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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (1st gen, 2012)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (1st gen, 2012)

182 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
portability (40)
screen (33)
usability (31)
performance (14)
size (11)

Negative
price (22)
battery (11)
storage (2)
reliability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 182 reviews of Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (1st gen, 2012). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and performance. The usability and screen are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the storage and reliability.

portability, screen, usability, performance, size

price, battery, reliability, storage

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (1st gen, 2012) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review

Amazon's added some great new features to its popular Kindle line by focusing on what it does best: providing a great reading experience.

Great front-lit displayExcellent contrastUseful new software

Less comfortable to hold than the NookStarting price includes adsNo expandable storage

Left to right: the Kindle Paperwhite and the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Dieter Bohn (theverge.com)

Review: the new Kindle Paperwhite is the best e-reader

There's a new Kindle Paperwhite out, and it's just like the old one except for a high-resolution screen. Nobody was really expecting it to happen: after all, before this update, Amazon had a pretty...

High-resolution screen ; Great battery life ; Huge book selection

No adaptive backlight ; Not waterproof ; DRM

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (Wi-Fi)

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite ($119 direct) is a spectacular ebook reader for the price, thanks to its new capacitive screen and superior, integrated lighting. It also features a sleek, soft-touch design in handsome black, with a much-improved home...

Crisp edge-lighting. Sharp new fonts. Fast, smooth, touch-based UI. Improved home screen. Robust content ecosystem

Ads cost $20 to remove. No more headphone jack

The Wi-Fi-only Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is our favorite ebook reader, thanks to its bright, even edge-lighting and a number of other refinements, and it's a much better buy than the 3G version.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3G

Once Barnes & Noble introduced the Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight , the first E Ink-based ebook reader with edge lighting, it was only a matter of time before Amazon responded. Enter the Kindle Paperwhite 3G ($179 direct), an edge-lit version of last...

Crisp edge-lighting. Sharp new fonts. Fast, smooth, touch-based UI. Improved home screen. Robust app ecosystem

Ads cost $20 to remove. No more headphone jack. 3G version costs as much as 7-inch color tablets

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3G offers always-on connectivity, bright, even edge-lighting, and numerous other improvements, but it's simply too expensive. The Wi-Fi-only version is a better buy.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Joshua Topolsky (theverge.com)

Kindle Paperwhite review

Amazon's fastest, most feature-packed e-reader hits a crowded market with a few new moves under its belt

Terrific looking display ; Amazon's ecosystem is outstanding ; Performance is snappy

Opting out of ads costs money ; No charger included ; 3G option is pricey

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Roberto Baldwin (wired.com)

Kindle Paperwhite

In the great e-reader saga, the Kindle is clearly the protagonist, and one worth rooting for.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Kindle Paperwhite review

Just in time for the 2012 holiday buying season, Amazon has unveiled a slew of new Kindle tablets and e-book readers. Among them is the Kindle Paperwhite, the company's first self-illuminated e-ink reader, and its direct competitor to Barnes & Noble's...

The Kindle Paperwhite boasts the best screen we've seen to date on an e-ink e-reader. The built-in light is great for nighttime reading, and the touch screen is a notch above the competition. Amazon's e-book selection remains best in class. Battery...

It could be a tad lighter, an AC adapter isn't included (just a Micro-USB cable for charging), and there's no memory expansion slot. The ad-free version costs $20 more.

With an excellent built-in light and Amazon's best-in-class e-book selection, the Kindle Paperwhite rises to the top of the e-reader pack.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Cory Gunther (slashgear.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Review

Amazon's Kindle Fire has been the star of the show as late, but we can't forget they have a huge hand in the eReader world. Amazon isn't ready to leave their bread and butter behind and with that we have the all new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite , the first...

Overall what’s not to like here? You get an improved experience across the board with a better, crisper, clearer display, the option to read in any lighting situation, and all of this for only $119. While they’ve dropped the original Touch down to $79,...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by (toptenreviews.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review

Amazon's most classic e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite is an enduringly popular choice for a reason

May, 2023

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Expert review by : Neha Saini (gadgetsnow_com)

Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: Time-tested

At Rs 13,999, Amazon Paperwhite Kindle (2021) is a good buy, especially if you are a first-time Kindle buyer. The device comes with a sharper display with adjustable warmth and brightness. The new user interface makes the whole reading experience easy...

Jan, 2022

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