As we've said before, today marks the day that Amazon is pushing out the brand-spanking new Kindle models across Europe and the UK, including the gorgeous Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD. Who needs an iPad Mini anyway? Read More >>
Featured comment by abrown1982:
"I live in the UK an got my wifi paperwhite delivered yesterday. Its only new orders that are shipping later because of the demand. So not stuck in l..." More »
Just a week after the Kindle DX was axed, seems Amazon is trimming its product line further: evidence suggests that its Kindle Touch is to be discontinued, with the Paperwhite filling the gap. Read More >>
Featured comment by Adie:
"I bought a factory reconditioned Touch for £64.99 direct from Amazon with a full guarantee only 5 weeks ago.
I love it, was going to buy a Kindle Fi..." More »
The Kindle Paperwhite is an awesome, awesome e-reader. But it's not without problems! Users have been complaining about uneven lighting in the Paperwhite and other issues and it's gotten so loud that Amazon has decided to respond. Read More >>
Jeff Bezos revealed to the BBC that Amazon makes no profit off the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Fire HD. Both devices are sold at cost, which means, both devices' price is how much it costs Amazon to make them. Read More >>
Featured comment by irononreverse:
"Buying things is a pain in the US since tax isn't shown on the price tags. It gets added on when you get to the tills. Pain in the butt." More »
OK, so the only thing that matters about the new Kindle Paperwhite, which Amazon seems to think we don't want in the UK, is that awesome front-lit screen. Apparently it’s "basically an optical fibre that's been flattened," which creates that even white-lit screen. Read More >>
Featured comment by iTomath:
"I would really love a Paperwhite, but I guess I'll have to settle for a Kobo Glo instead.. which is fine, I like it. Only thing that bothers me really..." More »
The Kindle Paperwhite is a pivotal step forward for the technology of ereaders. It makes previous generations feel like a pulpy paperback held up next to an ornately illustrated tome. In short: this is the best ereader you can buy. Unfortunately, you're going to have to import it from the US, as Amazon has no plans to bring it to our shores just yet. Read More >>
The Kindle Paperwhite's screen is so awesome you wouldn't believe it's e-ink. Hell, I just saw it and I still don't believe it. It combines the paper-like text of e-ink screens with the usability of LCD screens but none of the eye strain. No other e-reader even comes close to this right now. Read More >>