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Kindle E-reader (Previous Generation - 8th) - Black, 6" Display, Wi-Fi, Built-In Audible - Includes Special Offers

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Color: Black
Offer Type: With Special Offers
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  • All-new design is thinner and lighter, and now available in your choice of black or white.
  • With built-in Audible, access the world’s largest library of audiobooks. Easily switch between reading and listening on Bluetooth-enabled speakers or headphones.
  • Easy on your eyes—touchscreen display reads like real paper.
  • No screen glare, even in bright sunlight, unlike tablets.
  • Keep reading—a single charge lasts weeks, not hours.
  • Get lost in your story with no alerts or notifications.
  • Instant access to new releases and bestsellers, or from over a million titles at $2.99 or less. Prime members read free with unlimited access to over a thousand titles.
  • Looking for a light? Try Kindle Paperwhite.
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A Booklover's New Best Friend

Thin and light for one-handed reading

Kindle is 11% thinner and 16% lighter than the previous generation Kindle, making it easy and comfortable to hold in one hand.

No eye strain, reads like real paper

Kindle uses actual ink particles and proprietary, hand-built fonts to create crisp text similar to what you see in a physical book. The blacks and whites on the screen are uniform, improving text and image quality.

Unlike tablets, no blue light to disturb your sleep

Studies have shown that evening exposure to blue light from backlit screens like tablets and smartphones can suppress the body’s production of melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone that helps the body fall asleep. Because the Kindle display emits no light, you can read anytime without losing sleep.

No glare in bright sunlight

Unlike reflective tablet and smartphone screens, the high contrast touchscreen display eliminates glare in any setting—even direct sunlight.

Battery lasts weeks, not hours

A single battery charge allows you to read for weeks, not hours.

Millions of books, no distractions

Kindle is designed as a dedicated e-reader. Indulge your love of reading without interruptions like email alerts and push notifications.

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Customers find the Kindle reader easy to navigate and better than traditional tablets for bedtime reading, with spectacular basic functionality. The device is lightweight and convenient to carry around, featuring a glare-free display and crisp, clear screen. While some customers find the size perfect for purses, others note it's slightly smaller than expected. The battery life receives mixed reviews, with some reporting great performance while others find it insufficient, and opinions on value for money are divided between those who find it worth the price tag and those who consider it not worth the cost.

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3,835 customers mention "Readability"3,050 positive785 negative

Customers find the Kindle E-reader easy to use, particularly for bedtime reading, with one customer noting it's better than reading from traditional tablets.

"...It's much easier on your eyes and better than reading from traditional tablets and computer screens...." Read more

"...I can purchase and read new books easily and quickly. I still have the same wide choices I did before with Amazon...." Read more

"...Tapping the edge of the screen to turn the page is incredibly easy and less intrusive than pushing a button, which was always a nice little jarring..." Read more

"...Usage: I find this device to be very easy to use. Flipping pages just requires a light touch on the screen...." Read more

2,649 customers mention "Functionality"2,051 positive598 negative

Customers are satisfied with the Kindle's basic functionality, with one customer noting it performs better than a tablet.

"...It has some nice extra features like the dictionary that I really like. I purchased the one that shows the ads and they don't bother me at all...." Read more

"It far better then a tablet, because you dont get thst led screen and glrae on the screen. Thounsands of books to read at your figer type...." Read more

"...Me: great, thank you! very helpful and well done! Makhan Dharam: You're welcome. Is there anything else that I may assist you with?..." Read more

"...the device does have a browser that can display web pages, it is not very good and you shouldn't really expect much from it...." Read more

1,919 customers mention "Weight"1,828 positive91 negative

Customers appreciate the Kindle's lightweight design, noting it's easy to carry around and comfortable to hold in hand. One customer mentions it's thin enough to fit in a tiny backpack.

"...It is convenient to take with me, some of the books I like to read can be bulky and/or heavy. This does not matter on the Kindle E-reader...." Read more

"...I find it to be just a minor annoyance. Weight: Perfect. You can hold this indefinitely with no strain on your hand or arm...." Read more

"...Light way and store anywhwere like a bag or ypur pocket. Easy to take with you on the go. It lasted a week or less on battery if your a read alot...." Read more

"...It was a great system as it meant minimal clutter on my interface and an easy way to find/navigate the 700+ documents I had there.. Just like in a..." Read more

712 customers mention "Screen glare"576 positive136 negative

Customers appreciate the Kindle's glare-free display, which is crisp and clear, with one customer noting it performs well in both normal and low light conditions.

"I'm really loving this device. In proper lighting the screen is extremely clear.. much clearer than I thought it would be...." Read more

"...No glare, easy to adjust fonts, great ability to look up words, acronyms and passages from books using the highlight tool when connected to wifi......" Read more

"...is replacing, other than the crisper text / fonts from the improved screen display, as far as I can tell this new version of Kindle has the same..." Read more

"...difficult and annoying to use than either the 2G or 3G. The non-glare eInk screen, I will say, is just the same as the 2G or 3G screen and I'm..." Read more

2,101 customers mention "Size"1,439 positive662 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the Kindle's size: while some appreciate that it fits perfectly in their purse and is more compact than a regular paperback, others find it slightly smaller than expected and note that the font size is quite small.

"...And there are many added advantages for me. The Kindle E-reader saves me room while allowing me to have as many books as I wish without wondering..." Read more

"...case for the Kindle (2016) - I got one with my Kindle and it fits perfectly, doesn't add bulk and sleeps/wakes the Kindle on opening/closing the..." Read more

"...The letters are small, so you have to zoom in, and the Kindle is slow at zooming in and moving around the document...." Read more

"...The Kindle itself is smaller and lighter than my old version. I didn't think the old one was heavy, but what a difference a few years make!..." Read more

1,100 customers mention "Battery life"616 positive484 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the Kindle's battery life, with some reporting great performance while others find it insufficient.

"...As far as I know, because of the way the device is made, they don't take up any battery...." Read more

"My last Kindle was a 4th gen. Loved it. But, the battery was getting worse and worse, and the shell was basically disintegrating...." Read more

"...First off, the device itself: Battery life: Very good, though perhaps not quite as good as advertised...." Read more

"...If you get one of these, don't be like me if the battery life expectancy doesn't hold up...." Read more

1,072 customers mention "Value for money"742 positive330 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the Kindle's value for money, with some finding it a wonderful investment for casual and avid book readers, while others feel it's not worth the price.

"...metal casing would up the price considerably, and I feel that the cheaper price of this basic Kindle far outweighs that slight drawback...." Read more

"...If you are an avid reader and want a reasonably priced device to make your life easier, then you should definitely give the Kindle a try...." Read more

"...They have created a virtually useless quote machine...." Read more

"...go with kindle touch screen e-ereader for amazon kindle it a buget friendly device and you won't go broke getting one...." Read more

1,516 customers mention "Backlight"311 positive1,205 negative

Customers express dissatisfaction with the Kindle's backlighting, noting that it lacks a built-in light and requires external illumination for reading.

"...The rate features asked about the built-in-light, there was no built-in light in this Kindle so I left it blank...." Read more

"...3. ILLUMINATION: the E-reader has no self-provided illumination, it's just like a book (the Paperwhite illuminates itself)...." Read more

"...One reason? Some people think the screen is too dark...." Read more

"...No, there is no back light. It looks just like a printed page, and can be read easily in all lighting conditions -- whether by lamp or by sunlight...." Read more

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  • Brian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoy this device
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016
    Color: BlackOption: Without Kindle UnlimitedOffer Type: With Special OffersVerified Purchase
    I'm really loving this device. In proper lighting the screen is extremely clear.. much clearer than I thought it would be. The characters are very crisp and sharp. I see that the more expensive models have better resolution, but honestly the screen is just fine and that's only a bonus. I'm sure if you compare them side by side you'll see differences, but this screen is just fine. It's much easier on your eyes and better than reading from traditional tablets and computer screens. It has some nice extra features like the dictionary that I really like. I purchased the one that shows the ads and they don't bother me at all. They show up as a wallpaper and honestly I think I prefer seeing them. As far as I know, because of the way the device is made, they don't take up any battery. Which is another amazing thing.. barely having to ever charge the device. Overall very satisfied and I highly recommend this device.

    Now I'll go over some cons. First off, the screen is a lot more dim than I thought it would be. My room is usually more dim than others, but I still expected to see the Kindle just fine. Nontheless I've had to turn an extra light on to see it. If you plan on reading in even a slightly dim environment, or you have bad eyes, you simply have to pay extra and get the next model which has the lit background. I am now strongly considering doing an exchange, despite the fact that I still don't plan to use the Kindle in dark environments much (but I purchased this on Prime Day, so I'll have to unfortunately sacrifice the sale). EDIT: I've decided not to do the exchange as I've been enjoying my product, and didn't want to sacrifice such a good deal.

    Secondly, PDF's are a bit annoying to read, and I have a large collection of e-books in PDF. The letters are small, so you have to zoom in, and the Kindle is slow at zooming in and moving around the document. If you plan on primarily using PDF's, you should consider using another device. EDIT: You can send a PDF to your Kindle email address, and write "convert" (no quotes) in the subject, and you'll receive your PDF in Kindle format. This is nice and useful, but the one PDF I did had formatting issues throughout. Since that particular PDF was a programming book, it made some of the examples render incorrect code, and so I can't use it for this book. However, if you're just converting a regular book without complex formatting, you may have better results than I did with my programming book.

    The screen flashes/flickers every time it needs to change. So for example, going to the next page or even just something changing colors will flash the screen. In my opinion it's not too big of a deal. It's a technical sacrifice. The screen is extremely clear for reading and the battery lasts for weeks. It's how this particular technology works (just google "E Ink" if you'd like to learn more about it), and in my opinion, the benefits of this screen outweigh this problem, and so it's not a big deal to me. I figured it should be mentioned for others reading this review however.

    And lastly, it's much smaller than I thought it would be. I didn't think to look at the dimensions in the description because honestly, I would have bought it either way. Just look at the dimensions and get a ruler out if you think the small size will be a concern.

    Anyways, that's it for now. You might notice I talked more about problems than benefits, but that's only because they're more interesting to talk about, and more useful for the reader. Overall I'm quite satisfied with this device. The only feature that might convince me to exchange it is the screen light. If your eyes don't have problems and if you always read in bright environments, then this device will be great for you.
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  • danyitoo
    5.0 out of 5 stars This Kindle E-reader is a real 'keeper' for me!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2016
    Color: BlackOption: Without Kindle UnlimitedOffer Type: With Special OffersVerified Purchase
    Books are one of my favorite things. I have hundreds of books. My strong interest in books and all they contained started when my aunt (who was a school teacher) started taking me to our tiny town library well before my first birthday and has continued ever since. I enjoy reading all kinds of books on a variety of subjects. I read everything from history, Christian mysteries/romances, to biographaries, to cultural topics, to anything that catches my interest. Because many of the books (particularly the series) become my 'friends,' I do not like to part with them and will read them over and over again throughout the months or years. Because of this, I have a very large number of books in my apartment...all nicely housed in bookcases in some sort of order that makes sense to me (if no one else!). My best friend recently commented that I would soon either need to stop purchasing books or I would need a larger apartment so that they could have their own room. She meant it as a joke, but I realized that it was the truth. I certainly did not wish to get rid of any of my books (although I did convince myself to do a big purge, which made a local receiving organization very happy). However I knew that it was time to bite the bullet and move from paper books to ebooks. I had been resisting because I could not imagine reading a book that I could not hold in my hands.I started slowly by adding Kindle to my computer and purchasing a few ebooks. I found it a bit strange, but not terribly offensive! lol So after using Kindle on my computer for some time and then receiving gift cards for my birthday I took the plunge and purchased an ebook, a Kindle E-reader 6". Even when I first purchased my Kindle E-reader it took me a few days to even do more than look at it and set it up so that I could make sure it worked. But then I thought I should at least give it a fair shot, so I synced my Kindle eReader with my online Kindle, purchased some more ebooks and began to build a relationship with my new Kindle E-reader. It has been a month and a half now, and I am feeling very comfortable with my Kindle E-reader. No it is not the same as holding a book in my hand or being able to write handwritten notes in the margins, etc. But amazingly in many ways it is much better. I can still read my favorite books as often as I want. I can purchase and read new books easily and quickly. I still have the same wide choices I did before with Amazon. I can still make notes in the books I read. And there are many added advantages for me. The Kindle E-reader saves me room while allowing me to have as many books as I wish without wondering where I am going to put them all. The Kindle E-reader is super easy to use, particularly with the touchscreen feature. There is a dictionary right in the Kindle E-reader, so if I need information I do not have to go to my computer to find it or whatever. It is convenient to take with me, some of the books I like to read can be bulky and/or heavy. This does not matter on the Kindle E-reader. The Kindle E-reader easily received five stars from me. It has worked well and with out any glitches since I first purchased it. As I said it is easy to use and convenient to use. It is definitely a keeper for me, and I would recommend it to anyone who might be considering purchasing an e-reader. One other thing about the Kindle that means a lot to me is the Amazon service that backs it up. Before I purchased my Kindle I called and asked several questions about it, I further called after receiving it for help in syncing it with my computer Kindle. Each time I contacted Amazon I was treated with respect and kindness by a professional and knowledgeable pleasant customer service representative who answered all of my questions and helped me with the syncing, etc. Since I am a person who believes that a product is only as good as the service that stands behind it, Amazon's five star service meant a lot to me, and helped to confirm for me that I had made the right choice in purchasing my Kindle E-reader. I will confess that I still buy a paper book now and then just for old times sake, but basically I am truly enjoying my Kindle E-reader and use it regularly. It has helped me in many ways in my busy life!
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