It flits through the general settings, such as language selection, and then boots up, providing an easy bar to show its progress. Setting the Paperwhite up was very easy and user-friendly. The setup depleted the power down to 50%, and we tested its charging power-it was completely charged in about an hour. When we booted up the Kindle, it was at 70% power. Amazon claims that the Kindle can charge in about four hours. A wall adapter does not come with it, but since it can be charged from a computer with its handy micro USB port, it’s not a big deal. The new Paperwhite comes with two components: the Kindle itself, and a micro USB charging cable. Lifewire / Rebecca Isaacs Setup Process: Quick and easy Adding a Kindle cover helps alleviate this while also protecting the touchscreen. Our only issue with the design is that the bezel was too thin, making it too easy to accidentally activate the touchscreen and flip a page. The 6-inch tall screen blends seamlessly into a soft-touch plastic exterior, allowing for easy gripping. It’s also incredibly light, clocking in at 5.7 ounces, so our arms didn’t ache after extended use. Among the many models, the new Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation) stands out for offering all these features without breaking the bank.Īt 6.3 x 4.6 x 0.3 inches (HWD), the Kindle Paperwhite is thinner than a pencil, making it easy to tuck into a bag on your commute. A basic e-reader from Amazon or Kobo won’t cost you too much, but if you want features like waterproofing, audiobook support, and larger storage you’ll have to shell out a bit more. Keep reading for our full product review.Į-readers are an amazing way to enjoy an expansive book collection without hauling each physical title around.

We purchased the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation) so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it.

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