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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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96%would recommend to a friend

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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:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice

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

    Gift for my daughter.really nice and light weight.

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

    My favorite e-reader of all time!

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As far as I am concerned Amazon got it right with the Kindle Paperwhite. I love it. I am rough on my electronics (drops, spills) and have manage to cripple some of them with truly "excessive" abuse. That having been said, I *always* buy another Kindle Paperwhite. My two cents...

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

    Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I cannot say enough positive about this. Ten stars if I could. Love this Kindle reader. The light is so easy on my eyes. Even better than reading on my iPad which is bigger. I have purchased more than one and have given as gifts. You cannot go wrong there.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A worthy upgrade

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

    A nice upgrade from my old kindle. A bit slow in starting up but easy to navigate.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works very well

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

    Easy to use and works well outside and in the car.

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

    Great for a starter e-reader

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

    I have tons of books at home sitting on a shelf but it’s starting to get full. I have started to purchase them from the Kindle store because my e-reader takes up way less room than actual paper books. I wasn’t sure I would like E-reader so I started with this one and will be upgrading in the future to the Oasis

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good reader

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

    Bought for my mother with declining vision, so she can adjust the text sizes. Light and east to use.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Okay Reader

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

    I needed a reader once the libraries closed due to Covid 19 lockdown. I purchased the Kindle Paper White and found it to be small, lightweight, easy to read no mater what the ambient light was. But it was too small for me. It just didn't feel like a book that I was used to reading. So I returned it and bought a fire tablet. Much more to my liking

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Okay if all you want are Kindle books

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

    Small, handy, but you need to use a computer if you borrow books from the library. No way to add apps.

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

    Good e-reader

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

    The Paperwhite is a good e-reader to take outside to read. I’m glad the tech support was there to help set it up

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

    Awesome gift.......

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

    I brought this as a gift for my daughter whom is an avid paperback book reader and she called me a week later raving about how much she like this kindle. Her response to me was she didn't think she would use it that much but boy was she wrong ;)

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome for reading with the lights off

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

    The Kindle Paperwhite is awesome for reading at night with the lights off. Very easy on the eyes.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Print is very easy to read.

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

    Excellent product so far. No issues at all. Comfortable to hold, easy to read - especially outdoors.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Yep it works

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

    Helps to have something portable and durable. No concerns of note yet.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to read, convenient

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

    The Kindle is easy to read with but I find difficult navigate how to download certain things

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good one

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

    Good one. The battery lasts for more than 20 days. Good buy

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just the right size

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

    Very handy for travel. Easy to take on a plane or train or bus.

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

    Great for reading

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had been using earlier model Kindles for years, mostly for reading -- really prefer the Paperwhite, bought one and a Fire 8 to compare and happy with my decision to keep the Paperwhite. Some of the interfaces / navigation a bit obtuse, but I can live with that.

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

    Kindle Paperwhite For Free

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

    I’m a member of My Best Buy Rewards Program. I bought a CyberPower gaming computer in July and had enough reward dollars in my account to purchase a Kindle Paperwhite. The best part of the purchase was my reward dollars covered the entire purchase for the Kindle.

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

    for my husband

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    he is not a fam of electronics because he would prefer the feel of an actual book. It started to get a little annoying when his books would rip or tear. Got him this and he has totally changed his mind about the kindle. Thinking of getting one myself for my textbooks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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