In addition to the major announcements regarding the Kindle Colorsoft and the Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon has also released an update for its budget e-reader: the Kindle.
The Kindle retains a 6-inch E Ink screen but comes with a more powerful lighting system that should enhance the display.
Kindle
6" e-reader - 1448 x 1072 pixels e ink screen - Ebook formats supported: Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, EPUB, MOBI, PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Like the previous model, it features a high-definition screen that allows users to fully enjoy the benefits of E Ink technology.
For context, E Ink screens enable you to read text under excellent conditions without experiencing the usual fatigue associated with tablet or smartphone displays (LCD, LED, or OLED screens).
This means you can use an e-reader to dive into your novels for hours, just like you would with physical books.
Regarding software features, there is a dark mode allowing users to display white text on a black page/screen. This will be particularly useful for night reading, especially since the e-reader does not offer a blue light filter on its lighting.
The device is also equipped with a USB-C port, 16 GB of storage for eBooks, and a touch screen.
Finally, this e-reader is already available for order on Amazon, and it comes at a very good price: starting at $109.99 if you're okay with ads being displayed.
The ads appear on the sleep screen and the home screen of the e-reader, which is not bothersome at all. Additionally, on the sales page for this e-reader, you can choose to pay a little extra to avoid any advertisements.
My opinion on this e-reader is clear: the Kindle has always been a compelling entry-level model that allows users to experience digital reading without spending a lot.
This remains true today, as it is on the least expensive e-reader available in 2024 with the also very cool Pocketbook Basic.
| Kindle | |
| Image | |
| Screen size | 6" |
| Resolution | 1448 x 1072 pixels |
| Color | No |
| Backlight | Yes |
| Waterproof | No |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Pen / Stylus | No |
| SD card | No |
| Ebook formats | Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, EPUB, MOBI, PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP |
| Blue light filter | No |
| Other | Black or Blue color |
| Review | Very good ereader at a good price ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Link (where to buy?) | Check the price on amazon.com |
