Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB (newest model) – 20% faster with auto-adjusting front light, wireless charging, and weeks of battery life – Metallic Jade

I have had my Kindle for over a month, and I am still excited about this Kindle. However, I just saw that it is on sale (Black Friday Deal), and I wanted to cry. It is now $45 less than what I paid (excluding the cost of the charger and case; add another $60 to that $45 (Ouch!)). Then, I had to have a talk with myself, and it went like this: Trinigal, stop being upset! You are fortunate to have purchased a Kindle that works well, and doesn’t have issues (like others who have shared the dissatisfaction with their Kindle). You are still enjoying your reads and always looking forward to your next read. I then chuckled to myself, and said that the title of the next book I select should be: When is the right time to buy a Kindle? My original review is below: This is my first Kindle, so I don’t have any other Kindle to compare it to. I usually read a physical book, books on my Computer, IPad or iPhone. This Kindle makes a difference in my ability to relax while reading a book. It is an awesome device that is portable, light weight, and convenient. Although I like reading on my IPad, it will no longer be my go to device for reading (When you know better, you do better). My house is full of unread books that I bought over the years, and that really bothers me because I just couldn’t find the time to read (being a professor with lots of other academic books to read, I gave those academic books priority over a good novel). Now, I am at the point where I want to read books for relaxation purposes. I chose the Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition as part of my incentive to read a good book. I researched this Kindle for an entire month before investing in it. Let’s get to the workings of the Kindle: This 7 inch Kindle is easy to hold in my hands. The IPad truly strained my hand when I tried to use only one hand when reading. At times, I had to lean the IPad on my thighs for support. Now, there will be no more hand to thighs when reading! The Kindle set up was very easy, and user friendly. I did not experience any problems connecting to the internet. After set up, with bated breath, I waited to see how the pages turned on the Kindle, and if I will find any fault with the action of turning the pages of the book I was reading. I am happy to say there was none; no noticeable long lag time, no problems were experienced with the turning of pages on this Kindle. Then I squinted my eyes, opened my eyes wide, I turned the Kindle upside down, and side to side while turning to the next page of my book; I was trying to see if there will be any trace of the previous page as I turn to the next page ( ghosting; some users experience an imprint of the former page while moving to the next page of their book). Happy to report, I tried hard to find a problem with that but I found none. What about the battery? The battery charged very quickly, and there was no problem during that process. I did charge the battery with the case on the Kindle, (as the picture shows). The Kindle came with an 80% charge and in 30 minutes (or less) it was fully charged (100%). I am hardly ever swayed by reviews: Sometimes reviews work as an incentive, or a deterrent….I always say, try an item out and make your personal decision. This Kindle is a keeper, and I am also going to purchase the new Color Kindle Colorsoft. Conclusion: This Kindle paper white Signature Edition , Gen 12/32 GB, is truly made for reading. It is certainly a handy device for traveling, and reading on the go. It is easy on the eyes, and therefore, easy on the brain. The raspberry color is really nice, and I plan on buying an extra clear case so that I could easily see the vibrant color of the kindle. I am honestly excited to be part of the Kindle family!

Very nice and easy to use. The adjustable brightness and color make it easy to find a comfortable reading display in a variety of lighting conditions. Lightweight and very portable.

The paperwhite is very light, the page turning is very responsive, and the brightness is not overwhelming. A good way to read a book! It has ruined me for paper books as it can be held in one hand even for page turning. No more having your book close and not knowing where you were! Happy I purchased one- not my first kindle! My first paperwhite was used up and needed to retire.

I am absolutely obsessed with my Kindle Paperwhite in metallic raspberry. I genuinely did not expect a reading device to elevate my reading experience this much, but it has completely changed the game for me. The color is stunning and feels so much more fun and personal than a basic black Kindle. It’s sleek, lightweight, and honestly comes with me everywhere now. As a mom, finding time for myself can be hard, but this has become my favorite little escape at the end of the day. I can read in bed without a bright light, throw it in my bag when traveling for work, and carry an entire library without lugging around heavy books. The battery lasts forever, the screen feels just like reading real paper, and it makes getting back into reading so easy. This is hands down be the BEST Mother’s Day gift. It feels thoughtful, practical, and luxurious all at the same time. If you have a mom in your life who loves books, needs more “me time,” or deserves something just for her, this is it. I can’t stop recommending mine.

I’ve missed having a Kindle. I had a Fire many years ago that got left after a breakup (wasn’t worth the hassle of having to see her again. lol). The Paperwhite Signature is great for what it is. I can’t help thinking that it’s pretty specialized though. As a tool for reading text anywhere I want to read, no matter whether in bright sunlight or in the dark of my bedroom, it is excellent. But it’s no tablet. If you’re looking to search the net or watch videos, look elsewhere. It’s very light compared to that old Fire, there are near infinite options for text style, size and lighting conditions. I’ve used it on the deck in bright sunlight and it’s perfectly readable. The warm light function was a big selling point, as I’d rather not break up with this one since I married her, and she doesn’t like the light of a phone when she’s trying to sleep. I really do think I sleep better without the blue light, though that could be placebo. I dunno. Did we take a technological step backwards with the Paperwhite, with its monochrome screen? It feels like it. But I bought it for one purpose, and for that purpose it seems to have no weaknesses. Loads books fast and the 32 GB of storage means I can load more books than I’ll ever have time to read. If you’re a voracious reader like me, get one.

I was hesitant to buy this because some reviews made it sound absolutely life changing, and others acted like it was pointless compared to the regular Paperwhite. After using it for a while, I think the truth is somewhere in the middle. What I genuinely love is how easy it makes reading. The screen is really comfortable on the eyes, especially at night, and I read much longer on this than I ever do on my phone. The battery lasts forever, which is honestly one of the best parts. I also like that it feels lightweight and simple with no distractions popping up while reading. That said, I do not think everyone necessarily needs the Signature Edition version specifically. The wireless charging is nice but not essential, and the auto brightness works okay, though I still adjust it myself sometimes. If you are just reading regular books, the extra storage probably will not matter much either. Compared to older Kindles, this one definitely feels smoother and faster. Compared to an iPad, it is way easier on the eyes and feels more relaxing to use. But it is still a Kindle, so the menu system can occasionally feel a little slow or clunky. Overall, I am really happy with it and use it almost daily now. I just think some reviews oversell the upgrades a bit. It is not revolutionary, just a really solid e reader that makes reading more enjoyable again.

I love my new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition! It’s lightweight without being so small that the screen is hard to read, and it’s easy to use. I love the ease of page-turning with this Kindle as well.

*This is an unpaid, unsponsored review with no AI involved. For years, ever since eReaders became a thing, I've considered purchasing one. The idea behind them is great: hold tons of books, have a massive battery life, a screen that's readable on the brightest of days, etc. As great as they seemed, however, I held to my deep-rooted belief that physical books were superior. You can't beat the feel of a physical book! You can't beat the smell of cracking open a brand new book, or especially a good old one! Having books on your shelf looks great and shows your reading accomplishments! About a month ago and for a number of reasons, I decided to finally pull the trigger on an eReader (specifically the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition) and boy am I impressed. First thing's first. This is NOT a tablet. It's not going to be as fast at navigating as your smartphone. The user interface isn't going to have a homescreen that you're used to with phones/tablets. It's not going to have the ability to download other apps to use. AND THAT'S THE BEAUTY OF IT! This is a device solely dedicated to reading. There are no notifications popping up while you use the kindle app, no whispers from it telling you to take a peak at your social media apps. All that being said, here are some quick bullet points about the Kindle that I've been enjoying immensely: - The size of the Paperwhite Signature Edition is perfect. Large enough to feel substantial and bigger than your phone, but compact enough to fit into small bags/purses or large pockets. - The weight, or should I say lack thereof, is crazy. It's incredibly light, especially after being so used to reading physical books. It's much more comfortable to hold/relax with, whether it be on the couch, reading chair, or lying in bed. - The screen IS pretty dang awesome without the glare of glass screens on tablets/phones. I've sat out in direct sunlight at the height of Summer and had absolutely no issue reading comfortably with no glaring issues. - The battery is absolutely kick-butt. The description says "up to 12 weeks" which seems like a wild amount of time, but I bought mine around late-July and have charged it to full once and it's still about 60ish%. (Keep in mind I do have it on airplane mode the majority of the time. Again, it's for reading, not being on the internet) - This version has the backlight which, to me, is a must on an eReader. It has a slider for strength so that you can have just the right amount of light for the area you're reading in. My personal favorite, is that the lowest settings are so gentle that it doesn't disturb my wife when reading in bed. - The 32gb of storage may seem small, but that's because of the association with phone storage. 32gb can store 10,000+ ebooks, so you needn't worry about running out of space any time soon. If I were to make one small criticism, it would be that the navigation/user interface can be a little jarring if you're not already used to navigating a kindle/eReader. As stated above, this isn't a tablet or phone. The way the screen/tech works, makes the kindle take a little more time to update your screen when scrolling/navigating. Definitely not something to worry about, though. There are a whole host of other things I could compliment about the Kindle. Goodreads integration, the ability to use Libby (library app on most app stores, check it out if you haven't already!), the waterproofing, largely adjustable font size, optional subscription to Kindle Unlimited, ability to read graphic novels, etc etc etc. To wrap up this essay-long review: if you're considering buying an eReader, I highly suggest it. I'm sure I'll still buy some physical copies of certain books in the future (gotta keep the shelves at home looking good) but so far, this is a cool, functional, fun piece of tech that will see a lot of use in your reading adventures.