I got this because several friends who know I enjoy reading, recommended kindles to me or finding a tablet that used e-ink technology. I'm in my early 30's and e-ink still baffles me. Photos of this do not do it justice. The way the screen feels is truly unique... matte, almost paper-like.
The built in light is great, especially at night when I'm trying to read under the covers in stealth mode for no reason. I do have the brightness on a low setting, as my eyes are sensitive to light... but the screen can be quite bright on full, you know. Brightness.
I like that it's a touch screen, sometimes my brain gets fuzzed on going to the next page and I go a different direction but I enjoy that you can touch on the screen anywhere for it really, whereas buttons are buttons in designated areas and not always in convenient places for people because people have different hand sizes.
So, when I got it, the thing was already turned on and had 50% battery life. Now... I was so fascinated with the thing and so starved for books, (I got Kindle Unlimited, woah it's worth it!) that I ran that battery down to nothing in 2 days. I read quite a few books in that time and I think I didn't even eat. Now that I've calmed my noodle and realized that there's a physical world I have to do chores in, it takes much, much longer to run the battery down. I can go several weeks without charging now. The cool thing is I don't have to turn it off, it doesn't use any battery when sleeping. It's honestly the light that kills the battery the fastest so if you want to charge less, use a light in your room.
I enjoy that it is small. I have small hands and anything bigger or heavier would be horrible.
I've had a few nights of reading where I've fallen asleep and been smacked in the face by it. I've also accidentally dropped it on a very startled cat... didn't hurt her but she was very confused!
Anywho, this thingy has been delightful. It is ALMOST like reading an actual book, except there's no awkward positions while trying to hold a heavy book comfortably in bed, or having some obnoxious light clipped to the book, or weirdly on your head... or being blinded by your cellphone while trying to read on a small screen (because I have a small phone lol) There's also none of that blue light nonsense.
I was apprehensive about getting a kindle with the ads, however they worded it. It's only on the "sleep" screen and you simply swipe and it yeets away. There's no pop ups, or anything constantly annoying you. Just the sleep screen.
Anyway, it's awesome and I'm glad I got it. It's an excellent starter tablet with the e-ink technology to see if you like it. I didn't get the latest and greatest because I'm a simple woman with simple needs and also don't particularly have income to drop $100's on something I might not like.
Testing and Inspection Process
Each pre-owned device goes through a full diagnostic test, thorough cleaning and inspection, secure data wipe, and replacement of any defective parts identified in testing (where applicable).
This device was tested by Amazon
Battery:
Tested and charged, if applicable
Software:
Updated during testing
Option:
Without Kindle Unlimited
Digital Storage Capacity:
4 GB
Highest resolution e-reader display
With twice as many pixels as the previous generation, Kindle Paperwhite has an improved high-resolution 300 ppi display for crisp, laser quality text.
No glare in bright sunlight
Unlike reflective tablet and smartphone screens, Kindle Paperwhite reads like paper.
Read comfortably with one hand
Lighter than a paperback, comfortably hold Kindle Paperwhite in one hand for those times when you can’t put the book down.
Charge monthly, not daily
Kindle Paperwhite won't leave you tethered to an outlet. A single charge can last up to six weeks (based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless turned off and the light setting at ten).
Won't tire your eyes in the dark
Kindle Paperwhite guides light toward the surface of the display with its built-in front light—unlike back-lit tablets that shine in your eyes—so you can read comfortably for hours without eyestrain. Adjust your screen's brightness for great reading in any light.
Next-generation reading experience
Kindle Paperwhite offers Bookerly, an exclusive font crafted from the ground up for reading on digital screens. Warm and contemporary, Bookerly is inspired by the artistry of the best fonts in modern print books, but is hand-crafted for great readability at any font size.
Typesetting engine lays out words just as the author intended for beautiful rendering of pages. With improved character spacing and the addition of hyphenation, justification, kerning, ligatures, and drop cap support, our best-in-class typography helps you read faster with less eyestrain.
Enjoy reading with larger font sizes without compromising your reading experience. Page layout and margins automatically adapt to work well at even the largest font sizes. The typography and layout improvements are available on over half a million books, including many best sellers, with thousands more being added every week.
Lose yourself in a book
By design, Kindle Paperwhite is purpose-built for reading and creates a sanctuary so you can lose yourself in a book. Unlike tablets and phones, Kindle doesn’t distract you with social media, emails, and text messages.
Customers say
Customers find the Kindle Paperwhite reader works as good as new and appreciate its excellent readability in bright sunlight and at night. The device receives positive feedback for its battery life, with one customer noting hours of reading on a single charge, and customers consider it good value for money. Customers praise its ease of use, with one mentioning the simple page-turning mechanism, and they like its lightweight design and certified refurbished condition that feels like new.
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537 customers mention functionality, 428 positive, 109 negative
I've been super happy with my Kindle since I bought it. It works great, the optional backlight is easy on the eyes, and is so convenient for as much...Read more
I had my doubts when ordered, but works perfectly, great backlighting, just the software is little bit slow, but im very happy with my kindle, it is...Read more
I got this one to replace the one I had stolen at Christmas. Works well. It is a little glitchy and will randomly restart while I am reading it.Read more
Arrived July 3, It stopped working I thought it needed battery recharge but after the recharge does not work need a replacement....Read more
467 customers mention reader quality, 438 positive, 29 negative
...This is like new - couldn't tell the difference. Great product and I can read into the wee hours and not keep my hubby up from having to use a light...Read more
PERFECT! Love it!! Absolutely no problems or defects with the refurbishment. Paperwhite is so great with the glare reduction and back light!...Read more
Great reader. I bought it because reading books has been a strain on my eyes. This allows me to blow the print up to a large size easingbtge strain.Read more
...Excellent product. Increase the letters if needed, has a light which you can adjust the brightness, Wi-Fi (for downloading books). Awesome product!...Read more
263 customers mention readability, 219 positive, 44 negative
...It definitely has that book feel to the screen, no glare and I dont mind the ads for the cheaper Kindle, they only show up when you turn it off or...Read more
...Being able to buy right off the device, awesome. Being able to read at night, awesome. There is no book reader that competes.Read more
...They were fast at sending my replacement. I love that I can read in the dark without having the light on and in the bright sun without trouble seen...Read more
Very satisfied with the kindle! I am able to read in the dark, as well as carry my entire library with me wherever I go. Definitely worth it.Read more
246 customers mention battery life, 173 positive, 73 negative
The kindle has great battery life. The screen is easy on my eyes. I can read for hours and my eyes don't feel strained. It's lightweight and compact....Read more
Does everything I need it to. Super bright screen, long battery life, responsive touch screen, great e-reader and just like new!Read more
...Now it is 1 year and 1 month old and it will not charge. i Am very happy to report that Amazon is sending me a replacement....Read more
...I bought the Paperwhite to read--that's all I want it to do. Battery lasts forever, it holds an ungodly number of books, and it works just fine.Read more
228 customers mention value for money, 202 positive, 26 negative
Great value and performs like new. Could not tell it was refurbished, boxed as if new. Maybe they ran out, or had too many new ones and sent this.Read more
Love all my Kindles, and this one is no exception. Great product, great price, that works flawlessly. You really can't beat a kindle for reading....Read more
It was a good price for a Kindle Paperwhite, but the battery doesn't hold a charge for more than a few days....Read more
Works great - good value and timely deliveryRead more
194 customers mention ease of use, 156 positive, 38 negative
Easy to use, battery last long, light weighted, the background lights permits you to read in dark places. Fully recommend this product!Read more
I just can't live without my Kindle Paperwhite. It is convenient and efficient: long-life battery, back-light and easy to carry around.Read more
...adding books via email is great, note taking is great, It's simple and straight to the point. now is your turn paper...Read more
The size is great. Easy and comfortable to hold onto. Really does read easy in both dark and daylight.Read more
181 customers mention refurbished condition, 145 positive, 36 negative
It was in perfect condition, they even sent replacement when my screen broke, but ive notice that my Kindles battery last less than a week and a...Read more
It is as good as new. The only thing you have to realize is that it pushes promotions to the home screen but that is mentioned in the description.Read more
The refurbished Kindle Paperwhite arrived promptly and in excellent condition. No indication that it was a refurbished unit and not new....Read more
...to expect when buying a refurbished product, but this one is just like brand new. We have no complaints whatsoever....Read more
180 customers mention weight, 167 positive, 13 negative
I am very happy with my Kindle Paperwhite. It's lightweight and its a breeze to read in bright sunlight while on the beach or at night before bed...Read more
...a refurb....But I have had no issues at all...screen is clear...light...easy to move around....and easy to pull out of my bag even on a crowded train...Read more
...The light weight is easy on my hands and comfortable to use. Reading on the kindle before bed is a daily use for me now I can read anytime anywhere.Read more
...I absolutely love it!! It is so light and small yet just the right size. I can easily download books from the library for free....Read more
Love it - No more annoying ads on lock screen!
Here's a quick summary: Buy the special offers version - it's great and the offers are book related. Also pay some more and get the back light version - If you can't afford the $119, then spend $79 and get a refurbished kindle from Amazon which comes with the backlight! It has the same warranty and it looks and feels brand new. Long Version: I love it when I see companies taking customer feedback into consideration. Before buying my kindle I saw a review talking about annoying ads on screensaver and showing a photo of an advert about 20% trash bags. That had me a little turned off but I bought the cheap, special offers kindle anyways. You can always pay up $20 later on and removed them. To my surprise, it seems like Amazon has removed all those annoying (and kind of disgusting) ads from the Kindle. All I can see are book deals, kindle unlimited deals, and other *book related* special offers. In my opinion these are not too bad and I actually like them. On occasion I might see a book that looks promising and then go ahead and download a sample for it. The display is also very clear which is a great change from my old Nook GlowLight. Also, my GlowLight had more light on some places on the display which made for uncomfortable reading and also the light on it was way too blue for me. On the kindle you can't really see the source of the light and the entire display is bright and light up evenly. Also the light is not as blue but can seem a bit blue when you set the light to max. Something I really enjoy about it is the "send to kindle" feature. I love reading on a kindle or on paper and I hate reading on the computer so the "send to kindle" feature is awesome. You can basically install a widget on your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari etc) and with the click of a button the article that you have open on your browser is send to your kindle to read later. One thing to note - since there are no buttons on this kindle (apart from the power button), you can turn the page of your book by touching anywhere on the display. This can be a little bit annoying when all you want is to actually go back to the home screen. After a while of clicking all over the screen to find out how to go back or open settings to dim the light etc, I found out that you are supposed to touch the top of the screen.. there's like a secret top bar which is not visible but when you touch it, it brings up the toolbar that can be used to open the settings or go back to the home screen etc.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019Option: Without Kindle UnlimitedDigital Storage Capacity: 4 GBColor: BlackVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019Option: Without Kindle UnlimitedDigital Storage Capacity: 4 GBColor: BlackVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018Option: Without Kindle UnlimitedDigital Storage Capacity: 4 GBColor: BlackVerified Purchase
This is the best thing I have ever bought for my teenage girl to read, it is perfect, the screen size is big enough for it not to be anoying and not make the eyes move that much, the illumination is just accurate and smooth, the battery life is surprising considering she reads on average 8 to 9 hours a day now that she is on vacation. She imported all her collection in the Kindle the first in a matter of minutes, the dictionary is such a helpful tool to have, there are lots of words she is learning and the integration of Goodreads it's so convenient because she likes to keep record of what we reads and discover what to read next, and it immediately recommends her lots of books, she has stopped using her phone altogether barely touches it, I'm very surprised and pleased that she is pleased and loves it. This refurbished version was impecable it had no scuffs or stains and it works as intended. I bought a case too, that looks like a notebook and she loved it too and it protects the Kindle and having a case that turns on and off the Kindle is more important than what you could think. It is about the size of her hand, a little smaller than a standard paperback.
The best thing I could ever buy
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018
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