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All-New Kindle Paperwhite, 6" High Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers

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Price: £109.99 & FREE Delivery in the UK. Details
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  • Unsurpassed high-resolution 300 ppi display - reads like real paper
  • Now with Bookerly, our exclusive font, designed to read easily and comfortably at all sizes
  • Built-in adjustable light - read day and night
  • Unlike tablets, no screen glare, even in bright sunlight
  • A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours
  • Lighter than a paperback, holds thousands of books
  • Without leaving the page, exclusive features help you build your vocabulary and learn about characters
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Unsurpassed resolution of any e-reader

NEW – With twice as many pixels as the previous generation, the all-new Kindle Paperwhite has an improved high-resolution 300 ppi display for crisp, print-quality text.

Next-generation reading experience

NEW – The all-new Kindle Paperwhite now offers Bookerly, an exclusive font crafted from the ground up for reading on digital screens. Warm and contemporary, Bookerly is inspired by the artistry of the best fonts in modern print books, but is hand-crafted for great readability at any font size.



Coming soon—All-new typesetting engine lays out words just as the author intended for beautiful rendering of pages. With improved character spacing and the addition of hyphenation, justification, kerning, ligatures, and drop cap support, our best-in-class typography helps you read faster with less eyestrain. Show me

Enjoy reading with larger font sizes without compromising your reading experience. Page layout and margins automatically adapt to work well at even the largest font sizes. The new typography and layout improvements are available on over half a million books, including many best sellers, with thousands more being added every week.

No glare in bright sunlight

Unlike reflective tablet and smartphone screens, the latest Kindle Paperwhite reads like paper – no annoying glare, even in bright sunlight.

Won't tire your eyes in the dark

Kindle Paperwhite guides light towards the surface of the display with its built-in front light – so you can read comfortably without straining your eyes. Adjust your screen's brightness for great reading in any light.

Charge monthly, not daily

Kindle Paperwhite won't leave you tethered to a socket. A single charge can last up to six weeks (based on half an hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at ten).

Read comfortably with one hand

Thinner than a pencil, lighter than a paperback. Hold Kindle Paperwhite comfortably in one hand for long reading sessions.

No distractions

Kindle Paperwhite is purposely designed as a dedicated E-reader. Indulge your love of reading without interruptions such as e-mail alerts or push notifications.

Sharp, dark text

Enjoy text that reads like the printed page. All fonts have been hand-tuned at the pixel level for maximum readability and comfort.

Skim through without losing your place

With Page Flip, you can skim page-by-page, scan by chapter, or skip to the end for a sneak peek without losing your place.

Take and share notes

Add margin notes that you can edit, delete or even export from your device to your computer. Share highlighted sections and meaningful quotes on Facebook and Twitter, and see passages frequently highlighted by other Kindle readers.

Read comfortably in one hand

Lighter than most paperback books, comfortably hold Kindle in one hand for long reading sessions.

Look it up instantly without leaving your page

Kindle Paperwhite's Smart Lookup feature integrates a full dictionary with X-Ray and Wikipedia so you can access definitions, characters, settings and more without leaving your page or losing your place.

Share your library with family

With Family Library, you and your family can access and easily share not only your own Kindle books, but also books from the linked Amazon account of a spouse or partner.

Read more challenging books

Word Wise makes it easier to enjoy and quickly understand more challenging books. Short and simple definitions appear above difficult words automatically, so you can continue reading with fewer interruptions. Tap on a word to bring up a simple card with definitions, synonyms and more. You can adjust the number of hints you see with a simple slider.

Expanded X-Ray for books

X-Ray lets you explore the “Bones of the Book.” See all the passages across a book that mention relevant ideas, fictional characters, historical figures, places, or topics of interest. X-Ray’s new timeline view lets you easily flip through notable passages to remind yourself of what’s happened in the book, or navigate easily through images.

Enhance your vocabulary

Words looked up in the dictionary are added to Vocabulary Builder automatically to expand your knowledge and reinforce retention. Swipe through your vocabulary words, quiz yourself with flashcards, and instantly see those words in context.

Squeeze in that last chapter

See at a glance how long it will take to finish a chapter or book. Time to Read is personalised based on your reading speed and is constantly updated as your speed and habits change.

Adjust your text size

Choose from eight text sizes to prevent tired eyes and keep you reading longer.

Pick up where you left off

Whispersync technology synchronises your last page read, bookmarks and annotations across all your devices so you can pick up exactly where you left off reading.

Translate passages instantly

Tap any word or highlight a section to translate it instantly into other languages, including Spanish, Japanese and more. Translations are provided by Bing Translator.

Lowest book prices

We check prices every day to make sure our prices are the lowest of any e-book store in the UK. Compare our book prices - you'll like what you find.

Massive selection

Over three million books, newspapers and magazines, including latest bestsellers, Kindle exclusives and more.

Kindle Unlimited

With Kindle Unlimited, you can read as much as you want, choosing from over 800,000 titles and thousands of audiobooks. From mysteries and romance to sci-fi and more, freely explore new authors, books and genres on any device for just £7.99 a month. Try Kindle Unlimited for free for 30 days. Learn more

Exclusive Kindle titles

Over 800,000 Kindle-exclusive titles that you won't be able to find anywhere else, including books by bestselling authors such as Michael Ridpath, Marcus Sedgwick and Phil Rickman.

Free books in the public domain

More than one million free books, such as Pride and Prejudice and Treasure Island are available.

Free book samples

Download and read samples for free before you decide to buy.

Get books in seconds

Shop Amazon’s expansive selection, choose a title and begin reading in seconds. Download books in under 60 seconds - no computer required.

Connect wirelessly

New titles and archived items are a simple connection away. Connect easily to your home Wi-Fi network or Wi-Fi hotspots on the road.

Read on your smartphone, tablet or computer

For those times when you don’t have your Kindle with you, just download the Kindle app for your smartphone, tablet or computer to read your Kindle books.

Never lose your place

Amazon’s Whispersync technology remembers where you left off in a book, so you can seamlessly switch between your Kindle and the Kindle app on your smartphone, tablet or computer without ever losing your place.

Kindle for Kids sets and celebrates goals

Encourage kids to read even more. Kindle for Kids lets you create personalised profiles for kids, and give them access to titles from your collection of books. Kids are rewarded with achievement badges when they reach their goals. A progress report keeps parents updated on total time spent reading, number of words looked up, badges earned and books read.

Read more challenging books

For kids reading their first chapter books, Word Wise, available on many popular English-language titles, makes it easier to enjoy and quickly understand more challenging books. Short and simple definitions appear above difficult words automatically, so they can keep reading with fewer interruptions. Tap on a word to call up a simple card with definitions, synonyms and more. They can adjust the number of hints they see with a simple slider.

Enhance their vocabulary

Kindle makes it easy for young readers to add new words to their vocabulary. Words looked up on Kindle are automatically added to Vocabulary Builder, where kids can quiz themselves with flashcards to reinforce new word retention.

Parental controls

Kindle is designed for reading, which means zero distractions for kids. Parents can have peace of mind that kids won’t access inappropriate content or websites, or accidentally make purchases as Kindle for Kids blocks access to browsing and purchasing in the Kindle store, access to the Internet, access to Wikipedia, and disables social sharing.

Better together

Slim, form-fitting covers designed by Amazon fit your Kindle perfectly and provide full front and back protection. The covers are easy to securely attach and remove, and fold back for easy one-handed reading. They put your Kindle to sleep automatically when it is closed and wake it upon opening, making it easy to jump back into your books.

We’ve got you covered

The cover protects your Kindle and keeps your screen clean without adding bulk, making it perfect for taking your Kindle wherever you go.
Technical Details
DisplayAmazon's 6" Paperwhite display with Carta e-paper technology and built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised font technology, 16-level grey scale
Size169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm
WeightWi-Fi: 205 grams; Wi-Fi + 3G: 217 grams
System RequirementsNone; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content
On-Device StorageHolds thousands of books
Cloud StorageFree cloud storage for all Amazon content
Battery LifeA single charge lasts up to six weeks, based on half an hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 10. Battery life will vary based on light and wireless usage
Charge TimeFully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable
Wi-Fi ConnectivitySupports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Content Formats SupportedKindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion
DocumentationQuick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF]; Kindle Paperwhite User Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages available online
Warranty and ServiceKindle Paperwhite is sold with a worldwide limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights, and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional rights at law even after the limited warranty has expired (for further information on your consumer rights, click here). Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here.
Included in the BoxKindle Paperwhite, USB 2.0 charging cable and Quick Start Guide

Wi-Fi

A Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Voyage with Wi-Fi is a great choice if you already have a high-speed Internet connection and wireless router set up in your home. If you do not have Wi-Fi set up at home, a 3G model may be a better option—3G connectivity lets you download books anytime, anywhere.

Wi-Fi + free 3G

A model with Wi-Fi + free 3G is the easiest option because there is no wireless setup—you are ready to shop, purchase and read right out of the box. Built-in free 3G connectivity uses the same wireless signals that mobile phones use, but there are no monthly fees or commitments—Amazon pays for 3G wireless connectivity. The added convenience of 3G enables you to download books anytime, anywhere, without having to find a Wi-Fi hotspot connection. Your Kindle Paperwhite may use wireless connectivity to make other services available, such as wireless delivery of personal documents, which may require an additional charge. For more information, see Wireless Terms and Conditions

With wireless coverage in over 100 countries and territories, 3G lets you download books anytime, anywhere, whether you're relaxing on a beach, halfway through a hike or waiting on the tarmac. Check 3G coverage area

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Screen Size 6" 6" 6"
Glare-free Screen Yes Yes Yes
Built-in Light No Yes Yes + Adaptive front light
Page Turns Touchscreen Touchscreen Touchscreen + PagePress
Resolution 167 ppi 300 ppi 300 ppi
Connectivity Wi-Fi Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free 3G Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free 3G
Battery Life Battery lasts weeks on a single charge Battery lasts weeks on a single charge Battery lasts weeks on a single charge
Storage Holds thousands of books Holds thousands of books Holds thousands of books
Dimensions 169 mm x 119 mm x 10.2 mm 169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm 162 mm x 115 mm x 7.6 mm
Weight 191 grams Wi-Fi: 205 grams
Wi-Fi + 3G: 217 grams 		Wi-Fi: 180 grams
Wi-Fi + 3G: 188 grams
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Customise to your language

Kindle can be used in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Dutch and Simplified Chinese. You can easily select the language that you are most comfortable with and enjoy instant dictionary lookups in any of these languages.

Never lose a book

We automatically back up your entire Kindle library for free in the Cloud, so there's never a worry about losing your books. Re-download wirelessly anytime for free.

Read books in other languages

Kindle supports the display of non-Latin characters, so you can read books and documents in your favourite language, including enhanced support for Japanese and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). Kindle also displays Korean, Cyrillic, Latin and Greek scripts and provides free access to several international dictionaries.

Carry and read personal documents

E-mail documents – including Word, PDF and more – directly to your Kindle and read them in Kindle format.

Follow along with page numbers

We match the pages of a Kindle book to the text in a print book to identify the corresponding page number. Easily reference and cite passages or read alongside others in a book club or class.

Get special offers

You’ll receive special offers and sponsored screensavers directly on your Kindle. Offers display on the Kindle screensaver and on the bottom of the home screen when not in use – they don’t interrupt reading.

Read children's books and comics

Kindle Paperwhite supports children's books with Kindle Text Pop-Up and comic books with Kindle Panel View, which allows you to read a comic book panel by panel.

Organise your library

Organise your Kindle library into customised collections or categories to easily access any book you are looking for. You can add an item to multiple collections to make organising and finding titles even easier.

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201 of 221 people found the following review helpful
Old Paperwhite vs. New Paperwhite... Should You Upgrade?
By UNBOXED TOP 50 REVIEWER on 1 July 2015
Configuration: With Special OffersConnectivity Technology: Wi-Fi + Free 3G Verified Purchase
Length: 1:13 Mins
I own both the 2013/14 (2nd Generation) and the 2015 (3rd Generation) Kindle Paperwhite. What are the key differences of the new Kindle Paperwhite 2015? A screen resolution increase from (768 x 1024) to (1448 x 1072) plus a huge PPI (pixels Per Inch) upgrade from (212ppi) to (300ppi) gives you a much cleaner reading experience and less eye strain. With an adjustable light, text spacing layout changes and a stunning new font 'Bookerly' on the whiter screen - viewed at any size, in any light - gives more fluidity and makes it easier to read. This results in the closest experience to reading a print book on any portable device.

Include an increase in RAM (memory) from 256MB to 512MB, coupled with the 1GB processor means screen refreshes are faster, and the 6 inch E Ink Carta HD touchscreen is more responsive without any lag on page turns. The existing Smart Lookup features (Dictionary, X-Ray, and Wikipedia) work great with the new 'Word Wise' and 'Learning Vocabulary' reading tools, designed to assist you're learning, build your vocabulary and make reading more informative and fun.

Which is best? For me the new Kindle Paperwhite as it's more responsive and finally has a white screen - it no longer has the yellowish colour of an old book. And the light does not illuminate the bedroom any more. These changes alone are worth the investment. Whether you upgrade or not, you ultimately have a durable, lightweight, simple to use and feature-rich E-reading device. And with 4GB of internal storage it delivers thousands of books, or your favourite news and magazine subscriptions, anytime, anywhere.

*The VIDEO shows the difference in screen quality between old and new Kindle Paperwhite. See below for a simplified feature comparison list.Read more ›
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146 of 167 people found the following review helpful
AMAZON KINDLE PAPERWHITE - THE QUEEN BEE'S KNEES OF E-READERS - PROBABLY THE BEST AND MOST DESIRABLE ONE EVER
By Bill HALL OF FAMETOP 10 REVIEWER on 1 July 2015
Configuration: With Special OffersConnectivity Technology: Wi-Fi  Only Verified Purchase
Length: 1:37 Mins
INTRODUCTION:-

Some folk might argue that e-Readers are going the way of Betamax and VHS videos, becoming outmoded, when the very latest lightweight tablets are equally comfortable to hold for extended periods, have higher resolution screens, and can perform a multitude of functions that an e-Reader cannot.
However, although those might be important considerations for the occasional reader, they don't apply to genuine bookworms like myself.
This new device basically epitomises everything that you'd expect from a state of the art e-Reader, and it's definitely an impressive achievement in e-reading technology.
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, unlike many other past and current e-Readers, has a built-in light, which lets you read in poorly lit conditions, or actually even in complete darkness.
The Paperwhite weighs just over 200g, which is lighter that the average paperback book, and this means that it's less likely to put a strain on your arms and wrists if you're holding it for extended periods of time - and bookworms like me will be doing just that.
Furthermore, the Paperwhite is slim-line, it's no thicker than an average pencil (it's a fat-fighting 117mm wide). I figure that most people ought to be able to grip the Kindle with one thumb hooked around a side, and fingers placed around the other side. In terms of ergonomics then, this e-Reader ticks the box.
Amazon state that the processor is 25% faster than the old model, but they're reticent about committing to an exact speed.
The reverse side of the Paperwhite has soft-feel black plastic, which makes it very comfortable to hold. There's now a huge Amazon logo on the rear side, in place of the Kindle logo which appeared on the older model.Read more ›
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132 of 156 people found the following review helpful
PROFESSIONAL, IN-DEPTH video review - shows improvements & why Kindles are arguably better for reading books
By Mister G HALL OF FAMETOP 10 REVIEWER on 1 July 2015
Configuration: With Special OffersConnectivity Technology: Wi-Fi  Only Verified Purchase
Length: 7:36 Mins
I have made an in-depth video review of this new Paperwhite. It shows not just the differences between the old & new Paperwhite but also many of the features of Kindles in general - features which will show you why reading a book on a Kindle can be better than reading a physical book (but if you prefer a real book in your hands, I respect that).

If you are in a hurry and you are loooking for one thing in particular, you may wish to use the time index below to jump straight to it.

The video covers, in this order:

1. (Starting at a time display of 0:34 into the video): The frontlight, and dimming/increasing its strength.

2. (At 0:59): How to toggle between displaying "Location", "Page number", "Time left in chapter" and "Time left in book".

3. (At 1:27): Comparison between the old Paperwhite's screen resolution (212ppi) & this new one's (300ppi) (N.B. Amazon has reduced the quality of my video. The difference in screen resolution is dead obvious in reality but mild in this video).

4. (At 1:48): The new 'Bookerley' font.

5. (At 2:14): Speed of page turning using the touchscreen.

6. (At 2:26): Using the `Vocabulary Builder'.

7. (At 3:17): Highlighting text - how to do it & the speed of it (much faster & easier than on the Kindle Keyboard).

8. (At 3:27): Annotating text - how to do it & the speed of it (much faster & easier than on the Kindle Keyboard).

9. (At 3:38): Responsiveness of the touchscreen when typing or turning a page.

10. (At 4:06): Moving to a different chapter/page.

11. (At 4:34): How to use the X-Ray feature (well worth looking at - it's a great feature).

12.Read more ›
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