Having owned nearly all variants of the kindle I am amazed at how under appreciated it is reading the low ratings on here.
Part of the problem I believe is the younger generation are given powerful smartphones and compare the two which seems unfair.
The kindle is a product designed for reading and reading only.
Nothing else.
It serves this purpose wonderfully and I don't believe there is a better ebook reader out there that can offer the huge variety of books like the amazon kindle can.
You are better off buying the kids version for kids because of the easy no worry free warranty, no ads, double storage space plus the 1 year unlimited access to free content.
People have stated it's slow to use and the interface is not easy to use. I disagree and once you know what technology powers the kindle you will know they have done a fantastic job in utilising the device to the best of its capabilities.
Is the kindle slow?
Yes, compared to a smartphone or tablet. It's much slower.
Is it slow for an ebook reader?
Definitely not. The technology behind the display is a work of art in itself, it is perfect for an eBook due to its clarity and it's low use of power.
This does not house a media like display with huge brightness and multi colours. It's a simple display and perfect for reading. You won't get headaches or any ill effects from blue light.
Only buy this kindle if your children enjoy reading.
If they don't then it's simply a waste of money and you probably will suffer with buyer's remorse.
But if your kid/s love to read, ignore all the ignorant comments on here they are unjustified and I don't know how anyone can complain about such a great little device.
As with any new gadget, there is a small learning curve and the kindle has limited processing power so won't have drop down menus or hold functions, the menu UI is based on simple clicks to navigate around.
Yes you will need to spend a few minutes learning how to use it but this is nothing out of the ordinary.
Here are a list of positives using a kindle:
-More space in the room due to less books
-Ability to do multitask reading
-Can be used without interfering with a siblings sleep
-Downloaded PDFs can be viewed on the device
-Long battery Life
-2 Year accidental damage warranty
-Powerful aid in helping your child go to sleep if they struggle
-Can be connected to a Bluetooth speaker, then read to your kids through Audible
-Can have multiple profiles
-No ads or adult related content
-1 Year free access to free time
-The kids version has exactly the same specs, a few mm larger in size but double storage space at 8GB
-You can run the kids as a normal kindle at a later date
I can't rate this product enough. It encourages reading, it's small and portable, last for weeks and offers a great 2 year warranty.
If you are reading this review, then certainly consider these points and only buy one if you want to encourage reading or enhance it.
It's not a tablet, it has no games or YouTube, its exactly what the kids need, some engaging activity, get the brain working again and you can even use this for family reading time.
There are no cons to reading I'm general and I find it hard to be critical of a device like this.
It's cheap and for this small investment it's peanuts
I will however echo one of the complaints which is the connection type. Micro USB are infamous for breaking and kids especially will end up damaging or inserting the connector the wrong way round.
Hopefully they use USB-C in the next gen
If you are worried about this though, search Amazon for magnetic micro USB cables. You can buy a cable that has a magnetic break off connector that installs into the micro USB and stays there, the other end is magnetic and connects to it and will make it much easier to use.
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It's reading time, not screen time
Ideal for both beginner and experienced chapter book readers, Kindle Kids is just for reading, which means no distractions from apps, videos or games. The bundle includes a brightly coloured cover, 1 year of Amazon Kids+ and a 2-year worry-free guarantee.
Kid tested, parent approved
Set educational goals and manage content with easy-to-use parental controls. Parents can view their child's reading progress for each book and track reading accomplishments for each day. Since Kindle Kids is designed only for reading, it does not have access to the Internet or social media.
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| Screen size | 6" glare-free | 6" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 6.8" glare-free | 7" glare-free |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 32 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB or 32 GB |
| Resolution | 167 ppi | 167 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Front light | 4 LEDs | 4 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 17 LEDs | 25 LEDs |
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| Warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 2-year worry-free warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty | 2-year worry-free warranty | 1 year of Amazon limited warranty |
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| Colour | Black and White | Black Kindle with Blue, Pink, Birds or Space Station Cover | Black | Black | Black Kindle Paperwhite with Black, Emerald Forest, or Robot Dreams Cover | Graphite and Gold |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free mobile connectivity |
Technical Details
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Display |
Amazon 6” display technology, 167ppi, optimised font technology, 16-level greyscale. |
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Size |
162 x 119 x 14 mm (6.4” x 4.7” x 0.5”) |
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Weight |
288 g (10.2 oz) |
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Colours |
Black Kindle with Pink/Blue/Rainbow Birds/Space Station cover. |
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Age Range |
Ages 7 and up. |
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System Requirements |
None: fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
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On-Device Storage |
8 GB: holds thousands of books. |
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Cloud Storage |
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
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Battery Life |
A single charge lasts about four (4) weeks, based on half an hour of reading a day, with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary based on light settings and wireless usage. |
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Charge Time |
Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a 5W USB power adaptor, or computer via USB cable. |
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Wi-Fi Connectivity |
Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use 802.11b/g/n standards with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). |
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Content Formats Supported |
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG and PMP through conversion. |
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Documentation |
Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User’s Guide. |
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Warranty and Service |
2-year worry-free guarantee. Cover for anything that happens to your Kindle Kids including electrical and mechanical breakdowns. See details if you are a consumer, the 2-year worry-free guarantee is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way (click here for further information on your consumer rights). Use of Kindle Kids is subject to the terms found here. |
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Included in the Box |
Kindle, cover, USB 2.0 charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
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Generation |
Kindle 10th generation—2019 release. |
Customer reviews
Kindle is great, when you get to know it.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 January 2020
This device look very pretty, covered with smooth and soft pink cover, perfect for girls. We didnt have Kindle device before so can not compare it to previous generations :/ Took few minutes to set the account, and a bit more time to know how to use this device. From begin it was confusing, because didnt know how to come back to main page, as there is no buttons to press ( only one on the bottom to restart, cancel or screen off). Im missing an option to switch device off when is not in use.. standby option is not the same, isn't it? After some trying, tapping here or there finally worked things out and now is all good.So if I want come back to main page I need to tap on top of the screen, then navigation panel shows up and with one touch I can be back on main page to search for another book for my child or click one from already downloaded ones. She loves "Chip and Biff" series but there is only 2 positions :/ Same with "Mr Small". That's a bit disappointing that there is no much kids favourite books..To check on which page we are or how many left, or to skip some pages, just slide finger up from the middle of bottom of the screen. There is 2 options- see many pages at once or one page with slide option.To go to next page while you read just tap the right side of the screen, and to go back to previous page- tap left side of the screen.I've set "word wise" option so while reading, and not knowing what some word means, this option will explain the meaning. Also if I tap finger on the unknown word, the full description will appear on the top of the screen. Thanks to this option we all can learn new words. That's big bonus for the Kindle.After spending some time with this device, it feels more familiar and easy to operate.Child profile on this device is pretty basic and easy to use. There is parent controls settings where is more options, for example to purchase new books. That is very good, that only parent can access paid service.Kindle is all in one, is small but have many books in it to read (not all of them we know yet, but not all the books are included in this service as I mentioned before). We are currently in 1 year included subscription and if we decide to continue, I would like to see more books available in here. This one small device doesnt take much space compare to shelves loaded of paper version of the book... everything have its positives and negatives.. less paper books, more trees saved but sometimes I want to hold a proper book in my hand.. electronic sometimes let us down though..Reasuming, battery life is very good, last many days; Kindle is good to have, especially for long journeys; It teaches new words, interface may be a bit slower than expected for 10th generation Kindle but I dont complain, I'm happy with that.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 January 2020
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