Like-New Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, for an enhanced reading experience - Black

My first foray into the realm of Kindle. I've been a "book" person for a long time. A relative of mine, also a hardcore "book" person, took the plunge recently and discovered life with a Kindle is good. So I decided to give it a try. Bought a (like new) used Kindle (11th Gen) ...the basic model ...and yes, there is life in reading without the "book". The basic Kindle is light as a feather; the *screen* measures 5 13/16" tall by 3 9/16" wide ...giving a 7" diagonal screen. The overall dimensions are 6 3/16" tall by 4 3/16" wide. I thought this seemed a bit on the small side but I haven't had any issues reading with it. What it does do is make the thing incredibly portable; you can stuff or carry the Kindle just about anywhere. Battery life is very long and, if you opt out of the ads, probably a bit longer. The ads are for books and *only* appear on the cover screen; you will *not* be getting any ads once you sign in and wake up your Kindle. For a small, one-time fee ($15?) you can banish the cover screen ads permanently if you have a Kindle with the cover screen ads. Readability with the no-frills Kindle is better than reading a book. Why? Because you can change the font and, more importantly, change the size of the font. Your only image adjustment is brightness. The basic Kindle has a black and white presentation ...enhanced by the fact the "white" is actually more of a warm white than a bight white. Whomever researched the contrast and background tonality level hit the nail on the head. The best part of the Kindle, is you can read at night without the need for any external lighting. And no, your eyes won't get tired reading in the dark once you dial in the brightness level. Handling the basic Kindle can be a bit of a challenge as the sides aren't very wide; it can be easy to accidentally touch the screen, which advances the page before you intend to. In addition, the Kindle is fairly thin. Consider adding a flip open cover; it will add a bit of purchase and makes holding the Kindle a lot easier. Plus, most of these flip open covers have a magnetic catch that keeps the cover closed and puts the Kindle in standby. Using the Kindle is fairly easy once you get the gestures squared away ...the biggest to learn is turning back the page because you will invariably and inadvertently advance the page when you didn't mean to. The other thing you need to understand is you must have the Kindle app on your cell or computer; this is how you download your reading material. The Kindle is linked via Bluetooth to your download device; this is how it gets the "books" loaded to read or add to your library. To some this will be intuitive, to others (like myself) a wee bit of rocket science; call it generational. Overall, I have no complaints with the basic Kindle; it does exactly what I want and that is to offer a viable reading experience other than a book.

Super cute green color. Kind of slow, but it isn't much of a problem. It's responsive to touch and turns pages easily. Not too large, a good, compact little Kindle. Not too bright and has the option of Dark Mode, which I appreciate. Frankly a little disappointed in myself that I didn't switch to a Kindle sooner. We move a lot due to being a military family, and it's such a pain to lug around a library. As a mom to a toddler, it's much better than carrying a fragile book around all day.

The battery life on this thing is great also If not on great Wi-Fi or WiFi at all it can be VERY slow but still works amazing. The page turning is great but sometimes when you are trying to touch anything the pages are sensitive and turn fast. The brightness is great and the kindle is very easy to use. Overall I LOVE IT.

This little Kindle is PERFECT!! First, it was a steal! Secind, it fits perfectly in my bag. At my age (75), I have lots of Doctor visits but love to read. And one can only do soo much people watching. Second, I don't get around as well as I used to. I can carry this along with my reading glasses, my drink, and my dog on a leash down my steps & outside to read. I won't ever be w/o one!!

Love it! Looks and works like brand new. I just switch from the kindle paperwhite for something smaller and this one is perfect. The color is beautiful, the page turning is crisp, it moves faster than the last one and for the price it’s great.

This e-reader is amazing. I use it all the time and it’s so convenient to read anywhere. The screen is comfortable for the eyes, the device feels lightweight, and it’s easy to use. I’m really happy with it and would definitely recommend it!

Smaller than feels comfortable but the color is cute and it holds a charge for at least a week before needing recharge.

After 15 years of Service, my original series 3 hit retirement (it’s choice, not mine). This version is a definite upgrade - same comfortable feel but with a more responsive response times to all actions. Kindles are a must due to their simplicity yet powerful features making reading easier and convenient. If you need an upgrade, don’t delay - grab one today!

This Kindle is easy to use and I can see clearly as the print is just the size for me and it has the brightness I need

Ich habe mich für den zertifizierten und generalüberholten Kindle entschieden und bin sehr positiv überrascht, wie neu das Gerät wirkt. Keine Kratzer, kein Gebrauchsspuren – man merkt wirklich nicht, dass es kein Neugerät ist. Der Kindle ist extrem leicht und kompakt, ideal für unterwegs oder längere Lesesessions. Der blendfreie Bildschirm ist wie gewohnt hervorragend und auch das schnellere Umblättern macht das Lesen angenehm flüssig. Das einstellbare Frontlicht ist praktisch, vor allem abends. Ein kleiner Punkt, den man wissen sollte: Die Akkulaufzeit erreicht bei mir nicht die oft genannten hohen Werte. Realistisch hält der Akku bei regelmäßiger Nutzung ungefähr bis zu zwei Wochen, was für mich aber immer noch völlig in Ordnung ist und schnell nachgeladen ist. Insgesamt ein hochwertiges Gerät zu einem guten Preis – wer keinen brandneuen Kindle braucht, bekommt hier eine sehr gute Alternative.

The kindle was delivered and packaged with plenty of protection. The set up was easy (even for me ) the instructions were simple and straightforward. It is very clear and easy to use. It’s lightweight and slim. I’m very happy with my purchase

Ich habe mir das Kindle zusätzlich zu meinem Paperwhite gebraucht für einen super Preis gekauft. Der Zustand ist bis auf einen ganz kleinen Kratzer auf dem Display (bei der Akkuanzeige) in einem neuwertigen Zustand und funktioniert tadellos. Das Gerät an sich ist für unterwegs einfach genial, da es tatsächlich in die Hosentasche passt (wenn man das möchte). Auf Reisen oder im Bus finde ich die Größe genial und ich muss sagen, dass er bei längerem Halten sogar ein bisschen besser in der Hand liegt als der Paperwhite. Alles in allem ist es ein tolles Gerät und ich nutze meine Kindles sehr häufig.

Ich habe diesen neuen Kindle gekauft und bin insgesamt zufrieden. Das Gerät war gut verpackt und ohne sichtbare Kratzer. Das Display ist scharf, die Hintergrundbeleuchtung angenehm und gleichmäßig. Seiten werden schnell geladen und der Akku hält mehrere Tage bei täglicher Nutzung. Besonders praktisch finde ich das geringe Gewicht, so kann man lange bequem lesen. Für den Preis bietet der Kindle ein sehr gutes Gesamtpaket und ist ideal für Vielleser.