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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| Kindle | Kindle Paperwhite | Kindle Voyage | |
| Learn more | Learn more | Learn more | |
| Price | $79 | $119 | $199 |
| Screen Size | 6" | 6" | 6" |
| Glare-Free Screen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Light |
No |
Yes |
Yes + Adaptive light sensor |
| Page Turns |
Touchscreen |
Touchscreen |
Touchscreen + PagePress |
| Resolution | 167 ppi | 212 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Free 3G |
Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Free 3G |
| Battery Life |
Battery lasts weeks on a single charge |
Battery lasts weeks on a single charge |
Battery lasts weeks on a single charge |
| Storage | Holds thousands of books | Holds thousands of books | Holds thousands of books |
| Weight | 6.7 oz (191 g) |
Wi-Fi: 7.3 oz (206 g) Wi-Fi + Free 3G: 7.6 oz (215 g) |
Wi-Fi: 6.3 oz (180 g) Wi-Fi + Free 3G: 6.6 oz (188 g) |
| Dimensions |
6.7" x 4.7" x 0.40" (169 x 119 x 10.2 mm) |
6.7" x 4.6" x 0.36" (169 x 117 x 9.1 mm) |
6.4" x 4.5" x 0.30" (162 x 115 x 7.6 mm) |
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
109 of 121 people found the following review helpful
Configuration:With Special Offers
I am writing this from the perspective of being a long-time experienced Kindle user vs. someone brand new. From an overall perspective, considering the pricing of the Kindle with Special Offers at $79 vs. higher amounts for the different flavors of Kindle available today, this one is a bargain. If you have wanted to get your kids a Kindle to encourage reading as well as sharing of books but hesitated because $119 to $400+ is a lot of money to risk with a child, maybe at $79 this is your price point.
From a size standpoint, the reading screen is the exact same size as the other e-Ink Kindles. It is slightly thicker - but slightly lighter - than the Kindle Paperwhite, but to me it's not really a noticeable difference when you're holding it in a protective cover.
Opening up the box, included with the Kindle is a micro-USB cord but no power adapter. That's really annoying. Interestingly, and it seems rather chicken of Amazon, a power adaptor has to be purchased separately for $15 if you purchase it at the same time as you purchase the Kindle (or $20 if you purchase it later), so if you already have a micro-USB charger handy I wouldn't order one of the chargers.
There are no page buttons - no buttons at all except for the power button - and turning the page is as easy as tapping the side of the screen with your thumb while you're reading, or swiping the screen with your finger.
Reading is easy on this one: in comparison to my Kindle Keyboard, the previous version of Kindle, and a Kindle DX the letters on the screen are much, much darker and easier to read: the display is crisp and dark. Read more ›
From a size standpoint, the reading screen is the exact same size as the other e-Ink Kindles. It is slightly thicker - but slightly lighter - than the Kindle Paperwhite, but to me it's not really a noticeable difference when you're holding it in a protective cover.
Opening up the box, included with the Kindle is a micro-USB cord but no power adapter. That's really annoying. Interestingly, and it seems rather chicken of Amazon, a power adaptor has to be purchased separately for $15 if you purchase it at the same time as you purchase the Kindle (or $20 if you purchase it later), so if you already have a micro-USB charger handy I wouldn't order one of the chargers.
There are no page buttons - no buttons at all except for the power button - and turning the page is as easy as tapping the side of the screen with your thumb while you're reading, or swiping the screen with your finger.
Reading is easy on this one: in comparison to my Kindle Keyboard, the previous version of Kindle, and a Kindle DX the letters on the screen are much, much darker and easier to read: the display is crisp and dark. Read more ›
65 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Configuration:With Special Offers|Verified Purchase
I bought this value-priced Kindle to solve a problem. My 9 year old son loves to read; he will tear through a Harry Potter book in a couple of days. But, he has no interest in reading on a regular tablet whether it be one of the iPads in the house, or the Kindle Fire HD. Something about the experience, basically staring at a white lamp for hours, keeps him from enjoying it like he enjoys traditional paper books. But paper books are bulky, and accumulate, and get kicked around the car, and have to be returned to the library. Many times, I'd just prefer to have the convenience of an eBook.
So, when this new generation of Kindle E Ink readers were announced, and at such a low price, I impulsively put in a pre-order. I could cheaply experiment to see if it was right for my son. This whole device costs less than the extended warranty on my iPad.
When it arrived, I made an error. I powered it on. One of my children asked to see it, I handed it over, and when it was handed back, it had been set to German and was midway through the tutorial you walk through to learn the basics of operating the Kindle. Now my German has been completely unlearned since I was in college, so I was at sea. I needed to call Kindle support to get me out of there. By the way, Kindle support answered my call within a minute, on a Thursday afternoon, and the pleasent man on the other end helped me get out of the tutorial, and find my way to the comforts of American English.
But I had missed the tutorial, and if there ever was a device that you need to absorb the lessons of the onboarding screens, it is this single button Kindle. It has one of the least discoverable interfaces you are likely to encounter in this modern era of app design. Read more ›
So, when this new generation of Kindle E Ink readers were announced, and at such a low price, I impulsively put in a pre-order. I could cheaply experiment to see if it was right for my son. This whole device costs less than the extended warranty on my iPad.
When it arrived, I made an error. I powered it on. One of my children asked to see it, I handed it over, and when it was handed back, it had been set to German and was midway through the tutorial you walk through to learn the basics of operating the Kindle. Now my German has been completely unlearned since I was in college, so I was at sea. I needed to call Kindle support to get me out of there. By the way, Kindle support answered my call within a minute, on a Thursday afternoon, and the pleasent man on the other end helped me get out of the tutorial, and find my way to the comforts of American English.
But I had missed the tutorial, and if there ever was a device that you need to absorb the lessons of the onboarding screens, it is this single button Kindle. It has one of the least discoverable interfaces you are likely to encounter in this modern era of app design. Read more ›
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By K. Russell
Configuration:With Special Offers|Verified Purchase
I love my new Kindle. I love it because I read all of the specifications for the device. This device does not have a backlight. So if night time reading is your thing you might not like this version. This is a very basic Kindle that does not have many bells and whistles. Which is something I like because I own other devices like an ipad. '
This device is very easy to use and comes with a tutorial when you set it up. Even if you some how miss the tutorial it's easy to figure out how to configure the device the way you want it. You can link it to social media if that is something you want to do. I have linked mine to Good Reads but not Facebook or Twitter.
It comes with a USB cord for charging but does not include the wall adapter. I knew this and plan to use the many wall adapters around the house.
I purchased the one with special offers but I hardly notice them. Plus I saw an offer for a cheap book I may want to purchase in the future or at least get from the library. It's a feature you could use to your advantage.
Overall this is a basic device and it does not pretend to be anything other than that. If you have used something fancier you may be disappointed. But for $80 you can't go wrong for a basic e-reader.
This device is very easy to use and comes with a tutorial when you set it up. Even if you some how miss the tutorial it's easy to figure out how to configure the device the way you want it. You can link it to social media if that is something you want to do. I have linked mine to Good Reads but not Facebook or Twitter.
It comes with a USB cord for charging but does not include the wall adapter. I knew this and plan to use the many wall adapters around the house.
I purchased the one with special offers but I hardly notice them. Plus I saw an offer for a cheap book I may want to purchase in the future or at least get from the library. It's a feature you could use to your advantage.
Overall this is a basic device and it does not pretend to be anything other than that. If you have used something fancier you may be disappointed. But for $80 you can't go wrong for a basic e-reader.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By gloria marie
Configuration:With Special Offers|Verified Purchase
Love love love my new kindle.i have cataracts and light hurts my eyes . With glare free background I can conitinue enjoying my favorite thing in life. I have over 2000 books and with one touch after registration there they were. I was even able to start a collection as it was so easy to do.it is so much lighter than my other kindles. We'll worth the price of $79. I would and will tell everyone about this kindle.
I'd like to give a special shout out to your support service. They are the best and helped me so much over last 5 years.
I'd like to give a special shout out to your support service. They are the best and helped me so much over last 5 years.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
From a New Kindle Owner
I just took my new Kindle out of the box and I'm already in love with it. Setup was rather easy and the tutorial was easy enough to follow along. Read more
Published 41 minutes ago by Sean Pilgrim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Impressive!
Its Fantastic! The touch screen is awesome for the lower grade kindle, its very light and i like the thickness it makes the device much more comfortable to hold while reading a... Read more
Published 45 minutes ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great E-Reader. Simple to use and nice
Great E-Reader. Simple to use and nice.
Published 3 hours ago by maaz322
5.0 out of 5 stars
I am enjoying my new kindle and it's nice to be able to be outside and...
I am enjoying my new kindle and it's nice to be able to be outside and there is no glare on the screen. I should have ordered this the first time. Read more
Published 4 hours ago by Gayle W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great e-reader
Bought as a gift to replace her old kindle. She can't put it down. Loves the new touch screen and how much easier it has gotten to use. Read more
Published 7 hours ago by a velazquez
3.0 out of 5 stars
I'm sorry to say, for me, the new Kindle missed the mark
I was so excited to receive my Kindle, 6" Glare-Free Touchscreen Display, but was soon disappointed. Read more
Published 8 hours ago by Sunnygirl10
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kindle 6" Glare-Free Touchscreen Display
Just two words...love it. It's a little different than my Nook in that it doesn't show the page number on all books. Although the book I'm now reading does show the numbers. Read more
Published 8 hours ago by DT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
I love my Kindle! I can now have needle craft patterns, recipes and reading material at my fingertips.
Published 9 hours ago by Jang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Much improved
I've had my Kindle for a few days now, since the release date, so 5 days total, and so far I absolutely love it. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Brittany
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love the kindle voyager I just have a few questions ...
I love the kindle voyager I just have a few questions about it. It says I can read it in total darkness and it is smart enough to know it and change brightness. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Jess
