I bought just for the size, I’m sure people don’t come around and watch this anymore but I love the small form factor/size of old paperwhites it’s perfect for taking every where!
There ads on the roads, there are ads in your hotel room, there are ads on the beach, there are ads in the elevator, there are ads on your personal phone UI, there ads on social media, there ads in your dreams, now there are ads on Kindle too. I foresee a day when publishers will find a way to put ads in paper books as well.
I can't tell if the last part is satire??? Because have you seen Paper books? Like the inside cover or back last page. They are always advertising other books by the author.
off topic but I always get jealous when I hear the “fits in a pocket” claim about e-readers. only men would say this because pockets in womenswear are barely big enough to fit a standard sized phone. we are getting sooo scammed in the pockets department and I’m tired of it
I was planning on getting the Paperwhite, but I didn't want to shell out the extra cash for a 16gb model. Close to $200 for only 16gb of storage (even though it's MORE THAN PLENTY) I think all e-readers/kindles should just have a base storage of 16gb (since they don't use a micro SD card slot) and then the slightly higher priced variants with 32gb+. That being said, I ended up canceling my order on the Paperwhite after seeing this video. Not sure if it has 8gb of storage or 16, but for the cheaper price and smaller form factor, I'd say this is good until Amazon comes out with the "Color".
Also, definitely will check out your books once I get the Kindle. Sadly, with the new updates(?) I can't download it directly from my phone to my current tablet I use 💀
Thank you very much for this review. I bought a paperwhite kindle in 2017 and the 2022 basic kindle looks exactly like it. The only differences seem to be charging time (I swear I could spend months and months without charging my kindle the first 5 years) and the raised edges are a bit larger on the sides and at the top, and smaller at the bottom. And the micro usb of course. My kindle really is my prized possession.
Why would you have the brightness on maximum in the sunlight? Its an E-ink display. The whole point is that its completely visible under bright conditions without the backlight.
This is perfect. I have one from 2007 and I am so glad to see that this one is pretty close. I love my 2007 but they won’t download to it anymore 😢. Great and perfect review!
Got this for Christmas. Brilliant! My original keyboard model finally expired after 15 years! Rip for battery life: Turn off the WiFi if you done need it. Doubles the life! Happy reading everyone.
Great video as always. Just wondering on yours or peoples thoughts on the following: Getting a Paperwhite 10th (2018) for around 50-60 quid second hand Vs this 2022 basic Kindle. The new kindle actually looks really good and in the above it boils down to (I think) the flush screen and waterproofing and how important this is to you
As usual a great video but I don't think you quite understand eInk displays. They are reflective so you don't need the backlight in sunlight only at night when there is no ambient light, also the only Paperwhite that has a light sensor is the Signature Edition.
There is no kindle with backlight. The frontlight is used in very bright areas. You reduce the light in darker environment. The kindle even tells you this when you first use the settings of the frontlight.
@@Desert371 Thank you for this information. The reason i bought my 4th gen Kindle back in the day was because there was no eye straining backlight. Now i know i can upgrade without worrying about backlight.
I ordered it two days ago despite owning PocketBoook InkPad Color (7.8) .. Kindle has the best dictionaries including Oxford Advanced dictionary which makes it a great choice for me ..
Not a clue you are an author! What is the recommended reading order! And do you have a business email? Would love to purchase some signed copies (if you do them!)
Pity that one has to pay extra for the power plug I have 5 kindles, each for a different language, and a paperwhite, the last one is ok. Still prefer my fire kindles, and the tablet. Being an avid reader in 5 languages, I need all . The older kindles have limited space. Pity some don't get updated. I also bought 1 e reader from Barnes and Noble because many ebooks books sold in Amazon in other countries are not sold in the USA, and one can't buy from an Amazon in the UK, Spain ,etc. I am looking forward to getting it delivered today.
Amazon needs to do something with the web browser. Many hotels and airports require the use of the web browser to log in their Wifi network, and that becomes difficult if the web browser does not support the necessary basic requirements to log in, such as simply selecting a check box to agree to the terms and conditions for that particular WiFi network. Amazon needs to think about these things when programming the web browser. I have the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, and I have that issue with the web browser pretty often when I travel.
@@LaForjaEspiritual No. It is just convenient for a $250 device to have working public access Internet. Also, I have an issue with both the Oasis and the Paperwhite Signature Edition not accessing the Kindle Store after the last update. I might have to reset both devices.
If 'enjoyment of use', was what matters to me the most at the moment, when picking an ideal e-book reader, I'd blindly pick what you adviced me to pick... just an opinion of a stoned man seing your channel for the first time. You're doing your s#!t perfect sir! Peace!
Hey Chris love the review. Just reading the comments and someone keeps replying to comments as you asking them to private chat them. If this is you cool, however if not thought I would let you know. Keep up the awesome reviews
I notice that after using the dictionary (by holding on the word), the display starts to have some "ink" reflection on the white area, it's hard to descibe, but it quite similar to a real paper inside a book, you can see the content of the page behind
Chris, you've been repeating this mistake on every Kindle review. On bright ambient light you don't need the screen frontlight on! It's the opposite of LCD and OLED displays. eInk screens behave like paper.
It is not a mistake. He is right. Read Amazons description. The light should be turned on in bright environments. It doesn‘t make that much difference in sunlight (but it makes the screen appear more white) but it is very helpful in rooms with bright artificial lights. The frontlight reduces the glare. The darker a room gets, the less light you need on your screen (if any). The kindle tells you this when you adjust the light the first time.
Nearly every Kindle, with the exception of the Oasis model, has been out of stock on Amazon India since March 2024. Strangely, there's been no news coverage or announcements regarding this situation. is it possible that Kindles are being phased out of the Indian market? Could you please investigate further and provide any relevant updates or news on this matter?
I wish I felt the need for this. But do you really need to carry hundreds of books with you in your pocket? Idk about you, but when I travel, I typically take just one book with me. Physical books are just unbeatable.
nice video. I almost buy it as Amazon kindles are looking alike between versions, even not to mention about other countries' version. The only advantage of this version is low price.
I dislike the shorter charge capacity as I read for 6 or more hours straight . But the new kindle is a fantastic reading experience as ajustable larger fonts are comfortable for my 50 yr old eyes. The Kindle is lighter and more ergonomic than a book not to mention I often read a few books similtaniously and it's a liibrary not just one book.
If is 16 inch is the same size of my phone and I'm trying to change device because of studying many ours everyday on my phone I'm started getting pain on my wrist. If is the same thing I don't see a reason to buy it 😢☹️
6 inches wow why on earth does amazon think we need such a jumbo sized screen reader, honestly i would go as far as to say it's a little too much and they should make it smaller
For comics, panel by panel is a better experience when you aren't using paper. On a phone, it is nicer to scroll each panel than zooming in or squinting.
I bought a paperwhite in 2018 and is time to replace it. This model is perfect for my needs with better screen and same size with the old one. Thanks for review!
is kobo store (I believe that's how its called) comparable to kindle store? do they also have so many titles and most important - what about prices? are there any deals? im considering buying Clara 2e but I don't know anything about kobo!
In the UK, the Clara 2E costs the same as a Paperwhite (£130). Definitely not in the same price category as the kindle basic (£85). A price difference of about 50%.
@@Wiktoria-br1js The kobo store has just about the same selection and they do a thing where they price match books. It’s not as expansive and lacks a lot of self published kindle books and other obscure titles. For 99% this isn’t a problem but if you’re that 1% that buys books AND they’re obscure then you might want the kindle. You could always buy on the kindle store and side load to a kobo but it’s more work
6 inches is plenty, in fact it's huge. The bigger ones are just hard to handle, not fun. 6 is perfect, it probably has a great personality too.
@TwinTurbo Ray it's a dick joke Einstein
you sure you are talking about the screen size?
then why buy it. my phone is 6.7" screen. 6" is super small. smaller than 99% of smart phones.
You are talking about e-readers right!Right?
I wish it was smaller. I want to carry it in my pocket and not feel anything.
I bought just for the size, I’m sure people don’t come around and watch this anymore but I love the small form factor/size of old paperwhites it’s perfect for taking every where!
Thanks! I'm here watching! I've never had one of these before and I want one but I don't wanna spend a fortune 😅
@@Carlie_flower I used to spend hundreds of dollars every year on books, getting a kindle and pirating books was the best decision i made lol
There ads on the roads, there are ads in your hotel room, there are ads on the beach, there are ads in the elevator, there are ads on your personal phone UI, there ads on social media, there ads in your dreams, now there are ads on Kindle too. I foresee a day when publishers will find a way to put ads in paper books as well.
I can't tell if the last part is satire??? Because have you seen Paper books? Like the inside cover or back last page. They are always advertising other books by the author.
@@davidcollins465 that's a lot different to what Adi is talking about tho
Bro magazines
There would be a day where there will be ads in toilet paper
There have been ads on kindle for years
Came for the review, stayed for the clever blend of humor and tech detail! Nice work Chris!
10:10 why would you boost the screen brightness in sunlight??? It's eink for a reason.
off topic but I always get jealous when I hear the “fits in a pocket” claim about e-readers. only men would say this because pockets in womenswear are barely big enough to fit a standard sized phone. we are getting sooo scammed in the pockets department and I’m tired of it
at least we get to have big bags that hold more than could fit in any pocket :)
Women have bags😊
@@spagootest2185 not everyone carries bags, and most of my bags can't really fit a tablet.
This is the best investment i ever did in 2022. Now i fill my free time with reading books
Is it small or fits reading
Why would you set the brightness to max level in the sunshine? E readers only need backlighting in low light situations.
I was planning on getting the Paperwhite, but I didn't want to shell out the extra cash for a 16gb model. Close to $200 for only 16gb of storage (even though it's MORE THAN PLENTY) I think all e-readers/kindles should just have a base storage of 16gb (since they don't use a micro SD card slot) and then the slightly higher priced variants with 32gb+.
That being said, I ended up canceling my order on the Paperwhite after seeing this video. Not sure if it has 8gb of storage or 16, but for the cheaper price and smaller form factor, I'd say this is good until Amazon comes out with the "Color".
Also, definitely will check out your books once I get the Kindle. Sadly, with the new updates(?) I can't download it directly from my phone to my current tablet I use 💀
I mean 8gb is already plenty imo
Thank you very much for this review. I bought a paperwhite kindle in 2017 and the 2022 basic kindle looks exactly like it. The only differences seem to be charging time (I swear I could spend months and months without charging my kindle the first 5 years) and the raised edges are a bit larger on the sides and at the top, and smaller at the bottom. And the micro usb of course. My kindle really is my prized possession.
To all Amazon Kindle Lovers. Happy New Year 2023. Am buying this kindle.
10:06 I thought the brightness was only for dark rooms, if you have plenty of light you dont need the backlight since its an e-ink?
That's what I was thinking. With an e-ink screen you don't use more battery in bright sunlight, you use less because you can turn the light off.
Why would you have the brightness on maximum in the sunlight? Its an E-ink display. The whole point is that its completely visible under bright conditions without the backlight.
Just ordered one of these on the cheap after loosing my paper white on holiday. Been brilliant on the go and on the train
Which app or website do you use for anime wallpapers for phones?
walpaper flarre
This is perfect. I have one from 2007 and I am so glad to see that this one is pretty close. I love my 2007 but they won’t download to it anymore 😢. Great and perfect review!
Never brought a kindle before but am tempered as I feel it will help with my reading !
Not sure if I'll try out the Kindle 2022 or not but I loved this reviewer's style!
Thanks. I want but I have no money 😧I am dying to get so I'm looking review on you tube .😔
i used to own a 6inch paperwhite and it was pretty bad for graphic novel, 6 inch is pretty much only good for ebooks only.
Got this for Christmas. Brilliant! My original keyboard model finally expired after 15 years! Rip for battery life: Turn off the WiFi if you done need it. Doubles the life! Happy reading everyone.
Great video as always. Just wondering on yours or peoples thoughts on the following:
Getting a Paperwhite 10th (2018) for around 50-60 quid second hand Vs this 2022 basic Kindle.
The new kindle actually looks really good and in the above it boils down to (I think) the flush screen and waterproofing and how important this is to you
Hi, I’m in the same dilemma, what did you choose?
@@Smart.Tuning ended up going for the new kindle basic. It was on offer for 74£ plus got some discount.
Can we use google chrome in it??
@@akshatanand1405no
As usual a great video but I don't think you quite understand eInk displays. They are reflective so you don't need the backlight in sunlight only at night when there is no ambient light, also the only Paperwhite that has a light sensor is the Signature Edition.
There is no kindle with backlight.
The frontlight is used in very bright areas. You reduce the light in darker environment. The kindle even tells you this when you first use the settings of the frontlight.
@@Desert371 Thank you for this information. The reason i bought my 4th gen Kindle back in the day was because there was no eye straining backlight. Now i know i can upgrade without worrying about backlight.
the £10 is payable after the fact and takes literally seconds to be ad free
I thought its 20 to remove ads
I'm still using the Kindle 4, and will until they bring back physical page turner buttons.
...not forgetting that putting it in aeroplane mode will save battery too
SUCK i was bout buy kindle but learning no headphone jak a big NO gest im stayin wid my old ipad im slow reader so rely with voiceplay
I ordered it two days ago despite owning PocketBoook InkPad Color (7.8) .. Kindle has the best dictionaries including Oxford Advanced dictionary which makes it a great choice for me ..
can you also enlarge free pdf books downloaded from the internet?
I order my kindle but I got the kid one because it come with a case
No need to swear on your reviews it’s unprofessional
Not a clue you are an author! What is the recommended reading order! And do you have a business email? Would love to purchase some signed copies (if you do them!)
Pity that one has to pay extra for the power plug
I have 5 kindles, each for a different language, and a paperwhite, the last one is ok.
Still prefer my fire kindles, and the tablet.
Being an avid reader in 5 languages, I need all .
The older kindles have limited space.
Pity some don't get updated.
I also bought 1 e reader from Barnes and Noble because many ebooks books sold in Amazon in other countries are not sold in the USA, and one can't buy from an Amazon in the UK, Spain ,etc.
I am looking forward to getting it delivered today.
Just can not force my self to give 100 bucks for it, crazy money for this thingy..
10/10 review for the British accent.
depends how old you are great when young crap when older screen size
This one looks nice but I don't feel to urge to upgrade my Kobo Clara HD, it still rocks!
Yes! People not upgrading unless there's a need to is beneficial for the environment as well as your finances 😉
It's a good thing to have if you don't want to waste your phone or tablet's battery.
Ads and you can only use it for books you buy through amazon? Ewaste
I hove just buy one so I bought one for me so I don’t hove too buy no more books
I think it would be better if it was the size of a standard paperback
Amazon needs to do something with the web browser. Many hotels and airports require the use of the web browser to log in their Wifi network, and that becomes difficult if the web browser does not support the necessary basic requirements to log in, such as simply selecting a check box to agree to the terms and conditions for that particular WiFi network. Amazon needs to think about these things when programming the web browser. I have the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, and I have that issue with the web browser pretty often when I travel.
Do you need wifi to read your books??
@@LaForjaEspiritual No. It is just convenient for a $250 device to have working public access Internet. Also, I have an issue with both the Oasis and the Paperwhite Signature Edition not accessing the Kindle Store after the last update. I might have to reset both devices.
If 'enjoyment of use', was what matters to me the most at the moment, when picking an ideal e-book reader, I'd blindly pick what you adviced me to pick... just an opinion of a stoned man seing your channel for the first time. You're doing your s#!t perfect sir! Peace!
You’re right , 6 in is a good size haha, not small, just average 😅
Took a break from curb stomping baby dolphins to listen to this review
The 'obligatory crotch shot alert' did me in 💀
Hey Chris love the review. Just reading the comments and someone keeps replying to comments as you asking them to private chat them. If this is you cool, however if not thought I would let you know.
Keep up the awesome reviews
I notice that after using the dictionary (by holding on the word), the display starts to have some "ink" reflection on the white area, it's hard to descibe, but it quite similar to a real paper inside a book, you can see the content of the page behind
a budget , crying in morocco mine was 200 dollars
Chris, you've been repeating this mistake on every Kindle review. On bright ambient light you don't need the screen frontlight on! It's the opposite of LCD and OLED displays. eInk screens behave like paper.
It is not a mistake. He is right. Read Amazons description. The light should be turned on in bright environments. It doesn‘t make that much difference in sunlight (but it makes the screen appear more white) but it is very helpful in rooms with bright artificial lights. The frontlight reduces the glare. The darker a room gets, the less light you need on your screen (if any). The kindle tells you this when you adjust the light the first time.
6 inches is big on small hands. 😂
Nearly every Kindle, with the exception of the Oasis model, has been out of stock on Amazon India since March 2024. Strangely, there's been no news coverage or announcements regarding this situation. is it possible that Kindles are being phased out of the Indian market? Could you please investigate further and provide any relevant updates or news on this matter?
I’m still using my Kindle Voyage.
I wish I felt the need for this. But do you really need to carry hundreds of books with you in your pocket? Idk about you, but when I travel, I typically take just one book with me. Physical books are just unbeatable.
Can you listen to audio books on the kindle with an headphone jack adapter?
Bluetooth only
nice video. I almost buy it as Amazon kindles are looking alike between versions, even not to mention about other countries' version. The only advantage of this version is low price.
I dislike the shorter charge capacity as I read for 6 or more hours straight . But the new kindle is a fantastic reading experience as ajustable larger fonts are comfortable for my 50 yr old eyes. The Kindle is lighter and more ergonomic than a book not to mention I often read a few books similtaniously and it's a liibrary not just one book.
I waited to Like the video until I got to the part where you said buyers of the denim version would probably curb stomp a dolphin. lol
If is 16 inch is the same size of my phone and I'm trying to change device because of studying many ours everyday on my phone I'm started getting pain on my wrist. If is the same thing I don't see a reason to buy it 😢☹️
In fact there is no reason to change my Kindle. Thank you for good job!
So when I ordered my Kindle. I had a problem with adding the 3 months Kindle unlimited..anyone else have this issue?
6 inches wow why on earth does amazon think we need such a jumbo sized screen reader, honestly i would go as far as to say it's a little too much and they should make it smaller
What about PDF support...
For comics, panel by panel is a better experience when you aren't using paper. On a phone, it is nicer to scroll each panel than zooming in or squinting.
Well done, and your English humor is off-scale funny!
@00:24 " ..... Thats what she said " 🤣 😂
You don't need the light under the sun, actually you may want to turn the light completely off. You only need the light when you want to read in dark.
It has a yellow screen and you can't turn it off. Also the ads are annoying. Other than those two things its perfect.
amazon just did a lighting offer of 64 quid, and a trade in, £15 voucher and 20% for your old device (mine was from 2012). In short got it for £36
Bruh the innuendos in this are great keep it up😂
I liked all the willy jokes
After buying this kindle I will finally be able to measure if my peepee is above average
Dolphin Curb Stomping frackers are the worst man
I wondered if you'd mention your own books, and so glad you did. I've been loving reading them.
It's WiFi so I can sync my headphones right??
Can I turn off the screen light all together and read it (during day) like the old kindle!
I just love your vids man. Really dig your humor style. Nice job.
Sooo... I shouldn't replace my 10th generation by this 2022?!
This was a great review- one of your best I dare say. Comprehensive and complete
If you were outside and it’s sunny won’t actually need the brightness up.
Can't get over the 6" joke
Does anyone mind dropping the link to the kindle here?
Dam brother, your dating yourself referencing Twins 😂
Does this tablet have color for me to be able to read comics?
That torn sticker bothers me SO MUCH!
Can you please review the Huawei Watch GT3 Pro?
So funny! Buying this now! Thanks for the review
I mean if you are out on bright sunny day you can set brightness to 0 on kindle :D its e-ink
I bought my brand new Kindle Paperwhite 11th gen 16 gb for only $93 approximately. So far so good!
If the Paperwhite is on sale then yeah should grab that. Here in Spain cost 159.99 euro! what a rip-off.
@@ms.carlawong That’s unbelievable! Good thing that the online store I bought it from had some form of discounts and promos running that day.
I got mine in perfect condition from Amazon warehouse for $59 ;)
Oi english man Why u trying to kid on yer scottish ya wee jobbie 😅😊
I love the way you insult yourself 😂 Great review btw 👍🏻
Rub a bit of Eucalyptus oil on the sticker. That will get it off no problems at all.
"it's just so tiny" seconds later says how he can grasp his hands perfectly in it. So does that mean you have tiny hands?
I bought a paperwhite in 2018 and is time to replace it. This model is perfect for my needs with better screen and same size with the old one. Thanks for review!
Great review! Thank you 🙏
can I put pdfs from my laptop to kindle?
The Clara 2e is straight up better in every way for roughly the same price.
is kobo store (I believe that's how its called) comparable to kindle store? do they also have so many titles and most important - what about prices? are there any deals? im considering buying Clara 2e but I don't know anything about kobo!
In the UK, the Clara 2E costs the same as a Paperwhite (£130). Definitely not in the same price category as the kindle basic (£85). A price difference of about 50%.
@@Wiktoria-br1js The kobo store has just about the same selection and they do a thing where they price match books. It’s not as expansive and lacks a lot of self published kindle books and other obscure titles. For 99% this isn’t a problem but if you’re that 1% that buys books AND they’re obscure then you might want the kindle. You could always buy on the kindle store and side load to a kobo but it’s more work
Love your videos always make me smile great review 😊
Bought one in 2013 for $109, got stolen in 2017. This 6in one here is too small for the price.
I always wanted an ereader like this
great video..i just bought this kindle and ayotu case..expectancy!