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We were replacing an, unfortunately, lost device. It is so handy to have. Great interface, easy to buy and download books and great customisation features. I suffer from astigmatism so I can easily change the font size to use the book when I’m without my glasses. Equally, changing the brightness and warmth of the backlighting makes it convenient to read at any time of the day. It is extremely lightweight and very responsive when Im reading. I honestly forget how long the battery lasts, I’m almost surprised when I need to charge it. I would like some customisation of where I can tap to go forward/backwards when I am flicking through pages - but the default works fine. I recommend this item to whoever I can - though I frequently hear “I prefer the feel of a book”, I quickly forget that when I think of the convenience and quality the kindle gives me.

I bought the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite as a birthday gift for my husband, and it was such a good choice. He loves reading, so I wanted to get him something he’d genuinely use rather than just another gadget - and this has been perfect. He started using it almost straight away and appreciated the features and book selection available. The screen is really impressive. It’s clear, easy on the eyes, and the glare-free display makes it feel much more like reading an actual book than looking at a tablet. He especially likes that he can read comfortably in different lighting without any issues and can read at night and not wake me up if I'm sleeping! It’s also really lightweight and easy to carry around, so he takes it everywhere. The battery life has been excellent too, which is a big plus as it doesn’t constantly need charging. What I like most is that it feels like a gift that’s actually enhanced something he already enjoys. Instead of buying more physical books to pile up around the house, he now has everything in one place and loves how convenient it is. A really thoughtful gift that’s been genuinely appreciated and well used. If you’re buying for someone who loves books, this is a brilliant option.

BLACK & WHITE SCREEN: Once I got over my irritation at not being able to have a colour device I started to inspect the quality of the black & white images & to be fair I am impressed, they are definitely better on the 12th Gen than on previous generations, OK there are a few titles that are hard to read in B&W because the cover design & colours are similar, therefore not so obvious when you're viewing in B&W, but I have my library set to List View so I get a tiny thumbnail image (which is hard to see in colour & B&W) with the title, author & description, so I know what I'm looking at - making colour a redundant feature. I no longer have my old Kindle Paperwhite as I accidentally left it behind on holiday in July & it was never found, so unfortunately I can't make the side-by-side comparisons that other people have, but I can still tell that the image quality in B&W is better, there is more definition to the images that there was on my old device. SCREEN: I have used Kindles for several years, due to being a migraine sufferer. I do have the App installed on my phone, laptop & tablet, but even with the time taken to get the screen set up properly for my eyes I still get eye strain & headaches from prolonged use on those devices, so when I lost my old Paperwhite I was gutted. The Kindle screen is designed for the sole purpose of being a reading surface - it has been optimised so that users are getting a paper-like screen which helps to reduce eye strain & headaches, therefore I was desperate to replace my lost Kindle, but knowing there was a new one to be realised I waited it out so I would get the newest generation. BACKLIGHT & WARMTH SETTING: I spent a couple of hours setting up my Paperwhite 12th Gen, there are one or two things that have changed in the settings, but nothing that is a major bugbear for me personally - I have been able to set up the screen to change warmth settings at sunset & sunrise (I had this on my old Kindle & it's essential for night & low light reading), this is still available on the drop-down menu on the screen, so is quick & easy to adjust should I need to. FONTS: Setting up your book fonts is still available, although I do believe there used to be an option to download other fonts which is no longer an option on the Paperwhite 12th Gen (I never used that option so I don't miss it). REFRESH RATE: The refresh rate is better & as of yet I have not had any issues with pages being slow to change, I do remember that my old Kindle would freeze from time to time, or I would end up flipping 2-3 pages at once due to the slow refresh rate of the pages, but that is definitely not an issue with this 12th Gen. One thing I have seen other reviewers say is that there is ghosting on the pages sometimes, but I really don't mind about that, I also believe it was present on my old Kindle but it doesn't bother me so I can't be sure whether it was there or not. I guess to the purists it might be a bugbear, but for me, it goes away when you turn the page so I really don't care about it - I have taken a picture of it for people to be able to make their own judgement. DOWNLOADING CONTENT: I have 221 Kindle books, 10 documents & 5 audible files on my Kindle - I have downloaded all the books & documents, but not the Audibles as I have already listened to them & don't need them taking up space. It probably took 10 minutes to download all my books & files, I set them going & left the device to it, when I went back they were all downloaded & the device was fully responsive (it took my old Kindle 3 hours to download all my books & documents & crippled it throughout) it is definitely must faster & smooth to use. READING EXPERIENCE: Once I finished setting up & put the Paperwhite on charge for a while, as the set-up process does drain the battery. Once the Kindle was fully charged I found myself a comfy corner & sat down to read a Kindle book (the one shown in the photos) - I read for 2 hours before going to bed, I don't have lights on at night - I have colour lamps around the house (reduces eye strain & makes it cosier) & when I decided to go to bed I did not have eyestrain or a headache (which I do get from late night reading on my other devices) & I was relaxed, my eyes adjusted quickly to the dark room (which again is impacted when reading on other devices) & I was able to drop to sleep normally - all in all a good night time reading session. PDF VIEWING: I have said in the past that Kindles are not the best PDF viewers it's not one of their intended purposes I guess, I have a MacBook for that, but if I do happen to want to read one of the files on my Kindle they are there & they are accessible ... I have posted a video with a demo of viewing a PDF, the font is tiny & you have to pinch the screen to zoom in (as you do on all other Kindles) & that is cumbersome & very hit & miss, sadly I don't think that part has really improved from previous generations, but like I say I don't view PDF's very often anyway, but if you are going to use PDF's I would recommend getting a tablet over a Kindle Paperwhite. STORE BROWSING: I do like to browse the Kindle store to look for free & 99p books - most of my library has been purchased that way. Finding out that this is much smoother & less glitchy was a blessing, I only buy Book 1 of a series & after reading it I then decide whether to buy any more from that series, so being able to purchase one on the fly is great, as it saves time going onto one of my other devices to do what I should be able to do whilst using my Kindle, so I am now a happy bookworm. WEIGHT, TEXTURE & SIZE: I love the 7" screen. It's only a fraction bigger than my previous Kindle, but it's noticeable to me, I also love the flush screen, it makes swiping from the top so much more straightforward & therefore accessing the Quick Menu is just that - quick. I do believe that this Kindle is slightly lighter than my previous one - I hand a pop-socket for my old Kindle because I found that prolonged holding would make my wrist ache, but setting up & reading did not create the wrist ache, so although I can't compare it to my old Kindle, I am pretty sure it is slimmer & lighter. I immediately put a clear silicone skin & a screen protector on my Kindle (I keep all my portable devices in cases/skins & have screen protectors on them) because I am a bit clumsy (AuDHD poor hand-eye coordination), but before I put the clear skin on I studied the beautiful jade green back & I love the texture too (probably another AuDHD sensory thing), but I am simply too clumsy to be trusted not to damage it if I don't offer it some sort of protection. CONNECTIVITY: I cannot comment on the wired connectivity side of the Kindle Paperwhite 12th Gen, because I didn't connect it to my MacBook with a USB-C cable, I did everything via Bluetooth & WiFi, but I did not experience any issues with the Kindle connecting to my devices & internet - it was very quick to set up, however on the Kindle there was an option to set up with my phone (iPhone) or manually, I tried the set up with my phone, but it wouldn't work - it kept saying "Unable to complete set-up", so I just did it via logging into my Amazon account & following the on-screen directions, so it was no bother in the end. PERSONAL NOTE: I initially purchased the Kindle Colorsoft which was going to be delivered on the 31st October, but that got changed to the 9th-11th November, then on the 11th November it got changed again to the 27th Dec-7th Jan which I was not willing to wait for, so I decided to save myself £100 & purchase the newest Paperwhite instead. I wanted a colour screen to see the covers in colour, but once I received and set up this new Paperwhite, I realised that the additional £100 would be wasted because I only look at the covers of the books when I am selecting my next read. I do not read graphic novels or comic strips, so I didn't really need colour. AND FINALLY: I am over all very happy with my purchase - yes I was initially fuming at Amazon for letting me down several times with the Colorsoft, as I had my heart set on that specific device (it was a birthday gift to myself) so I was going to go to another brand of e-book reader, but I have so many Kindle books already that it was going to be a nightmare to get them all onto a different branded device, & I cannot read on a normal tablet, computer or phone screen for too long due to migraines & eye strain, so I stumped for the newest Paperwhite, & I am glad I did, it's definitely an improvement on my old Kindle, even if it's only in B&W. Unless you're a person who reads graphic novels & comic strips there's no point in spending £100 more on the Colorsoft, it doesn't enhance the reading experience on plain text, I guess it would be nice to highlight in colour, ut I don't do much highlighting anyway, so again colour adds no value for me personally.

I have had kindles since the first kindle keyboard with free 3G. I can honestly say that they are one of the most wonderful personal devices one can own and this model is the best yet. They are so light and easy to hold that it is a pleasure to read for hours whilst holding the device. This is my second paperwhite, I regrettably lost the first. The warm lighting and front-lit lighting make reading at night as good as reading in the day without annoying either my sleeping baby or wife. The touchscreen is smooth and responsive enabling you to easily type, not as quickly as on a smartphone but close, and recent updates to the software have also made the browsing experience more palatable.

I will never change my opinion that a Kindle is one of the best purchases you can ever make in your life. Value for money is incredible. My old Kindle from 2013 is still going strong (although it’s understandably not as fast as newer models) and was built like a tank. The build quality was incredibly robust. The only reason why I’m giving the new Kindle a 4 star rating is that the build quality has taken a noticeable hit. Cons: The newer model definitely doesn’t feel as sturdy as the older models and this is a sentiment echoed by many other people. You are unlikely to get a perfect screen either. There is likely to be uneven yellowing and dimness in particular areas. Some are worse than others. I tried to replace my first one and the one I got was even worse. It’s something you stop noticing though with time as long as it’s not too egregious. Pros: It’s fast! Especially if you’re coming from an older model. It’s a huge difference. Page turns are instant and everything in general is way snappier. You also get the latest features which are good quality of life improvements. Readability is great, the display is sharp. It’s lightweight and easy to handle for hours. Overall still would highly recommend.

Really happy with this kindle. I had to replace an older paperwhite model as it was being discontinued. This new model is a big step forward with tech. Really easy to see books in the library, very visual. Can see what’s been read and what’s part of kindle unlimited so its easy to do returns. Very simple. I went for the one with adds and you just get a suggested title to read when you open the case. Touch sensitivity is really good, much quicker page turns than my older model. Storage is more than I’d ever need! It took it little bit of getting used to using the menus but it’s very intuitive and easy to work out. It’s not heavy either. I was nervous about changing as was happy with my old one but I needn’t have worried, this is much easier to use. Couldn’t be happier.

My wife is delighted with this new Kindle, and upgrade from one she'd owned for years. It's responsive, clear and has storage for more books than she'll ever need. The screen lighting is easy on the eyes; she uses it in daylight, artificial light and in bed at night with no light on and has no issues either way. Buying books for it is easy, and she can take dozens of books on holiday, so if she doesn't like one she can swap to another rather than having to grind through a paperback she really isn't enjoying. We paired it with the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Case, which not only looks good, it offers great protection so the Kindle should last her for many years to come.

Love this. Bought because a friend recommended and well worth it. Easy to hold, very clear screen in any light means easy to read. Huge battery life and great selection of reading material. Very happy.

Seit etlichen Jahren lese ich eBooks auf Kindle Readern. In den letzten etwas mehr als 4 Jahren hatte ich einen Kindle Paperwithe der 10. Generation, auf dem ich ca. 400 Bücher las. Im letzten Jahr stellte ich dann allerdings fest, dass der Akku zu schwächeln begann und als ich dann gerade mal noch ein eBook mit ca. 400 Seiten lesen konnte, bevor ich wieder aufladen musste, war es für mich an der Zeit für ein neues Gerät. Anfang dieses Jahres kaufte ich mir diesen Kindle Paperwhite mit einem 7 Zoll Display, der momentan auch als der schnellste Kindle angepriesen wird. Geliefert wurde er in einer Pappschachtel, zusammen mit einer mehrsprachigen Informationsbroschüre im Format DIN A6 und einem Ladekabel (USB-A/USB-C). Ein USB-Netzadapter war nicht dabei, aber davon habe ich inzwischen reichlich und dazu noch etliche Steckdosenleisten mit USB-A Buchsen. Die Inbetriebnahme war denkbar einfach und vollkommen intuitiv möglich. Ich musste das Gerät lediglich mit dem heimischen W-LAN und meinem Amazon Konto verbinden und schon hatte ich wieder Zugriff auf all meine ebooks. Der Kindle selbst ist nackt mit 209 g ein regelrechtes Leichtgewicht. Inzwischen habe ich ihm zwar eine schicke Hülle angezogen, die ihn ein paar Gramm schwerer macht, er wiegt mit insgesamt 331 g aber immer noch weniger, als die meisten meiner Taschenbücher. Er ist auch mit 180 mm x 130 mm etwas kleiner und in jedem Fall mit 13 mm (beide Maße inkl. Hülle) viel dünner als die Mehrzahl von denen. Er ist damit zwar ein wenig schwerer und größer als mein vorheriger Paperwhite, aber das etwas größere Display wollte ich ja und er ist immer noch wesentlich leichter und handlicher als mein 11 Zoll Tablet (HP Chromebook, wiegt mit abgenommener Tastatur 830 g). Das Lesen auf dem entspiegelten Display ist sehr angenehm. Die Schrift ist klar und gestochen scharf und die Hintergrundbeleuchtung absolut flimmerfrei. Wenn ich doch mal auf dem Tablet lese, muss ich erstens darauf achten, dass ich so sitze, dass nichts spiegelt und meine Augen brauchen deutlich schneller eine Pause, als beim Lesen auf dem Kindle. Wirklich beeindruckt bin ich aber von der Schnelligkeit. Im Vergleich zum vorherigen Paperwhite startet der Neue beim Einschalten wirklich wesentlich schneller und selbst das Umblättern, was ich schon beim Vorherigen nie als langsam empfand, geht hier auch noch einen Ticken flotter. Auch mit der Akkuleistung bin ich sehr zufrieden. Ich werde zwar nie auf die beworbenen bis zu 12 Wochen kommen, denn dafür lese ich einfach zu viel. Seit dem 16. Januar habe ich jedoch schon 21 einhalb Bücher darauf gelesen (durchschnittlich 400 Seiten je Buch) und musste seit der Erstladung (angekommen ist das Gerät vorgeladen mit knapp 50% und ich lud es vor der ersten Nutzung vollständig) erst 3-mal nachladen. Insgesamt habe ich momentan an diesem Kindle absolut nichts auszusetzen und kann ihn hundertprozentig weiterempfehlen. Toll finde ich übrigens auch, dass Amazon für die ebooks jetzt seit geraumer Zeit auch das epub-Format verwendet. Die meisten meiner ebooks kaufe ich zwar sowieso bei Amazon, aber ein paar habe ich in der Vergangenheit auch in anderen Online-Buchhandlungen gekauft und diese können nun als Dokumente in die Inhaltsbibliothek des Amazon-Kontos hochgeladen und ebenfalls auf dem Kindle gelesen werden.

Ho avuto due Kindle base in passato: il primo mi è stato rubato, mentre il secondo purtroppo si è rotto a causa dello schermo. Entrambi erano modelli più semplici, senza retroilluminazione e con i tasti fisici per cambiare pagina. Passando a questo Paperwhite ho notato parecchie differenze, tutte in positivo. La prima è l’ergonomia. È molto sottile e leggero e si impugna davvero bene: anche dopo aver letto per parecchio tempo non trovo affaticamento al polso, cosa che apprezzo particolarmente. Lo schermo è un altro grande miglioramento. La leggibilità è ottima e la retroilluminazione fa una differenza enorme, soprattutto quando c’è poca luce. Molto utili anche le regolazioni della temperatura della luce e il tema scuro, che trovo particolarmente comodo quando leggo di notte. Il passaggio dai tasti fisici al touchscreen mi ha convinto più di quanto pensassi. Il touch è preciso e non mi capita più di cambiare pagina accidentalmente, cosa che invece mi succedeva ogni tanto con i vecchi Kindle. Anche la velocità di cambio pagina e il refresh dello schermo sono sensibilmente migliori e rendono l’esperienza di lettura molto più fluida. Una menzione speciale va anche ai diversi metodi disponibili per caricare gli eBook. Ce ne sono diversi, ma quello che trovo più comodo è sicuramente la possibilità di caricare i libri direttamente tramite la pagina web Amazon, senza dover necessariamente utilizzare le app native. È una soluzione semplice e molto pratica. Dopo aver utilizzato per anni Kindle più basici, questo Paperwhite mi sembra un deciso salto di qualità. Per chi legge regolarmente, soprattutto la sera o in condizioni di luce variabile, lo considero un ottimo acquisto.

I absolutely love this Kindle and have been using it constantly since getting it. The screen is crisp and easy to read, and the glare-free display makes a huge difference when reading outside or in bright light. I also love being able to carry an entire library around without bringing physical books everywhere. The battery life has been excellent, and I find myself charging it so infrequently that I almost forget it needs to be charged. It also feels quick and responsive when turning pages and navigating through my books. The one thing I would keep in mind is the size. The 7-inch screen is fantastic for reading, but the Kindle itself is a little bigger and heavier than I expected. If you have smaller hands or like holding your Kindle one-handed for long periods, you may find it slightly uncomfortable. For me, the positives easily outweigh that downside. It has made me read more often, especially while travelling and before bed, and it’s easily one of my favourite purchases.

Ma Kindle 10ème génération commence à présenter quelques bugs. Je l'aime beaucoup mais j'ai préféré être prévoyante. La 12ème génération me séduit. La luminosité jaune n'a pas ma préférence même si elle est douce pour les yeux. En revanche, 1" en plus fait vraiment une différence pour l'écran. Peut-être moins facile à glisser partout mais elle reste de format raisonnable. Ce qui m'interpelle le plus est sa rapidité vs 10ème génération ! Rapidité pour l'exécution des différentes manipulations mais aussi quelle rapidité de charge en USB c, de surcroît! Le transfert entre les 2 Kindle, grâce à l'appli est aussi facile et rapide. Que du bonheur ! J'espère qu'elle sera aussi résistante que sa petite sœur

He tenido la oportunidad de probar a fondo el nuevo Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB, Sin publicidad) y, tras varias semanas de uso diario, puedo ofrecer una valoración detallada de sus puntos fuertes y sus áreas de mejora. Vengo de modelos anteriores y buscaba entender si el salto cualitativo justifica la actualización. Pantalla: El salto de calidad es evidente El panel de 7 pulgadas es el protagonista indiscutible. La nitidez de sus 300 ppp sigue siendo excelente, con textos que parecen impresos en papel. La clave está en dos mejoras: la superficie antirreflejos funciona a la perfección en exteriores (probado en la playa con sol directo) y la luz cálida ajustable es, simplemente, una función esencial. Poder regular el tono hacia un ámbar por la noche reduce drásticamente la fatiga visual y mejora la experiencia de lectura nocturna. Rendimiento y Autonomía: Cumple lo que promete El dispositivo se siente ágil. El paso de página es instantáneo y la navegación por la tienda o la biblioteca es fluida. En cuanto a la batería, la promesa de "semanas" es real. Con una media de una hora de lectura diaria y el Wi-Fi activado puntualmente, tras dos semanas de uso aún me queda más del 50% de carga. Es un dispositivo del que te olvidas de cargar. Diseño, Ergonomía y Extras Es ligero y el acabado trasero de goma ofrece un agarre seguro. La resistencia al agua (IPX8) no es un extra menor; aporta una gran tranquilidad para usarlo cerca de la piscina o en la bañera. Opté por la versión de 16 GB, que considero ideal para quien, además de una biblioteca inmensa, quiera usar audiolibros de Audible. La versión "Sin publicidad" merece la pena por una experiencia de usuario más limpia y premium, mostrando la portada de tu libro actual en la pantalla de bloqueo. Puntos a mejorar Aunque la experiencia es sobresaliente, hay un pequeño detalle a considerar. El material de la carcasa trasera, si bien funcional para el agarre, es un imán para las huellas dactilares. No afecta a su funcionamiento, pero sí a la estética si no se usa con una funda. Veredicto Final Este Kindle Paperwhite es, sin duda, el lector de ebooks más equilibrado y recomendable del mercado actual para la gran mayoría de usuarios. Es una herramienta de lectura casi perfecta, sin las distracciones de una tablet. Lo recomiendo sin dudarlo tanto para nuevos usuarios que quieran iniciarse en la lectura digital como para aquellos que vengan de un Kindle básico o de un modelo con varios años de antigüedad. La calidad de la pantalla y la luz cálida justifican por sí solas la inversión.