The Kindle’s stripped-down approach is, frankly, refreshing.
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At some point in the last decade, reading stopped being an activity I did outside of my home. I used to read books at the park, on public transport, and even at the pub. These days, if I’m out-and-about and need to pass the time, you’ll probably find me with my nose buried in my phone. Cracking open a book, I’m sad to say, is a ritual reserved for my sofa. Unsurprisingly, I’m reading less—a lot less. And I’m not proud of it.
The Kindle’s stripped-down approach is, frankly, refreshing: to put the world of literature at your fingertips without the buzz, buzz, buzzing of texts, emails, and breaking news. The newest model incorporates some of the features found in higher-end versions of the device, making it a smart investment for readers who may have been on the fence about the Kindle in the past.This time around, the most noteworthy upgrade to the entry-level Kindle are the four adjustable LED lights.
Amazon also reportedly made changes to the Kindle’s e-ink display and capacitive touch technology, though these changes might not be apparent to new users. It's hard for me to say definitively if e-ink text looks crisper on this Kindle than it does on its predecessor, or if the touch controls feel tighter, but IAlong with the device itself, Amazon included their official cover in their review kit.
is only $30 on Amazon, and every Kindle-owning co-worker I spoke to about the covers seems to swear by them.The Kindle Paperwhite is a little pricier than the all-new Kindle, but it's still our pick for the overall best Kindle thanks to its flexible storage options and water-resistant hardware.
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