Why has no one commented on the fact that you got everything you needed from this video in the first minute but you kept on watching it anyway? What a way to start a review video, summarize everything as soon as the video opens. Great for impatient viewers but all the more wanting to watch it in full. Amazing irony.
Mad respect for adhering to the context of the “Abstract” of an academic report. Despite putting your conclusion at the beginning of the video, I continued to watch this video till the end to learn how you came to this conclusion, and I don’t feel any form of impatience while watching this video cause I’ve already got what I wanted in the first minute
totally, you tubers are incentivized to string us along to maximize watch time, mad respect to Ali for being true to his ethos of maximum productivity.
This is how I will from now on structure my arguments.
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Just got my first kindle today, I bought the basic. I don’t know how I survived all this years without it. I love it! I decided to go with the basic because is my first so I don’t have any other to compare to make it hard to choose. I might change it when they release a new one.
How are you finding the screen sizing and reading experience. I've stuck to books and have defended the advantages of physical copies to my friends who have them, but I'm hesitating to buy a Kindle because of the screen size, book availability, and the UI. Let me know.
@@mrsam6455 i know I’m not the one u asked but I need to just tell you I love my kindle so much it’s literally perfect, makes everything SO much easier, i can take it everywhere, screen size really isn’t an issue at all for me and even if it was the experience you have whilst using one would put weight any negatives imo. Yeah the tech on it’s not the fastest or the smoothest but that doesn’t affect the main part which is reading the book at all, that only applies to searching for books. Not only is the availability of books great (for me, i guess it depends what u read), the fact u can buy one book, finish it & go straight to another and then find all your recommendations on there is even better, just keeps everything in one place! My favourite part of it though is that I can read laying down or in any position really, I’d really recommended putting a pop socket on the back of the kindle if you get one/have got one, makes holding it sm easier! Lol okay rant over 🤣
Beyond the price, I absolutely love the size and feel of the standard Kindle, and the white color option is just really pretty. I switched from a 3rd gen paperwhite to the current basic around a year ago, and I don't really miss the extra resolution.
Can I just say how much I appreciate you telling us the conclusion at the outset? Thank you for respecting our time. Now I actually want to watch the entire thing.
I'm gonna use the kindle paperwhite 2019 until the next huge upgrade. The bigger screen on the latest paperwhite is a great thing, but not enough to make me do the jump. I don't agree with the idea of buying new devices just for minor upgrades, if I did that I'd be constantly changing my stuff. Deciding to adhere to this principle helps to avoid FOMO too.
I got the upgrade from my husband for Christmas. The warm light and bigger screen is nice. But that's about it and it's nothing that's hands down needed. The wireless charging, in my opinion, sucks. I noticed when I used the wireless charging The battery drained in 3 days. When I charged it with the cord well I'm on week 5 with the battery.
Same here, although I must admit I do wish my Kindle had a warm light. Also, my Paperwhite can be quite slow when navigating - not sure if the new one has a bit of extra speed.
Yeah the same here Got the Paperwhite version 2018 and was tempted to buy the new one but with nothing really new to it I'm happy that I didn't bought it ....yet :p.
This is an awesome review... No messing around, no junk, straight to the point and thereafter elaborated. Was so impressed with the format, I watched the entire video! Great job
You're the first UA-camr I watched who used this kind of style (iPad video) and I'm in love with it. Like I'm impatient but I am also curious. I got what I need from the first minute, along with that amazing intro, and then my curiosity had Me finishing the video. Been here since 300-700K and you're nearly 3mil now! Amazing!
This is what I love about Ali’s content. There is an upfront conclusion right at the beginning so people without much time can grasp the basic points without needing to watch the whole thing but the increased information is also handy
did you really just summarise the video in less than a minute?? my add brain thanks you SO much. I still watched the whole thing tho, you're very good at explaining
This is the only review I’ve come across that mentions the warm light feature difference. That’s hugely important to me and sold my decision on which to go for. Thank you so much!
I have the paperwhite and I love it! It is so convenient to read on a train or when you go on vacation and dont want to carry 5-6 books with you - even though I still prefer paperbooks to e-books. The batterylife is amazing! In 2 weeks of vacation I read 7 books (250-1000 pages each) and I had to charge it only once! Love it!
@@Crusader926 🙊before I go to bed I read an hour or two. When I need to wait for somebody to style themselves I read. At the beach I read for hours and hours... on the plane.. in the loo.. everywhere! 😄🙊😍
It’s like you read my mind! I’ve been thinking of buying Kindle because I find it a bit hassle of bringing two books during a vacation. This video is really helpful! Thank you so much!!! ☺️☺️☺️
Not just that but if you happen to find a book you wanna read while your on vacation you can buy it on your ereader instead of having to shove a book in your luggage.
Ali, you’re one of those people who inspire me to post my own youtube journey. I scaled to 6 figures in 2021! I was overthinking for so long but your videos really helped me to just get started, I’m never looking back!!! You deserve all the subs bro!! 💯
Dude you've got 511 subs and had 1,200 views the past 12 months. I unironically have twice the subs you do and I've never posted a video. Why you lie like this? You're the second one I've seen doing this on a tech channel today.
I like the way he gave you what you wanted in the beginning of the video provided you with the upfront conclusion to save you time and still peaked your interest by keeping them short and simple yet still offers to go in depth throughout the video. Its as if he blended sales and videography.
I feel like other youtubers could benefit from this technique instead of peaking your interest and then pulling your leg and then giving you what you want at the end of the video after they gave a shoutout to the sponsor of the video , you can really learn to tell the difference between someone who provides value ( shout out marketing ) and someone who wants something from you.
Its such a simple and strategy , either you can give upfront and loose viewtime by giving them what they want first but compound overtime or you can be stingy and pull peoples legs for more view time in the short term. But imagine this you have two friends one who always asks for things and the other who just gives ; they may not give you things but just overall being around them improves your mood. These same rules apply to your favorite and not so favorite youtubers.
I had a hard time deciding between the regular base model Kindle and the 2021 Paperwhite but I ultimately decided to fork out a little more for the Paper white because I need that dark mode and warm display for night time reading. This is also my first ever Kindle and I hope this slight burn in wallet will encourage me to read more to make my purchase worth it haha Thanks for the awesome content! Can’t wait to get back to reading again!
I had a Kindle fire tablet and I switched to just the basic Kindle and love it because it is so much lighter weight and easier to carry everywhere. Thank you for the video
The game changer with the oasis is you can put a pop socket or one of those phone strap thingies on the back of the button part and it is sooooooo much nicer to hold. When I had the regular paperwhite, I was constantly dropping it. The oasis was so worth it for me personally
@@woshijunfa bezel's not big enough. "Button part" certainly doesn't communicate this if you don't have it in front of you, OP's bad, but it's an inch wide. Screen real estate on "normal" kindle's are already frustratingly small, so to have to cover nearly an inch of it is unacceptable.
I got the standard 2021 Kindle on Monday 3/7/22 and totally awesome! I got it on a 1 day sale on Amazon so paid less than the $139.99. The screen is glorious!! I had the previous 2018 version and the screen alone is worth it with the extra size and warm light. Plus the kindle it is notice fully faster! 8 gigs is plenty of storage for me. I just download books. This was a great video! Very well done. I appreciate your time.
Was gonna order it somewhere else, but just because of the enormous positive impact Ali has on my life I bought it through the affiliate link straight away! Thanks Ali for making us all better humans!! 🙏
I generally agree with you on the recommendations. But I would disagree with you on the Kindle Oasis. I have smaller hands, and I really appreciate the buttons on the Oasis. I love being able to hold it one-handed, and flip the pages back and forth with my thumb. And laying it bed, the buttons flip if you change which side you're reading on. Is it a bit high-priced? yes Would I prefer USB-C? yes. But the overall experience of actual use is my favorite (I had a Kindle Touch, and then a Kindle Paperwhite.)
@@laurab5013 You can put a pop socket on it. It works like charm! I prefer the oasis for the buttons and the light is better, oh and it´s made of aluminium
@@sarahlancheros pop socket doesn't work as well on the oasis because of the bump but on the regular kinde or even the signature it works great! I own Kindle Oasis and I have pretty big hands and I love using it.
It does get better than that... just read from a kindle. You can hold the kindle with one hand, you don't need a lamp to read at night, you can switch to dark-mode, you can hold it wih one hand, it's easy to change page and you can keep all your books in one device.
@@vidstige7516 plus, it's discreet, you can use it anywhere without people knowing what you're doing. You can travel with it, it reduces clutter/luggage by 100%. It makes reading much easier and more fun
Agreed, except the price is now very close to the Paperwhite as well (in the US). Currently the price difference is just $10... Which makes the decision to go with the Paperwhite pretty easy. (Though with sales changing all the time, it always depends.)
Kindle Paperwhite (not signature) is easily the best value proposition with all of the premium features one would actually use. The SE adds 3 features, all of which are comically unnecessary. Who thought increased storage and wireless charging were advantageous on a device that only needs charging once every few months, and which uses eBooks which struggle to fill even half of the standard edition with lower storage?
I'd like to know how you get a Kindle to last a few months on a charge. I have a regular Kindle and have to charge it about once every 4 days, which is frequent enough to leave me with some charging anxiety most of the time because I never know when it will die. I did have an old Kindle before the backlight and it did last a few weeks. I agree that the extra storage is useless unless you want to have many thousands of books downloaded at the same time or for some reason want to use the thing to play Audible which I can't imagine doing as your cellphone works more conveniently. I ordered the SE version partly because of the charging, but also the adjusting backlight, hopefully, in practice it works as well as my cellphone since I really use this feature on that device, and I don't use my regular Kindle in the dark because it is so bright.
@@robertvirnig638 Kindle Paperwhites have had incredible battery life for years. Even with heavy daily usage (several hours a day) I get at least 4 weeks. Is it possible that your previous Kindle just had a defective battery?
@@robertvirnig638 I have a kindle paper white. I have only charged mine two times since the beginning of January. I usually don’t use my brightness during the day if there is sunlight. At night I put my brightness up to 3 and the backlight brightness to a 7.
@@robertvirnig638 Paperwhite model has 35 hours of battery, if you got that one it should last you more than 4 days, assuming of course you don’t read for like 11 hours everyday.
I liked how Ali briefly and at the same time comprehensively explains all that we need to know. I'm glad I chose the Kindle Signature Edition for my upgrade. My first Kindle was a PPW3. No regrets. 👍
youtubers often struggle to make vids longer like over 10mins due to ads (kinda?) which the actual content only worth 3 mins or sth Its really impressive that Ali speaks in ultra speed and the video still takes 13 mins long, loads of informative content :) true content creator
I got a Kindle Touch for my birthday in 2011. I've used it pretty much every day since and still going strong. I agree it's one of the best pieces of technology.
I bought the new Kindle Paperwhite at the end of 2021 and I think it's great. The display is much larger compared to the old model and the battery lasts a really long time with my reading behavior. I also like that the new device has a USB-C port for charging.
I personally vote for a kobo Clara, here in the UK. Here's why - it connects to overdrive/Libby, which gives access to borrow ebooks for free from my UK county library, directly to the e-reader over wifi. I saved so much money not buying every single book I want to read. Not every kobo model has the libby connection, nor does every public library give libby access, but for those models and libraries that support it, it is fantastic! Previously I used a Kindle Keyboard, which I loved for the side buttons. When that died, I went for a Kindle paperwhite but I found the bright white backlight jarring at nighttime and I also realised about the kobo-libby connection, so I sold it on and bought my kobo instead which has a warm white backlight. At the time of purchasing the kindle with a warm white backlight was so much more expensive. Also, I prefer not to use Amazon products, but that is my own choice.
My wife was an early Kindle adopter, back in the days when it had a keyboard and text-to-speech with a built-in speaker and admittedly rather robotic pronunciation. I made fun of her for months, saying what was wrong with "real" books, why do you have to be such a techno-geek and all. Then one day when she wasn't home I picked up her Kindle for the first and pressed a few buttons... It was a life-changing experience. Before she had returned to the house I had already placed my order with Amazon for a Kindle of my own. When people ask me "Is a Kindle is as good as a paper book?", I tell them it absolutely is *not!* It is enormously better by any measurable standard.
Thanks for the great informative video. I’ve had the original kindle for years but not having a light was quite annoying. Over the years it has become somewhat slower, and randomly if I touched the side of the screen it would sometimes turn off. I’ve just ordered the new paperwhite. Not having to have the bedside lamp on will be a game changer 👍🏻
The only reason I want to update my kindle 4 to paperwhite is the light. The rest, I dont really mind. Latest kindle seems to still be slow and the only thing that makes it better than kindle 4 is that it is touch screen in my opinion.
Wow, I have no idea how this is the first video of yours that I've seen, but I can honestly say that this the BEST product review I've ever seen! Thank you so much for speaking so fast and just getting down to the straight up facts! Your personality is also great. I'm a tech nerd and I watch a bunch of reviews, and this was seriously the best one I've ever seen. I've 100% never commented on a product review video before, but this was just so awesome. Thank you! So happy to subscribe!
Like many here, I agree that my Kindle is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. But it doesn’t just take the friction out of buying books-it also makes it really easy to borrow library books! If a book is available through my local library system, I can download it immediately. If all the copies are currently in use, I can put myself on the waitlist-and have it immediately download to my Kindle once my turn comes. And library books automatically return after the loan period is over-although you can send them back earlier if you want-so I never have to think about due dates or library hours ever again. Even better, my highlights are preserved if I re-borrow a book or decide to purchase my own copy. This has been a massive game changer for me, and I don’t think it gets talked about enough.
I completely agree! This is the main reason why I love my e-reader. I'm in the UK and when I looked into it, my local library did not interface with Amazon kindle ebook borrowing. Instead, my library offers ebooks via Libby/Overdrive. But - if you go for a Kobo Clara, which is similar to a paperwhite, then you can interface directly with that system. I really wish more people knew about this because it was a game changer for me too! I even sold my paperwhite to buy the kobo instead.
@@carolinestone4873 How frustrating that some libraries in the UK don’t offer this feature on Kindle-I didn’t realize that! I’m glad there are workarounds, though! And thanks for sharing your tip about the Kobo Clara.
You had inspired me to buy a Kinle and I'm grateful because It totally changed my reading habit. Glad to see the update. I knew you were getting the new Kndle and the wireless charger!
I was literally thinking about updating my old Kindle, so this is comes at an awesome time. I had been procrastinating on doing my research to find the right one. Thanks, Ali.
Thanks a million. It has been one year already I wanted to buy Kindle with reasonable prices and reasonable quality. Your video has become very helpful.
I got the regular kindle for Christmas and I love it. The size and everything about it was perfect for me, except one thing. It is very hard to get dirt and dust out of the edges and I really hate that. But other than that, I love it!
I also got the regular kindle for Christmas, honestly it’s one of the best gifts I’ve received. I had been wanting to read more but don’t have space for new books, and physical copies also cost more, so the kindle has been amazing for me. With not having any distractions on the device, like notifications I’d get on my phone, I find I’m much more focused on the book I’m reading. I love my kindle!
I am a Kindle Paperwhite (2022) owner and it is definietly an upgade. I bought the 2018 version as well. Both worm light and a bigger screen in the 6.8’ version are a huge advantage. I love my Kindle.
I saw one video which I absolutely hated because 5 of the 10 min was an I to to kindles even though it was supposed to just educate viewers on which one was best for them. This dude nailed it. Detailed all the points on what was good and what was bad and even gave people their answer in the first minute. I still stayed to watch the whole thing and was glad.
I am a student who got a scolarship of ₹6000(76$). As an Indian, their is no need of waterproofing, and also their are some devices in our household with microusb charger, so I am going with the basic one. Thank you for this amazing video Ali!
If you’re on a budget I would really recommend getting a used kindle from ebay! The only reason I buy new tech is because with things like phones/laptop they tend to become slower and the battery capacity is worsened if you buy a used one. But you don’t notice this with a kindle because the battery lasts ages and it’s just a simple device in general. I bought a used kindle paperwhite 2018 last year for only £50 and it works perfectly. There are always plenty selling on eBay.
I searched eBay and honestly the old devices are just as expensive as the brand new ones unless you get a really old one but after shipping I might as well get the basic one new. All preference I guess 🤷♂️
@@calebwhite6173 really? The cheapest kindle you can get new is £70 but I see lots of previous generation paperwhites for £30-£50 whereas the current gen is £120 new. And I see lots of the current base kindle 2019 for as low as £25
I have the Signature. It's my favorite Kindle I've ever had. Honestly, the reason I spent the extra $$ was for wireless charging. I have a Nomad Pro Mat in my bedroom so I just lay all my items on it whenever I need to charge. No worry about cables anymore.
I just bought a new Kindle Paperwhite because the batterie of my more than 6 years old Kindle Touch got quite weak. I'm not dissapointed by the new Paperwhite, but I also cannot really see a huge step forward. For normal books the higher resolution of the paperwhite display is not noticeable to me. The backlioght might be an advantage sometimes, my old Kindle touch did not have that. But since the normal Kindle nowadays also has backlight, thats no reason to spend more money for the Kindle Paperwhite. So the only advantage I see is that the Paperwhite is water resistant. I usually dont read in the rain or under the shower, but maybe it some day might come handy in the bath tub or in holidays at the pool. What I dont like too much about the new Paperwhite is the flat front. My old Kindle Touch has a has a protruding edge. This way you can easily feel where to hold it without touching the display and accidently changing pages. Another advantage is that the display doesnt get scratched when laying it on the display side.
I went with the signature because of the 32gbs storage, I’m planning to use this for myself and my kids, the larger screen and memory would really help, really appreciate the great review
Still rocking my Kindle Voyage. The thing is an absolute tank. I’ve noticed some battery degradation for sure, but I don’t think it’ll be too hard to replace the battery when it gets to that point.
*When it comes to procrastination, the hardest part is getting started. But once you get started with it, it's never as bad as you imagined it in your head! If you read this, I hope you can start on whatever you have been putting off!* *I beleive in you!*
Amazing review Ali! Very descriptive yet very short and sweet for someone looking to purchase a kindle and is confused with all the features! Thanks again for helping me decide, I’m going to go for the paper white :)
Recently bought the new Kindle Paperwhite as an upgrade to the previous generation Paperwhite. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade, it's much faster and the night light is essential imo. But the best thing is the bigger screen, which is now much closer to the size of a real book page. This makes it way more immersive than the smaller screens
What a chad. Finally a good reviewer who doesn't waste our time with waaay too much unimportant/unrelated small talks. Really hard to find someone like this! Auto subscribe and respect!
Used to love my Kindle Paperwhite 3 before it got lost 😬 ended up getting a kindle oasis instead for the ergonomic design and honestly just for the novelty of owning a nicer device and no regrets, but I feel like for first time Kindle users a Paperwhite would be the most sensible choice
The fact that you went ahead and gave us the answer with in the first minute but most of us stayed and watched the whole video, is insane. Anyways thank you, now I know what to get.
Thanks, appreciated the TL;DR at the beginning. Made me appreciate that you won't waste time just for clickbait, and encouraged me to watch the entire video.
Highliting works well enough, but taking notes on the kindle is a ghastly experience. I have no idea how people actually do it, very crappy experience. The lack of syncing for notes and highlights with “documents”, that is, books that you acquire from outside of amazon, is a glaring and appalling omission. Still excellent gadgets, but these faults make a serious difference for workflow
I was in the market for a kindle, mainly for the highlighting option and linking to readwise! Found this recent video from Ali, from that purchased the Paperwhite Signature Edition! Hoping to stick to reading more consistently now!
The Oasis is great! Love holding it and I use the buttons way more than the screen. Wouldn't change it for any of the other options. Would love to have a USB-C tho..
Agreed. No rubber back, easy to hold one-handed on the train, great warm backlight, perfect weight balance. If you read a lot, I think the price is still justified.
Hey bro, I just wanted to thank you for recommending kindle to me. I have only had it for a few days but it has already changed my life. I really enjoy the kindle paper white that you recommended. It is perfect for me. Thanks so much brother.
I bought my first ever Kindle a few months back and it has been amazing being able to read in many new situations. Went for the Oasis. Now I've used it I do use the physical buttons to turn pages the majority of the time and I like the physicality of pressing the button over tapping the page. It was expensive and the micro-usb is downright annoying but if you want the most premium design with no plastic, the Oasis may be worth it. The only thing I really want on the Oasis (especially considering the price) is the wireless charging, but to be fair to have the more premium metal design makes it impossible to have the wireless charging also. Maybe they could do something similar to Google with the Pixel 5 and the wireless charging trick with the metal body and bio-resin coat!
I got the original Oasis because it has buttons, is super lightweight, I like the grip design, and had bluetooth before the others. I do wish they had infinite scroll on the kindles because I love it on the app. Nice to have the eink for long reading though.
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the answer is ipad mini or ipad pro 12.9" ofcourse
Love the video! Such an inspiration, Ali!!!
Nice video. I wish you start giving away stuff for your followers once in a while :p
How about kobo Ali?
Hey Ali, gift me a kindle please. 🙃
Why has no one commented on the fact that you got everything you needed from this video in the first minute but you kept on watching it anyway? What a way to start a review video, summarize everything as soon as the video opens. Great for impatient viewers but all the more wanting to watch it in full. Amazing irony.
Agreed 👍 great intro
Me too an extra like and a comment
i know right,i laughed out loud at it
Also the timestamps!!! They are a small but amazing addition.
I just wanted to know if anyone had another reason to buy the SE in addition to the good it looks while charging on the nighttable
Mad respect for adhering to the context of the “Abstract” of an academic report. Despite putting your conclusion at the beginning of the video, I continued to watch this video till the end to learn how you came to this conclusion, and I don’t feel any form of impatience while watching this video cause I’ve already got what I wanted in the first minute
totally, you tubers are incentivized to string us along to maximize watch time, mad respect to Ali for being true to his ethos of maximum productivity.
This is how I will from now on structure my arguments.
Just got my first kindle today, I bought the basic.
I don’t know how I survived all this years without it.
I love it!
I decided to go with the basic because is my first so I don’t have any other to compare to make it hard to choose.
I might change it when they release a new one.
How are you finding the screen sizing and reading experience. I've stuck to books and have defended the advantages of physical copies to my friends who have them, but I'm hesitating to buy a Kindle because of the screen size, book availability, and the UI. Let me know.
@@mrsam6455 i know I’m not the one u asked but I need to just tell you I love my kindle so much it’s literally perfect, makes everything SO much easier, i can take it everywhere, screen size really isn’t an issue at all for me and even if it was the experience you have whilst using one would put weight any negatives imo. Yeah the tech on it’s not the fastest or the smoothest but that doesn’t affect the main part which is reading the book at all, that only applies to searching for books. Not only is the availability of books great (for me, i guess it depends what u read), the fact u can buy one book, finish it & go straight to another and then find all your recommendations on there is even better, just keeps everything in one place! My favourite part of it though is that I can read laying down or in any position really, I’d really recommended putting a pop socket on the back of the kindle if you get one/have got one, makes holding it sm easier! Lol okay rant over 🤣
Kindle is on SALE RN!! 35% sale on Paperwhite if u want it
Love Ali, thank you for watching have a great day hahah
I just found the basic for $60. Idk if it’s a good deal or if they always are that cheap? I’m just using it for the dictionary anyhow
Beyond the price, I absolutely love the size and feel of the standard Kindle, and the white color option is just really pretty. I switched from a 3rd gen paperwhite to the current basic around a year ago, and I don't really miss the extra resolution.
Can I just say how much I appreciate you telling us the conclusion at the outset? Thank you for respecting our time. Now I actually want to watch the entire thing.
I'm gonna use the kindle paperwhite 2019 until the next huge upgrade. The bigger screen on the latest paperwhite is a great thing, but not enough to make me do the jump. I don't agree with the idea of buying new devices just for minor upgrades, if I did that I'd be constantly changing my stuff. Deciding to adhere to this principle helps to avoid FOMO too.
I got the upgrade from my husband for Christmas. The warm light and bigger screen is nice. But that's about it and it's nothing that's hands down needed. The wireless charging, in my opinion, sucks. I noticed when I used the wireless charging The battery drained in 3 days. When I charged it with the cord well I'm on week 5 with the battery.
Exactly, so am I
Same here, although I must admit I do wish my Kindle had a warm light. Also, my Paperwhite can be quite slow when navigating - not sure if the new one has a bit of extra speed.
i just bought the 2021 kindle paperwhite, not because i upgraded from the 2019 one but because it is my first kindle 😃
Yeah the same here Got the Paperwhite version 2018 and was tempted to buy the new one but with nothing really new to it I'm happy that I didn't bought it ....yet :p.
I would not swap my Oasis for any other Kindle. The ergonomic design is fantastic. It is so much more comfortable than the Paperwhite.
This is an awesome review... No messing around, no junk, straight to the point and thereafter elaborated. Was so impressed with the format, I watched the entire video! Great job
You're the first UA-camr I watched who used this kind of style (iPad video) and I'm in love with it. Like I'm impatient but I am also curious. I got what I need from the first minute, along with that amazing intro, and then my curiosity had Me finishing the video. Been here since 300-700K and you're nearly 3mil now! Amazing!
This is what I love about Ali’s content. There is an upfront conclusion right at the beginning so people without much time can grasp the basic points without needing to watch the whole thing but the increased information is also handy
did you really just summarise the video in less than a minute?? my add brain thanks you SO much. I still watched the whole thing tho, you're very good at explaining
This is the only review I’ve come across that mentions the warm light feature difference. That’s hugely important to me and sold my decision on which to go for. Thank you so much!
I have the paperwhite and I love it! It is so convenient to read on a train or when you go on vacation and dont want to carry 5-6 books with you - even though I still prefer paperbooks to e-books. The batterylife is amazing! In 2 weeks of vacation I read 7 books (250-1000 pages each) and I had to charge it only once! Love it!
How do you read so much it’s impressive to be honest haha
@@Crusader926 🙊before I go to bed I read an hour or two. When I need to wait for somebody to style themselves I read. At the beach I read for hours and hours... on the plane.. in the loo.. everywhere! 😄🙊😍
It’s like you read my mind! I’ve been thinking of buying Kindle because I find it a bit hassle of bringing two books during a vacation. This video is really helpful! Thank you so much!!! ☺️☺️☺️
Not just that but if you happen to find a book you wanna read while your on vacation you can buy it on your ereader instead of having to shove a book in your luggage.
Ali, you’re one of those people who inspire me to post my own youtube journey. I scaled to 6 figures in 2021! I was overthinking for so long but your videos really helped me to just get started, I’m never looking back!!! You deserve all the subs bro!! 💯
Whoah congrats!!
@@aliabdaal can I join your PTYA lol
Dude you've got 511 subs and had 1,200 views the past 12 months. I unironically have twice the subs you do and I've never posted a video. Why you lie like this? You're the second one I've seen doing this on a tech channel today.
How did you scale to 6 figures?
@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 That's the fun part,he didn't.
I like the way he gave you what you wanted in the beginning of the video provided you with the upfront conclusion to save you time and still peaked your interest by keeping them short and simple yet still offers to go in depth throughout the video. Its as if he blended sales and videography.
I feel like other youtubers could benefit from this technique instead of peaking your interest and then pulling your leg and then giving you what you want at the end of the video after they gave a shoutout to the sponsor of the video , you can really learn to tell the difference between someone who provides value ( shout out marketing ) and someone who wants something from you.
Its such a simple and strategy , either you can give upfront and loose viewtime by giving them what they want first but compound overtime or you can be stingy and pull peoples legs for more view time in the short term. But imagine this you have two friends one who always asks for things and the other who just gives ; they may not give you things but just overall being around them improves your mood. These same rules apply to your favorite and not so favorite youtubers.
Love that you put your recommendation up front 👍🏼
I had a hard time deciding between the regular base model Kindle and the 2021 Paperwhite but I ultimately decided to fork out a little more for the Paper white because I need that dark mode and warm display for night time reading. This is also my first ever Kindle and I hope this slight burn in wallet will encourage me to read more to make my purchase worth it haha
Thanks for the awesome content! Can’t wait to get back to reading again!
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Hey! After 2 months, how do you feel about the purchase?
@@slimxshady6111 No regrets! Absolutely love it! Finished 3 books on it :)
What about the warm light? Do you use it a lot? Do you use warm light even with dark mode?
I had a Kindle fire tablet and I switched to just the basic Kindle and love it because it is so much lighter weight and easier to carry everywhere. Thank you for the video
The game changer with the oasis is you can put a pop socket or one of those phone strap thingies on the back of the button part and it is sooooooo much nicer to hold. When I had the regular paperwhite, I was constantly dropping it. The oasis was so worth it for me personally
u can do that with a normal kindle...
@@woshijunfa bezel's not big enough. "Button part" certainly doesn't communicate this if you don't have it in front of you, OP's bad, but it's an inch wide. Screen real estate on "normal" kindle's are already frustratingly small, so to have to cover nearly an inch of it is unacceptable.
Check out Strapsicle total game changer for me for all Kindles; I personally have the 2021 PW
When I never thought of buying a Kindle, but then suddenly realise, maybe I need a Kindle anyways. Thank you Ali for your review!
You won't regret it!
You'll be reading 2 books while sitting on the toilet lmao
Have fun. Its a game changer for book worms😃
I got the standard 2021 Kindle on Monday 3/7/22 and totally awesome! I got it on a 1 day sale on Amazon so paid less than the $139.99. The screen is glorious!! I had the previous 2018 version and the screen alone is worth it with the extra size and warm light. Plus the kindle it is notice fully faster! 8 gigs is plenty of storage for me. I just download books.
This was a great video! Very well done. I appreciate your time.
Was gonna order it somewhere else, but just because of the enormous positive impact Ali has on my life I bought it through the affiliate link straight away! Thanks Ali for making us all better humans!! 🙏
I generally agree with you on the recommendations. But I would disagree with you on the Kindle Oasis. I have smaller hands, and I really appreciate the buttons on the Oasis. I love being able to hold it one-handed, and flip the pages back and forth with my thumb. And laying it bed, the buttons flip if you change which side you're reading on. Is it a bit high-priced? yes Would I prefer USB-C? yes. But the overall experience of actual use is my favorite (I had a Kindle Touch, and then a Kindle Paperwhite.)
I have been debating between the Signature and the Oasis. Do you find the Oasis to be too slippery to use without a case?
@@laurab5013 You can put a pop socket on it. It works like charm! I prefer the oasis for the buttons and the light is better, oh and it´s made of aluminium
@@sarahlancheros Thank you! Good points.
@@sarahlancheros pop socket doesn't work as well on the oasis because of the bump but on the regular kinde or even the signature it works great!
I own Kindle Oasis and I have pretty big hands and I love using it.
@@aaronryder4008 I use mine on the big part of the oasis, behind the buttons and I love it ! I´m glad the signature works for you :)
I don’t think there’s anything better than a tangible book but I do love the paperwhite kindle ☺️
It does get better than that... just read from a kindle. You can hold the kindle with one hand, you don't need a lamp to read at night, you can switch to dark-mode, you can hold it wih one hand, it's easy to change page and you can keep all your books in one device.
@@vidstige7516 plus, it's discreet, you can use it anywhere without people knowing what you're doing. You can travel with it, it reduces clutter/luggage by 100%. It makes reading much easier and more fun
The newly launched Basic Kindle (2022) has 300 PPI and Type-C, so should be good enough for most people
Agreed, except the price is now very close to the Paperwhite as well (in the US). Currently the price difference is just $10... Which makes the decision to go with the Paperwhite pretty easy. (Though with sales changing all the time, it always depends.)
i like that you get to the point quick , made me really want to watch the rest of the video , for your reasons got a thumbs up
Kindle Paperwhite (not signature) is easily the best value proposition with all of the premium features one would actually use. The SE adds 3 features, all of which are comically unnecessary. Who thought increased storage and wireless charging were advantageous on a device that only needs charging once every few months, and which uses eBooks which struggle to fill even half of the standard edition with lower storage?
I'd like to know how you get a Kindle to last a few months on a charge. I have a regular Kindle and have to charge it about once every 4 days, which is frequent enough to leave me with some charging anxiety most of the time because I never know when it will die. I did have an old Kindle before the backlight and it did last a few weeks. I agree that the extra storage is useless unless you want to have many thousands of books downloaded at the same time or for some reason want to use the thing to play Audible which I can't imagine doing as your cellphone works more conveniently. I ordered the SE version partly because of the charging, but also the adjusting backlight, hopefully, in practice it works as well as my cellphone since I really use this feature on that device, and I don't use my regular Kindle in the dark because it is so bright.
@@robertvirnig638 Kindle Paperwhites have had incredible battery life for years. Even with heavy daily usage (several hours a day) I get at least 4 weeks. Is it possible that your previous Kindle just had a defective battery?
@@robertvirnig638 I have a kindle paper white. I have only charged mine two times since the beginning of January. I usually don’t use my brightness during the day if there is sunlight. At night I put my brightness up to 3 and the backlight brightness to a 7.
@@robertvirnig638 Paperwhite model has 35 hours of battery, if you got that one it should last you more than 4 days, assuming of course you don’t read for like 11 hours everyday.
I liked how Ali briefly and at the same time comprehensively explains all that we need to know.
I'm glad I chose the Kindle Signature Edition for my upgrade. My first Kindle was a PPW3. No regrets. 👍
youtubers often struggle to make vids longer like over 10mins due to ads (kinda?) which the actual content only worth 3 mins or sth
Its really impressive that Ali speaks in ultra speed and the video still takes 13 mins long, loads of informative content :) true content creator
Concise, precise, to the point. Liked the way you summed it up in the beginning, the reason I had to watch it till the end. Brilliant.
I got a Kindle Touch for my birthday in 2011. I've used it pretty much every day since and still going strong. I agree it's one of the best pieces of technology.
I love it, by the simplified intro I subscribed to your channel! Like massive respect for giving out the complete review at the beginning!
For those who own the basic version, You can get dark mode but you have to manually edit each book and invert the colors in a program called Calibre
DONT TEXT HIM HES A SCAMMER
Oh damn thanks! gonna try this now!
Mad respect for giving us the TL;DR right up front! I still stuck around for the whole video, which was great.
I swapped my paperwhite for the oasis and love it! Easier to hold with one hand, enjoy the buttons too.
I love the way you started with your brief summary and then went into the specifics. Very nice!
I bought the new Kindle Paperwhite at the end of 2021 and I think it's great. The display is much larger compared to the old model and the battery lasts a really long time with my reading behavior. I also like that the new device has a USB-C port for charging.
this guy talks so fast its awesome and straight to the point. subscribing to you and buying the paperwhite . thanks for saving my time so much
I personally vote for a kobo Clara, here in the UK. Here's why - it connects to overdrive/Libby, which gives access to borrow ebooks for free from my UK county library, directly to the e-reader over wifi. I saved so much money not buying every single book I want to read.
Not every kobo model has the libby connection, nor does every public library give libby access, but for those models and libraries that support it, it is fantastic!
Previously I used a Kindle Keyboard, which I loved for the side buttons. When that died, I went for a Kindle paperwhite but I found the bright white backlight jarring at nighttime and I also realised about the kobo-libby connection, so I sold it on and bought my kobo instead which has a warm white backlight. At the time of purchasing the kindle with a warm white backlight was so much more expensive. Also, I prefer not to use Amazon products, but that is my own choice.
May I ask what made you go Clara over Kindle?
My wife was an early Kindle adopter, back in the days when it had a keyboard and text-to-speech with a built-in speaker and admittedly rather robotic pronunciation. I made fun of her for months, saying what was wrong with "real" books, why do you have to be such a techno-geek and all. Then one day when she wasn't home I picked up her Kindle for the first and pressed a few buttons... It was a life-changing experience. Before she had returned to the house I had already placed my order with Amazon for a Kindle of my own.
When people ask me "Is a Kindle is as good as a paper book?", I tell them it absolutely is *not!* It is enormously better by any measurable standard.
Thanks for the great informative video. I’ve had the original kindle for years but not having a light was quite annoying. Over the years it has become somewhat slower, and randomly if I touched the side of the screen it would sometimes turn off. I’ve just ordered the new paperwhite. Not having to have the bedside lamp on will be a game changer 👍🏻
The only reason I want to update my kindle 4 to paperwhite is the light. The rest, I dont really mind. Latest kindle seems to still be slow and the only thing that makes it better than kindle 4 is that it is touch screen in my opinion.
Wow, I have no idea how this is the first video of yours that I've seen, but I can honestly say that this the BEST product review I've ever seen! Thank you so much for speaking so fast and just getting down to the straight up facts! Your personality is also great. I'm a tech nerd and I watch a bunch of reviews, and this was seriously the best one I've ever seen. I've 100% never commented on a product review video before, but this was just so awesome. Thank you! So happy to subscribe!
Exactly what i was looking for. Very precise and to the point. Thanks for helping to decide quickly. Going for paper-white edition.
LOVE the conclusion at the beginning!! I still watched the rest, but awesome upfront approach!
I absolutely agree with your #1 and #2 best tech purchases!!
I appreciate how quickly you gave us a run down, in the beginning and not the end. Liked, and subscribed. 😄
Like many here, I agree that my Kindle is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. But it doesn’t just take the friction out of buying books-it also makes it really easy to borrow library books! If a book is available through my local library system, I can download it immediately. If all the copies are currently in use, I can put myself on the waitlist-and have it immediately download to my Kindle once my turn comes. And library books automatically return after the loan period is over-although you can send them back earlier if you want-so I never have to think about due dates or library hours ever again. Even better, my highlights are preserved if I re-borrow a book or decide to purchase my own copy. This has been a massive game changer for me, and I don’t think it gets talked about enough.
I completely agree! This is the main reason why I love my e-reader. I'm in the UK and when I looked into it, my local library did not interface with Amazon kindle ebook borrowing. Instead, my library offers ebooks via Libby/Overdrive.
But - if you go for a Kobo Clara, which is similar to a paperwhite, then you can interface directly with that system. I really wish more people knew about this because it was a game changer for me too! I even sold my paperwhite to buy the kobo instead.
@@carolinestone4873 How frustrating that some libraries in the UK don’t offer this feature on Kindle-I didn’t realize that! I’m glad there are workarounds, though! And thanks for sharing your tip about the Kobo Clara.
@@soolee8747yeah it’s annoying as hell that not all libraries use Libby, my choice of library which has amazing selection uses CloudLibrary 😮
You had inspired me to buy a Kinle and I'm grateful because It totally changed my reading habit. Glad to see the update. I knew you were getting the new Kndle and the wireless charger!
I literally bought the kindle paperwhite a couple yrs ago just off your review!
I like the fact that you started spending a lot of effects and time in your recent videos which keeps us highly entertained and fun...
I was literally thinking about updating my old Kindle, so this is comes at an awesome time. I had been procrastinating on doing my research to find the right one. Thanks, Ali.
The production quality has really been stepped up. Great work!
I actually really enjoy my kindle oasis, I like the physical buttons and extra grip, would get the upgraded version if/when it comes out.
I agree. I chose the Oasis even though it was more expensive BECAUSE of the buttons and extra grip.
I agree, the only reason I haven’t bought yet is cos I’m waiting on their upgrade which 🤞🏽 will be coming.
Thanks a million. It has been one year already I wanted to buy Kindle with reasonable prices and reasonable quality. Your video has become very helpful.
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I got the regular kindle for Christmas and I love it. The size and everything about it was perfect for me, except one thing. It is very hard to get dirt and dust out of the edges and I really hate that. But other than that, I love it!
I also got the regular kindle for Christmas, honestly it’s one of the best gifts I’ve received. I had been wanting to read more but don’t have space for new books, and physical copies also cost more, so the kindle has been amazing for me. With not having any distractions on the device, like notifications I’d get on my phone, I find I’m much more focused on the book I’m reading. I love my kindle!
I have the same kindle, yes the dirt is anoying me to
@@andrea-kc5fr you have 4 GB or 8gb after the upgrade
I am a Kindle Paperwhite (2022) owner and it is definietly an upgade. I bought the 2018 version as well. Both worm light and a bigger screen in the 6.8’ version are a huge advantage. I love my Kindle.
My public library also sends books straight to my kindle making it VERY easy and cheap to read!
I saw one video which I absolutely hated because 5 of the 10 min was an I to to kindles even though it was supposed to just educate viewers on which one was best for them. This dude nailed it. Detailed all the points on what was good and what was bad and even gave people their answer in the first minute. I still stayed to watch the whole thing and was glad.
Ali, why I love your content every time without failing can be understood just within 1 minute of this video 😅
a quick, insightful answer within the first minute. i can't tell you enough how refreshing that is. thank you ali for the great content!
I am a student who got a scolarship of ₹6000(76$). As an Indian, their is no need of waterproofing, and also their are some devices in our household with microusb charger, so I am going with the basic one. Thank you for this amazing video Ali!
Do Indians not need waterproofing?
Why don't Indians need waterproofing?
@@viscaelbarca4381 there is no water in India obviously
@@alexfletcher9961 as an Indian, i can confirm that there's no water in India.
Love the idea of the conclusion being dropped in the first minute. Great video !
If you’re on a budget I would really recommend getting a used kindle from ebay! The only reason I buy new tech is because with things like phones/laptop they tend to become slower and the battery capacity is worsened if you buy a used one. But you don’t notice this with a kindle because the battery lasts ages and it’s just a simple device in general. I bought a used kindle paperwhite 2018 last year for only £50 and it works perfectly. There are always plenty selling on eBay.
I searched eBay and honestly the old devices are just as expensive as the brand new ones unless you get a really old one but after shipping I might as well get the basic one new. All preference I guess 🤷♂️
@@calebwhite6173 really? The cheapest kindle you can get new is £70 but I see lots of previous generation paperwhites for £30-£50 whereas the current gen is £120 new. And I see lots of the current base kindle 2019 for as low as £25
Kinda confused why they are selling for $150 rn on Amazon and not the prices you got here :’(
I have the Signature. It's my favorite Kindle I've ever had. Honestly, the reason I spent the extra $$ was for wireless charging. I have a Nomad Pro Mat in my bedroom so I just lay all my items on it whenever I need to charge. No worry about cables anymore.
I subscribed as soon as you were gracious enough to get to the point in one minute. It made me want to watch the whole video
I just bought a new Kindle Paperwhite because the batterie of my more than 6 years old Kindle Touch got quite weak. I'm not dissapointed by the new Paperwhite, but I also cannot really see a huge step forward.
For normal books the higher resolution of the paperwhite display is not noticeable to me. The backlioght might be an advantage sometimes, my old Kindle touch did not have that. But since the normal Kindle nowadays also has backlight, thats no reason to spend more money for the Kindle Paperwhite.
So the only advantage I see is that the Paperwhite is water resistant. I usually dont read in the rain or under the shower, but maybe it some day might come handy in the bath tub or in holidays at the pool.
What I dont like too much about the new Paperwhite is the flat front. My old Kindle Touch has a has a protruding edge. This way you can easily feel where to hold it without touching the display and accidently changing pages. Another advantage is that the display doesnt get scratched when laying it on the display side.
I went with the signature because of the 32gbs storage, I’m planning to use this for myself and my kids, the larger screen and memory would really help, really appreciate the great review
Still rocking my Kindle Voyage. The thing is an absolute tank. I’ve noticed some battery degradation for sure, but I don’t think it’ll be too hard to replace the battery when it gets to that point.
I really like the fact that you didn't beat around the bush and straight up told us your opinion at the beginning.
*When it comes to procrastination, the hardest part is getting started. But once you get started with it, it's never as bad as you imagined it in your head! If you read this, I hope you can start on whatever you have been putting off!*
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Amazing review Ali! Very descriptive yet very short and sweet for someone looking to purchase a kindle and is confused with all the features!
Thanks again for helping me decide, I’m going to go for the paper white :)
Recently bought the new Kindle Paperwhite as an upgrade to the previous generation Paperwhite. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade, it's much faster and the night light is essential imo. But the best thing is the bigger screen, which is now much closer to the size of a real book page. This makes it way more immersive than the smaller screens
What a chad. Finally a good reviewer who doesn't waste our time with waaay too much unimportant/unrelated small talks. Really hard to find someone like this! Auto subscribe and respect!
My mum has an oasis and they’re so snazzy, like they’re overpriced. However it does feel rather premium, actually made me want to read books more
I absolutely love that the conclusion is upfront, unlike many other product reviewers. It saves me so much time. Great job!
Used to love my Kindle Paperwhite 3 before it got lost 😬 ended up getting a kindle oasis instead for the ergonomic design and honestly just for the novelty of owning a nicer device and no regrets, but I feel like for first time Kindle users a Paperwhite would be the most sensible choice
The fact that you went ahead and gave us the answer with in the first minute but most of us stayed and watched the whole video, is insane. Anyways thank you, now I know what to get.
I don't even want to buy a kindle but I love how you make your videos hahahahaha
This man understands how your supposed to script a video, hats off to you!
I have both paperwhite and oasis and one thing I like about oasis is their physical buttons so I could still use it while wearing gloves
Thanks, appreciated the TL;DR at the beginning. Made me appreciate that you won't waste time just for clickbait, and encouraged me to watch the entire video.
Highliting works well enough, but taking notes on the kindle is a ghastly experience. I have no idea how people actually do it, very crappy experience.
The lack of syncing for notes and highlights with “documents”, that is, books that you acquire from outside of amazon, is a glaring and appalling omission.
Still excellent gadgets, but these faults make a serious difference for workflow
Still love the Oasis. Can't beat those page turn buttons. Just my 2 cent's.
This was a much needed video…. Thank you for helping
I bought a kindle a few years ago. Now seeing that Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof blew my mind! I've always wanted that.
Mic drop. This is how you do a review. UA-cam reviewers, please follow this template. Thank you!!!
One of best reviews I’ve seen since starting watching UA-cam absolutely respect
I was in the market for a kindle, mainly for the highlighting option and linking to readwise! Found this recent video from Ali, from that purchased the Paperwhite Signature Edition! Hoping to stick to reading more consistently now!
I wish everyone did comparison and reviews this way. Thank you!
The Oasis is great! Love holding it and I use the buttons way more than the screen. Wouldn't change it for any of the other options. Would love to have a USB-C tho..
100% agree. I love mine.
Agreed. No rubber back, easy to hold one-handed on the train, great warm backlight, perfect weight balance. If you read a lot, I think the price is still justified.
Hey bro, I just wanted to thank you for recommending kindle to me. I have only had it for a few days but it has already changed my life. I really enjoy the kindle paper white that you recommended. It is perfect for me. Thanks so much brother.
I actually bought a kindle paperwhite watching your previous video and never regretted a bit....👌💯
IF THATS ALL YOU WANTED THEN TY VERY MUCH AND HAVE A GREAT DAY after 1.02s lol gotta love Ali and the upfront conclusions and no unnecessary intros!!
Wait - is no one going to ask Ali why he taped his mouth shut at 4:00?
He is trying not to read with his mouth, his trying to read with his mind, you read faster that way
So he breathes through his nose. He did another video on it
I bought my first ever Kindle a few months back and it has been amazing being able to read in many new situations. Went for the Oasis. Now I've used it I do use the physical buttons to turn pages the majority of the time and I like the physicality of pressing the button over tapping the page. It was expensive and the micro-usb is downright annoying but if you want the most premium design with no plastic, the Oasis may be worth it.
The only thing I really want on the Oasis (especially considering the price) is the wireless charging, but to be fair to have the more premium metal design makes it impossible to have the wireless charging also.
Maybe they could do something similar to Google with the Pixel 5 and the wireless charging trick with the metal body and bio-resin coat!
I got the original Oasis because it has buttons, is super lightweight, I like the grip design, and had bluetooth before the others. I do wish they had infinite scroll on the kindles because I love it on the app. Nice to have the eink for long reading though.
This is just the video I needed right now, I was just looking to buy a Kindle as I lost my old basic