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Amazon’s Kindle E-Reader has long been a preferred mode of reading for both eco-conscious folks and travelers and commuters alike. With its ink-free and paper-free design, the portable tablet has made it easy to take your reading on the go, without having to lug a bunch of books around.
Now, it’s even more affordable to get your hands on a Kindle. As one of Amazon’s Prime Day device deals, the best e-reader in the Kindle lineup is now just $124.99. This is the lowest price we’ve seen for this Kindle Paperwhite this season. A bonus: this October Prime Day deal includes three free months of Kindle unlimited.
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Features-wise, the Kindle has a glare-free, 300 ppi high-resolution display for crisp, sharp text that’s easy on the eyes. Adjust the built-in light to brighten the screen if you’re reading at night, and then turn it down when you’re using the Kindle during the day. The book text appears on a white background that’s meant to mimic real paper (hence the “Paperwhite” name).
This Kindle comes with 16GB of storage — double the capacity of the previous model. That’s more than enough space to store thousands of e-book downloads. Battery life is excellent, with a single charge getting you up a whopping ten weeks(!) of reading time. USB-C compatibility makes it easy to fully charge your battery in just a couple hours.
The Kindle Paperwhite is also safe to take near water, whether you’re reading at the beach or in the tub. The e-reader is rated IPX8 for waterproofness and can withstand accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes, or up to 0.25 meters of seawater for up to three minutes.
What we like: Amazon designed this new Kindle with sustainability in mind, using up to 70% recycled plastic for the shell and 95% recyclable materials for the packaging.
This Kindle deal gets you a brand new, six-inch Kindle e-reader plus a free, three-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited, where you can access more than two million books and thousands of audiobooks.
This is one of the best Kindle deals so far this year and the cheapest price we’ve seen online for the portable e-reader. Don’t just take our word for it: more than 85% of shoppers give this Kindle a five-star review. See full details here.
