Customer Ratings & Reviews

Nice compact size. White screen makes it easier to read

I've been rockin' one iPad or another since Apple launched them in 2010, and never saw the need for a dedicated reading device like the Kindle. That said, I picked one up on a whim during Black Friday and I finally understand what the fuss is about. The text customization options make it easy to design/find the perfect reading experience, and the fact that I can send Instapaper articles to my Kindle from all my other devices is awesome. The fact that the screen is lit from the edges (as opposed to a backlight) makes it noticeably less draining on the eyes. Only downside is the fact that Amazon makes you spend $20 to get rid of those pesky special offers (which force you to swipe the screen to dismiss them every time the device is turned on).

I have owned a Kindle since the second generation came out, but this device is by far the best bang for the money. Less expensive than the Voyage, the new Paperwhite looks crisper than the previous generation, feels good in my hands, and allows me to read in the dark comfortably without bothering those around me. Highly recommended!

Light weight, long battery life. Love the back lighting

Works well in sunlight I love it! No pesky ads love it

This is perfect for what I wanted to do - which is read! I have a tablet for other things. I love how lightweight it is, the backlight, long battery life and no-glare in sun. I highly recommend!

Husband loves it-great screen. Light and easy to use

This is my second Kindle (first one had keyboard). I require a lot of light to read which makes the backlit Paperwhite perfect for my needs. I can enjoy it anytime, anywhere making it much more versatile compared to what I had before.

The best in the market as far as e-reader goes. The text is sharp with the new screen. The backlight are useful for reading at night without lights on. Integration with the Kindle store makes it very easy to instantly purchase and read the book. I have one small build quailty issue with the unit that I have. The left side of the Kindle creaks when I squeeze on it. Exchanged for a new unit but problem still persists (although not as bad).

I have previously used the Sony reader, several different Android Tablets and a Microsoft Surface. While the Surface is great as a reader it doesn't work well outside in bright light and is bulky. I bought the Kindle to be more versatile with my reading for pleasure and it is a pleasure to use it.

I absolutely love the Kindle Paperwhite! It is my first e-reader but it's won me over! I had to choose between the Kindle and the Nook. Each had it's advantages and the only reason that the Kindle won out was because of my obsessive usage of Amazon. I don't like that it uses a proprietary format (other formats are usable such as PDF.) but there are workarounds out there... The screen is crisp and looks just like paper. I barely notice the e-ink refreshing and I can read for hours without discomfort. The built in light is great for night reading and it's so light! Overall, a great device and if you can wait there are price drops fairly often. 9/10. Would buy again.

Nice and lightweight; the screen is easy to read. I don't like that half the screen on the menu page is taken up by promos instead of my library.

The screen is easy on the eyes. The light is always just right. Small enough to carry in a pocket or purse. Never run out of something to read.

I'm loving how easy it is to load my paper white with books and take it along on a trip or to the pool. I've used it on a recent cruise and it was perfect; I could read at night in the cabin and not wake my husband since I didn't need to turn on any lights. The ease of use has inspired me to read more, which is nice.

I have been a big fan of Amazon Kindles for the last five years. Each time a new one comes out I hesitated to buy, simply because my old one was working perfectly. Christmas I was looking for that gift that my wife would like. She too is a big Kindle fan. I grabbed a paperwhite for her for Christmas. For the next five days, I kept hearing how great it was compared to the old one. So off to Best Buy to buy the second. These are top notice upgrade. I don't think I have grabbed my Kindle and gotten the weak or dead battery logo. It has an amazing battery life. On top of that, the backlight works fantastic in low light environments. I can sit on a plane and read with no issues.

I wanted to like this a lot because my Ipad Mini is "heavy" to carry in my purse all the time. This is so very light. BUT they make you jump through hoops to get rid of all the advertising on the device AND when you buy it at Best Buy you are not given a choice to "spend an extra 20 on a 119 dollar "book" or put up with their ads". I had to go through being on hold FOREVER to get someone to help get this off my device so that was an IMMEDIATE turn-off. I don't find it to page-turn handle as well as my OLD ORIGINAL NOOK OR NOOK COLOR and certainly not anything like the Ipad Mini. If I hadnt kept it too long to return I would have. It doesn't auto correct to landscape then portrate, nope you have to MANUALLY CHOOSE ONE OR THE OTHER AND GOING BACK AND FORTH IS just stupid...it should have been part of the IMPROVED design, THEY REALLY MISSED THE MARK FOR THE PRICE. i CAN GET A FULL TABLET FOR LESS MONEY THAT DOES ALL THAT AND SIMPLY USE THE KINDLE APP PROS Light weight Small for purse back light CONS 1-comes preloaded with ads 2-not easy to get them off if you buy device in a store 3-page control is not that simple 4-t doesn't auto turn from landscape to portrate you have to set it to one OR the other 5-not as touch responsive to anything 6-don't like the organization of it

There are 2 reasons we purchased this device for our 10 year old grandson. 1) This device will only allow downloaded books, no access to the internet for anything else. 2) There is a back light on this device so one can read while riding in the car at night or in a room that is poorly lit.

Love the ease to use,the back light, and the size. Previous kindle died after 10 years was worried I would not like the changes but now I read even more because of the ease of using and light.

I have nothing but good things to say about the kindle! The Backlit screen makes reading at night very easy. I am a heavy reader and the battery still lasts for weeks!

Bought this for my daughter after her old one was broken when it got folded up in the sofa bed. Don't ask. Lol. She loves it! Light weight. Holds a charge for a long time. Easy to use.