The Kindle E-reader is a familiar device to most enabling you to take your reading anywhere you go. No more lugging bulky paperbacks on holiday or taking up reams of space in your house with books. E-readers have revolutionized how and where we read; they have opened up a whole library of reading material that you can sample, keep, discard or share as you wish. The Kindle comes in a variety of models which we will have a quick look at below. They make an ideal Christmas gift, birthday gift, or even a gift to yourself. If you love to read then Amazon's range of e-readers is well worth taking a closer look at.
Kindle
The Kindle, the refresh of the OG of the current Kindle series. The base Kindle model comes with a built-in front light, with adjustable brightness, enabling you to read in and outdoors, day and night, with ease. The Kindle has a glare-free touchscreen with a 167ppi display that gives a real-paper reading experience. Books download fast, going straight to your Kindle with an impressive 8GB of storage meaning you can keep your favorites and try as many new books as you like. The Kindle store also offers a sample option on most books so you can try them before you buy. A great feature of the Kindle is the control options; at a tap, you can translate words, look up definitions, or highlight and share favorite passages without navigating away from the page. You can also tap to adjust the text size and choose different fonts depending on your preference. The Kindle is designed to read so unlike using a tablet there are no interruptions from messages or notifications.
- One-handed reading
- Long battery life
- 8GB storage
- Works with Audible so you can read or listen
- 6″ display
- 4 LEDs in front light
The Kindle is available on Amazon in Black or White. There are a few purchase options: Ad-Supported versions retail for $49.99 (these versions display sponsored screensavers on the lock screen of the Kindle); Ad-Free versions retail for $69.99.
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The Kindle Paperwhite, 11th Gen
The new Kindle Paperwhite 11th generation e-reader has a larger display and thinner page borders. There is the addition of an adjustable warm light for enhancing your reading experience day or night or if you are sensitive to the glare of a cool, white screen – the screen can be adjusted from white to amber. The glare-free display offers the real-paper experience with an increased 300ppi and is 10% brighter so you can read anywhere. The Paperwhite offers easier access to settings and a bottom navigation panel to switch between home, library, or current reading material. The Paperwhite is waterproof- it is IPX8 rated against immersion up to 2m in freshwater for up to 60min and up to 0.25m of seawater for up to 3 minutes.
- 6.8″ flush-front display
- 8GB storage
- Waterproof
- 17 LEDs in front light
- Up to 10 weeks battery life
- Works with Audible so you can read or listen
The Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen is available on Amazon in Black. There are a few purchase options: Ad-Supported versions retail for $139.99 (these versions display sponsored screensavers on the lock screen of the Kindle); Ad-Free versions retail for $159.99.
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The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature e-reader has all the features of the Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen and a few more! There is the addition of an auto-adjusting front light for changing the shade of your display from white light to warm amber, there is also the option to schedule when the light changes if, for example, you want the screen to change to a warmer tone at night. The glare-free display offers the real-paper experience with an increased 300ppi and is 10% brighter so you can read anywhere. The Paperwhite Signature is waterproof with an IPX8 rating against immersion up to 2m in freshwater for up to 60min and up to 0.25m of seawater for up to 3 minutes. There is increased storage and the option of wireless charging.
- 32 GB storage
- 6.8″ flush-front display
- Wireless charging with compatible Qi wireless charger
- 17 LEDs in front light which is auto-adjusting
- Up to 10 weeks battery life
- Waterproof
- Works with Audible so you can read or listen
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is available on Amazon in black. It retails for $189.99.
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The Kindle Oasis
The Kindle Oasis is the newest version in the current Kindle line. The Oasis features a larger screen with faster page turns using the newest e-ink technology on the 300ppi Paperwhite display. The Oasis has a revamped ergonomic design which is a departure from the flat back of the previous Kindles; this design enables easy and fluid one-handed use. The Oasis has page turn buttons or the touchscreen, and the ergonomic back ensures the device doesn't slip or put a strain on your hand. There is a revamped, adjustable warm light enabling scheduling of light changes, with hues from white light to warm amber. The adaptive front light automatically adjusts according to the light conditions wherever you are. Whispersync enables easy switching between your Kindle Oasis and Kindle app without losing your place (requires wi-fi or cellular connection). The Oasis is waterproof- it is IPX8 rated against immersion up to 2m in freshwater for up to 60min and up to 0.25m of seawater for up to 3 minutes
- 7″ display
- 25 LEDs on flush-front display
- Lightweight 66oz
- Available in 8GB or 32GB storage
- Automatic rotating page orientation
- Up to 6 weeks battery life, charges in 3 hrs.
- Waterproof
- Aluminum body
- Works with Audible so you can read or listen
The Kindle Oasis is available on Amazon. There are a few purchase options: 8GB is available in Graphite: Ad-Supported versions retail for $249.99 (these versions display sponsored screensavers on the lock screen of the Kindle); Ad-Free versions retail for $269.99. 32GB is available in Graphite or Champagne Gold: Ad-Supported versions retail for $279.99; Ad-Free versions retail for $299.99.
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