Kindle Paperwhite | Waterproof, 6" High-Resolution Display, 32 GB—with Ads—Black (Previous generation)

I’ve always loved physical books (still do) so for a long time kindles and other devices like it held no interest for me and then I fell into the world of FanFiction the majority of which isn’t available in book form so you have to read it online, I was reading on my phone which was both too small for my liking and drained my battery when I discovered that I could download fanfics as ebooks and read them on a kindle I snapped up a bundle deal with the case and plug and I absolutely would not be without it now, I currently have over 700 fanfic books on mine,- the battery life is fantastic,- It’s easy to use,- the Amazon plug is well worth purchasing,- it’s so easy to put books on just save the book to your laptop, plug it in open the relevant file and copy and paste or drag them over.- the background light is well worth having- paying the extra £10 to have it ad free is also well worth it in my opinion.-once a book is downloaded onto the device you can read it anywhere no need to be online.-the storage is immense, I have over 700 books of varying lengths on mine and have barley used a gb.-it’s the perfect size and nice and light.-it saves your page so you just open it and go.If you’re a book lover like me it probably won’t ever be able to completely replace books but it’s a brilliant little device to be able to carry about with hundreds (or even thousands) of books at your fingertips, it’s perfect for my needs and I wouldn’t be without one now and highly recommended them.

~Pros~- A backlight! Yes, we all wished that our 7th gen kindles had some form of glow to them for bedtime reads (or maybe if you were reading in a cave) and now we have it! The ability to set it specifically to your needs is also a nice bonus.- The E-reader, whilst being lightweight and compact enough to comfortably fit in a large jacket pocket, is also suprisingly robust. I have dropped mine a few times and it is still working fine; that being said though, it would be wise to invest in a case for reasons I will mention in a moment!- It has a lovely 300 ppi touchscreen that makes reading your library of books a joy.- The kindle store actually has many free books that you can download on this device, so no further investment is necessary granted you want to read classics like treasure island or les miserables. However, most books do require payment, which brings me to...- ...The kindle discount on books! Indeed, often you will find that novels on the kindle will cost less in general than their physical counterparts! Excellent for bargain hunters and bookworms alike who do not mind using a screen to view their beloved books!-Cons-~ As mentioned prior, you will want to get a case. This is for three main reasons;A: The kindle is a fingerprint magnet, which is generally a consequence of using the material that amazon uses in order to mass produce the plastic shell for the unit. If you like your electronics pristine, be sure to cover the back at the very least!B: The kindle screen, whilst being lovely to look at, is not very tough and thus prone to scratches. Given enough scratches, your unit may lose functionality in terms of the touchscreen, so (I hate to sound like a parent here but) take good care of it!C: Most importantly to me, the sleep button is located on the bottom of the unit. This may not seem like much of a complaint until you factor in the fact that most people will likely hold the unit by the bottom, where they will inevitably accidentally press the sleep button and interrupt their reading! Very frustrating, and for this very reason a case is quite necessary for your device.~ The kindle itself will take up a lot of computing power to index your kindle book library upon registering the unit, which can drain battery quite significantly for the first day of owning the device. However, this problem will not likely persist beyond a few hours to a day or two granted your library of books isn't in the thousands!~ The kindle in general does run quite slowly at times; due to it using an E-ink display, the display will not be as fluid as a regular LED display as the display physically functions differently to make itself look like paper! Try not to be impatient, just think of it like you are turning a page quite quickly! Another brief complaint is that sometimes the screen does not refresh itself and words from a previous page may linger on the screen- in this case you may want to select the "refresh screen every page" setting in the kindle settings.All in all, I love my kindle! I think its a fantastic bit of kit for the train, for the plane (granted your airline allows it) and perhaps even for a trip on the Seine! If you want a compact, backlit and overall high quality E-reader, the kindle paperwhite is for you! If you do not fancy spending the money, do not worry! Your phone is also capable of reading kindle e-books; simply download the kindle app! Happy shopping all!

Kindle Paperwhite (2021) Review: A Great Ereader for Most UsersThe Kindle Paperwhite (2021) is a strong contender for the title of "best all-around e-reader." It offers a feature set that appeals to a wide range of readers, from casual bookworms to frequent travellers.I upgraded my Kindle to a larger capacity due to the amount of books, overflowing in the library. Whilst I love paperback, I do not have the physical space to store them on bookshelves. Which is why I purchased the Kindle. I love that it fits comfortably in my hand and is lightweight to chuck in the bag. It makes a great companion for long commutes on trains, aeroplanes and by the beach. This newer model includes a blacklight which is useful for the night.The screen is designed to not emit blue light, perfect for winding down from technologies. It also has Bluetooth connection to connect to wireless headphones/earphones and can playback audiobooks. The e-ink reader mimics print very well and the page refreshes instantly.I just wish it came with a USB-C cable as micro USB is harder to find these days.Pros:Sharp, Readable Display: The 6.8-inch, 300ppi E Ink display is crisp and comfortable to read on, even for extended sessions.Waterproof Design: Take your Paperwhite to the beach, bathtub, or pool without worry.Warm Adjustable Light: The improved front light now offers adjustable warmth, reducing eye strain and making reading in low light more pleasant.Long Battery Life: Expect weeks of use on a single charge, perfect for vacations or forgetting to plug it in every night.Large Storage Capacity (8GB): Store thousands of ebooks without worrying about running out of space (with the standard version).Micro USB Charging: Finally,Cons:No Physical Page Turn Buttons: Some users may miss the tactile feedback of physical buttons.Limited OS: While great for reading, the Kindle OS lacks the functionality of a full tablet.Ads (Optional): The base model displays advertisements. Paying extra removes them.