader. They say it's excellent, and they never have to worry about not having enough battery. Some customers also mention that the battery is better than they could have hoped for, and that it doesn't use any battery when sleeping. Overall, customers are satisfied with the battery performance of the product.

"...The battery life on this is pretty impressive. While this is advertise as "charge monthly", but I think it is more like charge weekly...." Read more

"...Also, the battery lasts for weeks, unlike a tablet battery.--It's harder to browse your books...." Read more

"...I use it on the brighter setting at night, but it drains the battery extremely fast compared to my older 7th Gen Paperwhite that had been stolen...." Read more

"...The cool thing is I don't have to turn it off, it doesn't use any battery when sleeping...." Read more

844 customers mention657 positive187 negative

Customers like the backlight of the Kindle. They mention it's great, convenient, and has auto-lighting. They also say that the built-in light eliminates the need for a bedside light.

"...The text is nice and crisp, and the backlight wasn't bad once I got used to it, although I still prefer to use a lamp or window...." Read more

"...The built in light is great, especially at night when I'm trying to read under the covers in stealth mode for no reason...." Read more

"...Because having grown use to it’s size and weight, the light is so much more convenient to me!..." Read more

"...It still felt too bright and it hurt my eyes...." Read more

703 customers mention686 positive17 negative

Customers find the lighting on the Kindle Paperwhite adjustable, subtle, and non-straining. They say the backlighting options are perfect, even, and improves contrast. Readers also say the lighting makes reading easier than reading from a physical book.

"...Another thing that I like about this is the ability to change the font size...." Read more

"...--The light is almost perfectly even so you can keep reading even as the sun sets and changes the light in the room you're in...." Read more

"...Customizable Font, Brightness, text size, line spacing and margin spacing can all be tailored to your personal needs...." Read more

"...This has a backlight which improves contrast even in "readable light,", and the battery lasts a good long time even when the light is on full..." Read more

405 customers mention374 positive31 negative

Customers like the appearance of the book reader. They say it has a very nice design, the letters on it are beautiful, and it's the perfect design for a reading tool. They also say it'll look less geeky than an e-reader and that the display is awesome.

"...I wish iPhones had an e ink display. It really looks just like a printed page...." Read more

"...But what I can tell you is that the letters on it is beautiful, easily comparable to a book...." Read more

"...As I said, the display is simply awesome. you really cant discern (or at least, I can't) any pixels whatsoever...." Read more

"...I. Was. Amazed! The text was beautiful! It didn't hurt my eyes and was very clear...." Read more

Honest Kindle Review
5 Stars
Honest Kindle Review
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 REVIEWYes, you should buy a kindle. Get the paperwhite with no ads. You're welcome.LONG REVIEWI 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 KINDLEThe 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 PDFPlus, 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 BEDThe 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 BOOKSYou 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 WANTKindle Paperwhite (wifi only, cuz really, you're gonna use 3G??) with no ads.You're furiggin welcome.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2017
Color: BlackConnectivity: Wi-Fi OnlyOffer Type: Without Special OffersVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Honest Kindle Review
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2017
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.
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Color: BlackConnectivity: Wi-Fi OnlyOffer Type: Without Special OffersVerified Purchase