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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

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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very compact and easy to read.

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

    The display is easy on the eyes. Easy to navigate and make purchases

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Handy reader

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

    Like the size. Easy to pack. Wifi a little flaky sometimes.

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

    Great E-Reader

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

    Instead of writing how great this e-reader, I will mention some hopeful improvements for later versions. Battery: Under heavy usage, the battery life is a couple days. Power button location: The on/off location on the bottom can accidentally be touch resulting in turning off the e-reader.

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

    Upgraded my Reader

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

    Recently upgraded my Kindle reader to a paperwhite. Love being able to read in bed at night without disturbing anyone else. Always loved my Kindle but now it is even better!

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

    Very good, but missing a useful feature

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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 paper white is a good e-reader, but unlike the one it replaces, no longer utilizes Amazon’s “whispernet” wireless and free network service to download readables. You must be in a WiFi zone. Selecting books say on the beach or in your hunting lodge is no longer possible. To me, this regression, not progress.

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

    Screen is amazing, set up is easy.

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

    We already had a kindle subscription but I feel like the kindle would be lacking without it unless you can take advantage of your public library ebooks. The price is surprisingly low for the quality of the product.

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

    Perfect for travel

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

    I bought this for a trip I was taking because I knew I would want to read, but didn’t want to carry books. This was perfect! It’s light, doesn’t take up much space, and is perfect for reading in the dark or in the sun at the beach.

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

    Convenience in a small package

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

    I didn’t realize how much I missed having an e-reader until I picked this up. Lightweight and water resistant are awesome features. I also love the backlight that adjusts to whatever light you are in.

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

    So happy with my purchase

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

    I bought this kindle as a gift for my bother in law and he has been using that from the first day that he got it and he really likes it. I plan to buy another one for my son as a part of his Christmas gifts this month.

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

    Easy to use light weight reader

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

    Once I got the hang of down loading a book to my library I found the Kindle e-reader very easy to use. It starts very quickly and always at the point where I finished reading. I look forward to exploring the other features it has.

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

    Convenient.

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

    Super convenient to carry around. Just make sure it’s charged, you can read it anywhere. The brightness is adjusted so no worries about needing to have the light on.

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

    New generation of Kindle Reader for my Dad

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

    Was a purchase for my Dad - a long time Kindle reader. The Paperwhite was on sale and even though he was a die-hard old style Kindle guy - I was able to walk him thru all the new features with minimal grumpiness.

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

    Best E reader ever

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

    This is my favorite e reader that I've used. I use it almost daily. It's quick and responsive and easy on the eyes. I would recommend this to anyone who is thinking of switching to a more portable book collection.

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

    shipping was fast. adults and kids all love it

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

    bought it as a gift to my friend's kids. shipping was fast! so glad that the parents and the kids all love it. just wish BestBuy can hide the price when purchasing kindle as a gift.

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

    Easy to use

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

    Having a water proof paperwhite has really enhanced my usage!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight

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

    Very lightweight. Off switch gets in way in landscape mode

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

    Read the directions

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

    I like my new Kindle, but I am still learning how to use it. Probably should have done a better job reading the directions because I don't find it easy to get out of one book to get to my library or other place on the kindle. Even so, I like this, it is my 3rd Kindle.

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

    Great Service

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

    Tried ordering this thru Amazon and they didn't have any and said they wouldn't have any for many months. Very happy I remembered BB and was able to order from them and have in a couple of days!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good product

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

    easy to use, affordable and very well done product

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Page turning

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good enough

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sometimes it jump pages doesnt continue with next page

    I would recommend this to a friend
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