Fortunately, Kindles aren’t as fragile as our expensive smartphones, but you may still want to add a cover to protect the screen if you frequently toss it in a bag. We haven’t tried non-Amazon cases yet, but we will soon. These are primarily intended to protect the screen and provide some protection against minor bumps, but are not padded for serious drops. If you buy a kids edition, it comes with a case included.
Cloth covers for the basic Kindle ($30), Paperwhite ($35), and Oasis ($40) open like a book and come in some variation of black, blue, pink, or green. All except Oasis are made from post-consumer recycled fabric.
If you upgraded to the Scribe version ($60), that case can be used as a notepad as well as a stand. Bring a space for the pencil if you don’t want it to be magnetically attached all the time. It is also made with recycled materials.
Do you have an older Kindle model?
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Amazon doesn’t release new Kindles often (we saw this with the Kindle Colorsoft): the company usually takes a few years between models. Every time a new model arrives, stocks of its predecessor begin to dwindle. It’s not that I don’t recommend them, I just suggest it in case you find them on sale. Otherwise, I recommend purchasing the latest version, which will likely be on sale during Black Friday and other shopping events. Before purchasing, check the price against the latest model to make sure you are spending less.
- Kindle (2022, 11th generation): This is the smallest of all, at 6.2 inches tall and 4.3 wide, and a 6-inch screen. If the tablets If you find them too uncomfortable to hold in one hand, consider this one. With this model, Amazon doubled storage to 16 gigabytes and upgraded the display to a resolution of 300 pixels per inch (PPI) (up from 167 PPI). It’s hard to find, but if you get it, it shouldn’t cost you more than $50.
- Kindle Paperwhite (2021, 11th generation): This is the next step from the basic model. It has a bright 6.8-inch display with adjustable warm lighting, fast page turning speed, a USB-C port, and 16 gigs of storage. It is also waterproof. I like the Signature Edition (8/10, WIRED rating), which also includes auto-adjustment brightness and 32 gigabytes storage. If you find it for more than $100, I don’t recommend buying it.
- Kindle Scribe (1st generation): The Scribe (8/10, WIRED rating) is a great option for note takers. It has a giant 10.2-inch screen, for writing, marking up PDFs or drawing, and numerous paper formats you can choose from, such as college or dotted. It also comes with the Basic Pen, which feels natural to write with and attaches magnetically to the side of the Kindle. I only recommend it for $230 or less.
- Kindle Kids (2022): This is the kids version of the basic Kindle. Includes a case, one year subscription to Amazon Kids+, parental controls and two years warranty. I don’t recommend spending more than $70 on this model.
- Kindle Paperwhite Kids (2021): The Paperwhite version is a step up from the Kindle Kids. It has a high resolution of 300 PPI with an adjustable warm screen, and it is also waterproof. It should cost you less than $110.
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Where to get books
If you buy all the books you want to read directly on Kindle you can spend a lot. But there are ways to save money and read as much as you want. You might want to subscribe to Kindle Unlimited for $10 a month. You can only choose from their unlimited catalog but there are millions of titles there, including audiobooks and magazines. Get started with the 30-day free trial.
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