Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition ZDNET's key takeaways The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is available for $200.
I've been testing the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which has the fastest performance yet, and up to 12 weeks of battery life.
Remember that Amazon's promise of up to 12 weeks of battery life assumes 30 minutes of daily use with wireless off. $199.99 at Amazon
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I've used the TCL Nxtpaper Tab 10 as my e-reader for about half a year now. Soon after switching to the tablet, I passed off my 2018 Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation) to my daughter and my 2020 iPad to my husband. Then I tried the latest Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, and I'm not sure I can give it up.
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The TCL tablet offers full-color paper, color paper, and black-and-white paper modes, giving you the full experience of a tablet and an e-reader. I love that I can turn pages and navigate the Kindle app on the TCL as quickly as on a smartphone or tablet, while still looking like an e-reader and putting my slow, six-year-old Kindle to shame.
When Amazon unveiled its new Kindle lineup last fall, I fell for it like a ripe coconut on a sunny beach. I've been a Kindle user for about 15 years, and I've been reading it every night to wind down before bed. While a new Kindle may not seem exciting given the device's simplicity, the 2024 Kindle lineup is Amazon's largest upgrade in years, offering the first full-color Kindle and the fastest page turns yet.
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Although the TCL Nxtpaper tablet has many benefits, the Kindle Paperwhite SE has several key advantages that have made me reach for it more than the TCL. Most importantly, the new Kindle Paperwhite weighs just 7.5 ounces and features a smaller seven-inch display than my tablet. This makes it easier to hold the Kindle in one hand, something I struggled with daily with the 10-inch, 16.9-oz TCL tablet.
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