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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kindle Paper White review - A stand-out choice for avid readers
Price & Availability Display & Design Software & Battery Verdict The new Kindle Paperwhite is here, and it's being touted as Amazon's fastest and most refined version yet. With a larger 7-inch display, smoother page turns thanks to a dual-core processor, and up to 12 weeks of battery life, it certainly brings some notable upgrades. The display now offers higher contrast and narrower borders, aiming to make reading more comfortable and immersive. It's also waterproof, has 16GB of storage, and includes features like adjustable warm light and dark mode for flexible reading across environments. On paper, it checks many boxes for book lovers. But with a price tag of ₹16,999, does it really justify the cost? Or are these upgrades more evolutionary than revolutionary? Find out in my new Kindle Paper White is available for the price of Rs.16,999 and can be bought on Amazon India's new Kindle Paperwhite takes a solid step forward in both design and display. It features a 7-inch glare-free display—the largest ever on a Paperwhite—offering a higher contrast ratio thanks to its new oxide thin-film transistor technology. This makes text and images pop off the screen, enhancing readability. The matte finish on the display adds to the paper-like feel, making reading more immersive and natural. It's also super responsive, and easily the smoothest typing experience I've had on a Kindle so far—ideal for highlighting, searching, or display supports adjustable warm light and dark mode, giving users full control over brightness and comfort whether they're reading during the day or late into the night. It's a joy to read indoors and in low-light conditions. You can also customize font sizes and styles to suit your reading preference, which is especially helpful for however, the experience is a bit mixed. While the display remains readable under shade, bright direct sunlight can compromise visibility, particularly when reading in open spaces like the device is thin, lightweight, and well-balanced at just 205 grams. With narrower bezels and a compact form factor, it's perfectly suited for long reading sessions and road trips—easy to hold and easier to software experience on the new Kindle Paperwhite is intuitive, user-friendly, and designed to get out of the way so you can focus on what matters—reading. From setup to daily use, everything feels smooth and accessible. The Kindle Store offers a wide and well-organized book collection, making it easy to browse by genre, recommendations, or personal interest. With 16GB of storage, you can carry thousands of books with you, ensuring you're never without something to read—whether you're commuting, traveling, or just lounging at truly adds value this time around are the thoughtful new features. The X-Ray tool gives you deeper insight into characters, terms, and locations within a book—great for staying engaged, especially with complex narratives. You can also now display your book cover on the lock screen, customize your library, and explore tools like Vocabulary Builder, Word Wise, Reading Themes, and Dark Mode for a more tailored experience. Accessibility options like VoiceView (text-to-speech via Bluetooth) make the device even more of the standout strengths is battery life. Despite all these features, the Kindle Paperwhite can easily last up to 12 weeks on a single charge, which means you can go months without worrying about plugging it in—truly a reader's new Kindle Paperwhite is a well-rounded e-reader with a crisp 7-inch matte display, long battery life, and thoughtful software upgrades like X-Ray and customizable reading modes. While outdoor visibility in harsh sunlight is a drawback, its 16GB storage and distraction-free design make it ideal for serious readers. At ₹16,999, it's a premium buy—but worth it if you read regularly and want a dedicated, travel-friendly device. Casual readers might find better value in the Kindle app, but for book lovers, this is a worthy upgrade.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Yahoo
This Super Useful Kindle Feature Will Vanish Next Week. You'd Better Do This While You Can
I'm quite the bookworm. I am an active member of two monthly book clubs, and I fly through two or three books per week, depending on length and, well, how invested I am in the story. This means I've read thousands of titles over the years. And one of my favorite tools to assist with this hobby is my Kindle. I love that I can take it anywhere, especially when I'm traveling, and I have access to hundreds of stories without having to pack hundreds of heavy books. If you're a Kindle lover like me, then you need to be aware of some changes coming to Amazon's e-reader. On Wednesday, Amazon will permanently remove a key Kindle feature: the ability to download and transfer copies of books to your computer. For over a decade, we users have been able to download copies of books on Kindle devices, and then use a USB cable to transfer them to a computer to control ourselves and share from there. Starting next week, this will no longer be possible. Below, we'll break down how to save your books -- while you still can. Read more: Best E-Reader for 2025 After Feb. 26, users will still be able to buy books on the Kindle Store and download them to a Kindle via Wi-Fi or a cellular network. If you mostly read Kindle ebooks on a reader or in the app, you won't be impacted by the removal of this feature. This is simply Amazon's way to eliminate users' ability to download ebook files and convert those files to other formats compatible with non-Kindle e-readers. And why would you want to do that? Well, if you bought a book on Kindle, but Amazon eventually loses the license to that title -- or if it's banned or removed -- you'll no longer be able to read it. That is, unless you download it and keep it on your computer. If you'd like to transfer your Kindle books to your computer before Feb. 26, visit sign in to your account and go to Accounts & Lists > Content Library > Books. Find the title you wish to download, then click More actions > Download & transfer via USB. A pop-up will appear asking you to select your Kindle. This doesn't mean you need to connect a Kindle device; it's a required step to activate the Download button, which you'll need to click once you've selected a Kindle. After you click Download, your book will be saved to your computer in Amazon's AZW3 format, which is designed specifically for Amazon Kindles, so it won't open on other devices without additional software. From there, you'll have the file permanently saved to your computer, and can convert it to other formats like PDF. Note that you can't download multiple Kindle books at once, meaning that this process can be time-consuming if you have hundreds of titles you wish to save. After this download and backup feature is discontinued, you'll still be able to manually transfer ebook files and other documents to your Kindle via USB using Amazon's apps or third-party tools, such as Calibre, an ebook management software. You just won't be able to download copies of purchased books from your Kindle to your computer anymore. Read more: How to Get Free E-Books From Your Local Library
