You have the e-ink screen with plastic bezels surrounding it, though the bottom bezel is thicker than the rest, and simply emblazoned with the Kindle logo. Since this is the base model Kindle, it isn’t anything too fancy. Plus, the cover folds back for one-handed use, and opening it makes the Kindle feel like a real book. It also works like an iPad Smart Cover, in that it securely closes with magnets and wakes or puts the Kindle to sleep. The fabric is nicely textured, making it easier to hold your Kindle, and the front cover has a microfiber lining to clean and protect the screen. I was sent the standard black cover with my review unit, but the rose color is certainly catching my eye, and I’m debating if I should buy it. These are fairly affordable at $30 a pop and come in a variety of colors. The plastic is pretty smooth without much grip, so I recommend using one of Amazon’s fabric covers. This compact Kindle can fit in my Tom Bihn small café bag or Loungefly mini backpack that I use daily, and because it weighs less than six ounces, I often forget that it’s with me. Or if you’re like me and still going through warm “fall” weather in Southern California and may not have jacket pockets to use, fret not! Just toss the Kindle into your purse or tech bag. You can get this new Kindle in the traditional black color, or go for an eye-catching new denim blue hue.īeing so small and lightweight, the Kindle easily slips into the pocket of a hoodie or coat. The new Amazon Kindle is a mere 6.2 x 4.3 x 0.32 inches and is as light as a feather at only 5.56 ounces - it sure has come a long way since the last time I used one! The Kindle’s lightweight design is due to the body, which is composed of between 30% and 75% recycled plastics and 90% recycled magnesium materials. The last time I had a Kindle was about a decade ago - I remember it might have had some buttons on the front, and it was taller than Kindles are nowadays. The best Kindle in 2023: here are the top Kindles for readingĪmazon Kindle (2022) design Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends We welcome your feedback.Amazon is adding 4 big features to your Kindle Scribe - here’s what’s newĪmazon just added 3 of the Kindle Scribe’s biggest missing features We operate independently from our advertising team. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. We may receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. If you buy them, we may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our partners. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. Email us at can purchase logo and accolade licensing to this story here.ĭisclosure: Written and researched by the Insider Reviews team. ![]() ![]() You can purchase logo and accolade licensing to this story here.ĭisclosure: Written and researched by the Insider Reviews team. Sign up for Insider Reviews' weekly newsletter for more buying advice and great deals. This Ingress Protection rating means the ereaders can withstand submersion of more than 1 meter for a brief time. ![]() Amazon says these updates will come to the devices over time, via updates, through the end of this year.įinally, each Kindle Paperwhite is designed to withstand drops into all sorts of water with an IPX8 durability rating. Sorting through your library has been made easier as well, and setup of these new Kindles has been made simpler through an updated pairing experience in the Kindle app on iOS and Android. The ereaders charge via USB-C, which takes two and a half hours to fully charge when using an adapter that charges at 9 Watts or more.Īmazon also claims to have completely redesigned the Kindle interface for these devices, namely adding easy switching between the home screen, your library, and the currently open book. First off, the display has been made slightly larger at 6.8 inches on the diagonal – it's largest Kindle display yet – with 10% higher brightness that's now more adjustable in terms of color temperature, as in warm versus cool light.īattery life within Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite models has also seen a boost to the tune of up to 10 weeks of regular use. Every upgrade coming to all Kindle Paperwhite modelsĪmazon's new, base-level Kindle Paperwhite improvements are found in every model, and they upgrade just about everything about the device inside and out.
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