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

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  • Higher resolution display (300 ppi) - with twice as many pixels
  • Now with Bookerly, our exclusive font, hand-crafted from the ground up for faster reading with less eyestrain
  • Built-in adjustable light--read day and night
  • Unlike tablets, no screen glare, even in bright sunlight
  • A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours
  • Lighter than a paperback, holds thousands of books
  • Exclusive features help build your vocabulary, learn about characters, and connect with like-minded readers--all without leaving the page

Technical Details

Technical details

Display

Amazon’s 6” Paperwhite display technology with E Ink Carta™ and built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale

Size

6.7” x 4.6” x 0.36” (169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi: 7.2 oz (205 g); Wi-Fi + 3G: 7.6 oz (217 g)
Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process

System Requirements

None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content

On-Device Storage

4GB; holds thousands of books

Cloud Storage

Free cloud storage for all Amazon content

Battery Life

A single charge lasts up to six weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 10. Battery life will vary based on light and wireless usage

Charge Time

Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Content Formats Supported

Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion

Documentation

Quick Start Guide (included in box); Kindle Paperwhite User Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages available online

Warranty and Service

1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here

Included in the Box

Kindle Paperwhite, USB 2.0 charging cable and Quick Start Guide

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Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
937 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, readability, ease of use, display, and portability of the Kindle. For example, they mention that the text is great, the UI is reasonably easy to navigate, and it's easy to go through a book with a Kindle compared to a tablet or phone.

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174 customers mention153 positive21 negative

Customers generally like the quality of the Kindle. They mention that the battery life is excellent, the usability is excellent. Some say that the product is a reliable product and that they love the quality and density of the fonts that get printed with the e-reader.

"...This is an amazing device, Amazon put a lot of thought into this and created a damn near perfect e-reader...." Read more

"...use 4 diccionaries (english, french, spanish, portuguese); works very well and quickly, a big improovment from the DX!..." Read more

"...screen, naturally, and all the cool usability that delivers, but it works well and has its own attractions as a companion to the Kindle...." Read more

"...The Paperwhite's screen is just marvelous at 300 ppi, the touchscreen works just fine, the store works here in Serbia, and in these two days I've..." Read more

163 customers mention156 positive7 negative

Customers like the readability of the Kindle. They mention that it doesn't have glare, the text is great, and the size is great for reading. Some say that the user interface could be improved, but overall, customers are satisfied with the product's readability.

"...Kindle really doesnt have glare so reading experience is sooooooooooo much better than with tablet or phone...." Read more

"...As for the device itself, the text is crisp and sharp...." Read more

"...Reading really is easier even late at night without my glasses, it is sooo much lighter to lie in bed with and read because of the size and weight..." Read more

"It is a good e-reader and I like it. But don't fill all the capabilities of the old kindles...." Read more

116 customers mention85 positive31 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the Kindle. They mention that it is light, easy to hold, and the UI is reasonably easy to navigate. They also appreciate the simple and quick UI, the convenience of it, and how easy it is to go through a book with a Kindle compared to a regular book. They like the integration of goodreads in it, as well as the quick charging and registration process.

"This is one amazing product. It's very convenient to have all books in one place so caring many thick books is thing of the past with Kindle...." Read more

"...on one charge, the screen has adjustable brightness, and the device is easy and comfortable to hold." Read more

"...But it did take some time to get used to and get to know.And start-up was a little problematic...." Read more

"...It charged up quickly, registration was easy and once I entered my existing account info and started sending books from my account to it I was..." Read more

110 customers mention110 positive0 negative

Customers like the display of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. They say it's easy to read in almost any light, the paperwhite is easy on the eyes, and it'd be good outside. The contrast is great, and the screen is clear and easy to follow. It's responsive, making it easy to highlight and use the dictionary function.

"...Kindle really doesnt have glare so reading experience is sooooooooooo much better than with tablet or phone...." Read more

"...2 - The contrast is great, but it needs the light always on - so, we read a bright screen, light behind, It seems less a book and more a tablet, I do..." Read more

"...The size is perfect, it sits very well in the hand, the light doesn't hurt the eyes in the dark (like the light on a tab does)... the packaging was..." Read more

"...Satisfied with the display quality and readability...." Read more

93 customers mention89 positive4 negative

Customers like the portability of the Amazon Kindle. They mention that it is small and lightweight, so they can put it in their purse and carry it anywhere. Some appreciate the slender design and the ability to read in waiting rooms.

"...The weight is less than a typical book and holding the device in one hand is very easy and comfortable...." Read more

"...easier even late at night without my glasses, it is sooo much lighter to lie in bed with and read because of the size and weight and I am thrilled..." Read more

"...6 - The low weight, the cover that makes it sleep/awake and the size, super-slim, are great advantages..." Read more

"I love it!Small and light in size and weight. So it's easy to hold while reading despite musclepain and weakness...." Read more

86 customers mention75 positive11 negative

Customers like the brightness of the Kindle. They mention that they like the adjustable back-light, which is a massive boost. They say they have had no problems in changing light conditions, and appreciate the back-lit screen, which makes it easier for their eyes to read.

"...The battery has lasted several weeks on one charge, the screen has adjustable brightness, and the device is easy and comfortable to hold." Read more

"...The light disperses just fine, except a few black blotches (maybe you can see it in the picture) at the bottom of the screen, which are actually..." Read more

"...Having the adjustable back-light is a massive boost, and certainly something that is a welcome addition...." Read more

"...It's a little bit smaller, but the improved resolution and built-in light makes it more comfortable to read over long period...." Read more

74 customers mention55 positive19 negative

Customers like the size of the product. They mention that it is perfect, compact, and comfortable to hold for a long period of time. They also appreciate the space-friendly design, which makes it easy to carry a whole library of books with you. The paperwhite cover seems to fit properly and the print size is adjustable. It does not take up a lot of space and it holds tons of books.

"...The size is perfect, it sits very well in the hand, the light doesn't hurt the eyes in the dark (like the light on a tab does)... the packaging was..." Read more

"I love it!Small and light in size and weight. So it's easy to hold while reading despite musclepain and weakness...." Read more

"...I also love that it’s so small I can put it in my purse and bring it wherever I go! It saves so much space for packing when I travel!..." Read more

"...is much higher than the kindles we had; but the fonts are very, very small - My Mother uses the largest font to read on the old kindles and, can't..." Read more

61 customers mention47 positive14 negative

Customers like the battery life of the Amazon Kindle. They mention that the battery is great, and it works well for a long time. Some mention that it's a great product for reading and that it has a good battery life.

"...Batery lasts for ages but have in mind that is dependent on light but even if its always on it lasts long...." Read more

"...of the size and weight and I am thrilled to bits with the long battery life...." Read more

"...The battery life also seems to be better, even with the reading light enabled at about 1/3 brightness...." Read more

"...This creates a battery life issue, an image quality issue while light is on in bright conditions it actually lowers the image/text quality...." Read more

I LOVE IT
5 Stars
I LOVE IT
I have to say upfront - I don't like coroporate, hermetically closed stuff like anything by Apple or in this case, Amazon. I like having devices on which I can put anything I want and use it. But...I was a fairly happy user of a Nook Touch for several years, but couldn't use all its functionalities since I live in Serbia. Then I lost the Nook and since no other devices can actually be fully used in Serbia (buying books with them, using their online capabilities) except the Kindle, and since no one except Amazon ships to Serbia, and since I've actually been a happy Amazon customer since 2005 over friends' accounts and since 2007 through my own, and since the Kindle definitely has the best technology - why not buy it?So I did. What I read in many reviews about the screen/light of the Paperwhite and similar devices was no problem with mine. The light disperses just fine, except a few black blotches (maybe you can see it in the picture) at the bottom of the screen, which are actually shadows of the black plastic casing and thus can't really be avoided. As you can see in the picture without the light - there are no blotches with light out.The Paperwhite's screen is just marvelous at 300 ppi, the touchscreen works just fine, the store works here in Serbia, and in these two days I've been using it, I'm a happy guy.I had to get the hang on how to make sideloaded books behave at least almost like Amazon books, but that's fine. That's the one thing I'd like to see Amazon do in some future upgrades: make the Kindle treat sideloaded books just like the ones bought from them directly, with sharing funcion (quotes and Goodreads) enabled and so on.The size is perfect, it sits very well in the hand, the light doesn't hurt the eyes in the dark (like the light on a tab does)... the packaging was fine, no problems there and what remains to be seen now is the battery life.So far, I can only recommend it.
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