![]() ![]() If you have a big Kindle library (I have more than 200 books), some new features help reduce clutter. If you have a no-ads Kindle, the lock screen now shows the cover of the book you're currently reading, too. The primary shift is that on the home screen, there's a new icon that helps you jump right back to the book you're reading. This improvement isn't specific to the new Paperwhite the software update comes to base-model Kindles, some older Paperwhites, and the Oasis. A Faster InterfaceĪmazon recently updated the Kindle interface to make it easier to navigate. But if you really want to experience those works with the calming tones of E Ink, you need to look for a 10-inch E Ink device like the Onyx Boox Note Air. Most people prefer to read those formats on a color device like the Amazon Fire HD 10 or a base-model Apple iPad anyway. The screen is just too small, so text remains unreadable. ![]() However, the Paperwhite still isn't the right ebook reader for American comics, graphic novels, or highly illustrated children's books. The 2021 Paperwhite (right) is the right size for Japanese manga, which tend to be smaller and less colorful than American comics, although it still looks fine on the 2018 model (left) That translates to 20% fewer page flips on the newer model-and in my mind, a 20% more restful experience. Norrell in Amazon's standard font size, I saw 17 lines of about 8 short words each on the older Kindle and 21 lines of 9 words each on the newer one. While I was reading Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange and Mr. Amazon also sells a range of covers for the Kindle that cost between $30 and $60. The Paperwhite works with any USB-C power cable and adapter, but if you don't have one laying around, Amazon sells one for $20. The new Paperwhite lasts about a week with heavy use, but you can greatly extend battery life by turning off the front light and Wi-Fi.Īmazon includes a power cable, but no power adapter. It doesn't support fast charging, however-it still takes several hours to charge and powers up at no more than 9w. (In the case of the Signature model, though, wireless charging cradles sometimes trigger the button.)Ī USB-C port brings the Kindle in line with other mobile devices from the past few years. The bottom-mounted power button, a remnant from the 2018 model, bothers some folks, but I don't find it prone to accidental presses on the base Paperwhite model. The 17-LED system is much more even than the 4 LEDs on the base-model Kindle. The yellowness can also be tied to a clock, so the screen gets yellower as the night goes on to save your eyes. ![]() The new Paperwhites and Oasis have color-changing front lights that can go from blue-white to yellow using two sliders. The whole device still carries an IPX8 rating, so it can survive for an hour of dunking in fresh water or a three-minute dip in seawater. The new Paperwhite steps up from a 6-inch, 300ppi E Ink Carta display to a 6.8-inch panel that retains a 300ppi resolution. At 7.2 ounces, it's 0.8-ounce heavier than the previous model, which I initially thought would annoy me, but doesn't it's still light enough to comfortably hold with one hand for hours. The 2021 Paperwhite is still a smooth, black, matte device, but now measures 6.8 by 4.9 by 0.3 inches (HWD) rather than 6.6 by 4.6 by 0.3 inches. The 2018 Paperwhite design introduced a flat front and a waterproof rating. Left to right: 2021 Paperwhite, 2018 Paperwhite, 2021 Paperwhite Signature Barnes & Noble's Nook models also still exist, although the future of that lineup seems uncertain. For other sources and formats, there's Kobo. They're best for reading books from Amazon and work fine with titles from public libraries. There are two-and-a-half ebook reader players in the US market, although others play bigger roles overseas. Along with its updated screen, these features help it remain our Editors' Choice award winner for ebook readers. While the prices of Paperwhite models have been slowly creeping up, this new version still offers the best mix of features at the right price for most readers, including a flat front panel and a waterpoof design. Read our original review from Octobelow.īigger is better with Amazon's 2021 Kindle Paperwhite ($139.99), which uses a new E Ink panel to show more words per page than its predecessor. How to Set Up Two-Factor AuthenticationĮditors' Note: This is the most recent version of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages. ![]()
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