Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition long term review - 6 months and 67 books later!

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[tronomagic]

I bought the Kindle 2021 (non-signature edition) per recommendations from you and other YouTube Channels and have not regretted it. It’s a wonderful device that has all the things I want in an e-reader. I agree that wireless charging and even the auto-brightness is just gimmicky. I wouldn’t use them. As for the storage I don’t have any audiobooks, manga, or comics. Just about 50 books downloaded and there’s plenty of space.

Thank you telling me that around 2, 500 books downloaded I might go over the 8 gig limit. I can’t imagine I would keep that many on the device and even if I did that’s what Amazon cloud is for.

Great review! I simply adore your videos about the books you read and try to watch your new videos when I can.

Have a good day Sir.

[tsg]

I have two Paperwhites. I’ve never had any automatic reboots. The Paperwhite is phenomenal, the battery is great, easy to carry in a purse so convenient !

[allegraalberoni]

the battery life is absolutely incredible. even if you notice it's getting low, you can still read for a bit before it runs out, compared to phones or tablets where after it gets to 10% you have a little over an hour before it turns off, if you don't really use it. instead, if you want to read and you notice the battery is low, you can probably read normally until you're home or you can charge it for an hour. best thing ever

[gaymrblog]

I ended up getting the signature edition because no ads straight off, larger storage, and wireless charging. Also it was on sale for $149 . I read lots of manga so that can fill up the storage pretty quickly.

[jennifermarea]

I put a pop socket on the back of my Kindle and now it’s WAY more comfortable to hold.

[dianemorasco]

Thank you, Olly, for another fab video. Happy reading! 📚

[juliealvar]

For me the Oasis wins hands down! Why? First and foremost, the ergonomic grip cannot be beat for ease of holding. It’s a pleasure to hold which is enhanced by the autorotate feature allowing you to change hands and still enjoy the ergonomic grip. And then there’s the page turn buttons 😊. Regarding battery life: I leave mine in airplane mode most of the time and it helps a lot. Though the truth is, I usually plug it in daily just like my phone so it’s not a big deal. For those who don’t like the “coldness” or slipperiness of the back, I’d suggest buying a kindle skin. It adds some grip but doesn’t increase weight like a case. When I take it out and about, I put it in a Kindle sleeve.

[troytradup]

Interesting. I don't know that I've noted the poor battery life with my Oasis. I'll have to pay more attention. Weirdly enough, I notice the tiny extra bit of screen size of the Oasis over the Paperwhite (.2") and it feels like a major deal for me. At the same time, I like the warmer hand-feel of the Paperwhite over the metal of the Oasis, although I live in Minnesota, so perhaps my Oasis just naturally colder much of the year!

[disshelvedwithadamwhite]

Thanks for the video. I was wondering what kindle to get for a Father’s Day gift and now I know.

[michaelreed]

Tha advantage of using the kindle signature for audio books is that battery life.
When traveling, the phone us in constant use.
I use the kindle for my books AND audio books.
Especially when I am down the beach or in the woods for multiple days and do not have a power supply that i do not carry.

[davidnicholls]

Excellent review of the Signature and your round up comments on the different kindles at the end. Thank you.

I have a Paperwhite 7th edition plus an Oasis 9th ed 8gb. I have posted (at amazons cost) my Oasis to Amazon under there trade up offer. I will receive £60 for the Oasis together with 20% discount on a new Kindle. I did not use the Oasis much in fact it stayed at home, I preferred to take the 7th edition with me on my travels. it is smaller and fits very comfortably into jacket pocket or inside pocket. the Oasis I found would not fit into pockets easily. The battery on the 7 lasted much longer than the oasis.
In conclusion the new 8gb Paperwhite will suit my needs perfectly, pocketable and I don't need the wireless charging or the auto back light function.
I was leaning towards the Signature but your excellent comments made me realise that the entry level is the way to go, plus I can spend the money I will save on more ebooks.
David

[AnneEWilliamson]

The long battery life sounds like a good thing. I know with my phone, which is where I read my ebooks, if I read even a couple hours a day without using my phone for anything else, it's low on battery already, lol. It's a pity the light adapting doesn't really work well. Though I guess each kind of Kindle has a certain audience that loves them.

[Zozette]

I recently got a regular Paperwhite. It did not cost me anything as I ‘purchased’ it using my Telco’s reward points :). The last Kindle I bought was a 4th edition purchased in either 2011 or 2012. For the last few years I have been reading eBooks using my iPad. I am enjoying books more on the Kindle as using my iPad meant I was often distracted. I am still on to my first book on my new Kindle but it is Shogun so it is a long book.

[ReadbyFred]

Thanks so much for the comparison and your view on the Kindle Paperwhite. I was tempted, but ultimately stuck with my 2018 Paperwhite as I didn't see enough improvements to want me to upgrade. When they come out with a color eInk display though - then I'll reconsider :)

[ScottRouse]

Hi there. I’ve never had a Kindle reboot unexpectedly. And I read a lot as well. 👍

[pete]

I've had the Signature Edition since launch, replacing my elderly Oasis and can only say good things about it. Unlike you, I use the wireless charging exclusively - I just plonk it on the wireless charger and pick it up later on, there's no fiddling with cords or plugs (even say that, USB-C is a huge leap over the old micro-USB plugs). In terms of hand-feel, I use one of the Kindle cases because it has the front flap that protects the screen when I chuck it in a bag etc. The case (cork) also gives me a bit more security in terms of holding the device. I've never once had mine spontaneously reboot - I'm wondering whether yours is down to a problem with your device. Another plus side to the latest Kindles is the speed of the processors - the Oasis I had before was almost unbearably slow in terms of navigating the interface where the Signature edition is so much more responsive.

[ellagoreyshorrorstories]

I've owned several Kindle Fires. The first one died because something went weird with the power cord. The one I replaced that with got shattered and my poltergeist later decided to pick it up and try to break it in half. I wish I'd been able to get that on film or at least SEE it, because I heard it happening. I'd left it in a padded envelope on my bed, and I went to the bathroom, and I heard this "'pop pop pop" sound coming from my room. When I came back I found it on my bed, out of the envelope where I'd left it. It was bent and the casing was partially popped open, but no one was in the room at the time! I replaced it with another Kindle Fire. The first one got a shattered screen, which Amazon replaced. Then the replacement got a big scratch across the screen; I have no doubts it was the poltergeist that caused both, but I told Amazon it came out of the package that way! So they took it back and replaced it again. AMAZON'S CUSTOMER SERVICE IS FUCKING AMAZING. I've kept an eagle eye on my most recent, but it's still been bent (light leak and one pixel out!) and the poltergeist got hold of it and broke the power cord. It broke my headphones at the same time; funny enough, that's the last time the poltergeist came into my room. Now it just throws stuff at my bedroom door and writes me nasty messages--might even be a different poltergeist. Anyway, I love my Kindle Fire. I use it for reading, but also for watching YouTube and Netflix when I don't feel like setting up my laptop and want to watch something bigger than my phone! And one more time for those in the back, Amazon's customer service is BOMB. They are awesome!

[bitteralmonds]

I wonder why it reboots. I suspect it's updating the software automatically. Does it reboot on its own on [AIRPLANE] mode? The downsides to it for me are:

1. I actually wish it were smaller!
2. Side buttons would be good (like the Nook).
3. Try going back on a big book more than 10 pages and it's a chore.

This is part of why I am still not fully vested on e-readers.

[Lu.G.]

It was your previous review that convinced me that I needed this iteration of the Kindle in my life! I ordered it for my birthday in April, so I've had it a couple months now and I love it! 📚 I love the screen size on the Paperwhite Signature, too! It's a big difference from my previous Kindle Paperwhite (2017? I think...) and it's much snappier. 😬 How odd that yours is randomly rebooting on you! Is it possibly getting software updates when that happens? I don't know if you've done this and I know you didn't ask for advice, 😆 but I would completely shut it down for a few minutes to see if that makes a difference. Who knows...maybe that'll do the trick. 🤓

[michaelreed]

Nice review.
The kindle paperwhite kids bundle used to be a good bundle. 2 year, no hassle warranty and a cover ( black is ok).
It often goes on sale.