Kindle Paperwhite – Now Waterproof With 2× the Storage

The trend of ditching your paper books, and switching to digital e-readers has increased a great deal in the past years. It is no surprise that everyone wants to join the moving train both young and old.

Having to go anywhere with your Kindle e-book reader without feeling the weight, and it occupying more than necessary space is one of the best feelings for e-book users.

Over the years devices which are more portable has gathered more fan base than the heavy ones. It is no surprise that Amazon Kindle decided to join the trend. With the launch of the new Kindle Paperwhite, vast developments have been made. If the need to ever purchase a Kindle Paperwhite comes up or you are in a fix whether to get it or not, then this review would give you a better insight on what to expect.

Look and Design

Looking closely at the new Kindle Paperwhite, there is no much difference in appearance from its predecessor. The first difference to notice on the surface is the “Kindle logo”, which is no longer the matching black with the case, but a light grey color that makes it stand out.

The Kindle Paperwhite is a 6-inch e-book reader with a 300 pi display and an anti-glare screen display making it easier to read in any lighting condition. You can read for as many hours as you can, without the feeling of discomfort setting in.

In addition, the text size and boldness of the fonts can be adjusted to suit your reading preferences. It comes with adjustable screen brightness as well, so, you can manually alternate the brightness to fit your surroundings.

Equipped with 5 LED backlights, it is a step ahead of its predecessor on this, which has just four.

You can buy the Kindle Paperwhite from Amazon and start enjoying new literary titles as soon as it arrives.

Portability

The need to be able to have your e-book reader anywhere you go cannot be overlooked. For those who have a strong affinity for reading, this Kindle Paperwhite is just the perfect investment.  It weighs 6.4 ounces, and is 0.32 inches thick, making it thinner and lighter than its predecessor. Meaning it can be tossed into your bag pack for travels or vacations.

Storage

Nothing beats an e-book reader that has enough space to take as many books as possible. Lover of books can argue that there is never any number of books considered as too many. So having an e-book reader that doesn’t limit this is paramount. The new Kindle Paperwhite offers two times storage than its predecessor, expanding your e-books collection. Now you can have a vast collection of magazines, books, and even audiobooks.

Waterproof

Taking your e-book reader along with you to the beach should not be a concern. This is because the Kindle Paperwhite is IPX8 rated, giving you a degree of protection against splashes of water. It can also be submerged in 2 meters of fresh water for up to an hour without it developing any faults.

You can now comfortably read a book in the bathtub, or in the pool with the new, improved waterproof Kindle Paperwhite.

Bluetooth Enabled

Kindle Paperwhite now comes with a Bluetooth chip, which is a welcomed development. Listening to audible audiobooks on your Kindle Paperwhite is a tremendous feature that can now be possible. With the addition of the Bluetooth chip, you can connect your headphones or speakers, although your speakers and headphones must be Bluetooth enabled as well. You can go about your daily routines without being cut from reading your stories.

Also, the Kindle Paperwhite is fully wireless, and you don’t need a computer to make any downloads. It supports Wi-Fi networks and hotspots and is 4G LTE enabled as well.

Variety of cases

Case covers arguably give your Kindle Paperwhite a more sophisticated look altogether. With the launch of the new Kindle Paperwhite, case covers were introduced as well. The reason behind this action is that it doesn’t have the same size as its predecessor, so, the cases won’t fit.

Amazon released a wide variety of case covers with different textures, so you have the option of making a choice.  There is the “premium leather case,” “textured leather cover,” and the “water-safe fabric,” which is easily everyone’s favorite because it is water resistant to an extent.

All the cases support auto sleep/ auto wake so, and you don’t need to press the power button each time you open it. Plus, they provide a great fitting and tightly secure your Kindle Paperwhite.

Battery

One major concern when getting any device is battery capacity. It would not be a wise investment to purchase an e-book reader that requires long hours of charging to give you a reasonable amount of playtime.

Amazon made a huge upgrade in the battery size of the new Kindle Paperwhite. Now a single battery fully charged, can last you for days with heavy usage, rather than a couple of hours.

To get the battery to be fully charged via USB on a computer would take about 4 hours, and using Amazon 5W USB would take less than 3 hours for a complete charge.

Specifications

• 6-inch display
• Weighs 6.4 ounces
• IPX8 rated
• Bluetooth enabled
• Storage- 8/32GB
• Wi-Fi (3G optional)
• Available in black

Quick Pros and Cons of the Kindle Paperwhite

While the new Kindle Paperwhite is a great product in its own right, it is important to know if it would be the right fit for you, or do you rather need cheaper 4 GB model or the larger Oasis.

Final verdict

You don’t need to break the bank to have a great reading experience. Kindle Paperwhite is affordable and a great way to have your library at your beck and call.

Although, the Kindle Paperwhite doesn’t offer a significant upgrade from its predecessor as expected. In as much as the screen looks sleeker than its predecessor, and it is waterproof, it still doesn’t feel like a luxury upgrade in comparison to other e-readers.

If you are looking for a simple, and standard e-reader, then the Kindle Paperwhite would be in your favor.  It provides an excellent battery life, and reading experience, so, in all, it is still a good pick.