The All-new Kindle Paperwhite is a outstanding upgrade to an already-fabulous device, with its refined, waterproof design, Bluetooth connectivity, beefed-up storage and reasonable price,
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By Séamus Bellamy
PCWorld| Dec 11,2018 3:57 AM
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Amazon’s All-new Kindle Paperwhite comes along just in time. While we’ve loved prior versions, the e-reader hasn’t changed much since its debut in 2012, aside from incremental upgrades such as better front-lighting, additional storage and a few software tweaks. Its most recent version, from 2015, was losing ground to similarly priced competitors such as the Kobo Clara HD.
With the All-new Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon’s not only managed to catch up to the competition, it’s lapped them. The new e-reader’s premium features, reasonable price, and wide variety of content make it the best e-reader for most people.
Note: This review is part of our roundup of the best e-readers . and the best Kindles. Check out those stories for details about competing products and how we tested them.
The All-new Kindle Paperwhite lives up to its name with a raft of innovations. Before we dive into the review experience, here are the main details. The version of the All-new Kindle Paperwhite we reviewed was the ad-free 32GB model with LTE.
Storage: 8GB or 32GB (a $20 option)
Display: 6-inch Paperwhite with E Ink Carta and five white LEDs, 300ppi,16-level grayscale.
Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.6 x 0.3 inches
Weight: 6.4 to 6.8 ounces, depending on features
Connectivity: All models come with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The 32GB models offer Wi-Fi plus free LTE (a $52.50 option).
Battery life: Up to 6 weeks on a single charge
Special Offers: Save about $15 if you submit to ads, or pay about $15 if you don’t.
The Customizer page is where you choose your Kindle Paperwhite options, such as storage, connectivity, and Special Offers.
All-new Kindle Paperwhite prices via Amazon vary depending on storage amount, connectivity choices, and whether you choose the Special Offers discount. All these options are available in the Customizer screen that appears after you add the device to your shopping cart.
Currently the least-expensive model is the 8GB version with Wi-Fi and the Special Offers discount, for $100. The fully tricked-out All-New Kindle Paperwhite we reviewed, with 32GB, Wi-Fi plus LTE, and no Special Offers discount, currently costs $187.49. Go to the All-New Kindle Paperwhite product page on Amazon to see other configurations and prices.
With its refined, waterproof design, the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite is a great choice for poolside adventures.
The All-new Kindle Paperwhite is noticeably lighter than its predecessor (at 6.4 to 6.8 ounces) and just a hair slimmer. The reductions make the Paperwhite more comfortable to hold during marathon-long reading sessions.
Here’s the bad news: Any of the cases you may have bought for your old Paperwhite won’t fit the new model. Amazon sells its own cases for the All-new Paperwhite, starting with a basic water-resistant fabric cover for $30 Remove non-product link (multiple colors available), a midpriced leather cover for $40 Remove non-product link, or a premium leather cover for $60 Remove non-product link.
