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

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  • All-new design is thinner and lighter, and now available in your choice of black or white.
  • With Audible built in, 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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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
15,501 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the readability, quality and size of the Kindle eReader. They mention that it's great for reading, can be read easily in all lighting conditions, and has a good build quality. Customers are also satisfied with weight, and value. However, some customers have reported issues with the brightness and find it impossible to read on at night time.

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2,388 customers mention1,890 positive498 negative

Customers like the readability of the Kindle. They say it's great for reading, can be read easily in all lighting conditions, and is more useful for the reader. Some say they're amazed at the ease on the eyes and the natural-feeling reading. Overall, customers find the e-reader to be a great product for bookworms.

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

"...'s only because they're more interesting to talk about, and more useful for the reader. Overall I'm quite satisfied with this device...." Read more

"...I think the digital ink is so cool and fantastic for reading, but obviously it doesn't make for crisp, clear images..." Read more

"...It looks just like a printed page, and can be read easily in all lighting conditions -- whether by lamp or by sunlight...." Read more

2,109 customers mention1,531 positive578 negative

Customers like the quality of the Kindle eReader. They say it is a good product that does its job very well, is responsive, and has had no technical issues so far. The build quality is good for the price, and it runs just fine. Customers are also pleased with the screen / print quality, saying it is well constructed.

"...The Kindle E-reader easily received five stars from me. It has worked well and with out any glitches since I first purchased it...." Read more

"...I have no problem reading in daylight or with a lamp. It's great.- Good, portable size; lightweight.- Easily adjust text size...." Read more

"...but elderly 4th Generation Kindle ebook (with special offers) stopped working..." Read more

"...to use and does exactly what it's designed to do...and it does it exceptionally well.I'm sold...." Read more

2,100 customers mention1,508 positive592 negative

Customers like the size of the Kindle. They say it's small, convenient, and comfortable for reading. They also appreciate that they can adjust the text size for less eyestrain based on lighting, how far away they're holding the device. The screen is also a great size, and they've enjoyed the different sizes.

"...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

"...in one hand and still use your thumb to turn pages; the screen is also a great size, and I've enjoyed the different font sizes I'm able to choose..." 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

"...You can adjust text size for less eyestrain based on lighting, how far away you're holding the reader, etc.-..." Read more

1,738 customers mention1,668 positive70 negative

Customers appreciate the weight of the Kindle. They mention that it is very light, making it more pleasant to hold, and that the size and weight is very convenient. They also mention that the e-reader is perfect for traveling, whether for one's everyday commute, or for long-distance travel.

"...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

"...It's a very user-friendly device and definitely light enough to hold in one hand and still use your thumb to turn pages; the screen is also a great..." Read more

"...It's great.- Good, portable size; lightweight.- Easily adjust text size...." Read more

"...The size and weight is very convenient. The screen IS very small, and I guess that can be a con for people with poor vision...." Read more

839 customers mention588 positive251 negative

Customers like the value of the Amazon Kindle. They say it is an entry-level e-reader at a very modest price point, and is a wonderful investment for casual and avid book readers. They also mention that Amazon has some great deals on less popular books and on more exotic books.

"...There are so many free or very inexpensive ebooks on Amazon to thrill any book lover's heart and more than enough space on the Kindle for all I..." Read more

"...I'm cutting back on phone time and reading more instead.-Affordable! But glad I paid little more for no ads...." Read more

"...The other horrible, lazy and totally useless entry might be from Wikipedia (or the like), which describes an actual person with, absolutely, NO..." Read more

"...To sum up, the device is relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and can store a lot of books for you...." Read more

2,391 customers mention1,546 positive845 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the Kindle Fire HD. Some mention that it's super easy to use, simple, and mainly just for reading, while others say that the interface is definitely a big upgrade over the Lite 4 and that the simple layout is perfect. However, some customers say that it does make navigation of the actual device less intuitive, it' s extra work to set up for reading and that it has the same annoyingly cluttered interface as the Paperwhite.

"...The Kindle E-reader is super easy to use, particularly with the touchscreen feature...." Read more

"...the ebook in May, I found that it had the same annoyingly cluttered interface as the Paperwhite...." Read more

"...It's a very user-friendly device and definitely light enough to hold in one hand and still use your thumb to turn pages; the screen is also a great..." Read more

"...I love that I can borrow books from the library and read more on this. I'm cutting back on phone time and reading more instead.-Affordable!..." Read more

1,018 customers mention592 positive426 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the Amazon Kindle. Some mention that it has a good battery life and doesn't need to be charged often, while others say that it's insufficient.

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

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

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

2,049 customers mention496 positive1,553 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the brightness of the product. They mention that the screen is too dark, and there is no way to adjust the screen brightness. This makes it difficult to read at night.

"...Now I'll go over some cons. First off, the screen is a lot more dim than I thought it would be...." Read more

"...It is not backlit, so you cannot read it in the dark, but I understand that it's better for your eyes and your sleep patterns this way...." Read more

"...What I love:- No screen lighting/backlighting AT ALL. Honestly, this is the #1 reason I chose this reader over the others...." 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

It's really a 4+, but for a few issues
3 Stars
It's really a 4+, but for a few issues
The X-RAY feature is a joke.It had (has) huge potential. But the Kindle group has seriously dropped the ball.Instead of using the X-RAY option to create an excellent list of characters to describe their relationships and\or functions to the story, they have opted for the easy way out. They have created a virtually useless quote machine.When I use the X-RAY feature I often get some random quote the character has made or some mention of the character in from the book, nothing about the character's relationship to the story or people.As an example: Mr. Sanford: "Sanford slammed his fist onto his desk and and screamed out a slew of expletives. He and his wife tried to move on but it was difficult." This is a typical sample of the uselessness of this feature. It should have read (something like): Mr. Sanford - VP to President Briggs, husband to... (or some such).The other horrible, lazy and totally useless entry might be from Wikipedia (or the like), which describes an actual person with, absolutely, NO connection to the story. As an example: James Flynn - William James Flynn (1867 - October 14, 1928) was the director of the FBI from July 1,1918 to August 21,1821). The actual characters name but with no relationship to the story. Again totally and utterly useless.I can sometimes figure out the characters relationship, to the story, by using the search feature, which gives a listing of every mention of the character's name. With this option one can usually find, in the early mentions, how the character in question relates.I have had a Kindle for over 12 years. At first I did not like it I preferred books (I still like the tactile aspect to reading) but have become an avid Kindle person. It is very convenient. I really like the Dictionary feature (my original Kindle's Dictionary was FAR better. It would allow one to look up a word in the displayed definition - which the subsequent iterations do not allow {boo, hiss}).I believe this is too sad. Kindle could be so much better than it has become. I still like it, but too often (every day) I am reminded that it is much less than it's potential.What started out as a wonderful and lofty goal became a quasi useful option, which, most often, does not live up to the hypeMy 2 cents (on X-RAY).The other issue, that keeps the rating low, is the reliability. I've had 2 readers die. Both readers stopped opening up. There was only the sleep image displaying. With the first unit, I bought and replaced the battery, with no success - just a waste of time and money. I did not even try to fix the second unit.
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