![]() I’d say this is indicative of a wider issue – the Kindle always appears to be given the lightest of touches when it comes to upgrades. But this is an issue across the range, even the top-end Kindle Oasis. The Wi-Fi remains stubbornly outdated on shorter range Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth is a black box, with little known about what is inside the device. What’s disappointing is Amazon’s reluctance to touch the network connectivity. This new version is better, but still not great. In my giant hands, the older Kindles looked tiny and I struggled to find them comfortable. In my case, there was one feature of the new Paperwhite that I was grateful for – the bigger screen. Even so, my wife is using an even older version of the Paperwhite from 2015 and is more than happy to stick with it. The upgrade might be more tempting if you haven’t upgraded for a few years, when all those incremental updates will be more noticeable. Essentially all the quintessential things that makes a Kindle a Kindle are still there. The e-ink screen on the Kindle is a delight and it remains as simple to download and read a book as before. Yes, the battery life is longer but when something lasts for weeks without a recharge, a bump like this is unlikely to be a game-changer. The increased memory and improved processor speed isn’t noticeable (even from my previous Paperwhite, which was a few generations old). The stand-out features of the flush screen and IPX8 rating were all present before and I don’t think any of the new options are enough of a draw. If you’re considering an upgrade from the previous generation, I’d say it’s not worth it. The Paperwhite 11th Generation: worth the upgrade?īefore we reach a conclusion about the Signature Edition, let’s see if the 11th Generation of Paperwhite that it’s based on is worth an upgrade from a previous model. I look forward to Amazon getting rid of the final piece of plastic wrap in future. Generally, the packaging is an improvement over past devices. The cable isn’t tied, which is great, but the Kindle itself does come in a plastic sleeve, which is disappointing. From an outer cardboard case slides out another, this one holding the Kindle in place, along with the USB-C charging cable (a 1m USB-C to USB-A) and a small instructions booklet. Since the last time I bought a Kindle, Amazon has certainly scaled down the packaging – it’s much smaller and more environmentally considerate. The Signature Edition charging wirelessly Unboxing the Paperwhite Signature Edition Even when on sale, both usually drop by the same amount so the difference remains the same.
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