Kindle Paperwhite Kids | Includes over a thousand books, a child-friendly cover and a 2-year worry-free guarantee, Emerald Forest | 16GB (Previous generation)

I recently got the Kindle Paperwhite Kids edition for myself, with the intention of sharing it with my children, and it's been a fantastic addition. Here's why it's been such a hit:Pros:1. Long Battery Life: I'm pleasantly surprised by how infrequently I need to charge it. It's a relief not to worry about running out of battery.2. Clear, High-Resolution Screen: The 300ppi (pixels per inch) display is a standout feature. It ensures incredibly sharp text and images. Additionally, with 17 LEDs illuminating the screen, it provides an evenly lit reading experience, which is especially appreciated during nighttime reading sessions.3. Included Cover: Unlike the regular Paperwhite, the Kids edition comes with a sturdy cover. It not only protects the device but also adds a fun touch.4. Kids+ Subscription: The one-year subscription to Kids+ is a huge bonus. It's like having a library of kid-friendly books at our fingertips.5. Excellent Support Team: I initially had some difficulties during setup due to my account being US-based. However, the support team was incredibly fast and efficient in helping me switch it to the UK, where I've been living for the past year.Cons:1. Not as Fast as a Smartphone: While the Kindle isn't as fast as a smartphone, it's important to remember that it's designed for a different purpose - primarily for reading.2. None So Far: I honestly haven't encountered any other significant issues.Final Thoughts:The Kindle Paperwhite Kids edition is a top-notch choice for family reading. The included cover and Kids+ subscription set it apart from the standard Paperwhite. It's user-friendly, durable, and offers a wealth of age-appropriate books. I couldn't be happier with this purchase!

After a recent hand injury made it difficult for me to hold a book, I decided to take the plunge and go for a kindle, having previously owned one of the earlier models I was a bit sceptical about it but the difference between this and the previous one is light years.Having the ability to fully customise the brightness and warmth levels as well as the font type, spacing and margins, makes a real difference to both day and night reading and it almost looks like you're reading from paper.The touchscreen is smooth and responsive and its really easy to fully customise the kindle to your exact specifications.Most of the stuff I've downloaded has been from the Amazon website but I have also downloaded a few books from the kindle itself and the speed of response is just as good, its also a doddle to remove an item from your library, just press and hold for a second and your presented with a menu of options, one of which is the delete/remove option. It's also a nice touch, that the cover of the book you're currently reading appears on the screensaver, with a simple touch reopening the book at the same spot where you finished reading.I took up the offer for the 3 months free kindle unlimited, it's fairly good, although not all titles are on it and it does take a bit of searching sometimes to find what you want but when the free trial runs out I'll probably keep it running, as there's sufficient stuff there to justify the monthly price, considering the prices of paper/hard back books these days, it does also allow you to download magazines etc, think of it as form of Amazon library and you'll not be too far off.So why did I pick the Paperwhite kids and not the standard paper white, well after a bit of research, it turns out they are exactly the same device, only the kids version is £10 more, however this one already comes with the ads disabled and a case, the case actually surpassing my expectations, its robust and folds right back and makes it easy to hold with both hands and will keep it clean and hopefully protected from damage but that's another reason to pick the kids version, you get a 2 year warranty with this one, as opposed to a one year one with the standard paper white.The setup process and conversion from a kids kindle to a fully fledged adult version, took all of 5 minutes, there's plenty of YouTube videos that'll show you how to do it.The only doubt I have is about the battery life, it's supposed to be measured in weeks, however I seem to be losing about 10% per day, even so that'll be a good weeks worth of use before it needs charged again, I'll keep an eye on this in case I've got a duff one and need to replace it but it's not enough to put me off.Am I pleased with it, very, do not be put off by the "kids" in the title, this is for all intent and purpose a fully fledged adult paper white kindle and a very good piece of kit it is indeed.UPDATE : Several weeks down the line and I remain seriously impressed, I’ve managed to work out Kindle Unlimited and searching and finding things is now a piece of cake, the only issue being, you can only have 20 items at a time but again it’s easy to return an item and download a new one, so the limit isn’t really a problem.Battery life, after a bit of online research, it turns out having wifi continually connected is what drains the battery, along with the brightness settings. I adjusted brightness to 18 and warmth to 15, turned off Bluetooth and engaged flight-safe mode and am now getting somewhat closer to the expected battery life, losing only a couple of % with 2-3 hours of daily reading, yeah it means I have to turn flight-safe off every time I download or return a book but it’s so easy to do, that it’s not an inconvenience.Am I still pleased, you betcha.

I had a hard time choosing between the Kobo Clara and the Kindle Paperwhite, but I decided to go with the Paperwhite because it had more durable features like waterproofing, a sturdy build, and a protective case.The Kindle is fairly easy to use and makes reading a pleasure. One of my favorite features is that it tracks the last pages you have read in each book, allowing you to easily switch between books and resume from where you left off. I also like the dark mode, where you can increase the screen's warmth, making it comfortable to read at night. Additionally, the battery lasts for ages, and the overall package is nice and compact, making it easy to slip into a backpack when traveling.