Prime day deal: Paperwhite is $79.99 Kindle is $49.99. Is the light and higher resolution worth the $30?
Prime day deal: Paperwhite is $79.99 Kindle is $49.99. Is the light and higher resolution worth the $30?
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100%more yes
As someone who has a kindle without a light, the light alone is worth it.
yes
Yes… just bought a paperwhite 3 weeks ago because I was so frustrated with trying to read outside. 100% worth it just for that
The light is 100% worth the extra money. It’s fantastic
Yes!
Yes!!!
YES!
Definitely
Without a doubt
Yes
Yes
If you read at the beach or pool especially
Yes!!
I just got a paper white bundle with a cover and adaptor for $119.
Yes – the light makes a HUGE difference for me.
My case had its own light.
My current one does too (LOVE IT) but I feel like I need to upgrade my kindle and can’t find a case like it anywhere!
Yes!! I ? my paperwhite! I also have a Kindle Fire. One for upstairs and one for downstairs. ??. But I prefer my paperwhite.
Absolutely!
Yes!!
I love my paperwhite!
does it use a regular USB charger? I hate my Nook has a super specialty charger.
It is but I’ve had problems with ones that aren’t made by Amazon before.
i have amazon ones for my fire stick, just trying to eliminate a need for 10 different chargers!
Yep
Absolutely
Yes
@Maryka
If you ever want to read outside yes!
I had a $20 gift card and $15 in points. Its like Christmas!
100%
Yes yes yes!
Absolutely!
Yes!!!
Yes!!
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I just bought a paperwhite. #3 Kindle for me but all y’all convinced me I needed it.
Yes
Yes!
I can’t tell you in a few words how much I use and enjoy both of the extra features.
@Ann
Yes
ABSOLUTELY!!!
Paperwhite is the BEST
My husband has bought me 3 new kindle fires since the paperwhite and I haven’t used any of them,
Yes.
Yes!!
Yes
Yes
Yes. I have kindle fires, but I’m considering getting a Paperwhite.
Why can’t I find that ?
Look under “early prime specials” then amazon devices
I’m a prime member and still can’t find it! Am I stupid??
I see one for 79.99?
@Patty that’s it! The cheaper one is the regular Kindle and that one is Paperwhite.
@Patty that’s it. 40.00 off!!!
Thank you all for the notes, I decided against it, I have 3 other Kindles and wanted one I could read at the beach but I’ll go the old fashion way and utilize the public library, that way I avoid a credit card bill too!!
I just caved and got paper white , click on lightening deals
But to be clear in order to get library books you would have to connect to a computer to download them correct? Because the paperwhite does not have apps is that correct?
Hmmm don’t know that answer
Paperwhite should connect to wifi to download books, no need to connect to a computer.
With the Paperwhite you only need to connect to Wifi to download library books. You ‘accept’ it via Amazon and it goes right to your Kindle. Very simple.
Ok, what is the difference between “with special offers” and without beyond the $20 price difference?
Adds, you pay extra for no adds
@Maryka how annoying are the ads?
@Rose , they are only at beginning not in book from what I’ve read. This is my first rodeo as well, you can always pay the extra 20.00 to remove later from what I’ve read.
The special offers are just ads that come up on the lock screen. Not in the books
Thanks, ladies! I ordered without. Probably not a big deal either way but I would prefer to skip the ads.
This is what an ad looks like… only on the wake screen where you swipe to unlock. You might run across a book you’d like to read… I have!
There are no other pop up ads or anything like that. Only on opening.
@Lavonne Thank you for sharing that!
Paying for no ads is a huge waste of money. You only see them on the screen before you wake up your device.
I’m still using my old Kindle Keyboard with a cover that has a built in light. I really want to upgrade to the paperwhite, but feel like I can’t justify that when the one I have works perfectly fine. The struggle is real!
Maybe you could donate the one you have to a church or reading club and then get the paper white because it is awesome and you will love it!
Win Win!
I decide to adult and keep what I have since it works perfectly fine, and eventually get the kindle oasis so I can read in the bath and my little pool without worry.
@JoEllen I don’t know what an oasis is. It won’t hurt to go check the website & just browse all the options…. ??
Yes!
? worth it
Omg, yes!
Yes! I have both and never use my kindle anymore.
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Yes!
Yes!
You’ll get a better deal near Black Friday fyi
Do you know what the deal was last year on them?
It was $40 for a bundle that included the kindle, a case that you could choose from multiple designs & personalize, screen protector and 2 yr warrantee. That was for the non-backlit one. The backlit kindle was 49$ with similar package. The kindle fire was also around $50 and 10” screen was not much more.
And I agree—the back lit screen is worth it.
YES!
Yesss!!!
Yes! I am so happy with my paperwhite.
Definitely!
Yes!!!
I just bought one after reading on my phone and tablet for years. I am so excited to be able to read outside and in bed (let’s be honest, everywhere) with the same device!
I finally broke down and bought a paperwhite and a waterproof case just now. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and I can do some reading in the pool this weekend!
Waterproof case?! Link please
Kindle Paperwhite Case, iThrough Paperwhite Waterproof Underwater E-reader Case, Dustproof, Snowproof, Shockproof Full Sealed Protection Case with Touched Screen for Amazon Kindle Paperwhite https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074GZQVJ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WxXtBbNRRV9RY
@Amanda. Thanks for info…now I can read in the bathtub without fear.