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| Kindle E-reader Family | Kindle Fire Family | ||||||||
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| New Kindle Paperwhite 3G | New Kindle Paperwhite | Kindle | Kindle Fire HD 8.9" | Kindle Fire HD | |||||
| 13,999 | 10,999 | 5,999 | 17,999 | 11,999 | |||||
| Screen size | 6" | 6" | 8.9" | 7" | |||||
| Display Technology | Paperwhite Built-in light | E Ink Pearl | HD LCD | HD LCD | |||||
| Resolution/ Pixel density | 212 PPi | 167 PPi | 1920x1200 up to 1080p HD |
1280x800 up to 720p HD |
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| Audio | - | - | Dolby Audio, dual stereo speakers |
Dolby Audio dual stereo speakers |
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| Connectivity | Free 3G + Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi |
Dual-band, dual antenna Wi-Fi | ||||
| Storage | Upto 1,100 books -2 GB on device Plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content |
Upto 1,400 books -2 GB on device Plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content |
16 GB or 32 GB on device Plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content |
16 GB or 32 GB on device Plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content |
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| Dimensions | 6.7" x 4.6" x 0.36" | 6.5" x 4.5" x 0.34" | 9.4" x 6.4" x 0.35" | 7.5" x 5.4" x 0.40" | |||||
| Weight | 215 g | 206 g | 170 g | 567 g | 395 g | ||||
| Processor | - | - | Dual-core, 1.5GHz OMAP4470 |
Dual-core, 1.2GHz OMAP 4460 |
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| Battery life (wireless off) | 8 weeks | Up to 1 month | Over 10 hours' continuous use |
Over 11 hours' continuous use |
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| Web | Experimental browser |
Experimental browser |
Cloud-accelerated browsing using Amazon Silk |
Cloud-accelerated browsing using Amazon Silk |
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| Interface | 2-point multi-touch |
5-way controller |
10-point multi-touch |
10-point multi-touch |
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Enygma
There is no need to discuss the specifications as that is already clear if you are reading reviews about Kindle Paperwhite.
However things which you need to know is the usage and e-books.
E-books:
Currently Kindle provides the maximum number of e-books than any other e-book stores. Most books available are cheaper than the physical books. I am talking mainly for US & UK books, Indian books on the other hand are available in abundance. Especially as the market is growing so are the quantity of the books availability. In case if you have a PDF, instead of using it to read it on Kindle, just convert the same to Kindle format with the help of conversion software (like Calibre) and load the books.
Loading the books is the easiest just drag and drop.
Payment
Some people have commented that Kindle doesn't have 2 stage authentication, so in this case please don't save your card with Amazon and punch in the numbers every time you need to buy.
You don't need 2 stage authentication if you are careful where you use the card. Make sure you buy it only when you are using your own computer / laptop.
Features
All the features, right from the Dictionary to the X-Ray ensures that you have an amazing reading experience instead of dreading to read a book completely. You can even make your children get into the habit of reading short stories and fables etc.
Battery Life
I personally read up to 3-4 hours everyday on Kindle without charging for 5 weeks. Very important point to be considered is to make sure that the device is in Airplane mode when you are not using the Wi-fi or 3G services and adjust the brightness according to the place where you are reading. Simple.... Read more ›
However things which you need to know is the usage and e-books.
E-books:
Currently Kindle provides the maximum number of e-books than any other e-book stores. Most books available are cheaper than the physical books. I am talking mainly for US & UK books, Indian books on the other hand are available in abundance. Especially as the market is growing so are the quantity of the books availability. In case if you have a PDF, instead of using it to read it on Kindle, just convert the same to Kindle format with the help of conversion software (like Calibre) and load the books.
Loading the books is the easiest just drag and drop.
Payment
Some people have commented that Kindle doesn't have 2 stage authentication, so in this case please don't save your card with Amazon and punch in the numbers every time you need to buy.
You don't need 2 stage authentication if you are careful where you use the card. Make sure you buy it only when you are using your own computer / laptop.
Features
All the features, right from the Dictionary to the X-Ray ensures that you have an amazing reading experience instead of dreading to read a book completely. You can even make your children get into the habit of reading short stories and fables etc.
Battery Life
I personally read up to 3-4 hours everyday on Kindle without charging for 5 weeks. Very important point to be considered is to make sure that the device is in Airplane mode when you are not using the Wi-fi or 3G services and adjust the brightness according to the place where you are reading. Simple.... Read more ›
96 of 99 people found the following review helpful
Verified Purchase
After purchasing kindle, my reading time has increased. I am able to read without much of eye stain, as the screen does not throw light on your eyes, rather the direction is tangential on the screen. Kindle is a great device for reading both in sun light and dark rooms during your bed time without disturbing others.
The battery life is good . But, do read between lines. 8 weeks with 30 min reading /day. So essentially it is 56 days x 30 min = 23 hrs which is 200% + of a tablet and not the way Amazon projects the compassion as 10 hrs vs 8 weeks (Unethical marketing !!!).
The second thing I observed is that Kindle format books are cheaper ( typically 20% cheaper) than hard bound books. So you will get your ROI for the device in a few kindle book purchases within an year. It is very easy to hold this reader in a single hand for long hours, as it very light. Also it fits in your suit packet for quick access while on a flight or waiting for some customer meetings etc.,
The big drawback in Kindle is that, it is not designed for reading PDFs. Even opening a small pdf file crashes the Kindle. If your primary objective is to read PDFs, then Kindle is a "BIG NO".
Please remember Kiddle device is just a hook and hence it comes cheap. The real business for Amazon is selling books and once you buy Kindle you are hooked to Amazon ( BTW, there is nothing wrong in it and as the eco system is very good) . So, if you are a kind of person who will not worry about spending money for legally purchasing books and not the type who will typically look out for pirated pdf versions, I would really recommend this product.
Overall I like the product !!!
The battery life is good . But, do read between lines. 8 weeks with 30 min reading /day. So essentially it is 56 days x 30 min = 23 hrs which is 200% + of a tablet and not the way Amazon projects the compassion as 10 hrs vs 8 weeks (Unethical marketing !!!).
The second thing I observed is that Kindle format books are cheaper ( typically 20% cheaper) than hard bound books. So you will get your ROI for the device in a few kindle book purchases within an year. It is very easy to hold this reader in a single hand for long hours, as it very light. Also it fits in your suit packet for quick access while on a flight or waiting for some customer meetings etc.,
The big drawback in Kindle is that, it is not designed for reading PDFs. Even opening a small pdf file crashes the Kindle. If your primary objective is to read PDFs, then Kindle is a "BIG NO".
Please remember Kiddle device is just a hook and hence it comes cheap. The real business for Amazon is selling books and once you buy Kindle you are hooked to Amazon ( BTW, there is nothing wrong in it and as the eco system is very good) . So, if you are a kind of person who will not worry about spending money for legally purchasing books and not the type who will typically look out for pirated pdf versions, I would really recommend this product.
Overall I like the product !!!
59 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Verified Purchase
Finally, Amazon decides to release the latest Kindle in India! Maybe they are refreshing the Kindle line in the US :)
Having said that, this is the best e-ink devices out there. It is faster than the old version. The lighting has been improved, so its more even. The previous version had uneven lighting. As usual, Amazon's eBook selection is unmatched. So if you want an e-ink based reader, this device is really a "no-brainer" buy! Having owned both devices, I find this much better than the kobo glow. The Kobo is a good device by itself, but looks "blurry" when placed alongside the kindle PW 2.
The only reason for 4 stars is the dark line at the bottom. You don't really notice it at first, but can be disconcerting sometimes, if you do. Watch out for dark spots on the screen though. If you have some, then you should exchange it while in warranty. Amazon does that in the US and hopefully here as well.
Just one word of advice - If you are an avid reader and are looking for a dedicated book reader, this is for you. For those looking for all round multimedia capability the multitude of android tablets, ipads, etc are the way to go. Nexus 7 (2012) is best bang for buck today.
Update: A few grouses after using the Kindle for a couple of days:
1) Amazon has blocked the "feature" (if you can call it that) wherein you could create collections and add books automatically through a calibre plugin. Now this has to be done manually. Wish Amazon makes it easier to manage collections. The current mechanism is very laborious for folks who have 1000+ eBooks (collected over the years)
2) After using the older Kindle for many years, I miss the hardware buttons on either side that were very convenient, regardless of which hand you held the kindle in. But if you hold the paper-white with the left hand,it can be pretty irritating to turn pages. Not a deal breaker, just needs getting used to.
Having said that, this is the best e-ink devices out there. It is faster than the old version. The lighting has been improved, so its more even. The previous version had uneven lighting. As usual, Amazon's eBook selection is unmatched. So if you want an e-ink based reader, this device is really a "no-brainer" buy! Having owned both devices, I find this much better than the kobo glow. The Kobo is a good device by itself, but looks "blurry" when placed alongside the kindle PW 2.
The only reason for 4 stars is the dark line at the bottom. You don't really notice it at first, but can be disconcerting sometimes, if you do. Watch out for dark spots on the screen though. If you have some, then you should exchange it while in warranty. Amazon does that in the US and hopefully here as well.
Just one word of advice - If you are an avid reader and are looking for a dedicated book reader, this is for you. For those looking for all round multimedia capability the multitude of android tablets, ipads, etc are the way to go. Nexus 7 (2012) is best bang for buck today.
Update: A few grouses after using the Kindle for a couple of days:
1) Amazon has blocked the "feature" (if you can call it that) wherein you could create collections and add books automatically through a calibre plugin. Now this has to be done manually. Wish Amazon makes it easier to manage collections. The current mechanism is very laborious for folks who have 1000+ eBooks (collected over the years)
2) After using the older Kindle for many years, I miss the hardware buttons on either side that were very convenient, regardless of which hand you held the kindle in. But if you hold the paper-white with the left hand,it can be pretty irritating to turn pages. Not a deal breaker, just needs getting used to.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Experience
Liked:
1) The display- easy on the eyes, even distribution of backlight.
2) Weight- Light enough to hold for long hours
1) The display- easy on the eyes, even distribution of backlight.
2) Weight- Light enough to hold for long hours
Published 2 days ago by Anil
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent buy
Things I liked:
1. E-ink display
2. Sleek design
3. portability
4. back-light that doesn't try to blind you
Thing I didn't like:or think should be... Read more
1. E-ink display
2. Sleek design
3. portability
4. back-light that doesn't try to blind you
Thing I didn't like:or think should be... Read more
Published 3 days ago by ambarish vahikar
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is priceless !!!
A Gadget for lifetime.A priceless gift for all book lovers from amazon.Reading on it is simply awesome.!! Read more
Published 4 days ago by Soumitri Jena
5.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly good!
To be honest - I was very skeptical about getting a Kindle initially. I haven't really liked reading on tablets before, and figured it would pretty much be the same. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Abhinav Garg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Device as always!
This is my second kindle in as many years and if you are looking for a e-reader, look no further. It is light, compact and very easy to use and the screen is very easy on the eyes. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Arun Kandikonda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic and really innovative
I had already been having a kindle which my wife hid from my son who also took to it and read and re-read several books which I had chosen for him . Read more
Published 7 days ago by Subramanian
4.0 out of 5 stars
Readers Paradise
Yes if one is an avid reader I guess he need not go anywhere and can carry this with him all over. Readers can get a lot of books to read. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Bhanu Kumar
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
It is everything that yoiu have read about it. the only dampener is that it is only black and white, even colored book/pictures are displayed in B/W. Read more
Published 11 days ago by ajay
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good touch screen no audio though
Well this is my second kindle. The previous one was a kindle 3g with keyboard.
It has a touch interface and so many of the buttons go away making it sleek. Read more
It has a touch interface and so many of the buttons go away making it sleek. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Amit
2.0 out of 5 stars
5 starts for Kindle 0 for Amazon India customer service
The product is great. If you are an avid reader, get it, you will not regret it.
My issue is with the customer service (CS). Read more
My issue is with the customer service (CS). Read more
Published 14 days ago by sukesh ganda