The whole idea of the kindle was that it does need any light in bright sunlight ! I think people are confusing this tech with the phones, that need more light in sunlight. Definitely you don't need extra brightness in the night
Youre lucky. I must have gotten the worst paper white because I thought my 11th gen was DISGUSTINGLY slow. Like what type of rube would buy it slow. Like take it off the fuxking shelves slow.
You could've gotten it for cheap and used it for a year by now. Like, I paid 105€ in 2021 and just sold it for 85€. These things are cheap enough and go on sale all the time, no use being afraid of new versions. Also, don't buy now, wait for Black Friday.
@@KarlTheExpert the reason why I didn’t buy it it’s not only because I thought a new version was imminent but it’s also because I already have a kobo forma and a first gen paperwhite. I wasn’t buying the basic kindle either I wanted either the paperwhite or the signature. And yes thank you for the tip I do normally wait for prime day or Black Friday. I’m not into buying and reselling it’s just not my thing.
I wouldn't call the white light kind of blue-white, because it's honestly a lot more warm-yellow. I've tried two of them now, both were significantly warmer-yellow than the 11th gen that it's noticeable along with the size. It was to the point were the first one looked as if warm light was set to 10-15% without having warm light enabled. The second was more like having warm light at 70%. However, both were also plagued with uneven screens and dead pixel's as well that I prob won't try a third as its hard to judge the cost for a worse screen, despite it being very fast.
What puzzles me is why they have no Kindle with buttons. I mainly read while laying in bed and I use an Oasis with its cover on, as it helps the grip, although the two combined are rather heavy. If I were to lift my fingers to turn the page, it'd fall on my face. The larger bezel is perfect to handle, for the same reason. Ok, they abandoned the Oasis. How about a Paperwhite built like a Voyage? That was really amazing as well and I can see no reason why a Paperwhite can't come with a design like that. They've been implementing and removing buttons for years, just for the hype. I'm pretty sure a new device with buttons will come out, and it will be the 'best Kindle ever'. 😂 The only problem with the Oasis was the price tag: personally, I could do with a lighter, less 'luxurious' version of it, without the 'premium feel', as long as it has buttons again. Probably, there will finally be another Kindle with buttons and it will cost an a and a leg, unreasonably. Thay make you crave for the basics and then sell it as luxury 🤷🏻♂️
This is exactly how I felt then I found the nook glow light 4 plus which is everything I wanted in an ereader and more. And it has buttons on both sides as well and it just feels premium. If you want buttons I definitely recommend it
@@jacobballesteros4457 thank you. I normally use Kobo and Kindle, as they are sold in Italy regularly (I live in Rome), and I can get assistance if needed. I know Nooks are good but I tend not to buy devices that are not meant for Italy/Europe, in case I need assistance. Same reason why I don't buy devices from Boox, which I've heard makes good devices as well. I use a Libra Colour at the moment, an Oasis and a Scribe. I think I'm good enough for the moment 😎
@@BERO73 Kindle won't go back to buttons. Sorry but most people just don't care. Two companies you can easily obtain one with buttons. They most likely will discontinue them as well. It's not that cost effective. So enjoy them while they last.. 😂
@@BERO73 Well I'm pretty sure they won't. Not in the near future anyways. Think about it. Most devices don't go button less because it's a hyped fad. They do button less because it is cheaper to design and manufacture things without buttons (less R and D) and more importantly it also allows for a slimmer/smaller lighter design WHICH people value above anything else. When they went to integrated batteries in things like Cellphones/tablets/ereaders etc. Same thing. It allowed them to streamline the design of the devices. Think about how Smartphones have slimmed down the last 11 years or so. If Kindle were ever to go back to buttons it would probably be for like the Kindles 30th anniversary or something and they would release a limited edition or something. 😂 But I definitely don't see it anytime soon. Amazon sells more ereaders than anyone else so they have little incentive to do it..
Remember when the Evenness was such a big deal, that a whole section of a video was dedicated to that? Comparing to the previous version, and to other companies. Now they’re all great.
I think people misunderstand and think of kindles like phones and expect large jumps in hardware/software and think they should be upgrading yearly/bi-yearly. Like if you have the last 2022 kindle, this probably isn’t for you. If you’re like me who’s running the 2019 basic kindle with 167ppi, no warm light etc etc - then these upgrades from that, are big and welcome. I’m looking to buy this soon because of that. If you had the last one, this isn’t for you. Some people expect too much. It’s an E reader, there’s only so much innovation you can do.
Thanks for the review. I would dock points off this device for having the store show on the Home Screen and having a separate Library screen. Would have been more useful the other way around maybe. I suspect the image on the box shows the device with 100% light hence the extra whiteness. Would be interesting to see if the basic Kindle has a much better contrast than even this current Paperwhite. Not really much you can improve on this anymore - Colour is probably what every eInk device should focus on now.
I agree with the light theory. Traditionally, the Paperwhite was the Kindle with a front light while the basic Kindle didn’t have one. The name implies that it’s the light that allowed it to appear as white as paper.
So glad I discovered your channel! I've been considering getting a new e-reader and it's nice to see such detailed reviews and comparisons of different brands and models. :)
Previous Paperwhites had a rubberized-like back plate that eventually became sticky and very dust and scratch prone. Is the back on this new version the same as that or is it now a different material?
@@blairdonahue3351 I believe the Paperwhite has the same soft touch back as the previous one, and the Paperwhite signature has a harder back. I should be getting the signature tomorrow, I’ll let you know. I love the soft touch surfaces but yeah, in the end it tends to get sticky. So it’s a no no for me.
@@Milky63 Thank you for jumping in to reply with the offer to follow up after you receive the Signature version. I don't want to use a case anymore and I hate the sticky back. Almost to the point where I might "downgrade" to the smaller and regular Kindle version to avoid it.
@@blairdonahue3351 I also can't stand the rubberized finish on the Kindle Paperwhite. I don’t get how people like it, the plastic version of the cheaper Kindle is so much better.
@@blairdonahue3351 So. I’ve just got it and it is a hard plastic back. I suppose it’s not as pleasant as a « soft touch » back but this one won’t get sticky. It is a bit slippery though.
Can you please compare it to voyage and/or recessed screen kindle like basic or an old paperwhite, primarily how white the background is without frontlight
@@myaccount0000 I have been through this path since owning a voyage and have splurged thousands to find that experience again. No kindle device after PW3 will scratch that itch for you because you are used to that clarity, crispness, paperlike feel of voyage which a flushed screen will NEVER provide. Kobo Clara BW is the current time’s voyage. If you want 7 inch screen then it is Kobo Libra 2 (albeit still inferior to Clara BW’s recessed Carta 1300 screen).
@@harrypotter416267 ppw3 is what I use right now actually, are you saying its better than basic 2022 too? I assumed all of the recessed screen kobos and kindles are more or less the same (top notch). I think new paperwhite has a chance with the supposedly new backplane, also I recently got to think that flush screen has its strong sides because light dissipates differently
The size creep bugs me. For me, one of the most important aspects of choosing a Kindle over a book is portability, and that means being able to have it with me when I don't have a bag. The last 6.8 inch was truly pushing the limits of what could fit in a pocket, and I fear this will be over the line. I'd love to see them do a "Mini Paperwhite" that's the size of the base model but with the flush screen and waterproofing, or perhaps a similar long and skinny smartphone-like format of the Boox Palma.
I like e-readers but didn't have one before. Thank you GoodErader for filming these products. 😊 and I hope to get my first Kindle ereader in this contest :)
I don't understand why you didn't demonstrate how the Paperwhite is no longer white but cream? The cream tint is there and not from the warm light. It's like looking at an old newspaper. Yes the device is slightly faster but that creamy tint is a no sale for me. If I want a warmer screen I will add it via the warm light feature. Otherwise I want my Paperwhite to be Paperwhite white not Papercream.
The cream color should actually be a lot easier on the eyes. Bright white can cause eye strain, which is why the warmer color is actually a beneficial feature for your eye health. Hope this helps! Im upgrading from a gen 5, so it should be a huge upgrade, but it really shouldn't be a huge difference from the 11th, so no need to upgrade anyway if you have that model.
@@styrofoamandgasoline that's probably true but I can tell you from first hand experience of using an 11th and 12th generation that the cream color takes away much of the contrast of the text from the background. It also makes the black text look brown on cream not black on white. This was an unnecessary change because you already have the warm light feature on both units. If the cream is better why provide more warmth? If a first time buyer gets the 12th generation they won't know the difference but older users sure will notice.
@@radomu1 Why the heck would someone think reading with one hand in bed is comfortable? 😂 It's not like you can't do that with a regular Kindle or Pw. 😏 Anyhow if you need an Oasis go get a Kobo and stop bellyaching brah... 😂
@@Anth230 Why wouldn't you? It's nice to read a novel and naturally fall asleep on bed. "It's not like you can't do that with a regular Kindle or Pw." Exactly my point. Which is why I wrote "BRING BACK THE OASIS".
@@radomu1 it's not nice to fall asleep with one arm stuck up in the air and the other laying down. Also I said it's NOT like you can't do that with the other do. Which means you CAN. Forget the oasis. It ain't ever coming back bro. Go to Kobo and be happy. 😂.
Gosh, my first & last e-reader was a Kindle 4. Nowadays I read PDFs & comics on my laptop - can't be good for the eyes. The Paperwhite Gen 12 sounds perfect! Good size, too.
Love the new contrast ratio - the blacks look truly black compared to even the 11th Gen PW with the dark mode turned on. Just waiting for the Colorsoft review from you guys so I can decide between the two.
Because all its brains are placed there, ... in the bottom :) Actually, if you place the button on the top edge it will add several cents to the price of the device. Multiply those several cents by several million devices and, well, you'll never get the button on the top edge, sorry. Unless there's a real competitor.
@@YuryKhristichYep, although they could move the electronics to the top of the Kindle just like the Fire tablets. But maybe they’d have to either make it thicker or move the large bottom bezel to the top.
Because they don’t care. I’ve had every version of the Kindle since they first came out, except for the Voyage and the Scribe. The power button on the bottom has always been a problem. One of the big selling points when I bought my Oasis was that it had the power button on the top.
do we know if the newer kindles have more RAM? kindles since 2014 have been using 512MB, except for scribe witch used 1GB. i wonder if colorsoft and the new paperwhite have also upgraded to 1GB.
You'll probably have to wait a bit. The Colorsoft is only in pre-orders right now and doesn't ship until October 30. I'm sure they will compare it once they have a test unit.
I've only had the previous paperwhite for 6 months so there's no way I can justify an upgrade. I strongly prefer the rounded edges of the screen. Hopefully they're here to stay and carry over to the next versions.
I haven’t bought a new Kindle since 2015. I can’t decide if I want the new paper white or the color soft. Either one is a substantial upgrade in my case.
Not to me. The page turn buttons, the full autorotation, and the power button on top were some of the big reasons I bought my Oasis (I actually have two. One with the warm screen setting and one without). I see no reason to upgrade since it would mean losing those features. If I just had an old Paperwhite, then I would probably upgrade to the new basic Paperwhite or more likely the Paperwhite Signature edition.
Contrast wont be increased substantially because of the flushed screen, unless they go with microetched glass or recessed screen instead of plastic flush layer on paperwhite, which unfortunately isnt their priority seems like.
@@harrypotter416267 my ancient Kindle 4 beats my Scribe with the screen contrast. Its background is much less grey. Still can't figure it out how this can be. Also I've seen DES screens demo on RUclips and they're really paper white. But it seems like they're currently only used for interactive price tags, no ebook manufacturer is using those.
Is Immersion Reading mode available on the new Kindles yet? Been waiting for years. It doesn't make sense when it works for other e-readers, like my Onyx Boox.😢
I currently have the 7th generation Paperwhite and I have some hot pixels on the screen. Not gonna ask if it's worth upgrading to this version as I'm sure it's like going from an old Corolla to a Tesla. Do you know if Calibre works with the 12th edition?
Maybe I need to see it in person but as I’ve seen on all this early reviews I can’t see any difference between this and my 11th gen paper white signature edition on the ebook reading and refreshing, but after seeing this particular review on the pdf and comic reading its way better, I’m amazed by how fast it can refresh and zoom the images, I don’t want to upgrade mine right now, but for sure I’m considering buy a new paper white or colorsoft on future just dedicated on those tasks, thanks for showing it!
I am a fairly new kindle user.. one of the main reason why i didnt had a kindle before (despite reading a lot) is the price where i live . So a year ago, i bought a second hand (good condition) kindle 8th gen.. is there any reason to consider upgradjng?
I really wished they would have released the matcha green color option for the paperwhite 🥲 Ended up ordering the metallic grey because I really don’t like that Jade green. Other than that I’m looking forward to trying it! Big reader but very first e-reader.
I just want a paperwhite with a slightly bigger screen. No need to change anything else. The new Colorsoft also fails for me because the screen size is too small.
My paperwhite 7th has only a downside: battery is lasting max a week but can I read? yes. Will I read even with a 3-4 days battery? Yes. I'm keeping it until it explodes.
It looks great but with the color kindle existing... Why go for the paper-white and the color one? The base kindle in good enough for just black and white
Dumb question probably but can I charge it with an iPad 20W charger ? Will it hurt the kindle battery or will the kindle only « take » 9W out of the 20W charger ? I don’t want an ultra fast charge, I just wanna use the cables I already own.
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I never considered page turns too slow. I also thought it was plenty bright enough. I’m sticking with what I have until it breaks!
Exactly
I believe that is very hard to see this speed upgrade unless they are side by side. The contrast maybe is a good update.
The whole idea of the kindle was that it does need any light in bright sunlight ! I think people are confusing this tech with the phones, that need more light in sunlight. Definitely you don't need extra brightness in the night
Youre lucky. I must have gotten the worst paper white because I thought my 11th gen was DISGUSTINGLY slow. Like what type of rube would buy it slow. Like take it off the fuxking shelves slow.
I’m so glad I didn’t impulse buy it last year I just had a feeling a new one was coming soon
@@AlessandraSmeraldi I feel next year they will show something new, dont buy this one 😅
Kindles don’t get upgraded very often
You could've gotten it for cheap and used it for a year by now. Like, I paid 105€ in 2021 and just sold it for 85€. These things are cheap enough and go on sale all the time, no use being afraid of new versions. Also, don't buy now, wait for Black Friday.
@@KarlTheExpert the reason why I didn’t buy it it’s not only because I thought a new version was imminent but it’s also because I already have a kobo forma and a first gen paperwhite. I wasn’t buying the basic kindle either I wanted either the paperwhite or the signature. And yes thank you for the tip I do normally wait for prime day or Black Friday. I’m not into buying and reselling it’s just not my thing.
I wouldn't call the white light kind of blue-white, because it's honestly a lot more warm-yellow. I've tried two of them now, both were significantly warmer-yellow than the 11th gen that it's noticeable along with the size. It was to the point were the first one looked as if warm light was set to 10-15% without having warm light enabled. The second was more like having warm light at 70%. However, both were also plagued with uneven screens and dead pixel's as well that I prob won't try a third as its hard to judge the cost for a worse screen, despite it being very fast.
What puzzles me is why they have no Kindle with buttons. I mainly read while laying in bed and I use an Oasis with its cover on, as it helps the grip, although the two combined are rather heavy. If I were to lift my fingers to turn the page, it'd fall on my face. The larger bezel is perfect to handle, for the same reason. Ok, they abandoned the Oasis. How about a Paperwhite built like a Voyage? That was really amazing as well and I can see no reason why a Paperwhite can't come with a design like that.
They've been implementing and removing buttons for years, just for the hype. I'm pretty sure a new device with buttons will come out, and it will be the 'best Kindle ever'. 😂
The only problem with the Oasis was the price tag: personally, I could do with a lighter, less 'luxurious' version of it, without the 'premium feel', as long as it has buttons again. Probably, there will finally be another Kindle with buttons and it will cost an a and a leg, unreasonably. Thay make you crave for the basics and then sell it as luxury 🤷🏻♂️
This is exactly how I felt then I found the nook glow light 4 plus which is everything I wanted in an ereader and more. And it has buttons on both sides as well and it just feels premium. If you want buttons I definitely recommend it
@@jacobballesteros4457 thank you. I normally use Kobo and Kindle, as they are sold in Italy regularly (I live in Rome), and I can get assistance if needed. I know Nooks are good but I tend not to buy devices that are not meant for Italy/Europe, in case I need assistance. Same reason why I don't buy devices from Boox, which I've heard makes good devices as well. I use a Libra Colour at the moment, an Oasis and a Scribe. I think I'm good enough for the moment 😎
@@BERO73 Kindle won't go back to buttons. Sorry but most people just don't care. Two companies you can easily obtain one with buttons. They most likely will discontinue them as well. It's not that cost effective. So enjoy them while they last.. 😂
@@Anth230 I'm not sure they won't go back. We'll keep each other posted 🤣
@@BERO73 Well I'm pretty sure they won't. Not in the near future anyways. Think about it. Most devices don't go button less because it's a hyped fad. They do button less because it is cheaper to design and manufacture things without buttons (less R and D) and more importantly it also allows for a slimmer/smaller lighter design WHICH people value above anything else. When they went to integrated batteries in things like Cellphones/tablets/ereaders etc. Same thing. It allowed them to streamline the design of the devices. Think about how Smartphones have slimmed down the last 11 years or so.
If Kindle were ever to go back to buttons it would probably be for like the Kindles 30th anniversary or something and they would release a limited edition or something. 😂
But I definitely don't see it anytime soon. Amazon sells more ereaders than anyone else so they have little incentive to do it..
Remember when the Evenness was such a big deal, that a whole section of a video was dedicated to that? Comparing to the previous version, and to other companies.
Now they’re all great.
I think people misunderstand and think of kindles like phones and expect large jumps in hardware/software and think they should be upgrading yearly/bi-yearly. Like if you have the last 2022 kindle, this probably isn’t for you. If you’re like me who’s running the 2019 basic kindle with 167ppi, no warm light etc etc - then these upgrades from that, are big and welcome. I’m looking to buy this soon because of that. If you had the last one, this isn’t for you. Some people expect too much. It’s an E reader, there’s only so much innovation you can do.
Thanks for the review.
I would dock points off this device for having the store show on the Home Screen and having a separate Library screen. Would have been more useful the other way around maybe.
I suspect the image on the box shows the device with 100% light hence the extra whiteness. Would be interesting to see if the basic Kindle has a much better contrast than even this current Paperwhite. Not really much you can improve on this anymore - Colour is probably what every eInk device should focus on now.
I agree with the light theory. Traditionally, the Paperwhite was the Kindle with a front light while the basic Kindle didn’t have one. The name implies that it’s the light that allowed it to appear as white as paper.
I love that cold blue colour, it's a good design change. I love the warmth setting too, I haven't seen that before.
So glad I discovered your channel! I've been considering getting a new e-reader and it's nice to see such detailed reviews and comparisons of different brands and models. :)
Previous Paperwhites had a rubberized-like back plate that eventually became sticky and very dust and scratch prone. Is the back on this new version the same as that or is it now a different material?
@@blairdonahue3351 I believe the Paperwhite has the same soft touch back as the previous one, and the Paperwhite signature has a harder back.
I should be getting the signature tomorrow, I’ll let you know.
I love the soft touch surfaces but yeah, in the end it tends to get sticky. So it’s a no no for me.
@@Milky63 Thank you for jumping in to reply with the offer to follow up after you receive the Signature version. I don't want to use a case anymore and I hate the sticky back. Almost to the point where I might "downgrade" to the smaller and regular Kindle version to avoid it.
@@blairdonahue3351 I also can't stand the rubberized finish on the Kindle Paperwhite. I don’t get how people like it, the plastic version of the cheaper Kindle is so much better.
@@ellektric I like the rubberized version better because it slips less than the plastic version
@@blairdonahue3351 So. I’ve just got it and it is a hard plastic back. I suppose it’s not as pleasant as a « soft touch » back but this one won’t get sticky. It is a bit slippery though.
Can you please compare it to voyage and/or recessed screen kindle like basic or an old paperwhite, primarily how white the background is without frontlight
@@myaccount0000 I have been through this path since owning a voyage and have splurged thousands to find that experience again. No kindle device after PW3 will scratch that itch for you because you are used to that clarity, crispness, paperlike feel of voyage which a flushed screen will NEVER provide. Kobo Clara BW is the current time’s voyage. If you want 7 inch screen then it is Kobo Libra 2 (albeit still inferior to Clara BW’s recessed Carta 1300 screen).
@@harrypotter416267 ppw3 is what I use right now actually, are you saying its better than basic 2022 too? I assumed all of the recessed screen kobos and kindles are more or less the same (top notch). I think new paperwhite has a chance with the supposedly new backplane, also I recently got to think that flush screen has its strong sides because light dissipates differently
great question!
The size creep bugs me. For me, one of the most important aspects of choosing a Kindle over a book is portability, and that means being able to have it with me when I don't have a bag. The last 6.8 inch was truly pushing the limits of what could fit in a pocket, and I fear this will be over the line. I'd love to see them do a "Mini Paperwhite" that's the size of the base model but with the flush screen and waterproofing, or perhaps a similar long and skinny smartphone-like format of the Boox Palma.
I like e-readers but didn't have one before. Thank you GoodErader for filming these products. 😊 and I hope to get my first Kindle ereader in this contest :)
That looks great! After 11 years on several consecutive 6" models I've been considering switching to a 7". I also want the warm light
Its exciting to see the improvement on the kindle devices, specially the fact that now we have color!
Please keep the video’s coming! Great job guys!!!
Thank you for this in depth review and best of luck for everyone participating in the contest
It looks great! I certainly would like to try the 7-inch screen!
Been using kindles for more than 10 years. Love the paperwhite range.
Great video! Love the color accent in this new version.
I always love your reviews and updates about ebook readers. ❤
I borrowed a friend's Kindle and now I need my own!
For new Paperwhite, does browser work faster enough to browse image and manga
@@shiniyuxue4728 this! Im wondering the same thing
I don't understand why you didn't demonstrate how the Paperwhite is no longer white but cream? The cream tint is there and not from the warm light. It's like looking at an old newspaper. Yes the device is slightly faster but that creamy tint is a no sale for me. If I want a warmer screen I will add it via the warm light feature. Otherwise I want my Paperwhite to be Paperwhite white not Papercream.
@@philologus6577 😏.....how did you ever read paper books??? 😂
The cream color should actually be a lot easier on the eyes. Bright white can cause eye strain, which is why the warmer color is actually a beneficial feature for your eye health. Hope this helps! Im upgrading from a gen 5, so it should be a huge upgrade, but it really shouldn't be a huge difference from the 11th, so no need to upgrade anyway if you have that model.
@@styrofoamandgasoline that's probably true but I can tell you from first hand experience of using an 11th and 12th generation that the cream color takes away much of the contrast of the text from the background. It also makes the black text look brown on cream not black on white. This was an unnecessary change because you already have the warm light feature on both units. If the cream is better why provide more warmth? If a first time buyer gets the 12th generation they won't know the difference but older users sure will notice.
Thank you for this review and best of luck for everyone participating in the contest
Thanks for this review hope you make more reviews about ereaders
Watching for the second time and sharing it! That 11th gen baby is coming to Venezuela!
Never had a Kindle, hope I win this and start on a new journey in my life.
Is the Colorsoft Kindle as fast as this in page turns and opening books?
I sure hope so.
I bought a Paperwhite Gen 12, but on my device, using Bluetoth is not an option. Has the new generation been downgraded at this point?
Great video and review. Can't wait for a review of the Colorsoft!
BRING BACK THE OASIS!!! I can't possibly read this with one hand while laying flat on my bed.
@@radomu1 Why the heck would someone think reading with one hand in bed is comfortable? 😂 It's not like you can't do that with a regular Kindle or Pw. 😏
Anyhow if you need an Oasis go get a Kobo and stop bellyaching brah... 😂
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@@Anth230 Why wouldn't you? It's nice to read a novel and naturally fall asleep on bed.
"It's not like you can't do that with a regular Kindle or Pw." Exactly my point. Which is why I wrote "BRING BACK THE OASIS".
@@radomu1 it's not nice to fall asleep with one arm stuck up in the air and the other laying down. Also I said it's NOT like you can't do that with the other do. Which means you CAN. Forget the oasis. It ain't ever coming back bro. Go to Kobo and be happy. 😂.
@@Anth230 I don't know what to tell you, but it feels nice to me and that's that.
So the 2024 Paperwhite comes with Carta1300? Man this is a surprise
Love from India. Amazing review, cleared all the doubts.
Gosh, my first & last e-reader was a Kindle 4. Nowadays I read PDFs & comics on my laptop - can't be good for the eyes. The Paperwhite Gen 12 sounds perfect! Good size, too.
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Nice, impressed with the speed. I hated how slow the older kindle’s were.
Review the new scribe please! I’m deciding between that and the remarkable 2
I wish they continued the side page turn buttons like the Kindle 3-5. It'll be the perfect device!
Love the new contrast ratio - the blacks look truly black compared to even the 11th Gen PW with the dark mode turned on. Just waiting for the Colorsoft review from you guys so I can decide between the two.
Amazing device,I almost can’t wait to Christmas.
Why do they keep putting the power button at the bottom?! They must know users keep turning it off while holding the Kindle at the bottom.
Because all its brains are placed there, ... in the bottom :) Actually, if you place the button on the top edge it will add several cents to the price of the device. Multiply those several cents by several million devices and, well, you'll never get the button on the top edge, sorry. Unless there's a real competitor.
@@YuryKhristichYep, although they could move the electronics to the top of the Kindle just like the Fire tablets. But maybe they’d have to either make it thicker or move the large bottom bezel to the top.
Because they don’t care. I’ve had every version of the Kindle since they first came out, except for the Voyage and the Scribe. The power button on the bottom has always been a problem. One of the big selling points when I bought my Oasis was that it had the power button on the top.
That Paperwhite is still totally worth it! Would love to win it!!!!
do we know if the newer kindles have more RAM? kindles since 2014 have been using 512MB, except for scribe witch used 1GB. i wonder if colorsoft and the new paperwhite have also upgraded to 1GB.
The basic and Paperwhite models have 16 GB (you get 32 with the more expensive Signature edition).
@@roberthuntley1090 i didn't mean the storage capacity, i was curious about RAM.
@@maziar_d Sorry, how do you find that out? I
New paperwhite or the colorsoft ? can you make a comparison video
The colorsoft has a worser screen quility and is slower
You'll probably have to wait a bit. The Colorsoft is only in pre-orders right now and doesn't ship until October 30. I'm sure they will compare it once they have a test unit.
I don't have any e reader and I hope I win this contest. Thank you Good e reader for giving me this opportunity.
Wow, also waiting for the comparison between this and the colorsoft one. Will buy my 1st kindle on the basis of that
I've only had the previous paperwhite for 6 months so there's no way I can justify an upgrade. I strongly prefer the rounded edges of the screen. Hopefully they're here to stay and carry over to the next versions.
Thanks for the review!
Amazing review! A question please. Which has a whiter screen this new Paper White or the New Macha Basic Kindle? Thanks!!
Macha
I can't choose between this and Colorsoft. Good video!
I haven’t bought a new Kindle since 2015. I can’t decide if I want the new paper white or the color soft. Either one is a substantial upgrade in my case.
The new kindle Looks amazing!
I mean, the comparison really showed the speed, it is very nice, almost tablet-like. Approve haha. Hoping other companies would follow this
I wish they had more colors available. I love the raspberry pink but I think it will be great if they add yellow, purple and white
Gen 12 already, and I've yet to own a Kindle... so here's hoping to get lucky and win one! Thanks for the chance ☺
Terrific review!
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The color is so pretty!
Is it worth switching from an Oasis?
Not to me. The page turn buttons, the full autorotation, and the power button on top were some of the big reasons I bought my Oasis (I actually have two. One with the warm screen setting and one without). I see no reason to upgrade since it would mean losing those features. If I just had an old Paperwhite, then I would probably upgrade to the new basic Paperwhite or more likely the Paperwhite Signature edition.
Still not buying a Kindle, just bought myself a Boox Go7, buttons and an SD Card? Yes please!
Love love loveeee the raspberry color!!! 🥹🩷
Great video.Thank you for the review
What’s the material of the back part? My old Kindle Paperwhite had a type of rubber texture and it got sticky after a few years :(
Always informative videos
I've been wanting a kindle for years now
Great review!
Have they increased the contrast already?
Contrast wont be increased substantially because of the flushed screen, unless they go with microetched glass or recessed screen instead of plastic flush layer on paperwhite, which unfortunately isnt their priority seems like.
@@harrypotter416267 my ancient Kindle 4 beats my Scribe with the screen contrast. Its background is much less grey. Still can't figure it out how this can be. Also I've seen DES screens demo on RUclips and they're really paper white. But it seems like they're currently only used for interactive price tags, no ebook manufacturer is using those.
My 6th gen is still doing just fine.
Looks much snappier than my basic Kindle. I love reading from a Kindle.
ty for the review!
Is Immersion Reading mode available on the new Kindles yet? Been waiting for years. It doesn't make sense when it works for other e-readers, like my Onyx Boox.😢
Well, I don't see any notable improvements over my paperwhite 3 expect for the refresh speed, kinda expected something more. Great review though!
When they come with "the fastest [insert electronic device name] ever" you know they're having a hard time justifying an upgrade this time...
Been looking to upgrade my PPW4 hoping to get this when my budget allows me.
How is this with unformatted pdfs like old library scans, photo scan pdfs. The 11th gen couldn’t handle them.. I’m curious if this can?
Can you tell: do the old cases fit?
@@AndreasPinkert they won't: bigger screen
Best Kindle ever? Best color yet!
Can you still transfer your own epubs on the kindle?
I don't really need the new one. But I'm glad Amazon is staying in the eReader business.
I currently have the 7th generation Paperwhite and I have some hot pixels on the screen. Not gonna ask if it's worth upgrading to this version as I'm sure it's like going from an old Corolla to a Tesla. Do you know if Calibre works with the 12th edition?
Looks nice, color is good too
How's their text to speech voice?
What about Ghosting? There where some complaints about the previous model Gen. 11.
Maybe I need to see it in person but as I’ve seen on all this early reviews I can’t see any difference between this and my 11th gen paper white signature edition on the ebook reading and refreshing, but after seeing this particular review on the pdf and comic reading its way better, I’m amazed by how fast it can refresh and zoom the images, I don’t want to upgrade mine right now, but for sure I’m considering buy a new paper white or colorsoft on future just dedicated on those tasks, thanks for showing it!
MPT in this new device makes side-loading a pain!
Very good video! Thank you 😊
Nice review 👍
Wow nice e-book. Good luck everybody!
"Its so different. It is made of recycled materials!" 😂😂😂😂😂
I really need to get a new epaper ereader. My last one died a bit ago and the tablet replacement isn't as good.
Love the bigger screen !
I am a fairly new kindle user.. one of the main reason why i didnt had a kindle before (despite reading a lot) is the price where i live .
So a year ago, i bought a second hand (good condition) kindle 8th gen.. is there any reason to consider upgradjng?
I really wished they would have released the matcha green color option for the paperwhite 🥲 Ended up ordering the metallic grey because I really don’t like that Jade green.
Other than that I’m looking forward to trying it! Big reader but very first e-reader.
Same but you could always get a skin for the paperwhite that's similar to the matcha color
I just want a paperwhite with a slightly bigger screen. No need to change anything else. The new Colorsoft also fails for me because the screen size is too small.
How freaking big of a screen do you want? Nool has 7.8 go for that...
Is this the signature edition? I noticed mine doesn't have bluetooth, don't know what would I use it for tho, but its kinda weird
My paperwhite 7th has only a downside: battery is lasting max a week but can I read? yes. Will I read even with a 3-4 days battery? Yes. I'm keeping it until it explodes.
Here for the Kindle Paperwhite competition 😀
It looks great but with the color kindle existing...
Why go for the paper-white and the color one?
The base kindle in good enough for just black and white
Great review
Like the rounded corners but still I don’t see much that would justify the price hike from the previous gen Paperwhite.
Dumb question probably but can I charge it with an iPad 20W charger ? Will it hurt the kindle battery or will the kindle only « take » 9W out of the 20W charger ? I don’t want an ultra fast charge, I just wanna use the cables I already own.
USB never provides more than the device can take, so you can use whatever USB charger you want.
@@coder543Thanks for clarifying it 👌👌