This is where you’ll find your current book, reading list, as well as books your friends have read on Goodreads.

When you turn the device on you’ll see the home screen. If you’ve ever used an ebook reader before, you should have no problem getting around the Kindle Paperwhite. It’s a lovely feature that means you don’t have to worry about pressing the power button to turn the screen on, or accidentally change pages when you’re done reading. Both do a great job of protecting the display, but they also have an added bonus: They cause the screen to illuminate when opened, and put it to sleep when closed. Filtering blue light at night can be beneficial for your health, as it can affect your sleep and therefore your health otherwise, and we’d have liked to see this option here.Īmazon sent us a leather and water-safe cover for the new Paperwhite. The similarly-priced Kobo Clara HD also has a front-lit display along with an excellent blue-light filter called ComfortLight Pro. We’re more disappointed at the lack of a blue-light filter, or any kind of option to adjust color temperature on the Paperwhite. The display is easy to read in all environments, though the automatic brightness doesn’t go low enough when reading in the dark - we had to manually adjust it to our liking. There’s also a black and white feature for readers who are light sensitive. It allows you to read in just about any condition. The marquee feature that makes the Paperwhite so special however is its built-in LEDs that illuminate the display. At 300 PPI, text and images look sharp, and perfect for reading. If you’re a fan of the crisp six-inch E Ink screen on the old Kindle Paperwhite you’re in luck: The 2018 Paperwhite has the exact same display. It’s a nice addition that makes the Paperwhite more versatile in a variety of reading conditions. It should protect the ebook reader in up to two meters of water for 60 minutes. Other than the small recessed Amazon logo on the top third of the Paperwhite, it’s unadorned, making it easy to hold in any position.Ī major addition to this year’s Paperwhite is an iPX8 rating, allowing you to use it in the tub or at the pool. Fitbit Versa 3Īnother nice addition to the Paperwhite is an iPX8 rating, allowing you to use it in the tub or at the pool.įlip it over and you’ll find a rubberized back that’s slightly curved.

Kindle paperwhite 2018