There were two models: Amazon's Wi-Fi Kindle and the 3G-enabled Kindle, and they were effectively identical aside from offering different levels of connectivity. These days, however, the choice of Kindles is more complicated — there are three different models at three very different prices.
So, which Kindle is best for you? The Kindle Paperwhite sits between the two, but there are multiple configurations for each model as well. If you're confused as to which Kindle to go for, we've helped you make the decision by comparing all Amazon's Kindles below. All of Amazon's Kindle ebook readers share a handful of core features.
Each one has access to the same Amazon store for books, which offers a huge array of reasonably priced books and magazines. Unlike other ebook readers, they're not set up to buy books from elsewhere, so all Kindle users can only buy books from Amazon. Thankfully, Amazon still has the largest range of titles and are generally very well priced. If you're an Amazon Prime member, then there's also the Prime Reading service , which provides access to a range of free ebooks, magazines, and short-form material.
It's not just cheap, self-published stuff here, either — on the list of books are Man Booker Prize-shortlisted titles and premium magazines such as The Week. Every Kindle supports Amazon's Family Library , which lets you share your ebooks with other members of your household. Essentially, this allows you to join two accounts together, so you can read each other's books, plus you can add up to four child accounts to the pair of adult accounts.
The cheapest Kindle has a 6in touchscreen, a 1GHz processor and 4GB of storage, which is ample space to store thousands of books. What's new is that the basic Kindle now has Bluetooth and the screen is backlit. Premium price, no audio support, varying frontlight hues possible. Front light evenly distributed, high-res Carta screen, lots of extra features. No page buttons, large for 6", almost exactly the same as the 2nd gen.
Low price, front and rear cameras, high-res screen, SlimPort, small size. Limited storage space, no Google Play access, restricted software. Low price, touchscreen added, same software features as more expensive models. Same as cheaper Fire HD 6 and 7, no additional kid features other than pros. No memory card slot, no custom options, Amazon's limited interface. No memory card slot, limited custom options, forced to use Amazon's interface.
No page buttons, no audio support, almost exactly the same as the 1st gen. Low price, solid design, support for foreign languages, dark fonts. No front light, older screen tech, less features than Paperwhite. High res screen, supports 3rd party apps, micro HDMI port, loud speakers.
No ePub support, lighting not completely uniform, no page buttons, no audio. Color ISP screen, fast web browser, zippy processor, Android apps. Large screen, free 3G web browsing, free global wireless, auto screen rotate. Lacks common Kindle features, not updated, keyboard is awkward to use. Many of the Oasis' features now show up in the new Paperwhites, like adjustable warm lighting and a faster processor.
At 7 inches, the touchscreen is now only slightly bigger than the new Paperwhites now, too. However, it still has the sleek aluminum design with a ridge on one edge and physical buttons to turn the pages.
These make it ideal for one-handed reading. The light-up display also looks a little more natural and automatically adjusts the brightness.
If you're investing in a Kindle this expensive, you may also want the premium leather cover to complete that luxe feel. Yes, you could just buy a regular Kindle. But the upcharge includes a two-year no-questions-asked replacement guarantee.
If your kid smashes it just once, you get your money back. Audible books and Spanish titles are now available, and Amazon's kid selections include popular series like Harry Potter and Phoebe and Her Unicorn. If you're going to get your kid an entertainment device, an ebook reader that doesn't have a browser or access to social media is probably as safe as you can get.
See more in the Paperwhite section above. We're hoping to test it soon. Have a pal who's ready to give up their Kindle? It may work fine for you. Amazon wasn't the first company to release an E Ink e-reader that was Sony, which launched the Librie in , but when the first Kindle was released in , it sold out in five hours.
That initial success was likely due to Amazon's huge library of e-content. We keep raving to folks looking for a good read to check out A Certain Hunger, provided that they're adult enough to take on its unique tale of cannibalism. Debut novelist Chelsea G. Summers has wowed readers and critics with this fantastic tale of Dorothy Daniels, a food critic whose taste for lovers takes place in the bedroom and the kitchen. Want more macabre? Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is definitely worth checking out.
We've pulled together the best e-book reader apps, but since your phone or tablet's screen is probably harsher on your eyes than an e-ink-based e-reader is, you'll probably want to check out these picks.
The best Kindle overall is the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, and it's right for most users, without a doubt. It's basically the Goldilocks pick: it's not too expensive, and not too sparse with features, and gives you most everything you could ask for in a Kindle, in the design most people like.
We would love the Paperwhite if it were a little more affordable, but it's plain to see that it's the optimal device for reading in any condition. No matter if your vacation is in the sun or shade, or if you're just on a day trip at the beach, or consuming a gripping page-turner in the bath — it's a great way to devour a new book, or re-read a favorite.
Read on to find out which is the best Kindle for you. Small changes lead to great products staying great, and such is the case with the new Kindle Paperwhite It's got the same basic look as previous Kindles and Kindle Paperwhite models, a matte black shell and an e-ink screen, but this time it's larger, with a 6.
The bezels are also smaller, so the device didn't have to grow too much to accommodate the growth from a 6-inch panel. While it's still a super-sharp ppi display, it's now supported by an array of 17 LED backlights, for incredibly even lighting.
And it's still got a great waterproofing IPX8-rated protection. It's a welcome change if only for the reversible port. Faster charging doesn't appear to be on the table, but the microUSB port has been around for way too long, and is often fragile, so we're happy to see it go. That said, it's gained one of the Oasis' once unique features: display warmth. Our testing of the Paperwhite 's waterproofing included a 20 minute bath in our sink.
It worked just as well as it did before when we took it out. Rather spend your money on more books? This E Ink device is lightweight and easy to use for hours, and its chassis is no weaker than that of our top pick, the Paperwhite.
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