Reading and travel
Kindle Paperwhite
Turn dead minutes into reading time.
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Research verdict
Best for: commuters, travellers and heavy readers who want a month of reading in one light device. Check first: how you will load non-Amazon books and whether library lending works in your country.
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What it does and why it may be useful
A light e-reader that is easy to read in bright sun and runs for weeks between charges.
Useful features
- Light enough to carry in a coat pocket.
- Glare-free reading in bright sunlight.
- Battery lasts weeks, so there is nothing to charge in a hurry.
Limits to check
- It is locked into Amazon’s ecosystem; other book files need conversion or Send to Kindle.
- Library lending depends on your country.
How to start using it
- Check how you will load books you already own that are not from Amazon.
- Check whether your local library supports lending to Kindle.
- Sign in with your Amazon account and choose your first book.
- Keep it in a coat pocket or bag for the dead minutes in your day.
Who it may suit
Commuters, travellers and heavy readers who want a month of reading in one light device. Skip or compare alternatives if you mostly read non-Amazon files and do not want to convert them.
Questions before buying
Can I read books from other stores?
Other book files need conversion or Send to Kindle. Check how you will load them before buying.
Does library lending work?
Library lending depends on your country. Check with your local library.