After a recent hand injury made it difficult for me to hold a book, I decided to take the plunge and go for a kindle, having previously owned one of the earlier models I was a bit sceptical about it but the difference between this and the previous one is light years.
Having the ability to fully customise the brightness and warmth levels as well as the font type, spacing and margins, makes a real difference to both day and night reading and it almost looks like you're reading from paper.
The touchscreen is smooth and responsive and its really easy to fully customise the kindle to your exact specifications.
Most of the stuff I've downloaded has been from the Amazon website but I have also downloaded a few books from the kindle itself and the speed of response is just as good, its also a doddle to remove an item from your library, just press and hold for a second and your presented with a menu of options, one of which is the delete/remove option. It's also a nice touch, that the cover of the book you're currently reading appears on the screensaver, with a simple touch reopening the book at the same spot where you finished reading.
I took up the offer for the 3 months free kindle unlimited, it's fairly good, although not all titles are on it and it does take a bit of searching sometimes to find what you want but when the free trial runs out I'll probably keep it running, as there's sufficient stuff there to justify the monthly price, considering the prices of paper/hard back books these days, it does also allow you to download magazines etc, think of it as form of Amazon library and you'll not be too far off.
So why did I pick the Paperwhite kids and not the standard paper white, well after a bit of research, it turns out they are exactly the same device, only the kids version is £10 more, however this one already comes with the ads disabled and a case, the case actually surpassing my expectations, its robust and folds right back and makes it easy to hold with both hands and will keep it clean and hopefully protected from damage but that's another reason to pick the kids version, you get a 2 year warranty with this one, as opposed to a one year one with the standard paper white.
The setup process and conversion from a kids kindle to a fully fledged adult version, took all of 5 minutes, there's plenty of YouTube videos that'll show you how to do it.
The only doubt I have is about the battery life, it's supposed to be measured in weeks, however I seem to be losing about 10% per day, even so that'll be a good weeks worth of use before it needs charged again, I'll keep an eye on this in case I've got a duff one and need to replace it but it's not enough to put me off.
Am I pleased with it, very, do not be put off by the "kids" in the title, this is for all intent and purpose a fully fledged adult paper white kindle and a very good piece of kit it is indeed.
UPDATE : Several weeks down the line and I remain seriously impressed, I’ve managed to work out Kindle Unlimited and searching and finding things is now a piece of cake, the only issue being, you can only have 20 items at a time but again it’s easy to return an item and download a new one, so the limit isn’t really a problem.
Battery life, after a bit of online research, it turns out having wifi continually connected is what drains the battery, along with the brightness settings. I adjusted brightness to 18 and warmth to 15, turned off Bluetooth and engaged flight-safe mode and am now getting somewhat closer to the expected battery life, losing only a couple of % with 2-3 hours of daily reading, yeah it means I have to turn flight-safe off every time I download or return a book but it’s so easy to do, that it’s not an inconvenience.
Am I still pleased, you betcha.
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It's reading time, not screen time
Kindle Paperwhite Kids is designed just for reading, which means no distractions from apps, videos or games.
The bundle includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ (auto-renews after 1 year), a child-friendly cover and a 2-year worry-free guarantee.
Waterproof and worry free
Kindle Paperwhite Kids is waterproof (IPX8 rated) and has been lab tested to protect against accidental immersion in up to two metres of fresh water for up to 60 minutes, and 0.25 metres for 3 minutes in seawater. Learn more about waterproof features.
With the 2-year worry-free guarantee, if it breaks, return it and we’ll replace it for free. Find out more.
We’ve also included a cover that's made to last, with magnets that close the cover securely and a durable exterior that protects it against scratches. Just like a book, it opens and closes to wake the Kindle Paperwhite Kids or put it to sleep, and is available in a range of child-friendly designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Parent Dashboard?
Parent Dashboard allows parents to get the most out of Kindle Paperwhite Kids. You can adjust age filters, add books to your child's library, view your child's reading progress and more. - What books are available in Amazon Kids+?
Amazon Kids+ includes the complete Harry Potter series, and the first book from other popular series such as Divergent. We are always adding more content to the Amazon Kids+ library. Children can explore the catalogue by searching for specific titles and authors, or browse by themes such as Popular Books, New Books and more. - How can I access even more books?
Amazon Kids+ provides access to books over a range of reading levels, and automatically filters out what your child sees based on their age. To see a wider selection of titles, go to Parent Dashboard to adjust the age filter in your child's profile setting. Parents can also purchase additional titles from the Kindle Store, and add them to their child's profile via Parent Dashboard. - How is Kindle Paperwhite Kids different from a tablet?
Kindle Paperwhite Kids is purpose built for reading, with a black & white glare-free display and up to 10 weeks of battery life. It performs differently than a tablet because it's geared to reading books—no games, no ads, no videos, no distractions.
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You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We integrated sustainability in the design of this Kindle device. Here’s how:
Materials
60% post-consumer recycled plastics in device.
70% recycled magnesium in device.
Clean Energy
Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.
Device Packaging
95% of this device’s packaging is made of wood-fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
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There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
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| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free mobile connectivity | Wi-Fi |
Technical details
Kindle Paperwhite Kids
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Display |
Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimised front technology, 16-level grey scale. |
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Size |
129.2 x 175.5 x 13.5 mm |
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Weight |
321 g including cover. |
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System requirements |
None: fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
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On-device storage |
8 GB: holds over a thousand Amazon Kids+ books. |
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Cloud storage |
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
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Battery life |
A single charge lasts up to 10 weeks, based on half an hour of reading a day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary based on light settings, wireless usage. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
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Charge time |
Fully charges in approximately 5 hours from a computer via USB cable; fully charges in less than 2 hours with a 9 W USB power adaptor. |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
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Accessibility features |
Kindle Paperwhite includes the ability to adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Click here for more info on Accessibility for Kindle. Certain accessibility features, including VoiceView, are not currently supported on Kindle Paperwhite Kids. |
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Content formats supported |
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, EPUB, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). |
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Subscription included |
Includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ for new subscribers. Click here to find out more about Amazon Kids+. |
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Documentation |
Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
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Warranty and service |
2-year worry-free guarantee. Cover for anything that happens to your Kindle Kids including electrical and mechanical breakdowns. See details if you are a consumer, the 2-year worry-free guarantee is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way (click here for further information on your consumer rights). Use of Kindle Kids is subject to the terms found here. |
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Included in the box |
Kindle Paperwhite Kids, cover, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
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Age range |
Ages 7 and up. |
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Waterproofing |
Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite. |
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Available colours |
Black Kindle with a Black, Emerald Forest or Robot Dreams cover. |
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Generation |
Kindle Paperwhite Kids 11th generation, (2021 release). |
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Customer reviews
I never thought I would buy a digital reader of any kind. I love a real book, the smell of the pages and the feel. But! I have about 1000 books and no where else to put them. So I started to look at kindles. I read so many reviews and write ups about them. I did in the end buy the kids paper white because you can still have access to your normal library while saving money. The kids paper white comes with a case and insurance which is a great factor. I live to read, and can often read a whole book in one day. So having easy access to just download the next straight away is fantastic. The battery has a long life and quick to charge. The kindle is lightweight and so easy to take everywhere you go. You can change the font size and back light to suit which is really helpful. I took mine to menorca and had no issue with the sun glare on the screen. Pair a kindle with kindle unlimited and your off the starting block to a whole world of imagination at your fingertips…. I couldn’t ask for anything better.
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