As a long term Kindle user, I have perhaps one complaint with the device. They do only one job but do it so well that there's little reason for users to upgrade. Jokes aside, there's been little reason for most users to buy new Kindles. Sure, there was the Kindle Oasis with its waterproofing but the unconventional design and high price tag made it hard to justify. Enter the 4th Generation Kindle Paperwhite. Thinner, Lighter, Waterproof. Dare I say that this is the perfect Kindle? Design Kindles are pretty minimalistic devices by nature. A screen, a decent sized bezel and a rubberized back for a better grip. Pretty straightforward. With every successive generation, Amazon has made subtle tweaks to the formula to ensure a superior reading experience. With the 4th generation Kindle, the screen now sits flush with the surface. The raised bezels around the 3rd generation model's screen attracted a lot of lint and dust. Not so this time around. It's not all good though since the matte plastic panel on top of the e-ink display is very prone to smudges and fingerprints. Since the only way you'll be navigating the interface is through touch, there's simply no way to get around ...
Friday, 21 December 2018
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018) Review
As a long term Kindle user, I have perhaps one complaint with the device. They do only one job but do it so well that there's little reason for users to upgrade. Jokes aside, there's been little reason for most users to buy new Kindles. Sure, there was the Kindle Oasis with its waterproofing but the unconventional design and high price tag made it hard to justify. Enter the 4th Generation Kindle Paperwhite. Thinner, Lighter, Waterproof. Dare I say that this is the perfect Kindle? Design Kindles are pretty minimalistic devices by nature. A screen, a decent sized bezel and a rubberized back for a better grip. Pretty straightforward. With every successive generation, Amazon has made subtle tweaks to the formula to ensure a superior reading experience. With the 4th generation Kindle, the screen now sits flush with the surface. The raised bezels around the 3rd generation model's screen attracted a lot of lint and dust. Not so this time around. It's not all good though since the matte plastic panel on top of the e-ink display is very prone to smudges and fingerprints. Since the only way you'll be navigating the interface is through touch, there's simply no way to get around ...
