Kindle (2019 release) - With a Built-in Front Light - Black - Without Lockscreen Ads + 3 Months Free Kindle Unlimited (with auto-renewal)

This is the first Kindle I have ever owned or used for more than a couple seconds. My current employer actually told me to pick one up, and I could have chosen any Kindle I wanted. After reviewing the choices I decided to purchase this one, despite it being the cheapest. Honestly, I’m quite thankful.I wanted something of a small size, and a device that would be comfortable and easy to hold with both or either individual hand. I do not need to store a million books, nor do I plan to read in a river, or while taking a shower. If that changes, then I’ll update you on the water resistance of this device ;)As far as the actual devices goes, it is a nice size, capable of shoving into a small pocket in a bag, and is easy for me to palm and hold in a variety of ways. It is extremely light, and I could easily hold this for hours. The touch screen is responsive and flipping pages is easier and faster than I anticipated, while also avoidable when just holding the Kindle to read. I was hesitant about the lack of physical buttons, and although I still wished they were present (e.g. on the sides), I lack no confidence that they will soon be forgotten. Since I read a good bit of technical books, and like to take notes, I was wondering how well this would function. Although typing up paragraphs would be challenging, I was pleasantly surprised with the responsiveness. I will probably leave shorter notes and markers on my Kindle and elaborate more when on a computer or tablet. Although it is certainly not a smartphone or computer, it superseded my expectations.I do not have experiences to compare against, being my first Kindle, nonetheless the screen itself is bright and clear, whites being a light gray, and blacks being… well, dark. I did not find an option to invert the colors (font white, background black), which was unfortunate. I also find it odd the power button is on the bottom. I definitely foresee this being bumped while resting against a surface. At this point, I am also a bit disappointed this does not use USB-C. I am guessing Amazon is saving this for a newer, more expensive device, but honestly, I feel all devices like this moving forward really should have this.Having freedom in my choice here, I am thankful I chose this Kindle variant, and given the price point, I am doubtful anyone would complain once they held it in their hands. Any shortcomings I do have, and minor and I am doubtful they will be an ongoing annoyance. Definitely recommend.

My last kindle is a Kindle keyboard or Kindle Gen 3 which cost $139 in 2012. This one is a Gen 10 which cost less than half of that during a sales. When I first opened the package, this 10th gen looks so tiny I am afraid it may be unusable, but the screen measures the same size (6") as my Kindle 3, so the experience should be at least the same or better. Considering that it now now has a front lit light, a touch screen, support for bluetooth audio (for audiobooks), it supports nearly everything most people will need it for. 8GB is more than enough for a few hundred books + a few large audio books which I will read or listen to at any period. Since the rest of the library are on the amazon cloud and can be downloaded when needed, larger storage is not really necessary. Compared to the Paperwhite (2018 version) which is the next step up in price, I don’t really notice the difference in the resolution (167dpi vs 300 dpi) for most text based books (novels, for dummies books, etc) unless looking at very small fonts or images, so it is really a non issue. And I almost never use a kindle in places where it needs to be waterproof, so waterproofing is never an issue too. Plus, the large bezels of the 2018 paperwhite looks dated. The 10th gen Kindle has slimmer bezels , is smaller, lighter and so looks more modern in my opinion. To me, this 10th gen kindle is like having the paperwhite in a more modern package (also at a lower price :) )What I wish this 10 gen Kindle has is the white text on black background mode (the paperwhite and higher models have this). I use this mode on my Kindle app on iPad all the time in bed. With lights off, the white texts on black background is easier on the eyes. This is an accessibility issue (for people with eye problems) so Amazon should put the feature on all kindle versions, not just the higher priced ones.Another feature that can be improved is the landscape mode. When viewing some figures or texts, landscape mode makes reading more convenient. However, the landscape mode on this 10th gen kindle rotates the book by 90 degrees anti-clockwise only, meaning I have to rotate the kindle clockwise to read the texts. The larger bottom bezels will be on the left so naturally this forces me to use my left hand to hold it. But most people are right handers, including myself, so it will be better if Amazon will add a “rotate” feature so users can rotate the book so that the bottom bezels be on the right for right handers. I believe you have to upgrade to the Oasis at 3 times the price to get an auto rotate feature that orient the book that way in landscape, which is crazy expensive for such a basic feature.Anyway, 5 stars for this 10 gen kindle for its excellent value, other than the small ergonomic shortcomings.

This is everything we want/need with nothing we don't need. It has all the important functions- adjustable backlight, e-sign, light weight, change font size, easy to use, simple screen. Have not had any problems. Perfect for checking out ebooks from the library for free or traveling with.

A lightweight reader that delivers the essentialsI’ve owned several Kindles over the years, and this 2019 model with the built-in front light is still one of my favorites. The size and weight make it easy to slip into a bag or even hold comfortably in one hand for long stretches. The glare-free screen really does mimic paper, and with the adjustable light, I can read just as easily in bed at night as I can outdoors in bright sunlight.Battery life is excellent—I can go weeks without charging, even with regular nightly reading. Eight gigabytes of storage is more than enough for hundreds of books, and anything else is always accessible in the cloud. Pairing with Bluetooth headphones for Audible is a nice touch too, making it easy to switch between listening and reading.The screen resolution (167 ppi) isn’t as sharp as the Paperwhite, and images or very fine text aren’t quite as crisp. For straight reading, though, it’s perfectly fine—I rarely notice the difference. It’s not waterproof like some higher-end models, so this isn’t the Kindle you’ll want to bring poolside. But the tradeoff is a device that’s smaller, lighter, and less expensive, which makes it especially appealing for everyday reading.Bottom line: If you want an affordable, reliable e-reader that covers the basics very well—front light, long battery, portability—this Kindle is a great choice. If you need waterproofing or a sharper display, consider stepping up to the Paperwhite.