Kindle Paperwhite

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I have a very old kindle with no backlight, I want to update it to a backlit one so I can read whilst captive in a small child’s room waiting for them to sleep.

Will an old model do the job? What does more money get you? Help me!

I adore my paperwhite. Light enough to hold in one hand, waterproof and the back light is really adjustable. I've had it around 3yrs now with no problems.

I would pay extra for a waterproof model purely for the number of times the kids have spilled drinks near/on it but no reason not to get one that's a bit older.

My old (non backlit) Kindle finally gave up the ghost after 12 years. DH bought me this to replace it and I love it. Not the top end one but perfect for an avid reader. Unless you've got a squillion books you don't need a higher storage one either tbh

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09TMP5Y2S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The basic kindle now has a backlight.

Also, check if you can still trade in your old kindle - mine was ancient so I think I only got about £20 off, but they'll accept it as long as it's still taking a charge and the screen isn't damaged.

I have a paperwhite and love it. There are lots of kindle reviews and comparisons in YouTube so you can get a good idea there.

I found the switch from my old Kindle with buttons to Paperwhite really annoying. Yes it's backlit but the touchscreen to change pages is really annoying. It's been years and I still don't like it, I hardly ever use it. You could use the kindle app on your phone in dark mode, I use that instead of my actual kindle most of the time.

I got a Paperwhite when they were really new in 2013 (because my then-toddler stood on my clicky button Kindle). Still going strong and I love it. Sometimes the touch screen is slightly annoying (it's very hard to go back a few pages because half the time you miss the very narrow left hand window and it goes forwards instead), but I much prefer it to clicky buttons. I can advance the page with my nose in extremis

No idea what the specs are but presume as it's an early model, it's the most basic spec.

I got the new waterproof one. It's got a great feature where I can set a schedule to have a more orange coloured back-light. I have mine set from midnight to 6am, I'm a poor sleeper so I can read without the bright light waking my husband up.

I just bought an Amazon fire because I can use it with my library card. I haven't paid for a book for years!

I've had a Paperwhite since they were new. I love them (I have the "signature" one now - the others have been handed down the family).

I love my Paperwhite. It feels really compact compared to my old Kindle.

I love my paperwhite. Light and small to fit in my hand bag.

I don‘t like reading on a tablet or phone, too much glare and either too small (phone) or too big (tablet)

I had the paperwhite and then got an Oasis last year (helloooo, clicky buttons!). Backlist and warm light.

Now I want a Kindle Scribe cos I'm a big wean.

My Paperwhite must be 10 years old. Masses of books on it. Perfect for reading without disturbing anyone else at night. Recharges very quickly, too.

I have an Oasis. I had a Paperwhite a long time ago and I missed having buttons, mostly because you need one hand to hold and one to swipe on a Paperwhite but you can hold and press a button with the same hand (yes, I am that lazy ). I would recommend going for the model before the current one if it's available, it's usually a lot cheaper. I left my Oasis in a hotel when I was on holiday and had to replace it and bought an older generation one for around £100 less than the most up to date.

Also, bide your time and keep an eye out for deals. They often reduce them for sales, and there are usually some refurbed ones available at a good price.

Spooky! I left MY first Oasis in a hotel last year and even though I phoned the very next days, the lying liars claimed they'd never seen it.

My paperwhite is about 4 years old. I like that I can use night mode without disturbing anyone if I can't sleep. I like that I can adjust the font size and screen brightness. The charge lasts ages. I find it straightforward to find and upload books. I'd repurchase tomorrow if I had to.

@Butchyrestingface Mine matched the top of the bedside table perfectly, which is why I fogot to pack it. It might still be sitting there unnoticed, being used as a coaster or something. I bought a really pretty skin from Etsy so that the new one will be eye-catching in future.

mostly because you need one hand to hold and one to swipe on a Paperwhite

I don't. Hold in one hand and swipe with a thumb. Easy.

I replaced my original Paperwhite with a Voyage which was a short lived model (no idea why, it's great), but basically a Paperwhite with buttons. I so much prefer the buttons.

I love mine. I got it off ebay a few years ago.

I don't find the swiping with my thumb easy at all, somehow it disrupts the reading too much as it's a big movement. Hard to explain. But with the button version you could just rest it on the button and barely move it. Likewise I find the upward swipe on the kindle app far less distracting than the sideswipe on the paperwhite. Mine's been a waste of money TBH.

The thing I like about kindle (original) is that it isn’t backlit. That’s the whole bloody point. It’s like reading a book and works in the sunlight/doesn’t give you issues with sleep. Not sure what I’ll do when mine gives up the ghost.

You can turn the backlight off!

Great. But I don’t want it. I want a kindle basic with the clever paper like screen and no fancy shit I don’t need or want.