When you intend to find a device to read your e-books, certainly a few options strike in your mind to choose from. You can simply purchase a tablet or utilize your smartphone, but these devices are multi-purpose and can be used for a variety of tasks, like web surfing or scrolling through Facebook, or Twitter. If you are specifically looking for something merely to read books, then e-readers, a niche piece of tech, are purposely designed to pile up all of your e-books in an electronic or e-library without any other functionality.
Amazon has ruled the market for many years with its Kindle products. At present, there are three Kindle versions available you can choose from, each comes with some pros and cons.
We’ve prepared a list for each of the present Kindles models available to buy. We are mentioning the most-latest sale price to let you know when is the best time to purchase the e-reader at the cheapest rate. But most of the time, there’s some deal going on. No matter, if you’re searching for a new version or to buy a bundle that consists of a few extras, currently these are the best Kindle deals.
KINDLE’S 10TH GENERATION
Amazon’s one of the most affordable e-reader is the kindle 10th generation, generally costing $90. Launched in 2019, this base Kindle version comprises a front light, comes in a storage configuration of 8Giga Bytes, and comes with or without ad support. Despite involving the same 167ppi resolution as its predecessors, this product has a bit higher contrast than earlier versions.
At present, you can purchase a 10th-gen Kindle model with lockscreen ads, pricing for $90, which is its general cost. If you want one without any ads, you can get it for the general price of $110. Both Kindle models also include a promotion where you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited without any additional charge.
If you are intending to save money on additional gears for the e-reader, Kindle Essentials Bundle from Amazon is $120 ($15 discount on its usual price); it consists of one of the three printed covers and a power adapter.
KINDLE EDITION for KIDS (2019)
The starting level Kindle and Oasis versions were not the merely ones that got a refresh in 2019, Amazon also announced and launched a new version named “Kindle Kids Edition Bundle”, which offers age-appropriate content for younger users who prefer e-books for $110 ($20 higher than the entry-level Kindle).
The Kindle Kids Edition includes things such as the device, a two-year replacement guarantee, a case, and Amazon’s FreeTime Unlimited service for one year. The latter is the greatest selling spot of the device apart from the kid-friendly patterns, as it enables parents to give their kids access to a digital or e-library of kid-friendly books such as Percy Jackson and The Hobbit without any additional charges. You can buy one for its usual price of $110.
Currently, Amazon is also providing the Kindle Kids Edition Essentials Bundle, usually costing $128 and consists of all of the stuff as mentioned above, plus a screen guard and power adapter.
Kindle’s Fourth Edition (Paperwhite)
Amazon has launched its fourth-generation Kindle Paperwhite in 2018. Initial costing of $130, kindles’ Paperwhite comes in three different configurations: 8GB Wi-Fi, 32GB Wi-Fi, and a second 32GB model that eliminates the ads from the lock screen.
The Paperwhite includes a six-inch, pin-sharp backlit display, which is the major reason to buy one over the base Kindle. The Paperwhite model added some useful specifications usually found on Amazon’s flagship reader, the Oasis, such as Audible audiobook support and water resistance.
No discounts are currently available, but if you are willing to purchase one in the future, the Kindle Paperwhite is on discount for the price it generally aims to sell for; you can grab an 8GB Paperwhite with ad support for $130 and for $150 without ads. If you want more storage, Amazon is selling the 32GB Kindle Paperwhite with ads for $160; if you need an ad-free model, you can grab this configuration for $180. Similar to the base Kindle, Amazon presently running a promotion where you can buy the e-reader with three months of Kindle Unlimited without any additional cost.
Amazon also avails deals on its Paperwhite Essentials Bundle, which features either an 8GB e-reader bundle for a cost of $170 or $200 on purchasing the 32GB (with ads). If you like the Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy, Amazon also provides a bundle that comprises a Kindle Paperwhite, a power adapter, and a Mockingjay-emblazoned case cover. It’s now available in two colors and ad-supported configurations such as an 8GB version for $160 and a 32GB model for $190, both of which save you $20.
KINDLE’s THIRD EDITION (OASIS)
Amazon’s Kindle Oasis is the super costly model of the list, starting at $250. The device comes in two different storage configurations as 8GB or 32GB, and similar to the other versions, you can grab the model with or without ads on the lockscreen.
The Kindle Oasis model, launched in 2019, seems very similar to its earlier model. It comes with, seven-inch, waterproof, 300ppi E Ink display and also supports Audible audiobooks by pairing to Bluetooth. However, the major change to the Kindle Oasis 2019 is that it is able to adjust the color temperature to a yellow-toned display, making it convenient to read at night.
Previously, we have watched the Kindle Oasis decrease down to $200 if you grab the 32GB product, which is the lowest cost it has ever been for that configuration till now. While there are presently no discounts on just the Oasis itself, you can get one of the several configurations with three free months of Kindle Unlimited for the usual cost starting at $250. The ad-supported 8GB Oasis is just for $250 and the kindle oasis without ads is for $270. If you want more space, the 32GB model is for $280 with ads or $300 without ads.
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