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David Carnoy
CNET
“That said, this isn't a bad e-reader. It's actually quite good -- it's just that the Paperwhite is even better.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Front light for night reading
- Similar performance to previous Kindles
- Compact and refined design
- Four LED illumination
- 4 GB storage capacity
- Long battery life
Points of Contention
- Relatively low-resolution screen
- Lower resolution display
- No waterproofing capability
- Higher price point
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics70
Sascha Segan
PCMag
“The latest low‑cost Kindle improves night reading with its front light, but the slightly more expensive Paperwhite offers better overall value for most readers.”
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Chaim Gartenberg
The Verge
“But Amazon’s Kindle doesn’t live in a vacuum. In a world where the far superior Kindle Paperwhite exists, the new Kindle just isn’t good enough to justify the small price difference.”
