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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB) – Now with a larger display, adjustable warm light, increased battery life, and faster page turns – Black

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  • Kindle Paperwhite – Now with a 6.8” display and thinner borders, adjustable warm light, up to 10 weeks of battery life, and 20% faster page turns.
  • Purpose-built for reading – With a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight.
  • More books in more places – Store thousands of titles, then take them all with you. A single charge via USB-C last weeks, not hours.
  • Easy on the eyes – Now with adjustable warm light to shift screen shade from white to amber.
  • Waterproof reading – Built to withstand accidental immersion in water, so you’re good from the beach to the bath.
  • Find new stories – With Kindle Unlimited, get unlimited access to over 2 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more.
  • Go hands-free – Pair with an Audible subscription and Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to your story.

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Lose yourself in a book—
wherever, whenever

Kindle Paperwhite is thin, lightweight, and travels easily so you can enjoy your favorite books at any time. With our signature 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite display—now 10% brighter at its max setting—you can read in any light. And now, a single battery charge via USB-C lasts up to 10 weeks. Battery life may vary depending on use.

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Make a splash

With the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite, you’re free to read and relax in more places—from the beach to the bath. Kindle Paperwhite is IPX8 rated to protect against accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes, and up to 0.25 meters of seawater for up to 3 minutes. Learn more about waterproof features.

Better together

Our covers are designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle, thin and lightweight design allows for hours of comfortable reading. They automatically put your Kindle to sleep when closed and wake upon opening, making it easy to get back to your story. Shop Kindle accessories.

Fabric Cover

FABRIC COVER

Designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle, these slim, form-fitting covers attach securely and fold back for one-handed reading. Shop fabric covers

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GLASS SCREEN PROTECTOR

Ultra-clear and scratch resistant glass provides protection without compromising the display. Shop glass screen protector

Leather Cover

LEATHER COVER

Textured natural leather cover with microfiber interior protects your display from scratches. Cover folds back for easy one-handed reading. Shop leather covers

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You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this Kindle device. Here’s how:

Materials

Materials

60% post-consumer recycled plastics in device
70% recycled magnesium in device

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Device Packaging

95% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.

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Technical Details

Kindle Paperwhite

Kindle Paperwhite

Display

Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.

Size

6.9” x 4.9” x .32” (174.2 x 124.6 x 8.1 mm).

Weight

7.23 oz (205 g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

System Requirements

None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content.

On-Device Storage

8 GB or 16 GB; holds thousands of books.

Cloud Storage

Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.

Battery Life

A single charge lasts up to ten (10) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life.

Charge Time

Fully charges in approximately 5 hours from a computer via USB cable; Fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter.

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.

Accessibility Features

VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Paperwhite also includes the ability to invert Black and White, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle.

Content Formats Supported

Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX).

Documentation

Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide.

Warranty and Service

1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year or 3-year Extended Warranty available for U.S customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here.

Included in the Box

Kindle Paperwhite, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide.

Waterproofing

Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite.

Available Colors

Black

Generation

Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation) - 2021 release.

Software Security Updates

This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.

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Customers find the Kindle easy to use and convenient for reading. They appreciate its long battery life, which lasts for days or weeks without having to charge. The size is comfortable to hold and fits well in purses and bags. Many customers also like the weight and brightness. However, opinions differ on functionality and whether it's better than traditional books.

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1,491 customers mention "Ease of use"1,094 positive397 negative

Customers find the book reader easy to use and convenient for traveling. It's lightweight and comfortable to hold, making it easy to browse, borrow, and buy books. Readers appreciate the seamless transition from traditional books to digital reading. They also mention that it's easy to upload their own PDF documents.

"...Now, whatever book I want to read, it takes less than a second to change the font...." Read more

"...has enhanced my reading experience, and I’m thrilled with how convenient and enjoyable it makes diving back into books...." Read more

"...options on the kindle, including the warm light feature makes it easy to read regardless of where I was and what kind of lighting is available,..." Read more

"...They were slow and clunky and incredibly cheap. I'm further embarrassed to admit my first e-reader was actually a Barnes & Noble Nook...." Read more

1,376 customers mention "Battery life"1,131 positive245 negative

Customers appreciate the book reader's battery life. They say it lasts a long time without recharging. However, some customers mention that the battery drops below 20% after an hour or two of use.

"...The battery life is incredibly long, lasting weeks on a single charge, so I don’t have to worry about it dying mid-book...." Read more

"...🔋⏱️ An Impressive Battery Life: The Power to Keep you Company: One of the Kindle Paperwhite's most reliable features is its remarkable battery life...." Read more

"...Battery life is stellar, though not as good as amazon claims. I think what they say is almost absurdly optimistic...." Read more

"...It has a long battery life. - It has great storage. - The pages look very natural, not like a phone screen at all...." Read more

1,301 customers mention "Reading ability"1,219 positive82 negative

Customers enjoy reading on the Kindle. It's easy to read at night, while traveling, or anywhere. The device is optimized for daytime reading, making it perfect for reading on public transportation or wherever you go. They can read during commercials and the screen is free, so they can read in any lighting.

"...reading from the comfort of my home while getting the benefits of a paper novel...." Read more

"...Overall, the Paperwhite has enhanced my reading experience, and I’m thrilled with how convenient and enjoyable it makes diving back into books...." Read more

"...The Kindle Paperwhite is no ordinary e-reader; it's a library, a companion, and an enabler that stoked my passion for reading in ways that I hadn't..." Read more

"...The ability to read a Kindle in direct sunlight was just unheard of...." Read more

1,236 customers mention "Size"999 positive237 negative

Customers appreciate the size of the Kindle. It's small enough to fit in purses and bags, making it easy to bring it anywhere. They like that it takes up minimal physical space. The larger screen, color temperature adjustment, and font resizing make reading easier.

"...It's basically pocket sized so it was extremely portable...." Read more

"...🖥️📚 A Larger, Pleasurable Display: Turning over a new leaf in e-reading: At first glance, the most noticeable upgrade in this device is the 6.8"..." Read more

"...It’s very compact, while having a good sized screen. - It holds up well, I’ve used it almost daily for a year. -..." Read more

"...The 6.8” display is a perfect size, and the adjustable warm light is a game-changer...." Read more

1,215 customers mention "Weight"1,151 positive64 negative

Customers appreciate the lightweight and slim design of the Kindle. They find it easy to carry around, making it perfect for travel and public transportation. The speakers keep it very slim, which is nice.

"...I'm so happy with my purchase; the Kindle is SO lightweight it's insane...." Read more

"...The sleek, lightweight design makes it so easy to carry around that I find myself reading more often, whether I’m on the go or just relaxing at..." Read more

"...It's basically pocket sized so it was extremely portable...." Read more

"...It allows me to carry an eclectic mix of books without the associated weight or bulk, a feature that's been a game-changer, especially during travel...." Read more

1,054 customers mention "Brightness"913 positive141 negative

Customers appreciate the adjustable brightness, light options, and dimmable screen of the kindle. They like the color temperature adjustment and the ability to adjust the display as needed. The backlight is a highlight for them, as it allows reading in dim light.

"...The screen emits no light on the lowest setting and that is the best part about it -- I can enjoy instant reading from the comfort of my home while..." Read more

"...Plus, it’s excellent outdoors! The anti-glare screen works perfectly in direct sunlight, which is a game changer when I want to read outside without..." Read more

"...The various light options on the kindle, including the warm light feature makes it easy to read regardless of where I was and what kind of lighting..." Read more

"...Warm Light: A Harmony of Comfort and Adaptability: The adjustable warm light feature, in my opinion, is the unsung hero of the Kindle Paperwhite...." Read more

1,485 customers mention "Functionality"1,000 positive485 negative

Customers have different views on the Kindle's functionality. Some find it easy to use, great for traveling, and works well with PDFs. Others report issues with the interface not working properly, the screen not responding when touched, and a lack of additional functionality.

"...read an embarrassingly cringleworthy, but suprisingly emotional and fantastic, harlequin romance novel while on the plane...." Read more

"...Although it's near-perfect in its execution, there are some aspects that could use minor tweaking...." Read more

"...The web browser is still very limited and doesn't display some web pages correctly (like the Internet Archive), and error messages still mention..." Read more

"...It operates well, and I love how I can invert the screen so more of it is black...." Read more

786 customers mention "Pacing"350 positive436 negative

Customers have mixed views on the pacing of the book reader. Some find it improves reading speed and page turns with the faster processor and downloads in less than 5 seconds. Others report slowness, stuttering, and a long wake-up time.

"...a slightly smaller model (6" screen) and while it functioned, it stuttered so often I forgot just how smooth it really should've been...." Read more

"...mean fewer page turns, a feature that has significantly enhanced the flow of my reading...." Read more

"...Cons: - It’s a little slow to load, much slower than a phone or computer. -..." Read more

"...And the page turns are faster! That microsecond really does make a difference lol...." Read more

Perfect for travel...and the rest of your days
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for travel...and the rest of your days
So I came into possession of this little guy due to a late night Amazon impulse buy a few days before leaving for vacation. I was going on a weeklong trip with my family and didn't want to have to bring my ipad (what I usually use to read) or any actual books with me on the plane. Let me preface this by saying I am an avid reader, spending the majority of my free time reading...and have been for most of my life. My siblings lament to anyone listening about the horror of summer road trips, riding in the back of our family sedan, fighting for leg room because I always had at least 5-6 books at my feet to read during our travels. You should hear the way my sister grumbles at even the mere mention of a car ride with me (She horribly dramatic) but I digress. I also used to have a nook e-reader, an original model Kindle from way back in the day that no longer works, and have the kindle app on my ipad which I use to read most days. So I am familiar with e-reading. This kindle is quite possibly the best purchase I've ever made. It's basically pocket sized so it was extremely portable. I brought it with me everywhere; On the plane, in the car, in my bag to restaurants...I even managed to fit it in a particularly spacious pocket of an oversized jean jacket I wore on cooler nights. It's amazing. It was comfortable enough to hold in one hand, or two, depending on what I preferred at the time. The various light options on the kindle, including the warm light feature makes it easy to read regardless of where I was and what kind of lighting is available, without eye strain. I shared a room with family for a couple of nights and the dark mode feature barely emits light past my immediate person, so I was able to read into the wee hours of the morning if I wanted to without disturbing my family sleeping in the same room, or sacrificing my precious reading time. ( I get particularly sassy if I'm interrupted in the middle of a discovering a plot twist in a juicy novel, i'm just saying). You are able to customize lots of the settings, such as the fonts, size, spacing and layout, so that the books look however you want them to while reading. (I definitely used that feature to make the font smaller and more compact while I read an embarrassingly cringleworthy, but suprisingly emotional and fantastic, harlequin romance novel while on the plane. It's nobody's business why I was practically sobbing into my complimentary pretzels after the protagonists romantic interest declared his love to her for the first time, thank you very much) I also may, or may not have had a TINY accident in which I spilled my entire 32oz water bottle full of water all over my pants and my kindle. After squealing in alarm at how cold the water was, I was able to get my bearings, wiped the water off the kindle, changed my pants and continued reading. I have noted no damage whatsoever to my kindle and that was at the beginning of my trip well over a week ago now. After reading every day for at least 4-6 hours per day/night for 7 days straight I had 57% battery left over. I think the battery is supposed to last for 2 weeks maybe? IDK. Basically it lasted a long time, long enough for me to be impressed. Also, I downloaded at least 15 new books on there, not to mention the impressive collection of books I already owned and was able to sync to the device, and I still have over 4GB of space available to use. I have since named the kindle Kurt, as I feel emotionally connected to the device after our adventures together these past weeks. If you are a super bookworm like me, or are just trying to finish a whole book for the first time, I highly recommend this device for purchase. I think it was worth the money a thousand times over. And if after reading this you do decide to purchase it, I hope you love it just as much as I do.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
    Option: Without Kindle UnlimitedDigital Storage Capacity: 16 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: Agave GreenVerified Purchase
    I've wanted a Kindle ever since I was a child in middle school, and now that I'm in college and working my first job, I decided I would bite the bullet and make the purchase.

    Best. Decision. Ever.

    I had fallen out of reading books in high school since I lacked time to read, and only read books in the summer -- that too on and off. I got back into reading in the end of my junior year, as I had heard a few popular titles and wanted to check them out. I turned to e-books then, and I loved being able to access titles from my home. However, that fizzled out within a year, since a major benefit of reading I enjoyed was time away from screens (laptop, phone, TV, etc.), but turning to e-books was just making that issue worse. I didn't want to spend so much time on my devices, so I stopped reading altogether.

    Fast forward to now, where it's been almost 8 months of me working my on-campus jobs. I'm incredulous as to why I hadn't considered fulfilling this childhood dream of mine earlier? The screen emits no light on the lowest setting and that is the best part about it -- I can enjoy instant reading from the comfort of my home while getting the benefits of a paper novel. The screen is amazing, I would always get fatigued from reading off my phone or iPad screen as they would reflect lights overhead or surroundings, but none of this issues are present with the kindle.

    Another big thing to note is if you're like me and love your typography (in elementary school I would refuse to read books that weren't in specific typefaces, curse my obsession with fonts and Microsoft Word), Kindle supports custom fonts so you can purchase/download your favorites and upload it. Before, when I was reading on my phone, I would have to edit the code within my e-books which took longer than I would have liked to spend -- which discouraged me so much from reading. Now, whatever book I want to read, it takes less than a second to change the font.

    I'm so happy with my purchase; the Kindle is SO lightweight it's insane. I'm glad I am able to enjoy reading again without feeling guilty or fatigued from staring at a screen; it's brought me so much joy in the past few days and I've already gotten through two books in the two days of owning it (that's 925 pages) all while balancing my normal work. My Kindle has given me a much, much healthier alternative to mindlessly scrolling on Instagram or going on my phone.

    You won't regret your purchase!! On top of that, the Agave green color is so beautiful. It's the prettiest muted sage green ever. I'm so happy with it 💗
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024
    Option: With 3 Months Free Kindle UnlimitedDigital Storage Capacity: 16 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: Agave GreenVerified Purchase
    The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) has completely renewed my love for reading! The sleek, lightweight design makes it so easy to carry around that I find myself reading more often, whether I’m on the go or just relaxing at home.
    What really stands out are the display settings. The adjustable brightness and warmth settings are amazing for every reading mood. Whether I’m reading late at night or in a dimly lit room, I can customize the screen to be easy on my eyes. The dark mode is also a great feature that makes reading at night more comfortable. Plus, it’s excellent outdoors! The anti-glare screen works perfectly in direct sunlight, which is a game changer when I want to read outside without straining my eyes.
    The battery life is incredibly long, lasting weeks on a single charge, so I don’t have to worry about it dying mid-book. It’s also waterproof, which is perfect for beach or poolside reading. Overall, the Paperwhite has enhanced my reading experience, and I’m thrilled with how convenient and enjoyable it makes diving back into books. Highly recommended for any book lover!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars I Didn't Want This At First... BUT GET A KINDLE!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024
    The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) has completely renewed my love for reading! The sleek, lightweight design makes it so easy to carry around that I find myself reading more often, whether I’m on the go or just relaxing at home.
    What really stands out are the display settings. The adjustable brightness and warmth settings are amazing for every reading mood. Whether I’m reading late at night or in a dimly lit room, I can customize the screen to be easy on my eyes. The dark mode is also a great feature that makes reading at night more comfortable. Plus, it’s excellent outdoors! The anti-glare screen works perfectly in direct sunlight, which is a game changer when I want to read outside without straining my eyes.
    The battery life is incredibly long, lasting weeks on a single charge, so I don’t have to worry about it dying mid-book. It’s also waterproof, which is perfect for beach or poolside reading. Overall, the Paperwhite has enhanced my reading experience, and I’m thrilled with how convenient and enjoyable it makes diving back into books. Highly recommended for any book lover!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022
    Option: Without Kindle UnlimitedDigital Storage Capacity: 8 GBOffer Type: Lockscreen Ad-SupportedColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    So I came into possession of this little guy due to a late night Amazon impulse buy a few days before leaving for vacation. I was going on a weeklong trip with my family and didn't want to have to bring my ipad (what I usually use to read) or any actual books with me on the plane. Let me preface this by saying I am an avid reader, spending the majority of my free time reading...and have been for most of my life. My siblings lament to anyone listening about the horror of summer road trips, riding in the back of our family sedan, fighting for leg room because I always had at least 5-6 books at my feet to read during our travels. You should hear the way my sister grumbles at even the mere mention of a car ride with me (She horribly dramatic) but I digress. I also used to have a nook e-reader, an original model Kindle from way back in the day that no longer works, and have the kindle app on my ipad which I use to read most days. So I am familiar with e-reading. This kindle is quite possibly the best purchase I've ever made. It's basically pocket sized so it was extremely portable. I brought it with me everywhere; On the plane, in the car, in my bag to restaurants...I even managed to fit it in a particularly spacious pocket of an oversized jean jacket I wore on cooler nights. It's amazing. It was comfortable enough to hold in one hand, or two, depending on what I preferred at the time. The various light options on the kindle, including the warm light feature makes it easy to read regardless of where I was and what kind of lighting is available, without eye strain. I shared a room with family for a couple of nights and the dark mode feature barely emits light past my immediate person, so I was able to read into the wee hours of the morning if I wanted to without disturbing my family sleeping in the same room, or sacrificing my precious reading time. ( I get particularly sassy if I'm interrupted in the middle of a discovering a plot twist in a juicy novel, i'm just saying). You are able to customize lots of the settings, such as the fonts, size, spacing and layout, so that the books look however you want them to while reading. (I definitely used that feature to make the font smaller and more compact while I read an embarrassingly cringleworthy, but suprisingly emotional and fantastic, harlequin romance novel while on the plane. It's nobody's business why I was practically sobbing into my complimentary pretzels after the protagonists romantic interest declared his love to her for the first time, thank you very much) I also may, or may not have had a TINY accident in which I spilled my entire 32oz water bottle full of water all over my pants and my kindle. After squealing in alarm at how cold the water was, I was able to get my bearings, wiped the water off the kindle, changed my pants and continued reading. I have noted no damage whatsoever to my kindle and that was at the beginning of my trip well over a week ago now. After reading every day for at least 4-6 hours per day/night for 7 days straight I had 57% battery left over. I think the battery is supposed to last for 2 weeks maybe? IDK. Basically it lasted a long time, long enough for me to be impressed. Also, I downloaded at least 15 new books on there, not to mention the impressive collection of books I already owned and was able to sync to the device, and I still have over 4GB of space available to use. I have since named the kindle Kurt, as I feel emotionally connected to the device after our adventures together these past weeks. If you are a super bookworm like me, or are just trying to finish a whole book for the first time, I highly recommend this device for purchase. I think it was worth the money a thousand times over. And if after reading this you do decide to purchase it, I hope you love it just as much as I do.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for travel...and the rest of your days
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022
    So I came into possession of this little guy due to a late night Amazon impulse buy a few days before leaving for vacation. I was going on a weeklong trip with my family and didn't want to have to bring my ipad (what I usually use to read) or any actual books with me on the plane. Let me preface this by saying I am an avid reader, spending the majority of my free time reading...and have been for most of my life. My siblings lament to anyone listening about the horror of summer road trips, riding in the back of our family sedan, fighting for leg room because I always had at least 5-6 books at my feet to read during our travels. You should hear the way my sister grumbles at even the mere mention of a car ride with me (She horribly dramatic) but I digress. I also used to have a nook e-reader, an original model Kindle from way back in the day that no longer works, and have the kindle app on my ipad which I use to read most days. So I am familiar with e-reading. This kindle is quite possibly the best purchase I've ever made. It's basically pocket sized so it was extremely portable. I brought it with me everywhere; On the plane, in the car, in my bag to restaurants...I even managed to fit it in a particularly spacious pocket of an oversized jean jacket I wore on cooler nights. It's amazing. It was comfortable enough to hold in one hand, or two, depending on what I preferred at the time. The various light options on the kindle, including the warm light feature makes it easy to read regardless of where I was and what kind of lighting is available, without eye strain. I shared a room with family for a couple of nights and the dark mode feature barely emits light past my immediate person, so I was able to read into the wee hours of the morning if I wanted to without disturbing my family sleeping in the same room, or sacrificing my precious reading time. ( I get particularly sassy if I'm interrupted in the middle of a discovering a plot twist in a juicy novel, i'm just saying). You are able to customize lots of the settings, such as the fonts, size, spacing and layout, so that the books look however you want them to while reading. (I definitely used that feature to make the font smaller and more compact while I read an embarrassingly cringleworthy, but suprisingly emotional and fantastic, harlequin romance novel while on the plane. It's nobody's business why I was practically sobbing into my complimentary pretzels after the protagonists romantic interest declared his love to her for the first time, thank you very much) I also may, or may not have had a TINY accident in which I spilled my entire 32oz water bottle full of water all over my pants and my kindle. After squealing in alarm at how cold the water was, I was able to get my bearings, wiped the water off the kindle, changed my pants and continued reading. I have noted no damage whatsoever to my kindle and that was at the beginning of my trip well over a week ago now. After reading every day for at least 4-6 hours per day/night for 7 days straight I had 57% battery left over. I think the battery is supposed to last for 2 weeks maybe? IDK. Basically it lasted a long time, long enough for me to be impressed. Also, I downloaded at least 15 new books on there, not to mention the impressive collection of books I already owned and was able to sync to the device, and I still have over 4GB of space available to use. I have since named the kindle Kurt, as I feel emotionally connected to the device after our adventures together these past weeks. If you are a super bookworm like me, or are just trying to finish a whole book for the first time, I highly recommend this device for purchase. I think it was worth the money a thousand times over. And if after reading this you do decide to purchase it, I hope you love it just as much as I do.
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