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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (1st gen, 2012)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (1st gen, 2012)

182 reviews

Apr, 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 also get good feedback, but some have doubts 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 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Kindle Paperwhite review: The Kindle you should buy

The Kindle Paperwhite (2018 model) is the best e-reader on the market and features Audible support, an IPX8 waterproof rating and a lovely display.

Great screen;Improved design;Waterproof;Audible support;Slim, light and durable

No physical buttons for turning pages

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Amazon's latest Kindle ereader has a clever inbuilt light for bedtime reading.

Light is an ereader revelation ; Excellent E-ink screen ; Kindle infrastructure is great

Light throw slightly inconsistent ; No speaker or headphone jack ; A little heavy among its peers

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by (t3.com)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review

Is the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite a bright idea or just a flash in the pan?

Sharp ; bright front-lit displa ; Easy to read new fonts ; Cutting edge reading features

Over-sensitive touch tech ; Dodgy browser ; Fewer features than US

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Kindle Paperwhite 2021 review: A better screen and a nearly perfect size

The new Paperwhite adds USB-C charging, which is good, but the 6.8-inch screen is its biggest improvement.

Larger 6.8-inch E Ink display in a chassis that's only slightly bigger and a tad heavier ; Light adds warmth settings and is a touch brighter ; USB-C charging ; Improved battery life ; Fully waterproof

No dedicated page-turn buttons ; A little more expensive than the previous model ; Costs $20 to remove the ads

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Adam Speight (recombu.com)

Kindle Paperwhite Review

Kindle has been the name in e-readers since the inception of the brand category and, with the Paperwhite, they seem to just keep on getting better. Kindle Paperwhite brings together some of the best features for e-readers and a durable, water-resistant...

– An ideal screen, support for Audible and waterproofing to ease your mind

– A lack of physical buttons prevents perfection

A fan of books who wants to move into the digital world? Kindle Paperwhite is a great choice for you. Got an older Kindle and looking for your next upgrade? Kindle Paperwhite brings your fave features and more. Ultimately, Kindle Paperwhite is the...

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review

It's been available in the US for a little while, but the Kindle Paperwhite is now on sale in the UK. As many people have discovered, you can't buy a Kindle in the US and then use it in the UK to buy content through Amazon.co.uk - it's locked to the US...

Thanks to Amazon's unparalleled ebook library and ease of use, the Paperwhite is a fantastic ereader to own. The screen is excellent, both the light and touch elements, and the whole device is well built.Kobo's Glo is a good alternative if you think...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review

Calling an ebook reader 'Kindle' without it lighting up is like calling one 'Nook' without it finding a cosy corner in British bookshops. Both oversights will be corrected this autumn, with Amazon's flagship touchscreen E Ink reader gaining a...

What screen glare?, Lighter than a paperback

No MP3 or audiobook playback, Prone to the odd crash

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Matt Reynolds (wired.co.uk)

Kindle Paperwhite review: Finally a cheap(ish) ereader that does it all

Great price compared to other Kindles; waterproof; connects to Bluetooth for audiobooks

Screen easily dented; unremarkable battery life

With the latest Paperwhite, Amazon has reached a new high watermark when it comes to creating unremarkable, slab-like pieces of plastic and metal. And that’s no criticism – on the contrary it’s precisely the point of the Paperwhite.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Madeline Bennett (theinquirer.net)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3G review

The Kindle Paperwhite is a great ereader with a handy light in the touch display

Built-in light, e-ink touchscreen, battery life

Unintuitive interface, tied into Amazon books ecosystem, expensive for 3G

As Kindles don't support the EPUB standard, you're still locked to buying books from the Amazon store rather than third-party booksellers. However, as mentioned above, Amazon has more than a million titles to choose from and is increasing this number...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by (v3.co.uk)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3G review

The Kindle Paperwhite is Amazon's first touchscreen model with an illuminated screen. It supersedes the Kindle Touch model that came out in the UK in April, which is no longer on sale. It's a very similar unit to the Touch, with the soft-touch plastic...

In-built light, e-ink touchscreen, battery life

Unintuitive interface, tied into Amazon books eco-system, expensive for 3G

The Kindle Paperwhite is a great addition to the Amazon e-reader stable, with the same impressive battery and e-ink screen but a handy light added to the touch display. But there are a few niggles around the interface and Amazon eco-system, and we...

Nov, 2012

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