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Kindle E-reader (Previous Generation - 8th) - Black, 6" Display, Wi-Fi, Built-In Audible - Includes Special Offers

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  • All-new design is thinner and lighter, and now available in your choice of black or white.
  • With built-in Audible, access the world’s largest library of audiobooks. Easily switch between reading and listening on Bluetooth-enabled speakers or headphones.
  • Easy on your eyes—touchscreen display reads like real paper.
  • No screen glare, even in bright sunlight, unlike tablets.
  • Keep reading—a single charge lasts weeks, not hours.
  • Get lost in your story with no alerts or notifications.
  • Instant access to new releases and bestsellers, or from over a million titles at $2.99 or less. Prime members read free with unlimited access to over a thousand titles.
  • Looking for a light? Try Kindle Paperwhite.
A Booklover's New Best Friend

Thin and light for one-handed reading

Kindle is 11% thinner and 16% lighter than the previous generation Kindle, making it easy and comfortable to hold in one hand.

No eye strain, reads like real paper

Kindle uses actual ink particles and proprietary, hand-built fonts to create crisp text similar to what you see in a physical book. The blacks and whites on the screen are uniform, improving text and image quality.

Unlike tablets, no blue light to disturb your sleep

Studies have shown that evening exposure to blue light from backlit screens like tablets and smartphones can suppress the body’s production of melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone that helps the body fall asleep. Because the Kindle display emits no light, you can read anytime without losing sleep.

No glare in bright sunlight

Unlike reflective tablet and smartphone screens, the high contrast touchscreen display eliminates glare in any setting—even direct sunlight.

Battery lasts weeks, not hours

A single battery charge allows you to read for weeks, not hours.

Millions of books, no distractions

Kindle is designed as a dedicated e-reader. Indulge your love of reading without interruptions like email alerts and push notifications.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
15,506 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, value, and weight of the tablet. For example, they mention it's very simple, easy to use, and light. Some disagree on battery life, size, and performance.

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2,459 customers mention1,875 positive584 negative

Customers find the tablet easy to use. They mention it has a simple interface, and is convenient to use for reading. They also appreciate the minimal clutter on the interface, making it easy to find and read content.

"...The Kindle E-reader is super easy to use, particularly with the touchscreen feature...." Read more

"...Tapping the edge of the screen to turn the page is incredibly easy and less intrusive than pushing a button, which was always a nice little jarring..." Read more

"...it is light weight, there are no distractions because it is a simple e-reader (rather than a tablet)...." Read more

"...went away when you turned the Kindle on, this one requires you to swipe them away after turning on...." Read more

1,879 customers mention1,307 positive572 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the Kindle. Some mention that the small size is great, but it is awkward when holding it. They also say that it's convenient for both holding and reading from, and fits in any bag or purse. However, some customers say that the size is still a bit small and they struggle with keeping the print the size they want. They say that they can't adjust the font size on the home screen or in the settings.

"...And there are many added advantages for me. The Kindle E-reader saves me room while allowing me to have as many books as I wish without wondering..." Read more

"...It packs into almost any bag, it can hold thousands of books, it is light weight, there are no distractions because it is a simple e-reader..." Read more

"...The letters are small, so you have to zoom in, and the Kindle is slow at zooming in and moving around the document...." Read more

"...in one hand and still use your thumb to turn pages; the screen is also a great size, and I've enjoyed the different font sizes I'm able to choose..." Read more

1,807 customers mention1,734 positive73 negative

Customers find the weight of the Kindle very light, making it more pleasant to hold. They also say it's a completely portable way to store thousands of books. Customers also mention that the size and weight is very convenient.

"...It is convenient to take with me, some of the books I like to read can be bulky and/or heavy. This does not matter on the Kindle E-reader...." Read more

"...It packs into almost any bag, it can hold thousands of books, it is light weight, there are no distractions because it is a simple e-reader..." Read more

"...The Kindle itself is smaller and lighter than my old version. I didn't think the old one was heavy, but what a difference a few years make!..." Read more

"...It's a very user-friendly device and definitely light enough to hold in one hand and still use your thumb to turn pages; the screen is also a great..." Read more

863 customers mention616 positive247 negative

Customers like the value of the tablet. They mention that it's a wonderful investment for casual and avid book readers, with great deals on less popular books and exotic books. They also say that it saves paper and offers a lower cost method of reading.

"...There are so many free or very inexpensive ebooks on Amazon to thrill any book lover's heart and more than enough space on the Kindle for all I..." Read more

"...To sum up, the device is relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and can store a lot of books for you...." Read more

"...The other horrible, lazy and totally useless entry might be from Wikipedia (or the like), which describes an actual person with, absolutely, NO..." Read more

"...very simple, but overall good quality dedicated e-book reader for a great price. This is it...." Read more

1,947 customers mention1,298 positive649 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the Kindle. Some mention it's great, portable, and lightweight. They say it does what it'd be designed to do exceptionally well. However, other customers say that it stopped working entirely, the refurbished unit didn't work from the minute it arrived, and the browser is really buggy.

"...The Kindle E-reader easily received five stars from me. It has worked well and with out any glitches since I first purchased it...." Read more

"...Overall, I like this Kindle. It's easy to use, functions well, and serves its purpose.The touch screen works well...." Read more

"...but elderly 4th Generation Kindle ebook (with special offers) stopped working..." Read more

"...I find it to be just a minor annoyance.Weight: Perfect. You can hold this indefinitely with no strain on your hand or arm...." Read more

1,073 customers mention595 positive478 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the book reader. Some mention that it has great battery life, while others say that it's insufficient. Some customers also report that the battery starts to go down and gets stuck as it gets older.

"...As far as I know, because of the way the device is made, they don't take up any battery...." Read more

"...Additionally, this means that wifi is always on, using up battery. I preferred when I could keep wifi off most of the time...." Read more

"...First off, the device itself:Battery life: Very good, though perhaps not quite as good as advertised...." Read more

"...If you get one of these, don't be like me if the battery life expectancy doesn't hold up...." Read more

1,118 customers mention205 positive913 negative

Customers are disappointed with the backlighting of the book reader. They mention that it doesn't have a backlit screen, it emits a small amount of light from the screen, and that it does not cover the total page.

"...No, there is no back light. It looks just like a printed page, and can be read easily in all lighting conditions -- whether by lamp or by sunlight...." Read more

"...It is not backlit, so you cannot read it in the dark, but I understand that it's better for your eyes and your sleep patterns this way...." Read more

"...The rate features asked about the built-in-light, there was no built-in light in this Kindle so I left it blank...." Read more

"...a separate light or be reading in a well-lit room as there is not a built-in backlight like the Kindle Paperwhite...." Read more

1,018 customers mention293 positive725 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the brightness of the Kindle. They say that the screen is too dark, making it difficult to read in dimly lit rooms. They also say that it's impossible to read on at night time, with no blacklight. Customers also mention that the contrast is low, making the screen difficult to see.

"...Edit: Worth mentioning that it's next to impossible to read using just your left hand...." Read more

"...Both readers stopped opening up. There was only the sleep image displaying...." Read more

"...It looks just like a printed page, and can be read easily in all lighting conditions -- whether by lamp or by sunlight...." Read more

"...I liked the display on my Kindle keyboard better. This is much darker, and there doesn't seem to be a way to adjust it...." Read more

It's really a 4+, but for a few issues
3 Stars
It's really a 4+, but for a few issues
The X-RAY feature is a joke.It had (has) huge potential. But the Kindle group has seriously dropped the ball.Instead of using the X-RAY option to create an excellent list of characters to describe their relationships and\or functions to the story, they have opted for the easy way out. They have created a virtually useless quote machine.When I use the X-RAY feature I often get some random quote the character has made or some mention of the character in from the book, nothing about the character's relationship to the story or people.As an example: Mr. Sanford: "Sanford slammed his fist onto his desk and and screamed out a slew of expletives. He and his wife tried to move on but it was difficult." This is a typical sample of the uselessness of this feature. It should have read (something like): Mr. Sanford - VP to President Briggs, husband to... (or some such).The other horrible, lazy and totally useless entry might be from Wikipedia (or the like), which describes an actual person with, absolutely, NO connection to the story. As an example: James Flynn - William James Flynn (1867 - October 14, 1928) was the director of the FBI from July 1,1918 to August 21,1821). The actual characters name but with no relationship to the story. Again totally and utterly useless.I can sometimes figure out the characters relationship, to the story, by using the search feature, which gives a listing of every mention of the character's name. With this option one can usually find, in the early mentions, how the character in question relates.I have had a Kindle for over 12 years. At first I did not like it I preferred books (I still like the tactile aspect to reading) but have become an avid Kindle person. It is very convenient. I really like the Dictionary feature (my original Kindle's Dictionary was FAR better. It would allow one to look up a word in the displayed definition - which the subsequent iterations do not allow {boo, hiss}).I believe this is too sad. Kindle could be so much better than it has become. I still like it, but too often (every day) I am reminded that it is much less than it's potential.What started out as a wonderful and lofty goal became a quasi useful option, which, most often, does not live up to the hypeMy 2 cents (on X-RAY).The other issue, that keeps the rating low, is the reliability. I've had 2 readers die. Both readers stopped opening up. There was only the sleep image displaying. With the first unit, I bought and replaced the battery, with no success - just a waste of time and money. I did not even try to fix the second unit.
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danyitoo
5.0 out of 5 stars This Kindle E-reader is a real 'keeper' for me!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2016
Color: BlackOption: Without Kindle UnlimitedOffer Type: With Special OffersVerified Purchase
Books are one of my favorite things. I have hundreds of books. My strong interest in books and all they contained started when my aunt (who was a school teacher) started taking me to our tiny town library well before my first birthday and has continued ever since. I enjoy reading all kinds of books on a variety of subjects. I read everything from history, Christian mysteries/romances, to biographaries, to cultural topics, to anything that catches my interest. Because many of the books (particularly the series) become my 'friends,' I do not like to part with them and will read them over and over again throughout the months or years. Because of this, I have a very large number of books in my apartment...all nicely housed in bookcases in some sort of order that makes sense to me (if no one else!). My best friend recently commented that I would soon either need to stop purchasing books or I would need a larger apartment so that they could have their own room. She meant it as a joke, but I realized that it was the truth. I certainly did not wish to get rid of any of my books (although I did convince myself to do a big purge, which made a local receiving organization very happy). However I knew that it was time to bite the bullet and move from paper books to ebooks. I had been resisting because I could not imagine reading a book that I could not hold in my hands.I started slowly by adding Kindle to my computer and purchasing a few ebooks. I found it a bit strange, but not terribly offensive! lol So after using Kindle on my computer for some time and then receiving gift cards for my birthday I took the plunge and purchased an ebook, a Kindle E-reader 6". Even when I first purchased my Kindle E-reader it took me a few days to even do more than look at it and set it up so that I could make sure it worked. But then I thought I should at least give it a fair shot, so I synced my Kindle eReader with my online Kindle, purchased some more ebooks and began to build a relationship with my new Kindle E-reader. It has been a month and a half now, and I am feeling very comfortable with my Kindle E-reader. No it is not the same as holding a book in my hand or being able to write handwritten notes in the margins, etc. But amazingly in many ways it is much better. I can still read my favorite books as often as I want. I can purchase and read new books easily and quickly. I still have the same wide choices I did before with Amazon. I can still make notes in the books I read. And there are many added advantages for me. The Kindle E-reader saves me room while allowing me to have as many books as I wish without wondering where I am going to put them all. The Kindle E-reader is super easy to use, particularly with the touchscreen feature. There is a dictionary right in the Kindle E-reader, so if I need information I do not have to go to my computer to find it or whatever. It is convenient to take with me, some of the books I like to read can be bulky and/or heavy. This does not matter on the Kindle E-reader. The Kindle E-reader easily received five stars from me. It has worked well and with out any glitches since I first purchased it. As I said it is easy to use and convenient to use. It is definitely a keeper for me, and I would recommend it to anyone who might be considering purchasing an e-reader. One other thing about the Kindle that means a lot to me is the Amazon service that backs it up. Before I purchased my Kindle I called and asked several questions about it, I further called after receiving it for help in syncing it with my computer Kindle. Each time I contacted Amazon I was treated with respect and kindness by a professional and knowledgeable pleasant customer service representative who answered all of my questions and helped me with the syncing, etc. Since I am a person who believes that a product is only as good as the service that stands behind it, Amazon's five star service meant a lot to me, and helped to confirm for me that I had made the right choice in purchasing my Kindle E-reader. I will confess that I still buy a paper book now and then just for old times sake, but basically I am truly enjoying my Kindle E-reader and use it regularly. It has helped me in many ways in my busy life!
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Sara Krzykowski
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this little e-reader
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016
Color: BlackOption: Without Kindle UnlimitedOffer Type: With Special OffersVerified Purchase
There are sadly a lot of negative reviews on here, so I though I would add my positive one.

I had a second-generation Kindle many years ago, and it has since stopped working. I finally decided to buy a new one.

I chose the basic Kindle because that's exactly what I wanted -- a bare-bones e-reader. I have no need for a tablet or anything of the sort. This Kindle delivers on that front in every way possible.

At first, I thought I would miss the page turn buttons, and dislike the touch screen. However, I have been delightfully surprised. Tapping the edge of the screen to turn the page is incredibly easy and less intrusive than pushing a button, which was always a nice little jarring reminder that I wasn't, in fact, reading a paperback. The small, quick tap of my thumb on the edge of the screen has become almost like a reflex and I don't notice it anymore; it feels natural.

I do slightly miss the metal backing of the older Kindles; it made them feel a bit sturdier, whereas this basic Kindle is just hard plastic. However, I suspect that using a metal casing would up the price considerably, and I feel that the cheaper price of this basic Kindle far outweighs that slight drawback.

I bit the bullet and bought one without the special offers. I do not want ads intruding my Kindle experience, even if they only show as the screensaver or on a bar across the bottom of the Home screen. It is just distasteful to me, and the extra 30$ was worth it to me to avoid the ads.

I do not need or want a case for my Kindle. I do not like to read with a case on, and it would be cumbersome to remove my Kindle from its case every time I want to read. That being said, this version of Kindle does seem quite fragile, as mentioned before, so when I carry it with me in my purse, I am covering it with a knit beanie hat for now. Eventually I will buy a small soft pouch to store it in; I have seen them for sale here on Amazon.

Even though the Kindle seems fragile, the size and weight of the device is a definite advantage while reading. It is so comfortable to hold that it just disappears in your hand and you forget that you are reading from an electronic device. It really is a cool experience.

As to the complaints of the screen being dim--it is no dimmer than previous generation Kindles. No, there is no back light. It looks just like a printed page, and can be read easily in all lighting conditions -- whether by lamp or by sunlight. If you find that you are straining your eyes, you can simply adjust the size, font, and spacing of the text to something that better fits your eyes. I personally do not read in bed with the lights off -- I fall asleep while reading like that. However if you are a frequent bed-time reader, you will want to get the Paperwhite, Voyager, or Oasis models.

If you've never had a Kindle before, why should you get one? Simple...anyone who loves to read should get one. Now, which model is your personal choice; I have already explained why I love this one. Amazon has millions upon millions of books that are able to be purchased and downloaded to the device. A good fourth of those available are free, and another good chunk are $2 or less. So if the price of the device itself makes you hesitate, it can easily end up paying for itself if you read a lot of free or cheap titles.

More and more titles become available for Kindle every day -- when I got my original 2nd Gen Kindle nine years ago, the Harry Potter series was unavailable to Kindle. Now with my new device, it is. The Half-Blood Prince is the first book I downloaded for my new Kindle, since that is where I am at in the series right now, and I could not be happier. They even preserved the chapter illustrations for the e-reader format.

Kindle has the ability to store thousands of books, so you shouldn't have to worry about running out of storage. If you do, however, the overflow can be stored on Amazon's Cloud service, so you never have to worry about giving up any of your old favorites. Kindle also gives you the ability to highlight passages, make notes, and bookmark pages. Your Kindle will also always remember what page you left off at, in every book that you have stored on it. Kindle also has the ability to look up words in the dictionary or thesaurus. It really brings reading to a whole new level.

Well, that about sums up my review of this model of Kindle, and Kindles in general. To put it simply, this Kindle does what it is advertised to do, and does it, in my opinion, flawlessly. If you want a tablet or a reader with a back light, stay away. If you are new to Kindle and/or want something basic, this is a great device to start with.
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