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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2169 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the Kindle Paperwhite 8GB as being easy to use and having excellent battery life and a convenient backlight. Many appreciate its light weight and size, along with the waterproof feature. However, some customers mentioned occasional issues with page turning and found the advertisements distracting. A few also commented on the price point being a bit high for some.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Backlight

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Disappointing compared to older Kindle.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Kindle is much more difficult to navigate. It doesn’t respond to finger taps as quickly as my old Kindle Touch, which I had for over 8 years; replacement was necessary as the old Kindle died. In addition, I find that locating the books in my library is cumbersome. The only thing I like about this one in comparison to the older one is that it is back lit.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Greatly Improved Basic Kindle

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don't buy into the petty negative reviews. The improvements to the basic Kindle are great! I've been reading on mine the past several days and I'm extremely impressed. The lighting is the brightest, whitest and most even I've seen. It's comfortable to hold, easy to read, and just as responsive as my Oasis and my husband's Paperwhite. Highly recommend!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Convenient

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I prefer the feeling of a regular book but I have to say that the E reader is convenient and easy to use. It’s perfect for traveling.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Kindle paperwhite reader

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Kindle is super easy and convenient to use. Nice clear with the Paperwhite. Only drawback is that the screen is on the smallish side.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My second Kindle

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

    Easy to set up. Love all the up grades. Need 11 characters I count 29.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my Kindle

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this everyday and I can’t imagine my life without it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Really enjoyed it but honestly it doesn’t fit my lifestyle so I returned it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It has amazing battery life and works well even in sunlight.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for reading in a dark room

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

    If you’re someone like me who enjoys reading in the dark this is a great product to own. The backlight seems easy on my eyes.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied with the buy

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

    Like I expected to be. Works well. Battery stays long enough.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great e-reader

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great e-reader for the price. Doesn't strain the eyes.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kindle value

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great value and easy to use. Excellent customer service.

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

    Great Quality

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

    Love it! Great for camps and road trips and water proof to ready by the pool!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Thin and light, great for beach reading

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great updates to Kindle. Lightweight and easy for reading anywhere.

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

    Perfect for reading outside

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

    This is my second. Lost the first. Works well especially outside

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

    Simplest e-reader on the market

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you're goal is simply reading books from Amazon and your library, this is a no brainer. The e-ink display is absolutely lovely and the form factor beats using a full sized iPad or your phone. Sure you don't get any color for things like magazines and comics, but for books alone, this is the best in it's class.

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

    Lots of good features

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like that this kindle is waterproof. The screen is good because it has good visibility in the dark and also in bright sunlight.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Amazon kindle

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent kindle my wife enjoys it for her its like reading a paper book

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My fourth kindle

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Better battery life and more responsive Best yet Definitely recommend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ok

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Working well as we like the clearly screen and the fact it stays changed

    I would recommend this to a friend
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