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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 4902 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the Kindle Paperwhite 2016 Release's ease of use, backlight, and long battery life as significant advantages. Many appreciate its lightweight design and convenient size, contributing to a positive reading experience. While some find the price a bit high, and others mention the presence of ads, the overwhelmingly positive feedback centers on the device's readability and user-friendliness.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Eye strain

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great device. Start to love reading.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great device. Start to love reading again. My eyes don't feel tired at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replaced damaged older unit.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have 3 Kindles, all paper white models. They are lighter than the original model with the light on a spring. Both my grandson and I have iPads which we use for internet etc. The Kindles are the best for reading which helps encourage young readers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this thing! It goes with me everywhere.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love everything about this reader. The book advertising on the lock screen is so cool in my house, its such a small thing but it makes us smile every time. I do think its kinda weird that it flickers sometimes but after watching product videos I see that its not abnormal. Maybe if I looked it up I'd understand but its not bothersome enough to do so. Overall I would buy this item again no questions asked.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Backlight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just the same and better.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everything you like about the old one. Backlight is great for bed reading.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love to read

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got a kindle and I love the ease of use. It can be used easily at night.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Wife Loves her E-Reader

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife previously had a nook that sadly broke due to an untimely drop. We purchased the paperwhite and she can't say enough positive things about it. She loves how quickly it connect with an author and the other books they've written. The light doesn't keep her up all night, but she can read without having to have all the lights on so at least I can get some rest. We highly recommend the Kindle Paperwhite.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Backlight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    allows you to read in sunlight

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it allows you to read in sunlight, other readers do not. It is hard to tell if you have the latest version, as they all look alike.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceeded Expectations!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I LOVE my Kindle! It’s so lightweight, thin, and small I can take it everywhere! I also love all the free books I can get! I use it to read in bed when my husband is sleeping as I don’t have to have a light on and bother him. It’s perfect!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to replace my original kindle. It’s easy to use and set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    2nd one dropped first one love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it. Good size for travel. Great features. No glare when using outside in the sun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Backlight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the beach

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This kindle paper white is an excellent choice for reading on the beach or in sunlight

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Reader

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use, my first reader and I love it. Holds charge for a long time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    All the reviews were above average to good.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for just the right e reader for my wife"s birthday. She loves to read in bed before she falls a sleep and her old one did not light up so she would struggle to try and read in the dark and use whatever little beam of light she could to be able to read while I slept and with this one it is not even a problem any more the screen lights up and she can easily read while I am sound a sleep.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent for kids

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My daughter loves her kindle, small and compact and great for road trips

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Kindle Paper White

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the Kindle paperwhite which has new look and feels handy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Backlight, Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good device for reading books you buy.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You will find detailed reviews of kindle paper white online. I will cover some other general observations, If you send a pdf to your kindle email , it will sync it to your kindle. But the fonts appear small when you open it in kindle paper white and the menu option did not allow me to change font size. You have to convert the pdf to be able to adjust font size. You will be able to convert your existing pdfs by sending a email with "Convert" in subject line and including the attachment and sending it to your kindle email (refer to amazon settings for finding out your kindle email). However it may lose the tables or other code diagrams from the original pdf so that is a pain (varies from pdf to pdf). Also if you are used to ios or android, the page turns are not the same like flipping. when you tap or perform a page flip,It will blink for a sec and refresh the page to move to next page. I found this a little annoying but it works. if you buy a book online then that might be a better option as it will let you read the formatted content correctly. Battery usage is fantastic. Another positive is that the inbuilt lights are not glaring in the dark so you will find reading to be a pleasant experience. They have settings to adjust brightness as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great reading device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have the basic kindle but decided to get this one. Now it's my main reading device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Library in your hand!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Kindle is awesome! Put off getting one for way too long. Light weight and cute. Fits in a purse or bag and you hardly know it is there. Reading is simple and easy. Downloading books is a breeze! Don't hesitate to get this Kindle. You will love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    She loves it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We purchased the Kindle as a gift for my sister and she stated the following: Love it, the Kindle is perfect. Holds tons of books, can easily adjust lighting and font size/style and battery life goes on for weeks without charging.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    i can take more books any where i go

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    I love having more books with less weight! I also love the way I can read at night!

    I would recommend this to a friend