Kindle Paperwhite
Our fastest Kindle ever – The next-generation 7“ Paperwhite display has a higher contrast ratio and 25% faster page turns. Ready for travel – The ultra-thin design has a larger glare-free screen so pages stay sharp no matter where you are. Escape into your books – Your Kindle doesn’t have social media, notifications, or other distracting apps. Battery life for your longest novel – A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 12 weeks. Read in any light – Adjust the display from white to amber to read in bright sunlight or in the dark. Waterproof and worry-free – Take your stories by the pool, in the bath, or anywhere in between. Massive selection – Instantly access over 15 million titles in the Kindle Store worldwide, and add a Kindle Unlimited subscription for all-you-can read access to a catalog including best sellers.
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4 mentions from real owners
- #1Aug 12, 2025
What's the oldest thing you still use daily that works like new?
**Oldest item without moving parts:** I'm a chef and a lot of my daily-use mixing bowls are from the 1940s-1960s. I don't know which one is the *oldest* oldest, but probably a Fire King mixing bowl from the late 30s. **Oldest item with moving parts:** I have my great-great grandmother's rolling pin, which I'm guessing is from somewhere between 1890-1910. I generally prefer to use a tapered French rolling pin, but her standard baker's pin still works just like it would've 100+ years ago. **Oldest electrical item:** Late 1990s KitchenAid Artisan mixer. It's a little more beat up than the other items, but I bought it refurbished so it was never going to be pristine. It's still better than any KitchenAid you can buy new. **Oldest Internet-capable item:** My 1st generation Kindle Paperwhite purchased in 2012 is still going strong.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Aug 5, 2025
PocketBook Touch Lux 3
Proud owner and user of a Kindle Paperwhite first gen. It has occasional struggles these days but I can't complain with it being over a decade old.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Aug 5, 2025
PocketBook Touch Lux 3
I have a Kindle 1 that still works correctly. Have a Kindle DX 9.7 inch that is great for .cbr and .pdf files. Daily use is a Kindle Paperwhite that is over 5 years old which has a very good protective cover. I don't use the Amazon app really. Most of the ebooks I have are stored in Calibre and can just be copied over directly to the device. The best way to make a Kindle last is to use a very good quality case.
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What is your current BIFL item you recommend to everyone?
Old versions of kindle. I have a kindle paperwhite something for 15 years. ı even dropped it in water and it floated for 10 secs before I grab it while it was on. Still working as a charm. Or I am lucky maybe. I have no idea about new versions tho.
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