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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Product

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

    I bought the kindle one month before and I liked it very much....It gives the feeling you actually reading from book... Reading experience is different from reading on mobile or TAB Worth of buy if you like reading:)

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

    Simple. Does exactly what you think it should.

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

    Purchased this for my wife as an early Christmas present. She had been using a larger tablet and didn’t like how bulky it was. This worked perfect and she couldn’t be happier with it.

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

    Twice As Nice

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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 loved my new Kindle so much that a day or two later I had to buy one for someone else. Just so they could experience it. I lobe the convenience for Prime members.

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

    Perfect size and great screen.

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

    Purchased this for my 11 yr old who always has her nose in a book. Was concerned the transition from book to reader might not fit her style. SHE LOVES IT. Perfect size and the screen resolution and lighting is excellent.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Small hands

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

    I’m sure it is great for some people, but I feel like I’m holding and reading off a notecard. It’s tiny, too small for me. It seems like three or four sentences per screen page even on small font. It is lightweight and easy on the eyes, I’ll give them that. But it’s just too difficult for me to use. It is very sensitive and constantly turning pages at the slightest touch and turning off if I graze the button. Maybe I’m a just a bit clumsy with it. It will take getting used to that’s for sure. Overall kind of a simple product for not such a great price.

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

    Kindle must have

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

    This was a Xmas present for the wife and she hasn’t been able to put it down. She was a little taken back by the small size at first but after using it for a few days she says she loves it. Get fit for her smaller purse

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

    This case is perfect for my son's camera!

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

    I bought this camera case for my son's camera that he purchased at Best Buy. He is going to be happy when he sees this case. He is a student and never has time to research for the right case. I can't wait till Christmas.

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

    A good reader

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it. Easy to use with no issues. Easily syncs with my Amazon account and side loading other media is pretty simple. I highly recommend the KindleUnlimited if you read a lot.

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

    Must Buy

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

    I decided to give this a try after trying the original Kindle years ago. This by far exceeded my expectations. So easy to read in the daylight and easy to hold

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

    Christmas gift

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

    Purchased this for a Christmas gift. She is thrilled with the way it has performed so far. This is her second Kindle, just waiting to hear how she compares the old with the new.

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

    This is great!

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

    I'm very happy with this Kindle. I tried it because most Libraries are closed due to COVID. I had not tried one prior. I'm so glad I did! Now I like this better than a book!

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

    Great for reading in dark spaces

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

    I got my kindle when the library closed due to shutdown from Coronavirus epidemic. I love reading and it’s been a lifesaver. The selection of reading is great and the kindle is easy to use.

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

    Great Reading Experience

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

    Reading is A+ as is having multiple books at your fingertips. If you’re looking for something with the speed of a tablet then this isn’t for you as the search function takes a bit of time.

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

    Kindle Paperwhite

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

    My wife needed to replace her old Kindle reader. The new Paperwhite replacement is nice, but we found out it will not run all the games we use on our old Kindles. That is a big disappointment. To the salesman credit, he advised us it probably would not.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works pretty good

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

    It’s pretty nice works good. I feel it glitches a little when you try to go back on the screen. It also works a little slow sometimes when you are trying to search for a new book.it’s very convenient.

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

    1st E-reader

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

    I love it! Although I do enjoy having a physical book at hand, this is such a nice backup to have! I love the different features that it offers and that it can connect automatically to my goodreads account!

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

    Better than Nook

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

    I've been using a Nook for years, and it was time for an upgrade. Kindle seems so much better-built than Nook and it ties together with your Amazon Prime account if you have one. Also ties in with Goodreads.

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

    Great Device!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Such a wonderful device for reading! It allows an entire library at your fingertips and it is just like reading a book. It is very easy in the eyes and works in full sunlight.

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

    Great reader.

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

    I've had the original book for years. It finally died on me. I decided to try kindle and am not disappointed. I love the back lighting which allows me to read in the dark. I love it.

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

    A++

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

    The main purpose for the kindle was to get my kids of the screens and make them read more. The best thing I like is you do not need to have a book shelf for 100's of books.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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