Kindle Paperwhite Kids | Includes thousands of ad-free books, cover, adjustable light and parental controls - Emerald Forest
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Great value – Includes a Kindle Paperwhite (11th generation) 16 GB, 1 year of Amazon Kids+, a kid-friendly cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee—up to a $263 value
- Reading done right – Kindle Paperwhite Kids is purpose-built for reading (not a toy), with a black & white 6.8” 300 ppi glare-free display, and up to 10 weeks of battery life.
- Includes a 1 year subscription of Amazon Kids+: the only service with thousands of ad-free books, games, videos, apps and Alexa skills from brands like National Geographic, Marvel and LEGO. On Kindle, kids can explore thousands of kid-friendly books. After 1 year, your subscription will automatically renew every month starting at just $5.99/month plus applicable tax. You may cancel any time by visiting the Amazon Parent Dashboard or contacting Customer Service.
- No distractions – Kindle Paperwhite Kids is designed for reading—no apps, videos, or games. It also offers OpenDyslexic, a font preferred by some readers with dyslexia.
- Waterproof and worry-free – Kids can take their Kindle Paperwhite Kids on the go to read by the pool or the beach. Kindle Paperwhite Kids has been tested to withstand accidental immersion in water. And with a 2-year worry-free guarantee, if it breaks, return it and we'll replace it for free.
- Anytime reading – Adjustable warm light lets kids read indoors and outdoors, day and night.
- Tools for readers – Kindle Paperwhite Kids includes Vocabulary Builder and Word Wise to help young readers build their skills.
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For Amazon Kids+ customers who already have a subscription to Amazon Kids+, your active subscription will be automatically replaced as soon as you activate a new Kindle Paperwhite Kids, and you’ll receive one year of Amazon Kids+ from that time. Click to learn more about this subscription.
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A device to establish,
healthy reading habits
When a child sits down with their Kindle, they read on average more than an hour a day. Kindle Paperwhite Kids is designed just for reading, which means no distractions from apps, videos, or games.
The bundle includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ (auto-renews after 1 year), a kid-friendly cover, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee—up to a $249 value.
A library full of kid-friendly content
Every Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with 1 year of Amazon Kids+, an auto-renewing subscription with access to thousands of books. From timeless classics like Bridge to Terabithia, to popular series like Harry Potter and Ramona Quimby, Kindle Paperwhite Kids has the books that will inspire a love of reading. Learn how to add additional books to your child's profile.
Daytime. Bedtime. Anytime.From the timeless classics you remember from your own childhood to the future classics they’ll remember from theirs, Kindle Paperwhite Kids includes access to thousands of books with Amazon Kids+. And if the mood to read strikes after lights out, Kindle Paperwhite Kids has an adjustable warm light to shift the shade of the screen from white light to a warm amber. You can also set a Bedtime for each child profile on the Parent Dashboard, to help avoid bedtime disagreements. |
Waterproof and worry-free
Kindle Paperwhite Kids is waterproof (IPX8-rated) and has been lab-tested to protect against accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes and 0.25 meters for 3 minutes in seawater. Learn more about waterproof features.
And, with the 2-year worry-free guarantee, if it breaks, return it and we’ll replace it for free. Find out more.
We’ve also included a cover made to last, with magnets that close the cover securely and a durable exterior that protects it from scratches. Just like a book, it opens and closes to wake the Kindle Paperwhite Kids or put it to sleep, and is available in a range of kid-friendly designs.
Kid tested, parent approved
Set educational goals and manage content with easy-to-use parental controls. With Parent Dashboard, you can adjust age filters, add books to your child's library, view reading progress, and more. And because Kindle Paperwhite Kids is designed only for reading, in Amazon Kids, kids don’t have access to the Internet or social media. Kindle Paperwhite Kids even offers OpenDyslexic, a font preferred by some readers with dyslexia.
Take the story with youWith Audible, Kindle Paperwhite Kids lets your child switch seamlessly between reading and listening via Bluetooth-enabled speakers or headphones. With the one year of Amazon Kids+ included, kids have access to hundreds of Audible books, including Beauty and the Beast and Peter Pan. Note: Kindle devices don’t support Immersion Reading, which lets you listen and read along as the text highlights. Learn more about Immersion Reading. |
Frequently Asked Questions
1: What is the Parent Dashboard?
Parent Dashboard allows parents to get the most out of Kindle Paperwhite Kids. You can adjust age filters, add books to your child's library, view your child's reading progress, and more.
2: What books are available in Amazon Kids+?
Amazon Kids+ includes the complete Harry Potter series, and the first book from other popular series such as Artemis Fowl. We are always adding more content to the Amazon Kids+ library, including these top titles and recently added books. Kids can explore the catalog by searching for specific titles and authors, or browse by themes such as Popular Books, New Books, and more.
3: How can I access even more Books?
Amazon Kids+ provides access to books over a range of reading levels, and automatically filters out what your child sees based on their age. To see a wider selection of titles, go to Parent Dashboard to adjust the age filter in your child's profile setting. Parents can also purchase additional titles from the Kindle Store, and add them to their child's profile via Parent Dashboard.
4. How is Kindle Kids Paperwhite different from a tablet?
Kindle Paperwhite Kids is purpose built for reading, with a black & white glare-free display and up to 10 weeks of battery life. It performs differently than a tablet, because it's geared for reading books – no games, no ads, no videos, no distractions.
5: Will my kid see Ads while using this device?
Kindle Kids is automatically set up for your kid to enjoy an ad-free experience. However if you exit Amazon Kids using a passcode, sponsored screensavers will be displayed on the device's lockscreen. Learn More About Ads On Kindle and Fire Tablet.
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You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this Kindle device. Here’s how:
Materials
60% post-consumer recycled plastics in Kindle
70% recycled magnesium in Kindle
28% post-consumer recycled plastics in cover
Device Packaging
95% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Part With Purpose
There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
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Ratings | 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,117) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,240) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (20,438) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (57,882) |
Display Size | 6" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 6" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free |
Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
Resolution | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
Front light | 4 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 4 LEDs | 17 LEDs |
Weeks of battery life | ||||
Audible (via Bluetooth) | ||||
Parental Controls | ||||
1-year Amazon Kids+ subscription | Sold separately starting at $5.99/month | Sold separately starting at $5.99/month | ||
Cover | Sold separately | Sold separately | ||
Flush-front design | ||||
Waterproof (IPX8) | ||||
Adjustable warm light | ||||
Auto-adjusting light sensors | Offered on Signature Edition | |||
Wireless charging | Offered on Signature Edition | |||
Wifi Connectivity | Wifi | Wifi | Wifi | Wifi |
Color | Black Kindle with Space Whale, Ocean Explorer, or Unicorn Valley Cover | Black Kindle with Black, Emerald Forest, or Robot Dreams Cover | Black or Denim | Black |
Warranty | 2-year worry-free guarantee | 2-year worry-free guarantee | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
Technical Details
Kindle Paperwhite Kids
Display |
Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
Size |
5.1” x 6.9” x .5” (129.2 x 175.5 x 13.5 mm) |
Weight |
11.32 oz (321 g) including cover. 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 |
8 GB or 16 GB; holds over a thousand Amazon Kids+ books. |
Cloud Storage |
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
Battery Life |
A single charge lasts up to ten (10) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
Charge Time |
Fully charges in approximately 5 hours from a computer via USB cable; Fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter. |
Wi-Fi Connectivity |
Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
Accessibility Features |
Kindle includes the ability to adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Find out more info on Accessibility for Kindle. Certain accessibility features, including VoiceView, are not currently supported on Kindle Kids. |
Content Formats Supported |
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). |
Subscription |
Includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ for new subscribers. Find out more about Amazon Kids+. |
Documentation |
Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
Warranty and Service |
2-year worry-free guarantee. Use of Kindle is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use of Use and the terms found here. |
Included in the Box |
Kindle Paperwhite, Cover, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
Age range |
Ages 7 and up. |
Waterproofing |
Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite. |
Available Colors |
Black Kindle with Black/Emerald Forest/Robot Dreams cover. |
Generation |
Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 release. |
Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Sustainability features
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Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
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Customers like the cost, screen size and readability of the Amazon Kindle. For example, they mention it's a great deal for adult readers, the screen size is larger and crisper than their old Paperwhite and that it'll fit in their purse. They're also happy with readability, battery life, and book construction. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, ease of use, and speed.
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Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite amazing for reading in any light conditions. They say the 300 dpi screen makes reading even easier, and the adjustable lighting makes it comfortable to hold. Readers say the display is impressive, and they can read for hours without eyestrain. They also say the glare isn't a problem, and that the e-readers are perfect for wannabe readers.
"...It was a perfect size, and I could read at night a lot better than on a tablet...." Read more
"...This is a great e-ink reader and unlike my other Kindles, this one is kid-friendly!..." Read more
"...I think this is the best e-reader ever made, as to ease-of-use for someone with any wrist issues or a tendency to binge-read for many hours at a time..." Read more
"...It is beautiful to read on. I love that I can highlight a character and be reminded (most of the time) when we first meet them in the book...." Read more
Customers like the screen size of the book reader. They say it's larger, clearer, and crisper than their old Paperwhite. They also say it’s the perfect size for reading on the go and fits in their smaller sized purse. It's lightweight and the perfect for portability. Customers also mention that the dark feature and the ability to increase the font size are great.
"...It was a perfect size, and I could read at night a lot better than on a tablet...." Read more
"...has quick response time, has intuitive and easy controls, has a larger screen, has great magnification options, and comes with an included and high..." Read more
"...The size is great and the screen is clear. I added a case, stickers, popsocket, screen protector, and other small accessories to make it easier!..." Read more
"...I think the screen is a bit small for graphic novels or manga, but the kids seem OK with it...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the Kindle. They say it has a great battery life and can go many days without charging.
"...with you at a time, but this Kindle makes it easy and the battery lasts forever...." Read more
"...Everyone knows that the battery-life is spectacular, but where this shines is in the ability for someone like me, with several health conditions, to..." Read more
"...processes of way too many, this kindle does not run hot, has decent battery life and enough power to function well (instead of just adequately)...." Read more
"...wifi for it when I need to update my downloads so my battery lasts months without a charge which is awesome...." Read more
Customers like the cost of the book reader. They say it's a good bang for your buck, and a great deal for adult readers. They also mention that the savings on books was remarkable when they switched from paper books. Customers also appreciate the warranty, case, and the ad-freeness of the device.
"...The savings on books was remarkable when I switched from paper books (and I LOVED paper books) to digital books, not only from freebies but from..." Read more
"Great kindle for the price!..." Read more
"...Waterproof. Yay!- Very good price, especially during sales.What I do not like:- Screen feels so so so small to me...." Read more
"...The price has increased, but the Paperwhite is the better value compared to the current generation of Oasis...." Read more
Customers like the book construction. They say the build quality is solid, and the device's feel is good. They also say the case is of great quality and has held up well through daily use. The kid version of this kindle comes with a strong case and with a 2 year warranty. It is very stable and doesn't get crushed up at the bottom of the backpack.
"...has great magnification options, and comes with an included and high-quality case along with a free year of Kids' Unlimited book-subscription, and..." Read more
"...Very well thought out.- 1 year free of Kindle Kids subscription-..." Read more
"...It doesn’t take too long to fully charge either. It’s definitely durable as I’ve gotten it a little wet here and there and it’s been fine!..." Read more
"...The build quality is solid, and the device’s feel is good...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the Kindle. Some mention that it makes it easy to read at a time, it's waterproof, and easy to set up and use. However, others say that the device is not as intuitive to use as it could be, navigation is challenging to learn and use, and the touchscreen is okay.
"...is nice (black was the only color available), it's waterproof, easy to set up and use, very responsive, has no ads, and has a 2-year warranty...." Read more
"...I can get library books supposedly, but process is somewhat convoluted and I have not been able to get it to work...." Read more
"...and carry more than 2 books with you at a time, but this Kindle makes it easy and the battery lasts forever...." Read more
"...The guide is important as the device is not as intuitive to use as it could be, especially if you’re somewhat fluent with a table or iPad...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the book reader. Some mention it's very functional and has a great assortment of books for all ages, while others say that it'd be better off buying a new one. Some complain about the cover quality and the fact that it was sent defective.
"...10 years of use, and the response was slow, but it still worked fine overall for my needs...." Read more
"...The truth is that this unit does nearly everything perfectly, and the hiccups I experience with it are too small to ever lead me to choose something..." Read more
"...The screen/type quality isn't as refined as I was expecting, but it meets my needs...." Read more
"...I made some screen savers as you can see and they work great...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the book reader. Some mention that it's faster with no lag when they turn pages. However, others say that it is clunky and slow to do most anything. They are also frustrated with the lack of responsiveness of the touch screen.
"...menus ty touching the top or bottom of the screen, and the unit has a quick response time, such that I know what each touch of each command-prompt..." Read more
"...battery life wasn't that great after 10 years of use, and the response was slow, but it still worked fine overall for my needs...." Read more
"...Page refresh is fast. I am a fast reader and if I am not having any issues.- 16 gb of memory standard...." Read more
"...Obviously, downloads will be Wi-Fi speed dependent.9. Books open at a decent speed once downloaded, and if you want to change the page..." Read more
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This is a great e-ink reader and unlike my other Kindles, this one is kid-friendly!
The included case is nice (whichever style you choose) and device itself is great for young readers. I think the screen is a bit small for graphic novels or manga, but the kids seem OK with it. Where it really shines is when it's used for true chapter books or even language books (like learning Japanese).
It's simply too bulky to try and carry more than 2 books with you at a time, but this Kindle makes it easy and the battery lasts forever.
It's easy to manage the device online and send some of my Kindle purchases to the kid's device.
Overall it's a great reader built for kids. It remains to be seen if I'll renew the included trial that grants access to kid's books...
First, to the pros-list on the Paperwhite itself....
1) As compared to other e-book readers, this is the second-fasted of all e-readers tried in the last two years (including all major "new" versions of e-readers that my friends and family chose to purchase or try out). The fastest was the Oasis, at over double the cost, when on sale, and that is actually the other best one I've tried, due to speed and inclusion of buttons for page-turning.
2) As compared to other e-book readers, this has the lowest emf-output of any unit on the market currently. The Paperwhite is so low, as to emf, that it doesn't even require a shield when using, unless pregnant or trying to become pregnant. That said, this unit comes with a metal-lined case, which does prevent the tiny dose of radiation from travelling downward. It focuses the emf directionally, upward, and, when I measured this, it was well within safe limits at a distace of the standard twelve-inches away from my face. As with all tech, nothing is perfectly safe these days, but this has such a low emf-rating that, based on that fact alone, this is the winner out of all units I've tested. The readings vary, depending on distance, but they are lower than other readers and show up as nearly no radiation at all when at a distance of six inches.
3) The Paperwhite itself is extremely light in weight, which makes it the easiest to hold for hours at a time, out of all those I have tested. In fact, I have mild arthritis and wrist issues as a result of damage from microfractures many years ago, and this unit is extremely easy on my hands, causing me nearly no pain after three hours of holding it. That is unheard of, with an e-reader. The last reader I tried was so heavy that I had to stop reading after just over an hour, while the Paperwhite has yet to drad me down. I end up stopping because I have to stop, not because of pain in my wrists.
4) The Paperwhite has a true warm-light setting, not a setting combining amber-LED with 6000K-LED to average out at 2700K or 3000K. This unit actually dials down color in the diodes to a warm light that doesn't bother my skin. I have a condition where I'm sensitive to light at increasing Kelvin temperature. Ideal light for me is below 1800K, but I'm usually alright up to around 2700K. When LEDs are averaged, in order to achieve a rating of 3000K (where some diodes are true 5000K or 6000K), my skin starts to hurt, and that simply never happens with the Paperwhite. This is a true and genuine warm-light unit, where you can set it for a warm-light experience that is safe for those with Lupus and Porphyria and chemo-cause sensitivities and other-cause sensitivities.
5) This Paperwhite unit also has a dark-light setting that can be combined with the warm-light setting or the cool-light setting, such that the Kindle is black with white letters instead of white with black letters. This is ideal for contrast, for those like me who have eye issues, and it's ideal for nighttime reading. The "dark mode", as they call it, allows me to read in the dark with minimal light shed into the room, because the dark-background emits nearly no light. Combining this with warm-light for the letters themselves also has the added benefit of allowing me to drift to sleep without triggering wakefulness with a Kelvin-temperature on the light that falls above 3000K. For sleep, 1800K is ideal, but anything up to 2700K is still very good for preventing a too-high Kelvin-temperature on the light from signalling the brain to wake up and cease in producing sleep-inducing and sleep-maintaining neurochemicals. So, basically, this unit is the perfect unit for use when reading in bed before sleeping.
6) The Paperwhite has a larger screen than other e-readers I've tried, except for the Oasis which was similar, and this allows me to read much more easily and more fluidly with fewer page-turns. The overall effect of the larger screen is that I can read more like I read in a paper-book, with the same information on each page, allowing me to read without breaking up the flow of the text.
7) The Paperwhite has a very easy-to-navigate and easily applied magnification option, so that I can optimize my reading experience of each book, making the text a size that is more comfortable for me to read. Most units allow for magnification, but they don't all make it very easy to achieve selecting the new text-size. This is easy to magnify and dial back down, as to text-size.
8) The menus are all easy-to-navigate and very intuitive. The command options are simple and easy to understand. The touchscreen makes it remarkably easy to get into and out of the menus ty touching the top or bottom of the screen, and the unit has a quick response time, such that I know what each touch of each command-prompt achieves pretty much as soon as I've touched/selected that prompt.
Next to the pros-list for this specific Kids' Paperwhite and Case bundle....
1) This unit comes with a case, and it's actually a very good case, as to quality. I made the mistake, when helping a friend choose a unit a couple of years ago, of dismissing the Paperwhite 16 GB Kids' option, because I believed she wanted to use Kindle Unlimited. She didn't, at that time, and so it was a mistake to guide her to a different 8 GB on-sale unit that didn't come with a case. She bought one of the best on the market, truly the highest rated option out there, and it cost her thirty dollars and it was flimsy by comparison to the one that came bundled with this Kids' unit. This unit is identical to the other Paperwhites, in every way. The unit itself is black, as to outer-color, just like the standard black Paperwhite in either 8 or 16 GB. You cannot yet get this in 32 (here's hoping there will be a 32 GB Kids' Paperwhite in the future), but the 16 GB holds thousands of books and is identical to the 16 GB standard Paperwhite, with the addition of a very sturdy metal-lined case. The outer surface is highly durable and has not yet begun to fray or warp in nearly one full year of usage. The metal lining actually decreases emf and blocks it from my abdomen, so it's safe to use when trying for children and when pregnant. The case itself wipes clean and has a strong magnetic closure, far stronger than the most highly rated case out there. Across every measure of quality, this case from Amazon itself, as part of their bundle, is better than the other cases I've evaluated, both as a reviewer and as a friend of people who use all kinds of e-readers. The design choices, of course, will either inspire you or not, and that's highly personal, but I got the Robot Dreams case and it always puts a smile on my face to see it, because it's fun and whimsical and, more importantly, extremely durable compared to every other case I've seen. This little case keeps my Paperwhite safe and it keeps me safe at the same time, so it's the best I've seen and I'd love to see them come out with a full line of five to seven case-designs for the Kids' model Paperwhite, because nobody makes a case this nice and this functional.
2) This comes with a full year of the children's version of Kindle Unlimited, the Kids' Unlimited library, which has a truly staggering number of books for free, including many that adults would want to read and also read with their kids. To evaluate books for safety, for your kids to read, involves checking the books first, and this allows for parents to not only enjoy books of the past and even present books that are very popular, but it also allows for checking up on what kids are reading today, so that you can see if what your child wants to read is appropriate for your specific child based on your child's specific stage in development and their feelings about different plotlines. Some kids are okay reading about death, while some are not. Some kids are okay reading about fantasy-violence and dangerous-situations, while some are not. And this service lets you check up on what a child wants to read, so that you can decide together on what will work for your child and what is too adult for them or too scary or even too boring. With a standard Paperwhite, you get three months free of Kindle Unlimited, but this is a full year of a service with a ton of books, and that just can't be beat, as to the quality of the deal.
Now to the cons-list for this amazing but not quite perfect unit....
1) One flaw with this unit is that the Paperwhite experiences a hiccup in page-turning every twenty to thirty pages or so, where you tap to turn the page and the unit suddenly skips five to ten pages at random. When this happens, you then have to scroll back to find the page you were on, then tap again in order to turn the page to the very next page, so that you can continue reading. This breaks up the reading a tiny bit and is moderately irritating, but not a severe issue or a dealbreaker, when you consider that other e-readers often do the same thing. I would say this irritates me, but nowhere near enough for me to ever consider using a different brand.
2) Another flaw is that this e-book reader doesn't have a color-screen, so you can't see the pretty book-cover or the artwork in books that include artwork. Those books are best read on a tablet or computer, via the Kindle App, rather than on an e-reader, because of this issue. That said, the lack of color-emitting diodes greatly reduces the weight of the unit, which is a huge part of why the Paperwhite is so light. So, it's tecnhically a con that you need to be aware of, but it's actually a plus, as to making the unit lighter and easier to hold for hours on end.
3) Perhaps the biggest issue with this unit is that it cannot be easily plugged into the computer to allow for computer-cable based transfer, like older models. Trying to use a USB to transfer titles fails, while using Wi-fi succeeds. We don't have Wi-fi, so I have to use a friend's Wi-fi once in a while to update my library. That's a bit of a pain, as I'd rather update my library at home and at will, but it's not a dealbreaker. Those of us who are sensitive to emf and who get sick over time, which is a significant portion of the human population, can't have Wi-fi at home, and those who are the most sensitive can't even go to grocery stores or restaurants that have Wi-fi in them. I'm very fortunate to be able to spend a couple hours in a Wi-fi zone and not fall ill. So I use Wi-fi elsewhere to update my library, and that works well enough. I wish to be clear that I greatly prefer using a cable and updating that way, but this unit simply won't work that way. Some said that it would, but it's never worked for me to use a USB cable. Every time, I fail to upload the desired book, while going to my brother's house and using his computer to select books to send to my Kindle will always send the desired book to my Kindle once I dial the Kindle in to his Wi-fi. It's not a dealbreaker, but it's what I'd call a bit of a pain, an irritation, and an inconvenience.
Lastly, my overall impressions and opinion....
Overall, this unit has far more pros than cons. In comparison to my other favorite, the Oasis which is also by Kindle, this is lighter and easier to hold for hours on end, which makes it the travel-favorite but also the late-night-readathon favorite. I think this is the best e-reader ever made, as to ease-of-use for someone with any wrist issues or a tendency to binge-read for many hours at a time, because it's so very light in weight and so convenient as to sizing, with a large screen that nearly fills the size of the unit itself (wasting no space on oversized borders when the borders only need to be big enough for fingers to grip easily) and with easy-to-navigate controls. The list goes on and on, as to what I love about this e-book reader, and I could write about it for hours, adding much more to this very lengthy review. But, after nearly a year with this one and having compared it to many others on the market, in the end, the core of what impresses me about this unit is what I've stated here.
In the end, this unit has everything needed, nothing that's not needed, cuts weight effectively, puts out lower emf than any other unit on the market today, has the dark-mode for reading at night and has the warm-light for reading at night or for reading when light-sensitive and allows for those modes to be combined for even greater impact of allowing for sleepiness to set in at the right time of evening, has quick response time, has intuitive and easy controls, has a larger screen, has great magnification options, and comes with an included and high-quality case along with a free year of Kids' Unlimited book-subscription, and does all of this for half the price of the other leading option (on sale). This one is my all-time favorite of all e-readers ever tested and I can't wait to see what else Amazon does to the Paperwhite in the future to make it even better.
When comparing this e-reader to other e-readers, there really is no contest for me between the Paperwhite and other models, because the Paperwhite is superior across nearly every measure I examined on every unit I tried these last couple of years. Everyone knows that the battery-life is spectacular, but where this shines is in the ability for someone like me, with several health conditions, to be able to safely use this unit without any negative health-effects and without having to stop due to any issues with my wrists. On top of all that, I tried a Kindle-friendly tablet-pillow for kids, really small and designed to sit on your lap, and this unit is so light (even in the metal-lined case) that it didn't fall over or have any difficulty remaining in place, while my brother's tablet fell off of the pillow repeatedly when he tested it. When I realized that this even works better with accessories, like tablet-holders, than other models, that was my final moment of "The Paperwhite's the best on the market". I have a book-stand that has an option for a complicated-to-switch-out tablet attachment, but the Paperwhite is so light that it can simply sit on the prongs beneath the book on the standard book-plate attachment. In fact, I can put the Paperwhite on top of the book and it stays in place on that bookstand.
The Paperwhite is basically perfect, although I'd still love for them to outfit it with the ability to use a cable to transfer books by simply plugging into the computer and opening the Kindle App and selecting a book to send to the device, such that it would be sent. That has never worked for me, but it's hardly a dealbreaker, given all the things this unit does so remarkably well. The truth is that this unit does nearly everything perfectly, and the hiccups I experience with it are too small to ever lead me to choose something else. The Paperwhite is the best I've ever used. I wish you luck in finding what will work for your needs. If you have any wrist-issues or light-sensitivities or difficulty falling asleep after using tech too late at night, or you're just looking for something light and easy to carry in your bag, this is the winner.
And, as an aside, if you are still debating Kindle versus other brands, Kindle has more books available in a compatible format than any other brand of e-book reader. You can use your table with the Kindle-App, but you'll have to hold a heavy tablet for hours to read the books you wish to read. That's why most of us end up with an e-reader in the first place. A specific e-reader is lighter in weight and easier to carry around and far easier to replace if lost or stolen. Beyond the issue of having more books for Kindle, you also have more free-books than any other brand-compatible e-book-freebies on the market. On the slowest sale-days of the year, it's at least two free Kindle-books to every one free for the second-top-brand which is Nook. On the biggest days of the year, where they have an entire day of hundreds of freebies, Kindle has more like ten free books for every Nook-compatible book, and the other brands trail behind even the Nook. That's just a measure in freebies. For sheer volume of available titles, the Kindle format has hundreds of thousands more books than other vendors in the four to five-star range alone, not including unrated or low-rated books. As to brands, the Kindle is the absolute best option, as to the sheer number of available books and also free-books. My Kindle paid for itself when I spent a few months using only free books, instead of buying books to read, but, then, when I began tracking prices, I found that the best and most famous authors often have sales on their titles, such that I can track them on my wishlist and grab them at remarkably low prices on sale days, just by checking that list every day. The savings on books was remarkable when I switched from paper books (and I LOVED paper books) to digital books, not only from freebies but from being able to buy a Nora Roberts book for two bucks on a sale day. So, just in case you were wondering about brands themselves, after exhaustive research, I concluded that the Kindle line is the best available, when you factor in the remarkable number of four-star and above titles for Kindle that are not available at other vendors and when you factor in your ability to track pricing on books through your wishlist and grab the best titles on sale-days in order to save money. Nothing beats a Kindle.
I hope this helps you in wading through your options and making your decisions about what will work best for you. Sorry it's so long. I normally try to be brief, but, when I was choosing an e-book reader, I wanted to know everything I could about this unit before purchasing, and the very long reviews were far more helpful to me.
Down. I’m a little worried about the battery. It’s advertised as lasting for up to 10weeks but mine only lasts about two weeks max. I do read a lot, about 4-5hours a day, so I’m not sure if that’s normal or not for the amount of time I use it. I guess I’ll need to experiment a bit with usage time and things.
It loads library books easy and everything is easy to understand and use.
The size is great and the screen is clear. I added a case, stickers, popsocket, screen protector, and other small accessories to make it easier! I recommend getting kindle and the case it came with is now my cute travel case!
Down. I’m a little worried about the battery. It’s advertised as lasting for up to 10weeks but mine only lasts about two weeks max. I do read a lot, about 4-5hours a day, so I’m not sure if that’s normal or not for the amount of time I use it. I guess I’ll need to experiment a bit with usage time and things.
It loads library books easy and everything is easy to understand and use.
The size is great and the screen is clear. I added a case, stickers, popsocket, screen protector, and other small accessories to make it easier! I recommend getting kindle and the case it came with is now my cute travel case!