The new Amazon Kindle is a great e-reader that approaches the Paperwhite in terms of quality, while retaining a low price.
The new Kindle has received a number of updates, but the design is largely the same. That means that the device is still slim and light, making it great for carrying in a pocket or bag. It’s also still plastic, and clearly not the most premium when it comes to build quality — but that keeps the Kindle’s price low.
The Kindle is available in Black and Denim, and has rounded edges. On the bottom is the power button, next to the USB-C port for charging. I’m glad Amazon has finally moved this device to USB-C — it’s long overdue, and disappointing that it took this long.is the fact that the Paperwhite is waterproof. This Kindle is not, and so if you’re looking for a waterproof device that you can feel comfortable leaving poolside, you might want to upgrade.
The Kindle also has adjustable brightness levels that make it great for use both indoors and out. I was able to read in direct sunlight with no issue whatsoever — something that you won’t get on a tablet like the iPad.Kindles have never been performance beasts, and the new base Kindle is no exception to that rule. The new device does offer more storage — at 16GB — so you’ll be able to store more ebooks than before.
That usually isn’t a huge deal, though. The Kindle was always relatively quick to do things like turn the page and access quick settings.The software experience on the Kindle has never been excellent, and if you’ve used a Kindle before, you won’t find any surprises here.You’ll start with the home screen, which lets you quickly jump into whatever book you’re already reading, or find a new book.
Christian de Looper was born in Canberra, Australia, where he lived until the age of 14. After his father got a job in Paris, France, Christian lived there for five years, after which he moved to Minnesota for college. During college, Christian developed a passion for consumer technology by writing for tech blogs. Christian now lives in sunny Santa Cruz, California.
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