Kindle Paperwhite Review - 6 Months Later
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Review of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) version, how it compares to the 2022 refreshed Kindle, why it's all around better to read on a Kindle than a traditional book, downsides to using a Kindle and who we recommend should get one.
Some features we'll walk through include the Paperwhite's adjustable warm light & scheduling the warm light to come on, highlights & note-taking, how to purchase books on the Kindle, the Send to Kindle feature & some of the downsides with using that feature, a discussion on storage space and which Kindle storage is probably right for most people, the differences between the Kindle Paperwhite, regular Kindle & the Kindle Oasis, and why it might not be such a great idea to put a screen protector on your Kindle if you want to take it to the beach.
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0:00 - What's New
1:38 - Ergonomics - size & weight
2:19 - Adjustable Warm Light
3:38 - No apps is a plus!
4:22 - Change font type & size
4:40 - Dictionary, Wikipedia
4:59 - Reading pace & Goodreads
5:45 - Search, Highlights & Notes
6:16 - Storage size
6:30 - Purchasing Kindle books
6:49 - Borrow books & gift Kindle books
7:27 - Battery life
7:58 - Send to Kindle feature
9:30 - Push to Kindle app
9:50 - Downsides & Issues
10:46 - Regular Kindle vs. Paperwhite
12:11 - How much storage is enough?
12:31 - Signature Edition & Oasis
13:16 - Fabric case & screen protector recommendation
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**Update** - Amazon fixed most of the issues we ran into with the Send To Kindle function. Occasionally it won't work from a certain app, then we'll go back to using the Push to Kindle app. Purchase links and other reviews mentioned:
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I have a paperwhite when i selected updated the thing will no longer work no help from Amazon sent me to free but after reading small print they wanted 46 per month.this kindle has tree and figure under a circle contineously rotates. I will not buy the new one
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Ive had a Kindle Paperwhite 5th or 6th generation for seven years or so and i have to say I never really thought about "upgrading". Sure, it didnt get a software update in years, doesnt perform that well and its battery has seen better times too. But the thing it does still works: opening books and being able to flick through it. So if theres anyone out there who is thinking about getting one: do it! Its really worth its money and it will definetely satisfy your reading needs for many, many years.
For me, Ive sworn to upgrade my Kindle once it wont let me read books anymore...so lets see when that time comes but meanwhile its great to see the big steps its made!
I only upgraded from my Paperwhite 2 to the Paperwhite 5 when I dropped it too many times and the power button stopped working.
I upgraded from a 2015 or 2016 model to the 2021 and yes, it was worth it. Better display and much, much faster and responsive. Got it with small discount for Black Friday, so might as well wait a bit and get one.
I use a paperwhite 2, its a 2013 model, still works. Its a bit slower, battery is weak (still 1 charge, 1 week) I love it. I want to upgrade when there is a new Oasis to come out, but there is no new info. Scribe i nice, but too pricey and I just want to read.
I gave up on my Paperwhite 2. The contrast was just not good enough anymore. I don't know if my kindle was old, or if I'm getting old. but I the text and especially the images were very faded rather than black. there was also ghosting. I gave it away when I bought the iPad Mini 6 this year, if I could see the latest paperwhite in person and if its contrast is solid, i'd probably buy a new one.
I'd want the oasis for the buttons, turning pages on the kindle touch screen was not a positive experience. but I don't think I'd want to spend so much just for buttons.
I just purchased a PW the other day, only because my Kindle Keyboard finally decided to kick the bucket. I was shocked at how long that device has been trucking, Amazon definitely hit these devices out of the park. Here's hoping the PW performs as long, if not longer than, the Kindle Keyboard I had.
I purchased my kindle in 2012 and I don't think I have picked up a physical book since. I get so much more immersed in stories being able to turn the page with just a tap, And being able to take my book collection on the go.. never having to worry about physical storage space for my library as it grew over the years is priceless.
Kinda gay
@@fighterinmkiwiscience3517Bruh wtf
@@fighterinmkiwiscience3517ur momma what?
AHA@@fighterinmkiwiscience3517
@@fighterinmkiwiscience3517 Kinda cringe
I've had a few Kindles over the years. All in all, it's a pretty nice device. But I don't buy ebooks from Amazon.... unless they're on sale (e.g., a couple dollars), and only rarely at that. But I do use it to read ebooks I check out from the public library (San Francisco PL, in my case). It's great for that. If I really want to own a book, I'll usually buy the real thing. I can share a physical book. If its content is heavily driven by graphics (photos, maps, etc), then a physical book is definitely better. It's also much easier to jump around. Ebooks are fine for novels, but I find them problematic for a lot of nonfiction. A Kindle is great when traveling (who wants to bring a big book, or books, on a plane?)
That's why you have a carry on item.
@@localman8854 Books are much heavier than a Kindle if you have several of them and take up alot less space in your carry on bag.
can you open any pdg file you want, no problem?
I’m the opposite. I buy all my books on kindle, but if I really love a book and feel I want to share it, I’ll get a second copy in paper.
Kindle isn’t so good for large format books with maps or diagrams. Also, there are still many essential books for me that aren’t available on kindle. Still, it does help to downsize my physical library.
Your review of the Kindle Paperwhite is super helpful! Thank you for keeping it clear, concise, and informative. You really explained and demonstrated the key features along with the pros and cons. I am now super excited to order one!
You're so welcome! Glad you found it useful!
This has been so helpful. 👍Thank you. You have really helped me make the decision on which Kindle to get. The light weight will come in handy when I take it backpacking this summer. Sometimes, being in a tent at the end of the day, it is nice to have something to read while you are relaxing.
Cool reviews 😊 , quite tempted to go back to a kindle reader but I do love being able to interact with obsidian or Evernote for my workflow. Also I’m impressed by the quality of the video you’ve nailed the “verge” and “vox” production value, down to your voice intonation and rhythm, quite impressive really.
You list good points for reading novels and short stories. Most of my reading deals with How-to books and Cooking. The accurate representation of visual images is key to understanding what the chef is trying to do. Color photos represent to best way to accomplish my needs.
Awesome review work man, the best i have seen so far honestly. Amazon can thank you for my purchase
Love my Paperwhite Signature. Earlier versions I owned were the Keyboard in 2012 and the Basic in 2020. The Paperwhite is the best. It’s so intuitive and comfortable, plus it cuts down on clutter. I know, I shouldn’t call physical books clutter, but we’re talking over 1500 books! Definitely the best reading and book portability experience.
Yeah, I have around 3000 and I need to de clutter, so I'm looking to get a kindle. Do you know if all published books are available for Kindle?
I've got over 2000 books in my Kindle library, and probably over 500 downloaded onto my device. Given that I had to abandon 2/3 of my physical books several years ago due to an unexpected move after 24 years in the same apartment, the Kindle increasingly looks like a better deal
(I did donate most of the ones I had to leave behind to a local military hospital and our local library )
@@titmusspaultpaul5 Sadly, no. And the older the book, the less likely it will be to have been converted to ebook formats.
You sold me! Great review, very thorough. 👍
I will always love my hard copies. I love being able to visually see how far I am through a book and I can generally remember about how far into a book and where on the page something was if I need to go back and reference something. With the way ebooks are formatted this is not always the case. Sometimes something will be at the bottom of a page and if you go back later it is at the top, even if all font settings are the same. That said, i love my kindle for travelling or even just going to work to read on my lunch break. The size and weight is fantastic.
Exactly what I wanted to know! Clear and concise presentation, thanks!
Kindle is a wonderful device. I've used my 6th generation Kindle Paperwhite since 2015 and it is still my go to way to read books today. Only thinking about upgrading for the slightly larger display and warm light for reading at night.
I have switched from Paperwhite IV up to this one and I can see an improvement. USB-C, warm light and speed of the device made it worth to upgrade .
I've read only couple of books in my life before ' Kindle Era ' and thankt to Kindle now i am reading aprox 30 per year which is a lot for me.
Thanks to kindle i discovered a whole new world :)
EDIT: Only thing which was better in Paperwhite IV in my opinion it was isier to hold due tu bigger rims. In this one i find my self switching pages from time to time when i dont want to
Maybe put on a pop-socket? To hold it?
Thank you so much for in debt review! Very well done. Video is not too short or too long, addresses all relevant questions for a buyer. I was debating which one to buy and do I need a screen protector etc. your video helped me to make a decision. Thanks again
You’re welcome, we’re glad you found it helpful!
This video was so helpful! I’m just about 30 and have been an avid reader my whole life, but I never was sold on a kindle. I think I will get a paperwhite.
Works for more than 6 years now. The screen got washed out abit in the corner, and the text is not as dark as before, but still readable. The best device I ever purchased for about a decade now. If you like to read book, this is a must have
I have a maybe 5 or 6yo Paperwhite and love it, but this video has taught me that upgrading to a new Signature Edition would be rather nice. Larger screen, snappier UI… what’s not to like? It’ll show up Saturday. 😃
I'm still using my Gen 6, but I more or less agree with everything you've said. The Kindle completely changed how I read for the better. One thing I'll never miss about Paper Books? Moving 3 tons of dead tree when my lease is up. I can manage this picture frame sized device quite easily without 75 trips up and down stairs.
Agreed, the largest disadvantage to hard books, though I still like holding them in my hands.
I can relate. For my last move 18 months ago I had to pack and move 40 banker's boxes of books.
At age of 70 I moved from New England to rural central Florida. A very big downsize to 4 rooms made purchasing physical books less desirable. I tricked out my kindle with a 1TB micro SD card and won't b run out of space soon. My library here has about 5,000 ebooks, kindle and audiobooks. I'm happy. Joe
Thank you for the thorough review! Well done 👏
I just bought the kindle paper white 11th generation it arrived on Saturday and it’s tuesday and i’ve read 2 books from start to finish! i’m in love with it!!
Really well reviewed ! Answered all my questions regarding kindle ❤
Best review I've seen so far.
Josh really helpful review, thanks man.
Thanks! I bought one based on your video and the heavy black Friday discount.
I’m right handed. Placing a Pop Socket on the lower right corner was an astonishing game-changer for me. #KindleLove I own three Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen (2 Signatures and one Regular) and that also is wonderful as I can read three books at once without going to the slow-refresh Library whenever I change books.
That’s a great idea.. I’m wishing to get just 1 and you have 3 lol!! I’m trying to save to get me one. Reading has helped me with anxiety and depression, I love a good book…It’s 140 at target but Christmas and b day for my son is coming , so I’m trying to get his presents. I feel guilty if I even had the money and bought one. Idk 🤷♂️
I hate that it is so slow! The tablet apps are great in that regard, but the kindle is much lighter weight.
@@rebeccalewis4947 agree agree Rebecca.
Several years ago, my daughter got me a basic Kindle as a Christmas present. Turns out, it has been one of the best presents that I’ve ever gotten. I have several hundred books on it. While I’ll probably never live long enough to read that many books, at least I have them.
My favorite feature of my Kindle is the ability to change font size. With my advanced age, my eyesight isn’t what it used to be. So, if I encounter a problem, I simply enlarge the font. There are a ton of large books that I can no longer read in a paper version that I cannot read because of a small font size. On my Kindle, that isn’t really a problem as I can enlarge the font to a size that I am comfortable with.
For me, the biggest drawback of my Kindle would losing the cover picture of a lot of books. Some of the covers are simply gorgeous. Also, some have maps and illustrations that aren’t available to me. I realize that an updated version would solve that problem for me. But, financially, that isn’t really available for me at this time.
I’m not real sure that I agree that a Kindle is better than a book. Even my Kindle doesn’t have the feel of a book. However, that feeling gets replaced by my Kindle when I start reading a book that in paper is over 500 pages. When that happens, my Kindle shines brightest. The length of a book in Kindle format is not a detriment.
Your review and channel are great Josh thanks
I upgraded from a several years old Kindle Paperwhite to the 11 and I love it. I way prefer reading ebooks on the Kindle over my iPad. I just wish we could link to our libraries in Canada like you can in the US. Canadians already have to pay more for books than Americans. That feature would help to save money. Maybe someday…
I love, love, love my Paperwhite! On Prime Day I switched from my original keyboard and buttons Kindle. It is so small and portable but has a bigger screen than my old one. I will I still read 1 ebook then 1 real book. With real books I am more likely to pick up something I normally wouldn't. The internet in general tends to filter content to my interests. If I know what I want to read: ebook. If I just want something unexpected: physical book.
Thank you for the awesome review! Really helpful.
You’re welcome!
I love my 2022 paper white! I love the warm light and how portable it is! Also I do love library books so I do read physical books as well.
Fantastic and incredibly detailed video, thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
Nice, detailed review! 👏
Came across this video (it's 2024!) as I've been wanting to get a Kindle for years, but never really got to it. Also cos I'm the kind of person who would like to experience the product before purchasing it. Your in-depth review was so helpful!! Browsing on my own and reading comparison reviews got me all confused @.@ So hearing from you about your experience was just great. Thank you!
My paper white is arriving tomorrow. Can’t wait. I bought the bundle with the case and the wireless charger.
I owned an older paper white for years and purchased an oasis over covid and I absolutely live the dedicated page turn buttons. Kindles are great and if you're considering purchasing one I'd recommend it if you don't mind being apart of Amazon's ecosystem.
not only the kindle is a game changer for me, but the pop-socket I glued to the lower back. It makes holding it so easy! for transport I changed to a sleeve over a bumper.
I'd say anti-glare screen protectors are perfect for Kindles. My Kindle Paperwhite somehow got a pretty deep scratch on its screen, and a matte screen protector + some Vaseline helped cover up the entire scratch 100%
I was contemplating whether to put on a screen protector, thanks for mentioning that point.
You’re welcome!
Getting mine tomorrow, can't wait 🎭
thanks for sharing this with you. You have a great ability to share and explain it. I like your personality. please keep sharing videos like this :) blessings
Thnak you!!! this is an amazing review!!!
I recently upgraded from my 2012 Paperwhite to the new one (non-signature edition). I’ve owned 4 or 5 Kindles, but I had gone back to paper for years. However, the convenience of the Kindle brought me back. I live in NYC and I’m often on the run, carrying a bag and saxophone. I was finding myself not carrying books with me to read on long subway rides because it was too cumbersome. Now, I can easily just take my Kindle. I’m reading more as a result. The built-in light helps me read in bed at night and the warm light and dark mode help me to not disturb my wife.
Nothing beats a physical book, but I have to admit these are fun.
exactly if books were just as convenient and accessible as these, there would be no context at all !
@@ErrorMoose Same here
subjective. this easily beats physical books for me. physical books are so inconvenient. cant read them laying down sideways, cant read them at night unless i want to be battling with a book light that doesnt stay still or doesnt have evenly distributed lighting, worried about creasing them, cant keep it open evenly with one hand, worried about getting it dirty, if i want to start a new book i have to go around and find it in store or wait days for amazon to deliver it. but like i said its obviously subjective and thats ok. either way reading is fun
Some thoughts
I currently have a gen 7 but am going to upgrade because I live on a cruising boat in the middle of nowhere.
1. I find the kindle paperwhite far superior to a paper book in durability in this environment
2. I can read it at night on watch without a headlamp and without loosing my night vision
3. It uses very little power.
4. It stores a ton of books
5. I generally get my books off Libre genesis and use calibre to format and transfer them onto my kindle
I hate normal book make your fingers dry
Agreed with you Josh, I am watching this video on my kindle and screen quality is amazing with high refresh rate and sound quality is great too 😅
The warm light sold it for me. It’s so much better for your eyes vs no warm light.
I fond myself actually reading with this vs physical books.
Best review I’ve watched
I finally pull the trigger (12/2022) and upgrade my old Kindle to the new 6.8" Kindle Paperwhite, 11th generation with 16G storage. The Black Friday sale price dropped from $149.99 to $99.99, and I get an additional 20% off for trading in my old 2010 Kindle plus a $5 for the old device. The total cost for the upgrade is $74.99. I can't wait to read ebooks on the modern "Paperwhite" screen. Thank you so much for the video review.
You're welcome!
A way I found around the android and iOS purchasing restriction is send a sample to kindle, it allows me to decide whether a purchase was valid, and I get the fast in app navigation.
I know this is late, but I would like to chime in on the whole "Kindle vs. Book" argument. In my experience it is healthier to not compare the two since they are widely different. Yes they both contain words that you read, stories that you experience and worlds that you imagine. But having a physical book has its place. I mostly read on my kindle nowadays just for the convenience of reading on my commute to work and when I'm out and about. But when it's the weekend, I have some free time and I would like to sit down and read I pick out a physical book with a beautiful cover (yes I am guilty of judging books by their covers) and just sit down and read. They both serve their purpose in my opinion.
Great review, subscribed 👍
Thanks for the sub!
In my opinion, nothing will replace a book, but if I want to keep a large library of books, and I have hundreds if not thousands of them, a Kindle is the way to go because you can keep them all in one place, organized by author or series or titles or however you want. So for traveling I would take a Kindle with me, and store my library, on an External Hard Drive or a Kindle. I tried a tablet for reading and I liked it but the battery life was too short and the computer is too large to carry around so I am opting to get a Kindle. Thank you for a very informative video and you have a new subscriber.
I absolutely love my Kindle Paperwhite. I actually have 3 Kindle Paperwhite's currently, the Paperwhite 2 the Paperwhite 4 and this version you show here in your video which is the Paperwhite 5 11th generation. I also have the 2016 Basic Kindle. I highly recommend this Kindle Paperwhite 5 11th generation to anyone wanting to purchase a Kindle. Great video and thanks for sharing it. 👍
Why would you neeed so many kindles though? You'd only neeed one to read at a time and take with you everywhere surely?
@@Veneros I purchased them separately over the year's as they came out. I managed to keep them all in pristine LIKE NEW condition and they all still function flawlessly. I just never got around to selling or trading them in as the newer versions came out. I also just purchased the NEW 2022 Kindle in the Denim Blue color on Black Friday from Amazon. I might sell 3 of them now however because the ALL NEW KINDLE SCRIBE just came out on Amazon and I really like it.
Still have my 1st gen. Kindle Paperwhite. Only marginally thinking about upgrading because it still does what I need. This does look tempting, though.
Still rocking a PW Gen3 here from 2015. Man, these things are built like a tank!
A colored e-ink Kindle would be awesome!
Kobo has colored ereaders now
@@electricant55 Thanks I’ll look into it!
Great video!
I was going to get the newest kindle coming out in October. But instead I canceled that order and got the Paperwhite, and I’m really excited. Even though I’m not really fond of the large screen.
Edit: Just got the Kindle 11 Gen Paperwhite is worth the money. It’s not as big as what people make it seem. It can easily be held with one hand.
It's only 0.8" larger on the diagonal, and the many other benefits of the Paperwhite at generally the same cost mean you made the right choice.
Love your review format! Can you review an Android e-ink tablet, like Onyx Boox devices? Thanks!
Should've seen this one before ordering a 2022 Kindle. I've exchanged it for a paperwhite
I just upgraded from a 7th generation Paperwhite to the Signature Edition (SE). I'm very glad I did, for several reasons:
Auto-brightness: The SE can automatically adjust the screen brightness in response to the ambient light level. Our phones have been doing this for years, and now my Kindle can do it too.
Wireless charging: My apartment already has charging pads in multiple locations (for my phone), so I can just set down the Kindle on one of those. USB-C charging is a plus, but I probably won't need to use it much.
Audio books: The SE has 32 GB of memory, four times as much as my old Paperwhite. My initial reaction was "Why? 8 GB was enough for thousands of books." But then I realized that, unlike the old Paperwhite, my SE has Bluetooth. I can download audio books from Audible and play them to my wireless earbuds or a Bluetooth speaker. Audio books require a lot more memory than ordinary Kindle books, but 32 GB means the SE can accommodate them.
Dark mode: I use this on my computer and phone wherever possible, but my Kindle didn't offer it until now.
Thank you so much for this review! I am currently looking into buying a kindle, however my concern is using a screen to read, since I tend to get dry eyes if I use a screen for too long (mobiles, laptops, tablets etc can give me this effect). Regarding the placement of the LED lights and the light guide, I wanted to ask if this is any different than what is used for laptops as well apart from tablets, phones etc. Thank you!
I'm waiting for the Oasis to get battery improvements than I'll definitely upgrade to it. As of right now the battery of it is keeping me away. I'd like for it to last weeks like the Paperwhite's does.
I first got a Kindle as i can no longer hold physical books due to Rheumatoid. Ive just ordered the PW 5 & it comes tomorrow, cant wait to have the warm light. Also ive read more books by far since using Kindles.
Still using Nook Simpletouch from 2012. For simple reading outside, it works well and cheap that no one would think of stealing it.
I think it’s definitely better than a book. When someone recommends a book I can just buy it straight away on my phone and it’s there to read when your home. No more forgetting books. It just make reading more accessible I feel.
but books don't run out of battery
@@leowls3713 Nor do Kindles. I charge mine abut once a month. It only takes about a half hour to fully charge. :)
when I need color for college books a tablet is a must, but for just text the kindle is awesome
No doubt Kindle is the new era book, there is lots of varied option which physical books can't have like dictionary, can take your whole library with you, read in darkness without disturb other etc but it's another option for book readers or book lovers. I bought Kindle in August and I am completely satisfied with this device, I bought lots of books in kindle. Overall happy with Kindle.
This video proves to me that I need a kindle Paperwhite! ❤
Very good video and review, I would buy the Paperwhite but since the current model was issue last October 2021 I think it will be updated soon (in autumn maybe?) so I'm waiting
One other benefit of the signature edition is that it comes ad free.
I do not have , so far, a dedicated e-reader devise. However, I do read for pleasure exclusively epubs on my telephone, and I do so extensively - typically 2 to 3 hours each day. One thing I like about reading on my phone is the ability, with the apps I use, to change the color of text and backgrounds. I really like reading amber text on a back background.
I will never go back to hard copy books for this activity. I also use pdf files for most of my professional reading, but these I often print because it's simply easier to mark these up/annotate (over any scribe-type devise like the Remarkable).
Kindle is a better choice for me even though i love physical books. I don’t have enough space for books now, and they start to form cluster around my bookcase. Another plus for kindle is the dictionary. For non-native English speaker like me, i can now read the book without pulling out a giant dictionary and flip through pages to find out what the word means. And kindle stored those words i looked up for later reference. I had been using my iPad for reading and i love it but i got distracted too easily with other apps and loose track on my book. Kindle is just like a discipline tool for me to focus on just the book alone. Also, i can read with all light off so I don’t disturb other in the same room. So for all space saving, book cost saving, convenience, water resistant, battery life, dictionary etc.. kindle got my vote
Even the jump from the PW 4 to the PW5 is insane as well. I used to have a PW 4 which I got early on in the pandemic. I still have it and still adore the shit out of it due to it's functionality. Small and compact in my hands, lasts a long time, 27gb (Which is unnecessary for any kindle but I read all my manga on there and it's phenomenal. Hell I have the entirety of One piece on it and it still has a lot of storage left), simple UI, many features, and it got me through the pandemic, it was great. However, I made the switch over to the PW 5 as of Julyof this year (sig edition on prime day) and my god it is probably one of the best purchases I have ever made. I probably wont buy another e-reader until this one effectively gives out.
Responsive, fast, the warm light, the bigger screen. I get through books better, easier on the eyes. Its just so easy to blast through a book I enjoy on it, and I love it. definitely a game changer.
Sure it feels less like a book and functions a bit more like a tablet to some who prefer the simplicity of an antiquated e-reader (Shout out to the voyage though). But hell it does the job and reliable for any fun reading session that Comes my way.
How well do you read manga with a device like this? I read tons of manga and I'm planning on getting this in the near future
I had a Kindle Basic, and it was pretty great!One day, however the kindle died and I purchased a Kindle paperwhite.The old Kindle was pretty old.
Thanks for the great tips. What about this device : Kindle Oasis (10th Gen)?
Some thoughts
I currently have a gen 7 but am going to upgrade because I live on a cruising boat in the middle of nowhere.
1. I find the kindle paperwhite far superior to a paper book in durability in this environment
2. I can read it at night on watch without a headlamp and without loosing my night vision
3. It uses very little power.
4. It stores a ton of books
5. I generally get my books off Libre genesis and use calibre to format and transfer them onto my kindle
I love the fact that you can hold a bunch of books on kindles, but also I hate the fact that it feels so light that i might accidentally throw it and break it (is this just me?) I do agree holding things for long times, books are definitely not as nice, but there's nothing that beats an autographed book. The other downside for me is I do have multiple accounts in different regions and the only way (at least for the kindle app) for me to read it is by changing all the settings of the device... which is a bit of a hassle, every time i want to change book languages. The only other downside for me is I do like my occasional comics/graphics etc. and having color is a really nice plus.
I might get one, done reading on my iphone
I know this is an older video but I am an AVID reader. I go through 2-4 books a week. audio and physical. with my job, I can't really have my phone on me at all times but there's a lot of standing around. so I read. The problem was when I moved recently and didn't realize just how HEAVY books are to move. so I just got a Kindle. I love physical books and for some series, I still will. But it's just more efficient to have the Kindle.
I bought my first Kindle (paperwhite, 2018 version) and I totally agree that its better than a book.
I’ve been using a kindle oasis for sometime and am extremely happy with it as at 69 it’s lovely to control the font size and the warm backlight is very soothing-but I do have one question
I love reading in dark mode -white letters on black screen at night -as I sleep with my grandkid’s and don’t want to disturb them -is that harmful for one’s eyes?
I doubt it
I have a 2015 Paperwhite (bought in August 2018) and although the battery life is not that great these days, I am NOT planning to upgrade, until Amazon comes out with a COLOR Kindle so that books with color graphs, charts, photos and illustrations, can be seen in its original format, rather than black & white.
Now I know that some/many people will be asking why does the Kindle need to be in color when people could just use the Kindle app on their phones, or tablets or computers to read books with color stuff (graphs, charts, illustrations, photos, etc.)............well, I have ADHD, (among other issues!) and reading a book on a tablet or (heaven forbid!) the small screen of a phone, or hunched over a computer, is a lot harder, if not impossible, with the constant availability of other distractions on those devices like video streaming, games, web surfing (including & especially social media!) that are NOT available on a Kindle. So especially if all of the other devices are deliberately put away to resist temptation, and the Kindle is the only available/accessible device, it makes it a lot easier (and more or less FORCES) to focus on just reading.
However, when a book has colored graphs or charts or it includes color photos or illustrations, the person reading is cheated if they have to use a black & white device to see it. Its 2022, and HIGH time that Amazon comes out with a color Kindle so that people who want a DISTRACTION-FREE eReader to get the most out of books with color charts, graphs, photos or illustrations, including comic books (like Calvin & Hobbes) and anime/manga can do so without having to use a tablet/phone/computer with the temptations of video streaming, games, social media and the Internet!
As for whether eBooks or paper books are better, I think they both have advantages and disadvantages, and that being said, although at one time, I had HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS of paper books, and still have TONS, I am slowly downsizing/de-cluttering and replacing as many of the paper books that are available in eBook format as possible, and am planning to digitize the rest (whether its by personally scanning them myself, or just paying & sending them to a professional scanner, I haven't decided) and then I will only be keeping the paper version of a few books, mainly those I love best and/or are most meaningful to me.
That way, I can conserve & maximize my space, while still having access to all the books I want, right at my fingertips -- and by keeping some of my paper books, if for whatever reason (like an "apocalypse" type situation resulting in grid failure and long-term outages of utilities like power and Internet) eReaders become unusable, I will still have **some** paper books available to pass the time (because I could re-read my favorites multiple times and NEVER get bored of it!) WITHOUT having to deal with ALL of the space and weight that paper books take up, and that in particular, ALL the books that I've had, would take up!
Just a comment on Amazon lock-in, I get all my books in ePub exclusively and use the Send to Kindle feature, I don't have any Amazon purchased books and the Kindle is still a great device :)
I'm a paralysed(stroke) man and this device is a blessing
I was interested to see this review, as I just ordered a Paperwhite 16GB without lockscreen ads. Several years ago I got a small Fire tablet, and had been using it to read ebooks, but even with its relatively small size, the weight is a pain in the, well, the wrist, anyway. And since I've only used its built-in Silk browser a handful of times since I've owned it, and none of its other apps at all, I'd been thinking of "reverting" to a pure Kindle for an easier reading experience. In fact, I had put an 8GB Paperwhite with ads on my Christmas list for this year, but realized I could save so much by buying it myself and trading in the Fire ($34 dollar discount on the new device and a $25 trade-in credit), a "gifter" (god, I hate that word) would have paid much more for that device than I'm paying for the one with more memory and no ads. So I bought it for myself.
I have the new Kindle basic and it covers all my needs but the waterproof standard of ipx8 is crazy. My earbuds are ipx7 and I wear them in the shower with no worries, with ipx8 earbuds I could go swimming with them on.
A thourgh and informative review. Thanks
Thanks for this great review...just got mine and am still figuring out a few things. Is it possible to remove books you've finished reading from the home page? With my previous kindle I could delete the already READ books from the screen but they remained in my account, no need to repurchase if I wanted to go back to it. Removing them is great so I dont' have to sort through all of my books to get to a new one. Thanks
I have a question does this kindle have that paper feel screen I am new to kindles so that might sound like a dumb question but I wanna know
I've had a signature version for a while now (it was on sale) and I have absolutely no complaints, at least none that I can envision a solution to. The one complaint involves books that you don't read front to back but instead need to flip from section to section or refer to diagrams like many nonfiction books. The Kindle has a lot of tools to navigate within a book but none of them compare to the simple ability to flip back and forth within a physical book and use real bookmarks or just dog-eared pages. I have given it some thought, and I'm certain so have many developers for Amazon and its competitors, but I can't think of any way to duplicate the analog feel of flipping pages back and forth. But for the other 95% of my reading, the Kindle is vastly superior.
I love my Kindle Paperwhite (Signature Edition). I prefer it to a book mainly because I can read in bed. I don't have to have a light, my fingers don't cramp up, and I don't have huge piles of books everywhere.
The books that I prefer in book format are cookbooks, books to study with pictures, and textbooks.
I prefer my older kobo that also has micro sd expansion of 32gig. And it lets me use any open format from epub to pdf. So it’s not limited to Amazon bought books. I manage my books with Calibre and can sync with that. I really dislike the omission of mem extension I have to take it on Apple devices but I don’t on e-readers
2 years ago, I got my first basic kindle (4gb), for $40.00 cnd, & bought case for $10 on Amazon. Been loving it. I did cheap work around w/ cheap droid w/ 1 T so card, and no sim. I use it like IPod & a Hand sized ereader. And Google map device, while keeping my smart phone safe in pocket or bag. If it’s damaged or lost it’s not an issue
I like that I can have several books on the go at once. I sometimes get a little bored, so I can switch & return later.
i am on an 8th gen kindle...should i upgrade? Thanks. Also yes i do prefer a kindle to a book, its just a "smarter" alternative to a book. I get it for some who prefer reading from a physical book but it's just more convenient to me using a kindle.
My brand new 11th Generation Paperwhite seems to have a permanent slight yellow tone (even when the back-light is off and the tone slider set to zero) is this right? My older Kindle Touch had a pure white screen and I can't get used to this yellow caste. Is there something wrong with mine? TFS and have a great New Year 👍 🥳
I just upgraded! And love my kindle!!! I just wish the book covers were in color not just black n white lol!