Is the Kindle Paperwhite still good in 2024?
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
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Today, we discuss the 2021 Kindle Paperwhite and how it's holding up in 2024 compared to other e-readers. Is it still worth buying today, or has it become outdated?
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0:00 Introduction
0:40 Nailing the Fundamentals
4:37 The Amazon Advantage
6:53 My Wish List
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It bloody well better be. I'm still using my Kindle 4 from 2011, people need to stop this fad of buying whatever is new every year or two.
lol.. I got the kindle 3 keyboard in 2010-2011 I think. I just upgraded to a new paper white in 2023. I love it and am glad I did. But I still use my kindle keyboard 3.
I totally agree!
Especially when it is unnecessary - Maneetpaul shows this well.
I bought mine a week ago and already read so much more than usual. In 2023, I read 152 books, who knows how much I will read in 2024 using the kindle? I don't know but the sky's the limit! I love using my Kindle Paperwhite Signature so much. I don't have many books inside but I love to read a few books all at once and it's been so much fun switching between books so easily. Love this product so so much.
E-readers do not need yearly updates, they can go on for 10 years and still do their job pretty well. Kindle might be the best e-reader, but lately there has been some issues with Kindle deleting books randomly that are side loaded with USB cable after airplane mode is turned off. Amazon doesn't seem to do anything about this as their incentive is to sell Amazon books or Kindle Unlimited.
#1 is adding speakers to read audio books!
And make immersive reading on the kindle available.
I love Kindle just the way it is. Don't change a thing. That's what makes it a Kindle.
I've owned every Kindle since the very first one! I own three Kindle Signature Paperwhites. I own 500+ Kindle books. I read almost 100% of the time now on my Apple Ipad Mini.
I love my 11" M1 iPad Pro, but the eyestrain and sleep deprivation it causes when I overuse it keep bringing me back to e-ink for heavy reading.
@@steverolfeca Thanks for sharing your experience. I find eye strain and sleep deprivation to be overrated. People work on computers 8+ hours a day and don’t suffer significantly for it; reading for an hour or two on an iPad set dimly and with themed background (green, beige, black) isn’t a major sacrifice. The benefits are myriad, such as wonderful color viewing of book library, easy purchases, superb UI for highlighting and note taking, beautiful picture books and animated novels, kid-friendly children’s books, more choices for fonts and themes…it’s truly amazing to read on iPad Mini. I will never purchase another Kindle despite owning about ten of them in the past.
I read on my iPad mini quite a bit as well as the kindle
I cannot use my iPad Air for more than 3 hours day. I feel like reading which already causes eye strain when read too much, becomes hard to do on a proper electronic device. But of course everyone has different eyes and preferences
Use my Kindle Paperwhite everyday and it is perfect for the task of reading.
However there is a fundamental flaw with the Kindle. Actually It’s with Amazon not the device. Unless you happen to live in the US. The Kindle is not compatible with Library book formats Overdrive and Libby. This effectively rules out Kindle in the Uk if you don’t want to purchase every single book you read. The Amazon advantage you mention is actually a massive disadvantage if you live outside the US forcing users to buy from Amazon. This should be highlighted more often by reviewers, then maybe Amazon will listen. As ever a great video really enjoy your reviews.
Just ordered mine with one of your videos being the last selling point I needed to get me to pull the trigger. Can't wait!
I definitely think they should release a Paperwhite-sized Kindle Scribe. i think that would be a great move.
I've got the Paperwhite Signature Edition. When I got it, it was the only Paperwhite with USB-C and wireless charging. I know wireless charging doesn't sound like a big deal, but the wireless stand Amazon sells makes it really convenient, and it's just nice to have somewhere neat and organized to put the Kindle, rather than just having it laying on a desk with a cord attached to it.
One of the other things I like about the Kindle ecosystem in general is the online notes. Being able to read something in my Kindle, jump online, and type in a note on a real keyboard (rather than the virtual keyboard on the Kindle itself) lets me take much better, longer notes. It really makes ne not worry so much about the Scribe.
I bought it in January last year, I use it for half an hour each day and LOVE IT
I have a kindle i bought in 2013 lol still use it daily
10+ years, that’s awesome!
@@Maneetpaul it doesn't even have a back-light lmao
I read on my Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition a lot every day (I've always had a huge reading habit and the Kindle has helped me improve even more). But dust, "grease," and fingerprints! Would you consider making a video on the best way(s) to safely and effectively clean a Kindle? Thanks for all the terrific videos!
Your reviews are so great. Very thorough and informative!
I bought the Kindle PW 5 Kid’s Edition) on sale for $100.00 in January 2022 following Manjeet’s video on this. Turned off kiddie mode and to this day, the kindle is my favorite device! Beats out the iPhone for pleasure because I read so often
I agree with Manjeet that the PW 5 is the best bang for buck when it’s on sale. Warm light, and extra screen size are the top features I enjoy.
If you’re just adding books, save 10 bucks and get 8 gig version. I’ve barely used any hard drive space on mine in the past 2 years.
If you’re going to read manga, comics, PDF’s and or listen to Audible books, then yes get the 16 gig model.
Great video and glad you are still promoting the PW. 😊
A great video as always ❤. My first gen still works, and I love my 2 yo paperwhite.
Currently having to lay off my Kindle Scribe because of hand and shoulder pain (combination of old age and obsessive one-handed use of the Scribe as a reader). Back on my Paperwhite Signature, and perfectly happy with it!
I bought Kindle Paperwhite last month and love it! The battery could be better as I always turn the light on, but still - the best thing, no regrets
I'm mostly rocking my Oasis 3 with cellular.
It looks like the Oasis has left the US amazon store, been discontinued. Paperwhite looks like the best option now even though its 3 years old! Still love it!
I'll be posting a video about the Oasis next week. Sad to see it go!
I have had a Paperwhite 11th Gen for a couple of years. At first it lived up to expectations and could go three months of regular use without needing a charge. But all of a sudden a few months ago I found the battery draining rapidly and lasting barely a week, and I would pick it up to find it dead. For a bedside device this is tolerable, but for travel it defeats the purpose of having an e-reader. This seems to be a documented problem, but despite trying everything suggested on the forums including a full reset, the problem has not gone away. And of course it is out of guarantee. I am now considering the latest Kobo Clara BW. Thanks for your videos.
s well as my Kindle 11 (Paperwhite 5) I still have my old Kindle 5 (PW1) just as good as new although the protective case is just about shot.. The PW1 has 2Gb storage which still holds a lot of books,. I keep it as a backup, I can continue reading while my 'new' Kindle is charging, it lasts about a week between charges as I use it very heavily. It is easier to read than the old one which has quite a blue tinge on the screen
Sold my Kindle PaperWhite for the Kobo Clara 2e.
Nice review. I'd love to see more fonts in an updated Kindle. The ergonomics point is good: I'm using a Kobo Clara 2E way more than my Paperwhite these days -- it's more comfortable in one hand and fits in a pocket better. The trade off is that it's not quite as fast as the Kindle initially but once a book is loaded it's about the same I think.
you can always add your own fonts, it's just a drag and drop into the fonts folder!
@@ariannashook9334Hey, thank you! Minion Pro now added to my Paperwhite.
Can you please do more videos on Kobo? For instance, software updates that Kindle offers and Kobo can add. Like showing the clock while reading, the dark mode throughout the ui (right now it only applies to the book), tagging books (like “on hold”) or the beautiful page turn animation… anything you think would work! Thanks❤️
Im still the same kindle i bought in 2014 and it still works brilliantly, even the battery is still amazing. I wouldnt even consider buying a new one. I hope it last forever because i have no idea how i get my books back if i bought a new kindle. My kindle paperwhite rocks
I've also bought Kobo Libra2 which is also 3years old although I could've wait to see what they will be releasing this year.
And I decided I'm no longer buying an ereader unless it has support for installing KOReader (which Kindle has but only through jailbreaking certain type of firmware versions)
Mine is in transit, will be delivered day after tomorrow 😅
My Paperwhite is ten years old and still works great, just a bit slooooow when entering my passcode. Use it every day and love how slim and lightweight it is. Personally, I've always found it comfortable to hold in one hand ☺
On another note I would suggest you do a Vid on how to easily sync between Kobo e readers. I find it much more burdensome than with Kindles😢
I will probably wait for the next release of a kindle, because I read in the bath and at night, so I’d like my kindle to be waterproof and have warm light, but the paperwhite is too big for my taste. If Amazon releases a smaller sized paperwhite, or a waterproof kindle basic, I’d buy it immediately
I still use my Kindle Paperwhite 6th Generation :D, and it is still great
I used my Paperwhite 2013 for 10 years, and then my son used it for a year. I expect our Paperwhites 2021 to last as much :)
I use Kindle for the last 10 + years.
Started now with Kobo which is good in Europe.
As to Kindles I love both the Pperwhite and the Basic. And I find them very comparable for reading.
The minus aspect is that a substantial amount of books are not available in Europe
I like kindle precisely for all the amenities it lacks and I have no interest in having my kindle function as a tablet. No emails, calls, social media, notifications and all that jazz even the device is slow. I consider it an impeccable device. The Power button could have had a better placement but with the c type charger I cannot find reason to complain.
Hi Maneetpaul
Have my paperwrite from the beginning and can't think of much tht I would want added. You might want to tell your wathchers. I recently I went on a trip and brought my kindle. I ordered a few new books for the trip.I didn't have WIFI and foulnd that I couldn't open the new books without WIFI. Luckily I had previously opened some books and hadn't got into them beyond a few pages. They opened fine. Also roaming charges can be high when travelling. If travelling open your books before you go and they will open. Hope this helps.
Yes! The books need to download once on WiFi. That’s super important. Thanks for sharing!
I have tried all the tips & tricks and NEVER gotten more than one week out of the battery on my paper white, even when it was BRAND NEW. I have heard that the battery’s on the paper whites are faulty. Has anyone else had this experience?
ive tried reading on my ipad but its too heavy to be supporting while in bed and my eyes start to hurt after 30 minutes on my computer its even worst. I try not to look at my computer for too long and switching to the basic was the best thing for me. I read more without having to pause cause due to fatigue. But i wont spend more than that. Ill stay with this device till it stops working.
Mine collapsed yesterday after 9 years of use (and it was bought reaconitionated) . It doesnt start and no way to reset it or restart it holding it for 40 secs. Its like saying good bye to a friend. Now I have bought a paperwhite that comes today and I know that I will miss those two side sensor to use the book with one hand. Why don´t they put them anymore on the kindles? Best gadget bought in many many years. Loved my Kindle Voyage.
Try plugging it in for a day or 2. It happened to me, the battery was dead, but I could fix it when I plugged it in for 2 days. This worked on my 2020 kindle so still mine is 4 yrs old and now I use it for mangas and medical studies
@@bestcreate1417 will try, thank you.
I bought it when it came out, but it was slightly disappointing. It needs to be substantially improved.
Nice video. I got my Paperwhite in December of 2022, I absolutely love it! I read at least a little EVERY day and the Paperwhite is awesome. The ONLY complaint that I had initially was that the reverse mode where the letters are white and the background is black looks bad on the Paperwhite, at least to me. and that's how I'd been reading on my Fire HD 8 previously. That said I just used the normal mode and got used to it very quickly.
Hi Maneet, I actually sold my Paperwhite to get the new 2022 release Kindle because it is smaller, lighter and the bezel isn't flush with the screen. I have found it to be just as snappy and I've been so happy with it! So I think the best Kindle will depend a lot on what you value. In my case, I really value a light handheld device, so the Kindle really ticked all those boxes for me!
That’s awesome! That sounds like a great decision for your needs. Enjoy your new Kindle!
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Buy used! This device will last at least 10 years due to slow and minimal expected hardware updates
after buying the new Paperwhite I found myself gravitating back to my Samsung Galaxy Tab. There's no contest as to which is a better e-reader.
the Kindle Paperwhite is a good product but I think that the future of e-readers for 2024 are the Kaleido 3 color devices with the Android system on board to install all the reading apps, Kindle, Kobo, Pocketbook, etc., what do you think about it? Thanks
I've been reviewing a lot of BOOX Android e-readers in recent weeks. I don't enjoy using the color e-ink. It's cool, but requires too much fiddling with settings to get it right. Having multiple apps is a fantastic perk, though.
If you ask me, Amazon still provides the simplest solution as of right now. But that may change.
those android devices add too many frivalous distractions that take away from the reading experience
Paper white size scribe with buttons 🤌🏻 my dream kindle