![]() The 6-inch panel has only 167ppi, as opposed to 300ppi on all the other models. The other sacrifice is resolution, although this is less of an issue. If you like to read at night, the Kindle Paperwhite is the much better option.īut we’re not at a stage yet where Amazon can offer a backlit Kindle for this price. This is a completely unlit e-paper display that’s just as impossible to read in the dark as a typical book. The biggest omission is the lack of a backlight. While the design and battery life aren’t that much worse than other Kindle models, the display is where the tech has been cut to achieve the low price. It doesn’t come with a mains adapter, though, so you’ll have to use the one from your phone or just plug it into a computer. I can’t say the same for a phone or tablet.Ĭharging is via Micro USB, and you get a cable in the box. Really, I’ve never pulled a Kindle out of my bag and found it dead. ![]() The lack of backlight helps to extend battery life further. I’d say you’ll get between three weeks and a month of juice with an hour or so of reading per day. I’ve been using the Kindle (2016) for a couple of weeks now, after initially charging to 100%, and the battery indicator has depleted by little more than a quarter. These are devices that shouldn’t be charged every day or every night, but every month.Īmazon’s cagey about stating firm figures regarding exactly how much time you should get between charges, merely stating “it lasts weeks” – but don’t let that worry you. Judging battery life on a Kindle is tough, because they’re all so good. Older versions just had Kindle emblazoned upon them, and that was so much nicer. One annoyance: I’m not a fan of the in-your-face Amazon branding on the Kindle’s rear – it’s obnoxious and pointless. It’s about as basic as you can get, but that’s the point. There’s a single button on the bottom for switching the device on and a Micro USB charging port next to it. Personally, I prefer the feedback of some clicky buttons when I’m flicking through pages, but costs have clearly had to be cut.Īnd, well, that’s about it. Unlike the Oasis or Voyage, there are no physical buttons here, since all the navigation is handled via the responsive touchscreen. If you’re so inclined, you can slip it in a back pocket without too much issue. It’s marginally smaller that the Voyage, but it’s thicker. By comparison, the Kindle Voyage tips the scales at 181g, while the Kindle Paperwhite weighs 205g. ![]() It’s the lightest out of all the Kindles at a mere 161g. The sides are rounded, making it easy to hold, and it’s very light. The durable plastic exterior doesn’t feel cheap, and the few occasions when I’ve dropped it already haven’t resulted in any damage. ![]() It’s chunky without being thick, and it feels tough. It’s a delicate, expensive device that I don’t want to ruin. I worry about my Kindle Oasis when I throw it in my bag. In fact, there’s something about the rugged nature of this cheaper model that almost makes it better. Like any device that’s been put together for the budget market, the latest Kindle can’t match its more illustrious siblings when it comes to design. Eager to get an e-reader, but want to save some cash and so aren’t fussed about fancy additions? The budget Kindle (2016) from Amazon might be the perfect way to move on from your dusty collection of hardbacks.Īmazon’s bottom-of-the-range e-reader lacks features such a high-resolution display and the backlight that you’ll find on the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Voyage, but it’s still an impressive gateway into the online shopping giant’s fantastic Kindle ecosystem. ![]()
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