The Kindle Paperwhite 4 retains some favourite features, and introduces some cool new ones. It's a winning combination!
The display on previous Kindles has always delivered crisp and laser-quality text, so it's no surprise to see the same winning formula on the Paperwhite 4: 1448 × 1072 px, 6-inch E-Ink Carta touchscreen offering 330 ppi pixel density.
The smooth glass front and slim-line design make the Paperwhite 4 a very cool Kindle to look at. The thinner design also means this new Kindle is slightly lighter than its predecessor, coming in at a very easy-to-hold 182 grams.
One of the biggest improvements in the Paperwhite 4 is the water resistance. The IPX8 rating means this device can withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes. Reading on the beach, by the pool, or in the bath, is a much less fraught affair thanks to this higher rating.
Another new feature in the Kindle Paperwhite 4 is the Bluetooth module that lets you listen to Audible audiobooks.
There were lots of requests for the 4th generation Kindle Paperwhite to have increased internal memory or offer different versions based on memory size. Your wishes have been granted! The 8 GB version allows you to download thousands of ebooks, or some 30 – 40 full-length audiobooks in standard quality, while the 32 GB version gives you virtually unlimited ebook storage, and the ability to download at least 150 Audible audiobooks.
Manufacturer: Kindle
Still fizzing, popping and burning bright, the improved Kindle Paperwhite is the winning formula made even more impressive
Kindle Store is unbeatable; Fantastically sharp; easy-to-read screen; Insane battery life; Light; comfortable to hold
Pageturn/PageFlip stutters; Some ghosting
Amazon has finally commercially released one of the few e-readers in the world that let you read in any circumstance. The company has been actively developing their new Paperwhite for over six months and it will hit the USA market on October 26th.
High Resolution; Expansive Ecosystem; Good Parental Controls; Handles PDF’s Well; Home Screen is Upgraded from Prior Models; Best Demonstration of Glow Technology Found in e-Readers; Lots of International Support
Locks you Into the Amazon ecosystem; Does not read EPUB; Special Offers Costs $20.00 to Remove
If you're yet to buy an ereader there's a lot to like here. The improvements are small, but significant enough to make this the best Kindle yet and the best ereader around. If you already have a Kindle 4 or below, it's probably worth upgrading for the bonus of that night light.
More responsive touchscreen; Faster page turns; Unrivalled library and ease of
Backlight can drain battery
I love the access to all my books at a reasonable price. Wonderful especially when travelling
Have the Kindle app on my phone and was unsure about a dedicated Kindle device. Have been very happy with Kindle which is much easier on the eyes and an overall better experience.
Absoltely delighted with the product. Very light weight and easy to read.
Thanks to a sharp display and fast performance, Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite is the best ebook reader you can buy for the price.
Affordable; Sharp, bright screen; Improved performance; Excellent interface; Cloud-based storage; Vast ebook store.
No adaptive backlight; waterproofing; or audiobook support.
We take a look at Amazon's new higher-resolution, front-lit eReader. Here's our Kindle Paperwhite review
In the great e-reader saga, the Kindle is clearly the protagonist, and one worth rooting for.
Nearly perfect front-lit screen; Improved capacitive touch; Superior contrast, sharpness and texture; Charges over standard USB and lasts forever (6 to 8 weeks); Features like X-Ray and Time to Read make reading funner; Ads? Who cares!
Ads (if you care); Light blooms at bottom of screen can be distracting; No physical page-turning buttons.
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