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Kindle Paperwhite 3G, 6" High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Built-in Light, Free 3G + Wi-Fi (International Version, Previous Generation - 7th)

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  • New, higher resolution display (300 ppi)--now with twice as many pixels
  • Now with Bookerly, our exclusive font, hand-crafted from the ground up for faster reading with less eyestrain
  • Built-in adjustable light--read day and night
  • Unlike tablets, no screen glare, even in bright sunlight
  • A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours
  • Lighter than a paperback, holds thousands of books

Technical Details

Technical details

Display

Amazon’s 6” Paperwhite display technology with E Ink Carta™ and built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale

Size

6.7” x 4.6” x 0.36” (169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi: 7.2 oz (205 g); Wi-Fi + 3G: 7.6 oz (217 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

4GB; holds thousands of books

Cloud Storage

Free cloud storage for all Amazon content

Battery Life

A single charge lasts up to six weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 10. Battery life will vary based on light and wireless usage

Charge Time

Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Content Formats Supported

Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion

Documentation

Quick Start Guide (included in box); Kindle Paperwhite User Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages available online

Warranty and Service

1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here

Included in the Box

Kindle Paperwhite, USB 2.0 charging cable and Quick Start Guide

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Customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
102 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the readability, backlight, weight and performance of the book reader. For example, they mention that it's easy to read in all conditions, has amazing text quality and that the light saving on off is brilliant. They also appreciate the ability to control font size and brightness. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use and battery life.

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29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers find the book reader easy to read in all conditions. They say it's invaluable for improving readability, especially with diminished vision. Readers also appreciate the clear print and amazing text quality.

"...Here is what I found... First, the Bookery new font is awesome. Now, some reviewers have complained that the contrast is less on PW 3 than PW 2...." Read more

"It's a good reader, small size yet not too small, quick to use...." Read more

"...The light function is good, the screen is clear but honestly, I prefer my old Kindle. Big mistake purchasing this one, sorry guys...." Read more

"...For non-travelers, this is a convenient way to read: it only lacks the smell and bulk of paper books...." Read more

25 customers mention21 positive4 negative

Customers like the back-light of the book reader. They mention that it's great, restful on the eyes, and perfect at night. Some appreciate the consistency of the background light, and the fact that it doesn't glare from the sun.

"...Next the consistency of the background light. Some folks have complained about blotches and uneven light...." Read more

"...to read in either landscape or portrait mode, and reduce the backlight for night reading - very restful on the eyes...." Read more

"...The light function is good, the screen is clear but honestly, I prefer my old Kindle. Big mistake purchasing this one, sorry guys...." Read more

"...Overall the paper white is solid and the backlight is great, but compared to the Kindle with keyboard, it lacks considerably despite nicer screen..." Read more

21 customers mention18 positive3 negative

Customers like the weight of the book reader. They say it's compact, light, and easy to hold and read. They also say the size is convenient and fits nicely in their hand. Customers also mention that the book is easy to carry and great to take when travelling or going to work.

"It's a good reader, small size yet not too small, quick to use...." Read more

"...Totally convenient, great to take when travelling or going to work, incredibly easy to purchase and download books from the vast selection … and no..." Read more

"Like the size, the back light, the touch screen...." Read more

"...It's compact, light, easy to hold and read and has amazing text quality. The size is just right and makes it easy to hold at any angle...." Read more

11 customers mention9 positive2 negative

Customers like the performance of the book reader. For example, they mention it works great, has the ability to control font size and brightness, and works well in Australia with 3G. The pages turn fast, the bookmark works great and even larger downloads are fast. That said, some say it works well even in strong sunlight.

"...seem slightly less strong than the PW 2, however still works great in strong sunlight (and I read in planes above clouds in strong sunlight a lot),..." Read more

"...Pages turn fast, bookmark works great and even larger downloads are fast...." Read more

"Works as expected. The screen is clear, both in sunlight and in the dark when using the build in light...." Read more

"The system performs well and is surprisingly clear to read...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the font size of the book reader. They mention it has a great selection of fonts, and adjustable font sizes. Some appreciate the lit screen and the same screen size as their old one. Overall, most are happy with the font quality and size of this product.

"...great selection of fonts, font sizes, and page margins...." Read more

"...So it's small, light, fast and has the same screen size as our old one. I highly recommend it.." Read more

"...Love the lit screen and the adjustable font sizes!" Read more

"Works great, and ability to control font size and brightness as well as Cloud and more makes it a treasure" Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the book reader. They mention that it is an excellent device, easy to read and use, and a perfect choice for them.

"Brilliant product" Read more

"KIndles are great devices, easy to read and use." Read more

"Perfect choice for me...." Read more

"Excellent kindle...." Read more

16 customers mention10 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the Kindle Paperwhite. Some mention that it's easy to use and organize, and convenient to take when travelling or going to work. However, others say that it is not as intuitive as the e-reader with keyboard, and hard to navigate some times. They also say that finding a book is a pain, and the process is straightforward.

"...Orderin process was smooth, although it would be better if Amazon clearly said PW 3 instead of just 300 DPI (just to be clear on the order form)...." Read more

"...My peeves with it is that it is hard to navigate some times as an accidental touch in the wrong parts of the screen..." Read more

"...Totally convenient, great to take when travelling or going to work, incredibly easy to purchase and download books from the vast selection … and no..." Read more

"...It's compact, light, easy to hold and read and has amazing text quality. The size is just right and makes it easy to hold at any angle...." Read more

8 customers mention4 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the book reader. Some mention that the charge lasts a long time, while others say that it needs recharging very regularly.

"...no tech-head, but this Kindle was super easy to set up, has a very long battery life..." Read more

"...The battery life is not as good as I thought it would be...." Read more

"...The increased battery power is FANTASTIC, and the light saving on off is brilliant...." Read more

"Have a new paperwhite kindle having some trouble keeping it charged and seems to get darker on the bottom of the screen I have always enjoyed the..." Read more

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