I purchased the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition when it launched almost three years ago. The grouping included a supposed leather cover, which is not really leather, and a charger, which doesn't work with my Oberon actual leather cover. I don't want to remove the Kindle from the cover to charge, so I use a battery bank and keep on reading. The price was worth the set at the time, so no big deal for me. I do think the cover should have a more accurate description and not be called leather, as I owned the Kindle Paperwhite Leather cover and it was real. Also, think the charger should either have a bottom mechanism to accommodate various thickness of covers, or charge through thick covers to be useful. Note: The included Kindle cover in this grouping can stay on while using the included charger.
On to the important points.
I've owned a Kindle, and later the Paperwhite since their debut, and appreciated the concept of reading a traditional book electronically. It was hard to give up actual books, but arthritis is a bear, and the Kindle Paperwhite Signature has allowed me to easily read almost any book of any size. Being able to adjust fonts and sizes has become more important as my eyes age. The lighting is crisp and adjustable in both brightness and warmth. The battery stays charged for a very long time. I read 65 good sized books from May through August and charged three times. Charging is also faster than previous Kindles. Downloading is instantaneous.
I primarily upgraded to the Signature for its 32 GB capacity. I read every day, and have acquired over 4000 ebooks, and used to have to remove multiple downloads in order to download a new book to read. Now, even I won't run out of space. Once a book is downloaded, I organize it in my library. Each user creates their own collections according to preference, as seasoned users know well. Even with a leather cover, the Paperwhite Signature is well balanced and comfortable to hold. It weighs much less than most traditional books.
Page turning is something that's automatic to me, but I noticed some comments about Paperwhite vs Oasis, I believe, that had a button to turn pages. Some Oasis owners stated they wanted one hand capability with Paperwhite to read at night in particular. All I do at night, when wanting to snuggle under the covers, is lay on my side, angle my book on my quilt and gently swipe with one finger; only my hand sticks out. I don't understand how it could be any simpler to page turn. If there's a button, it still has to be pushed.
For occasional readers with a smaller library, the Kindle Paperwhite is just fine. But if you're like me and love book variety and endless reading ability, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is a great choice.
Our best Kindle Paperwhite yet
32 GB of storage means more space for your favorites. Wireless charging means less hassle when you’re headed out. Thinner borders mean more reading space. And an auto-adjusting front light means easier reading day or night.
Make a splash
With the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, you’re free to read and relax in more places, from the beach to the bath. Kindle Paperwhite is IPX8 rated to protect against accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes, and up to 0.25 meters of seawater for up to 3 minutes. Learn more about waterproof features.
Every day is an earth day
You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this Kindle device. Here’s how:
Materials
60% post-consumer recycled plastics in device
70% recycled magnesium in device
Device Packaging
95% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Part With Purpose
There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
Technical Details
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
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Display |
Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
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Size |
6.9” x 4.9” x .32” (174 x 125 x 8.1 mm). |
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Weight |
7.3 oz (208 g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
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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 |
32 GB; holds thousands of 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 ten (10) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. 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 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter; fully charges in less than 3.5 hours with any compatible 10W Qi wireless charging pad (sold separately). Check if your wireless charger is compatible with Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. |
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Wifi Connectivity |
Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
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Accessibility Features |
VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition also includes the ability to invert Black and White, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle. |
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Content Formats Supported |
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). |
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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 |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year or 3-year Extended Warranty available for U.S customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and the terms found here. |
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Included in the Box |
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
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Waterproofing |
Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. |
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Available Colors |
Black, Denim, and Agave Green |
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Generation |
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (11th Generation) - 2021 release. |
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Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Good product, glad I purchased
I bought my first and only Kindle many years ago and recently learned that the software is no longer going to be supported-- that's okay, that old Kindle was very slow. So I bought this new Kindle bundled with charger and cover. I selected the leather cover for both my old and now my new kindle, because I like the weight (not too heavy) and texture (easy to hold on to). The wireless charger works perfectly on the new Kindle even with the leather cover. Please note that the charger is large but I have also used it to charge my cell phone. I just keep the charger set up and plugged in on my desk and use as needed for all wireless charging. Also the new Kindle is much quicker to open, etc. Attached is a picture of the Kindle with burgundy cover, on the charger. The second picture is the black charger only; it is about 5 3/4 inches tall.
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