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| All-New Kindle | Kindle Paperwhite | Kindle Paperwhite 3G |
| Shop now | Shop now | Shop now |
| Price | ||
| 5999 | 10999 | 13999 |
| Screen Size | ||
| 6" | 6" | 6" |
| Glare-Free Screen | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Light | ||
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | ||
| 167 ppi | 212 ppi | 212 ppi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Free 3G + Wi-Fi |
| Storage | ||
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4GB, Holds thousands of books Plus free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
4GB, Holds thousands of books Plus free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
4GB, Holds thousands of books Plus free cloud storage for all Amazon content |
| Dimensions | ||
| 6.7" x 4.7" x 0.40" (169 x 119 x 10.2 mm) | 6.7" x 4.6" x 0.36" (169 x 117 x 9.1 mm) | 6.7" x 4.6" x 0.36" (169 x 117 x 9.1 mm) |
| Weight | ||
| 191 grams | 206 grams | 215 grams |
| Battery Life | ||
| Battery lasts weeks on a single charge | Battery lasts weeks on a single charge | Battery lasts weeks on a single charge |
| Navigation Interface | ||
| 2-point multi-touch screen | 2-point multi-touch screen | 2-point multi-touch screen |
| Free 30,000 ebooks | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in dictionary | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Page Flip | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| X-Ray | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vocabulary Builder | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kindle Freetime | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Goodreads integration | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Notes and Highlight | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Parental Control | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
175 of 182 people found the following review helpful
Verified Purchase
After purchasing kindle, my reading time has increased. I am able to read without much of eye stain, as the screen does not throw light on your eyes, rather the direction is tangential on the screen. Kindle is a great device for reading both in sun light and dark rooms during your bed time without disturbing others.
The battery life is good . But, do read between lines. 8 weeks with 30 min reading /day. So essentially it is 56 days x 30 min = 23 hrs which is 200% + of a tablet and not the way Amazon projects the compassion as 10 hrs vs 8 weeks (Unethical marketing !!!).
The second thing I observed is that Kindle format books are cheaper ( typically 20% cheaper) than hard bound books. So you will get your ROI for the device in a few kindle book purchases within an year. It is very easy to hold this reader in a single hand for long hours, as it very light. Also it fits in your suit packet for quick access while on a flight or waiting for some customer meetings etc.,
The big drawback in Kindle is that, it is not designed for reading PDFs. Even opening a small pdf file crashes the Kindle. If your primary objective is to read PDFs, then Kindle is a "BIG NO".
Please remember Kiddle device is just a hook and hence it comes cheap. The real business for Amazon is selling books and once you buy Kindle you are hooked to Amazon ( BTW, there is nothing wrong in it and as the eco system is very good) . So, if you are a kind of person who will not worry about spending money for legally purchasing books and not the type who will typically look out for pirated pdf versions, I would really recommend this product.
Overall I like the product !!!
The battery life is good . But, do read between lines. 8 weeks with 30 min reading /day. So essentially it is 56 days x 30 min = 23 hrs which is 200% + of a tablet and not the way Amazon projects the compassion as 10 hrs vs 8 weeks (Unethical marketing !!!).
The second thing I observed is that Kindle format books are cheaper ( typically 20% cheaper) than hard bound books. So you will get your ROI for the device in a few kindle book purchases within an year. It is very easy to hold this reader in a single hand for long hours, as it very light. Also it fits in your suit packet for quick access while on a flight or waiting for some customer meetings etc.,
The big drawback in Kindle is that, it is not designed for reading PDFs. Even opening a small pdf file crashes the Kindle. If your primary objective is to read PDFs, then Kindle is a "BIG NO".
Please remember Kiddle device is just a hook and hence it comes cheap. The real business for Amazon is selling books and once you buy Kindle you are hooked to Amazon ( BTW, there is nothing wrong in it and as the eco system is very good) . So, if you are a kind of person who will not worry about spending money for legally purchasing books and not the type who will typically look out for pirated pdf versions, I would really recommend this product.
Overall I like the product !!!
129 of 136 people found the following review helpful
By Enygma
There is no need to discuss the specifications as that is already clear if you are reading reviews about Kindle Paperwhite.
However things which you need to know is the usage and e-books.
E-books:
Currently Kindle provides the maximum number of e-books than any other e-book stores. Most books available are cheaper than the physical books. I am talking mainly for US & UK books, Indian books on the other hand are available in abundance. Especially as the market is growing so are the quantity of the books availability. In case if you have a PDF, instead of using it to read it on Kindle, just convert the same to Kindle format with the help of conversion software (like Calibre) and load the books.
Loading the books is the easiest just drag and drop.
Payment
Some people have commented that Kindle doesn't have 2 stage authentication, so in this case please don't save your card with Amazon and punch in the numbers every time you need to buy.
You don't need 2 stage authentication if you are careful where you use the card. Make sure you buy it only when you are using your own computer / laptop.
Features
All the features, right from the Dictionary to the X-Ray ensures that you have an amazing reading experience instead of dreading to read a book completely. You can even make your children get into the habit of reading short stories and fables etc.
Battery Life
I personally read up to 3-4 hours everyday on Kindle without charging for 5 weeks. Very important point to be considered is to make sure that the device is in Airplane mode when you are not using the Wi-fi or 3G services and adjust the brightness according to the place where you are reading. Simple.... Read more ›
However things which you need to know is the usage and e-books.
E-books:
Currently Kindle provides the maximum number of e-books than any other e-book stores. Most books available are cheaper than the physical books. I am talking mainly for US & UK books, Indian books on the other hand are available in abundance. Especially as the market is growing so are the quantity of the books availability. In case if you have a PDF, instead of using it to read it on Kindle, just convert the same to Kindle format with the help of conversion software (like Calibre) and load the books.
Loading the books is the easiest just drag and drop.
Payment
Some people have commented that Kindle doesn't have 2 stage authentication, so in this case please don't save your card with Amazon and punch in the numbers every time you need to buy.
You don't need 2 stage authentication if you are careful where you use the card. Make sure you buy it only when you are using your own computer / laptop.
Features
All the features, right from the Dictionary to the X-Ray ensures that you have an amazing reading experience instead of dreading to read a book completely. You can even make your children get into the habit of reading short stories and fables etc.
Battery Life
I personally read up to 3-4 hours everyday on Kindle without charging for 5 weeks. Very important point to be considered is to make sure that the device is in Airplane mode when you are not using the Wi-fi or 3G services and adjust the brightness according to the place where you are reading. Simple.... Read more ›
93 of 98 people found the following review helpful
Verified Purchase
Finally, Amazon decides to release the latest Kindle in India! Maybe they are refreshing the Kindle line in the US :)
Having said that, this is the best e-ink devices out there. It is faster than the old version. The lighting has been improved, so its more even. The previous version had uneven lighting. As usual, Amazon's eBook selection is unmatched. So if you want an e-ink based reader, this device is really a "no-brainer" buy! Having owned both devices, I find this much better than the kobo glow. The Kobo is a good device by itself, but looks "blurry" when placed alongside the kindle PW 2.
The only reason for 4 stars is the dark line at the bottom. You don't really notice it at first, but can be disconcerting sometimes, if you do. Watch out for dark spots on the screen though. If you have some, then you should exchange it while in warranty. Amazon does that in the US and hopefully here as well.
Just one word of advice - If you are an avid reader and are looking for a dedicated book reader, this is for you. For those looking for all round multimedia capability the multitude of android tablets, ipads, etc are the way to go. Nexus 7 (2012) is best bang for buck today.
Update: A few grouses after using the Kindle for a couple of days:
1) Amazon has blocked the "feature" (if you can call it that) wherein you could create collections and add books automatically through a calibre plugin. Now this has to be done manually. Wish Amazon makes it easier to manage collections. The current mechanism is very laborious for folks who have 1000+ eBooks (collected over the years)
2) After using the older Kindle for many years, I miss the hardware buttons on either side that were very convenient, regardless of which hand you held the kindle in. But if you hold the paper-white with the left hand,it can be pretty irritating to turn pages. Not a deal breaker, just needs getting used to.
Having said that, this is the best e-ink devices out there. It is faster than the old version. The lighting has been improved, so its more even. The previous version had uneven lighting. As usual, Amazon's eBook selection is unmatched. So if you want an e-ink based reader, this device is really a "no-brainer" buy! Having owned both devices, I find this much better than the kobo glow. The Kobo is a good device by itself, but looks "blurry" when placed alongside the kindle PW 2.
The only reason for 4 stars is the dark line at the bottom. You don't really notice it at first, but can be disconcerting sometimes, if you do. Watch out for dark spots on the screen though. If you have some, then you should exchange it while in warranty. Amazon does that in the US and hopefully here as well.
Just one word of advice - If you are an avid reader and are looking for a dedicated book reader, this is for you. For those looking for all round multimedia capability the multitude of android tablets, ipads, etc are the way to go. Nexus 7 (2012) is best bang for buck today.
Update: A few grouses after using the Kindle for a couple of days:
1) Amazon has blocked the "feature" (if you can call it that) wherein you could create collections and add books automatically through a calibre plugin. Now this has to be done manually. Wish Amazon makes it easier to manage collections. The current mechanism is very laborious for folks who have 1000+ eBooks (collected over the years)
2) After using the older Kindle for many years, I miss the hardware buttons on either side that were very convenient, regardless of which hand you held the kindle in. But if you hold the paper-white with the left hand,it can be pretty irritating to turn pages. Not a deal breaker, just needs getting used to.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Awesome, Not good with PDF's though
I am really happy with the new kindle, the back light is a great addition. But you should look elsewhere if you want to read PDF's cuz Kindle's RAM is pretty low and so it stutter... Read more
Published 2 hours ago by Rahul Santhosh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome product at an affordable price
Awesome product at an affordable price. I bought it for 8999 and its one of the best buys I have ever made. Easy to use. Really lightweight and it feels like m reading from a book. Read more
Published 17 hours ago by Himanshu Malhotra
4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Stars
good product
Published 22 hours ago by Tushar Joshi
4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Stars
Loved it, specifically the light which enables me to read in dark.
Published 22 hours ago by Kumar Abhinav
1.0 out of 5 stars
One Star
I Received Faulty Device.
Published 23 hours ago by Chetan Soni
4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Stars
Product is good. But Amazon did not make a Timely delivery.
Published 23 hours ago by Kishore
5.0 out of 5 stars
A perfect device for all readers
A great device for reading. Has significantly increased my reading time. Battery lasts really long. Haven't charged for almost 20 days now and it still looks strong.
Published 23 hours ago by Sundaresan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delivery was excellent.. I got it within 24 hours
Delivery was excellent..I got it within 24 hours. Very handy to read like a book. Battery back-up is pretty good. Email and brsing features need to be improved. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Amod kumar
5.0 out of 5 stars
With the new kindle my life became great. I developed the new habit of...
With the new kindle my life became great. I developed the new habit of reading. And trust me the day my kindle arrived i purchased few books and i almost completed 85% of all those... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Vivek Gandhi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really Good Experience for Reading
I thoroughly enjoy reading books on my kindle. Also, the vocab builder is really useful.
I wish vocab finder worked on footnotes , when we open in modal window.
I wish vocab finder worked on footnotes , when we open in modal window.
Published 1 day ago by Rupesh dubey
