I was hoping for an Oasis replacement with this new launch, but sadly we didn’t get another device with premium finishes and page turn buttons. The Scribe is too big for me, I sent it back after 2 days, and it wasn’t worth purchasing another Paper White just for the color screen, especially when I was already a bit dissatisfied with the paper white signature edition I already have. The paper white bezel is very narrow all the way around, and it makes it a little tedious to hold.
The basic kindle is great to hold onto for hours at a time. It’s weighs very little, and I love the bezel. There’s no glare on the bezel because of the textured matte finish, which also means the bezel is not constantly covered in finger prints. Dark mode works great. There’s no flashing between page turns. I don’t personally miss the automatic light adjustment, because I usually had to adjust it myself anyway. I don’t miss the waterproofing because I don’t usually take my kindle anywhere near the water. (And if it does get wet it’s not too expensive to replace.) I’ve never used the wireless charging on my paperwhite, so I don’t miss that. I don’t even really notice the screen being smaller. I do wish it had the warm light, but it’s not a deal breaker for me. It’s worth it to have a device that’s lightweight, has a good bezel to hold onto, and isn’t constantly covered in fingerprints.
Overall it’s wonderful to hold for extended periods of time. The matcha color is beautiful, and the matching case is very nice!
New Amazon Kindle (16 GB) - Light and compact - The best Kindle to start your ereader journey, with 6" glare-free display, ad
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| 877 ratingsPrice: 109.99
Last update: 12-23-2024
About this item
The lightest and most compact Kindle - Now with a brighter front light at max setting, higher contrast ratio, and faster page turns for an enhanced reading experience.
Effortless reading in any light - Read comfortably with a 6“ glare-free display, adjustable front light—now 25% brighter at max setting—and dark mode.
Escape into your books - Tune out messages, emails, and social media with a distraction-free reading experience.
Read for a while - Get up to 6 weeks of battery life on a single charge.
Take your library with you – 16 GB storage holds thousands of books.
Find new stories - A Kindle Unlimited subscription unlocks access to over 4 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more.
Designed with sustainability in mind – This Kindle uses 75% recycled plastics and 90% recycled magnesium, and has 100% recyclable device packaging.
Effortless reading in any light - Read comfortably with a 6“ glare-free display, adjustable front light—now 25% brighter at max setting—and dark mode.
Escape into your books - Tune out messages, emails, and social media with a distraction-free reading experience.
Read for a while - Get up to 6 weeks of battery life on a single charge.
Take your library with you – 16 GB storage holds thousands of books.
Find new stories - A Kindle Unlimited subscription unlocks access to over 4 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more.
Designed with sustainability in mind – This Kindle uses 75% recycled plastics and 90% recycled magnesium, and has 100% recyclable device packaging.