To get into the physical aspect of this poor decision, take a look at the anatomy of the Kindle Paperwhite. And, quite frankly, I find it disappointing. markets but competitors like the Barnes & Noble Glowlight 3 and the Kobo Forma both boast a warmer reading light, bigger size options, and were the first to roll out with features like waterproofing so it’s nice to see Amazon catch up.īut what I wasn’t expecting in light of all these improvements was a thinner bezel. Amazon’s Kindle devices may hold t he largest e-reader share in the U.S. It’s long overdue for features like the warmer screen temperature, USB-C charging, wireless charging, a bigger screen, and longer-lasting battery life. As an avid follower of all e-book readers, I own most of the Kindle lineup, a handful of Kobo and Nook devices, and even an Onyx Boox Nova 3, so I didn’t think twice about intending to buy the new Paperwhite.Īfter all, it’s been three years since a Paperwhite model hit the market (the Oasis was released in 2019). At first, I was ecstatic to see new Paperwhite models. Fitbit Versa 3Īmazon announced its new Kindle Paperwhite lineup recently following months of rumors.
