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Guys, have you heard? Amazon just dropped their new Kindle Paperwhite for 2024, and I’m kinda excited about it! This is the 12th generation of their e-reader lineup (can you believe they’ve made that many?), and it officially launched on October 16th.
So what’s the big deal? Well, this thing is FAST. Like, 25% faster page turns than before, which might not sound like much but trust me, it adds up when you’re deep into a good book! I think it’s because of this fancy new E INK Carta 1300 display they’re using. The contrast looks amazing too – text really pops on the screen thanks to some techy thing called an oxide thin-film transistor (don’t ask me to explain that part lol).
The coolest part? They FINALLY made the screen bigger – it’s now 7 inches! First time ever for a Paperwhite. But get this – even with the bigger screen, it’s still the thinnest Paperwhite they’ve made. And the battery life? THREE MONTHS on a single charge. I mean, who even remembers where their Kindle charger is after that long?
Oh, and it’s completely waterproof too! So you can totally read by the pool without freaking out about splashes. The standard version comes with 16GB of storage (which is like, thousands of books), but if you’re a digital hoarder like me, you might want the Signature Edition that has 32GB. That one also has wireless charging and this neat auto-adjusting light that changes based on your surroundings.
Colors and Pricing Stuff
They’ve got some pretty cute colors this time around! The regular one comes in Raspberry, Jade Green, and Charcoal. The Signature Edition is basically the same but “Metallic” versions – Raspberry Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, and Charcoal Metallic. Fancy, right?
- Regular Kindle Paperwhite: $159.99
- Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition: $199.99
I’ve gotta say, for what you’re getting, the new Paperwhite seems worth it if you read a lot. It’s fast, the screen looks great, and it’s got all these little extras that just make reading more enjoyable.
This is all the info I have for now, but I’ll update you guys when I learn more about buying options and other details. If you’re really into reading, you might also want to check out the Kindle Unlimited subscriptions – pretty good deal if you go through books like I do!
What do you think? Are you tempted to upgrade your old Kindle, or is this your first time considering one?
