Kindle Paperwhite

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Kindle Paperwhite

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Is there a reason outside of being Amazon that Kindles are disliked in this sub (US specific)?

It's a few things: I really, really like page turn buttons. I understand having a touchscreen on these devices, but when the vast majority of your time is going forwards or backwards, in a book, why wouldn't you have buttons for that? So I have an immediate bend against devices that don't have them.

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Omega_Maximum in r/ereader

February 19, 2026 9:23 PM

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Starting in May, pre-2013 Kindles won't be able to buy or download new books

I was a kindle user for like 13 or so years and I regret not making the switch to a kobo so much sooner. The screen’s nicer (at least in comparison to a 2020 paperwhite, which may not be fair), it lags on me way less, and it just feels like it’s built a little sturdier

LaTosca in r/books

April 8, 2026 6:07 PM

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Kindle Paperwhite or Kobo Clara BW?

I see you decided on a Kindle Paperwhite, but I just upgraded from an Oasis 2 (battery lasted about 4 hours) to a Clara BW, so thought id add my thoughts as it might help someone in the future. I like to take my e-reader with me often, so pocketabaility was important, I also use wide margins to keep

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dannybres in r/ereader

May 19, 2026 8:33 AM

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Move - Scribe - Pro

You only posted an image and left the “post” out of your post. So here are my thoughts about your photo in no particular order. One of the reasons that I use a remarkable for long periods of time instead of an ipad is because I don’t want a bright light shining in these old eyes for an extended peri

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Malcontent_Cat in r/RemarkableTablet

December 7, 2025 5:44 PM

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Kobo Clara BW vs Kindle Paperwhite

The difference in size is not negligible. When holding it in hand for longer periods of time in bed, the smaller size is extremely welcome. It's also the main reason why I completely skipped looking at the Paperwhite, it's just too big for me. Another big thing when it comes to construction is the f

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matiapag in r/ereader

July 29, 2026 1:00 PM

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Best Ereader for actually owning your books?

Kobo books are easier to de-DRM, meaning you get to keep them, while Amazon keeps making it more difficult and less consumer-friendly with each new update. In the UK Kindle/Amazon has no kind of rewards points/programme (I believe this is different in the USA?), I've been able to use my points from

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JunebugSeven in r/Calibre

March 21, 2026 7:10 PM

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Какую электронную книгу купить в 2026?

Kindle paperwhite 2024 на озоне том же около 11 000 - 6 дйюмов, дешевле модели электронок уже будут проседать, ну либо я не настолько осведомлен о них. Ещё у киндл не андроид, если на литрес акк есть, то уже не почитать(флибуста)

VisualWavez in r/rubooks

May 14, 2026 10:52 AM

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Boox Go 7 II vs Musnap Ocean e-readers?

I recently bought and returned a Boox Go 7 BW in hopes to have something beyond just my Kindle Paperwhite mainly because the battery was terrible, the buttons were loose, and it felt like some text on the screen didn't look that sharp. My Amazon had a 35% discount on the BW Ocean so I snagged it for

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JoseOnTheAir in r/ereader

June 6, 2026 2:08 AM

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Need your opinions, handsome people that you all are.

The Kobo Libra Colour is a solid choice, especially for manga compared to a Kindle Paperwhite. The bigger screen and color will definitely improve the experience, but keep in mind that color e-ink is still a bit muted compared to tablets. If manga is your main focus, you might also want to look at s

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Ok-Membership865 in r/ereader

April 14, 2026 5:34 PM

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Kindle PW 12th gen vs Clara BW

Kobo is made out of very cheep fragile plastic, the build quality of PW is superior. The screen is the same but on kindle you have another layer of plastic so the contrast is slightly better on kobo. Kindle on the other hand has a very closed system and if your not willing to jailbreak you're goin t

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psikkk in r/ereader

April 19, 2026 5:07 PM

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