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Kindle, 6" E Ink Display, Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers (Graphite)

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J. Ts

Facts to Consider when Buying This Kindle Instead of Others

September 29, 2011

Offer Type: Kindle with Special OffersVerified Purchase

First off, I received my new Kindle this morning. I previously owned the Kindle Keyboard, but actually really didn't like the keyboard or the way the buttons were pressed together. I'm not a fan of touch screens so I bought this one.

There are a few things to know about this particular Kindle that can help you decide if it's right for you...

Here is a list of things to know about this Kindle.

1. You'll be using an onscreen keyboard with the 5-Way Controller. This is not a problem for setting up WiFi and a little writing but if you are an avid note-taker or do a lot of writing with your Kindle, you might want to opt for the Kindle Keyboard.
2. NO AUDIO - If you are planning on listening to audiobooks, Mp3s, or Text to Speech on your Kindle, this is not the device for you. There is not even a headphone jack, so there is absolutely no audio support.
3. 2GB! This device has 2GB of storage, which is half of all the others... if you seriously need to keep over 1,400 books or so on your Kindle, you should opt for one of the others, all of which have 4GB. I only keep a hundred or so books on mine and the rest are up in the Amazon Cloud waiting for convenient download.
4. There's no 3G version but the WiFi works just fine.
5. There is a shorter battery life. Amazon reports the battery life is only one month of reading, compared with the others that clock in at two months. If you are going to be away from electricity for over a month, first of all RESPECT!, second of all, you may want a Kindle that has the 2 month battery life.
6. It's lighter than all the other versions. It weighs in at just under 6oz (170g). The closest competition is the Kindle Touch which is about 7.5oz.
7. It has 5 buttons on the face at the bottom. In the middle is the big 5-Way Controller button as found on other Kindles. There are two small buttons on either side of this. On the left side, from left to right are the "Back" button and the "Keyboard" button. The "Back" button is the same as on other Kindles. The "Keyboard" button calls the onscreen keyboard onto the screen. On the right side of the 5-Way Controller are (again, from left to right) the "Menu" button, and the "Home" button. The "Next Page" and "Previous Page" buttons are the same as on other Kindles.
8. Because of the above 5 buttons, I find it much easier to use than the Kindle Keyboard. On the Kindle Keyboard, the "Back" button was right below the 5-Way Controller, and I accidentally hit it on more than one occasion.
9. On the bottom there is only the mini-USB port, the charging light, and the On-Off Button.
10. There are not a whole lot of covers available for this Kindle yet. (Amazon's won't be available until the end of October.)

As for reading, and as a pure reading device. It is awesome... in fact, without the keyboard, audio, and other features I don't need. This is actually the best one for someone like me who just wants to read.

I've already successfully transferred my library, downloaded books over WiFi, and borrowed library books through the Overdrive Library eBooks System. My only small point of dissatisfaction is that there are so few good covers and accessories right now (though there ARE some available that look pretty good).

All in all, I believe this is the BEST of all the Kindles currently available. Only consider others if you:
a. Really want the touch screen version.
b. Need audio.
c. Need 4GB
d. Need a big Kindle DX.
e. Take a lot of notes or do a lot of writing that requires a keyboard.
f. Prefer the design of another version.
g. Need more than a month's battery power.

Hope this helps someone make a good decision!

(Brief update: I love this Kindle, but right now the scarcity of good, inexpensive covers for it is a little troubling. The Amazon made leather one with light won't be available until November or so and there are currently no inexpensive ones to use in the interim. I'll just have to use it gently for a month or so.)

Update on cases:
I mentioned this in the comments section, but I'll repeat it here for people who can't yet find a good case -

Checking the specifications for the Kindle, Nook Touch, and Kobo:
Nook Touch
6.5 x 5 x 0.5 inches
Kobo Reader
6.5 X 4.5 inches
Kindle (4th Generation)
6.5 x 4.5 x 0.34 inches

It looks like the Kobo is about exactly the same size and the Nook Touch is slightly longer. If you need a case but can't find one that you like yet, it may be worth a little hunting to see if a nook or kobo case or cover might fit the bill.

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vin

Comes with old outdated software that renders the device useless.

November 18, 2016

Offer Type: Kindle with Special OffersVerified Purchase

Great price of just under $25. What is not said is that this item comes with an older operating system that won't connect to whispersync. There was a critical software update from Amazon and if you didn't update by March 22, 2016 your device won't connect. Additionally, you can't update it over wifi. After trying 4 different computers and hours of screwing around and scouring the web I finally found a computer that I could connect this to via usb to install the updates. All other computers I tried wouldn't show the device as connected. Also, seller description of including a case is inaccurate. Maybe reading on it will be nice, but right now it gets 2 stars for shipping with worthless software.

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L. Barbieri

Love the previous versions of Kindle that included a physical ...

October 5, 2017

Offer Type: Kindle with Special OffersVerified Purchase

Love the previous versions of Kindle that included a physical button to turn the page. I don't need anything fancy ($100+ Kindles) to read from, however I loved my previous generation Kindle, dearly before it decided to produce dead pixels and be unreadable..ordered this from the warehouse or refurbished, or whatever it was from/the only way I could get one with the physical page turning buttons (the new ones are touch screen)...despite the description of being "like new" with zero screen flaws...the item arrived with a personalized inscription (I wouldn't normally care that much about this, but it had a name, congratulations, and graduation year, I believe) and worst of all it had several dead pixels upon arrival on the screen...enough that it would be difficult to figure out that section of each page I would potentially read. The entire reason I needed a new kindle was because my old one decided to birth dead pixels one day, just slightly out of warranty of course, for absolutely no reason. So when I received a used but "like new" kindle that specifically states it won't have any screen damage...I was super unimpressed and incredibly disappointed.

On a side note, I returned this without too much of a hassle (though more so than any other Amazon return I've done...which is rare) however I am still waiting on a basic Kindle with the physical buttons for page turning to return before I purchase another one...never again will I get an electronic from Amazon Warehouse...too much of a risk based on this experience.

Dear Amazon, I will buy another Kindle the SECOND you release a basic one with physical page buttons again. I do not need the screen to light up (that's what sunlight, lamps, and book lights are for) or the random, unnecessary exclusivity of the Voyage or Oasis.

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CynTop Contributor: Cooking

Great buy, came in great condition. I am very please...great for beginners to the kindle world along with a great price

May 23, 2017

Offer Type: Kindle with Special OffersVerified Purchase

Works great the only thing wrong is it has no audio which I thought it did. MY MISTAKE fully. I will keep this as a back up in case mine break or I misplace it, will work great for a backup. The next issue some might have a problem with is when you want to type a word you have to move the buttons up and down to spell it out. Not a big issues but I do like my kindle touch better for this reason.

For the price it can't be bet for those that only want to read. It is very easy on the eyes, you can read in sunlight. I like it so much better then my kindle fire for reading.

The only draw back is if the power goes out you won't be able to read you need to have light. I also own a kindle paperwhite with light so that isn't a issue for me. I just wanted to make sure you are aware you will need some kind of light source to read it. It is an older kindle with an overhaul which was done wonderful. The price is right if you just want to read and nothing else. For a first time user who loves to read this is a great product and buy.

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