Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Review
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Kindle Paperwhite at Amazon: amzn.to/3bwmLH2
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Here's a video outlining the differences with the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition compared to the standard 8GB model. Please see the full review for more details about the new Paperwhite 5 in general.
See here for a full list of differences: blog.the-ebook-reader.com/202...
*Please note, I do not accept free review units because I think it's a disingenuous way to do reviews. Everything reviewed on this channel was paid for by me. - Zábava
I agree that the storage is maybe a little much, but given how little storage costs, I do not mind that it is there, at most it ads a few bucks.
Thank you for the review. How is side loading books in format azw3 or mobi. Are we able to sort them in categories along with kindle ebooks, does the cover show?
Thanks for the review. I don't think any of these features is worth the extra cost of the Signature Edition.
I agree
Yeah, auto adjust sensor is the first thing i turn off after getting a new phone.
Well, that is until you compare it to the Oasis 3...
$100 more from the new PW5SE and you get (as the base model Oasis 3)
Only 8 GB, no wireless charging, micro USB only, special offers, and a *partial* aluminum build. Oh and page turn buttons, and a slightly slower page turn speed. Not even any cellular data as just a bonus for paying so much or even a free case. And a worse battery life. And you don't even get the new page turn animation.
How the hell is Amazon still selling this thing?!
@@elvinventucillo4501 it's actually good here if my Oasis 3 means anything
@@laurafisherreads it also has the best screen quality of any Kindle ever made. And the back is magnesium iirc
Best review of this kindle!
Is the contrast so much better that this model would be considered an upgrade over the Kindle Oasis 10th Gen?
Thank you for the review, blessings!
The ad free versions are worth the price for that feature alone. Wireless charging prevents bricking the unit should the connector be damaged. Soft light is a must for me also since I suffer from an eye problem.
This is a nice review. The Signature Edition is good for Audible fans. The extra storage is awesome for data-hungry Audible downloads, and the wireless charging comes in handy for those that listen to Audible through their Kindle because of the rather rapid battery depletion from audiobooks. Great stuff!!
Where is the immersive reading listening to audible while reading
@@clarkianturner I listen to Audible on Kindle when not reading.
Why would you use Audible on Kindle when you have a phone?
@@kooolmggl To save the phone battery when traveling
is there a dedicated paperwhite 5 vs libra 2 video coming? I think it would do well
There is one on the Goodereader youtube channel.
Was the Signature edition supposed to be released on 10 november? Am i wrong?
Has anybody had the issue where these models are getting stuck on the startup screen (boy on the tree screen). It seems to be pretty widespread. It happened to me last month.
From what i have gathered it usually happens after a month of use: you turn it on and it will show no content, then you try to restart it and it gets stuck in the rebooting screen. The only solution has been to get it replaced from Amazon. Now I'm afraid it will happen again.
I was missing the Auto brightness box and it was annoing me for several hours. Yes I have the signature version! But the reason why I could not find it was that i had enable dark mode. Gash... 😂
What about the Ads? I have seen in more than one place that there are no ads on the lock screen for this version and not the other - saw that at nearly 5 minutes in. That is definitely worth mentioning at the beginning as it costs $20 to remove the ads on the other version
@Sonny Spencer thanks for confirming!
Can Kindles be formatted to display a book in the same layout (same page numbers, et al) as the hardcover or paperback versions?
Go in the book you’re reading, tap the screen, tap on “Aa” near the top, and select “page in book”. Not all book editions are the same and so every paper back version of a book will probably have different pages, but this is close.
Does anyone know if you can listen to the audio book WHILE reading on the kindle? I know when the kindle app on iOS, you can have the audible book going and it will highlight each word so you can read along. I prefer that to "straight listening"; however, the current Kindle Paperwhite I own(10th edition), makes you read 100% OR LISTEN 100% and I hate it.
No, Kindle ereaders don't support immersion reading.
Auto brightness can affect the battery life. Also don’t care about wireless charging when you only charge it maybe once a month.
Did anyones kindle signature update software a few minutes after starting it up and now you can no longer turn off the Home Screen? I was able to turn it off initially, then once it auto updated I can’t turn it off anymore. I like this kindle but I just want to see my library. I don’t care about suggestions.
How is the browser?
can you use listen to audible books on your kindle paper white signature edition ?
Yeah, just link a Bluetooth device to your kindle
Did your auto brightness just work out of the box as I've gotten two now (replacement), and neither of them adjusted to the light. I can't figure it out.
Auto brightness works differently on ereaders than you may be used to with other devices, and it will learn your preference when you adjust the settings manually with auto brightness on.
@The eBook Reader Ah, okay. I assumed that it would work the same as my phone. This is my first e reader.
@The eBook Reader Thank you for letting me know. I really appreciate it. Thought that I'd made a big mistake getting the signature addition or been so unlucky that I'd gotten 2 defective units in a row.
So it’s supposed to flash when moving the screen ?
Yeah that's unfortunately how e ink works.
Will case/cover for paperwhite 11th fit for signature edition ?
Yeah, they're the same Kindle.
Still debating between this and libra 2 since they're similar price. Really curious what others think; which would be better?
go for libra 2 because it have physical button to turn pages
The Libra 2, it supports more file format, has physical buttons, screen has better contrast and the white version is so gorgeous. The wireless charging of the kindle is unnecessary IMO.
Libra sis
How stupid is it to put the on off Switch at the underside of the Reader instead on the top...
Got it for $139 during Prime days sale. It was a NO BRAINER.
I went from an old kindle with the physical keypad to the signature edition and I haaaaate it 😭 II have read 3 books on it already yet cannot ever find the kindle store or my library when I want to. It is beyond frustrating. I mean there are only 2 ways to pull up a screen on here so how can it be so hard to find??!! Can someone PLEASE tell me what motion to make, a tap on screen or pulling down like for the settings? Then why doesn’t the shopping cart show up anywhere?? This shouldn’t be this difficult...
There's a cart icon next to the search bar on the home and library that opens the Kindle store.
Can you read magazines?
Waiting to upgrade from a Voyage when they finally get immersion reading.
I just purchased a kindle paper white signature and it says in the Storage Management that it has 26.77 GB NOT 32 GB as advertised. This is a brand new factory sealed unit!
Would be nice to know why?! 🤷🏼♀️
Does anyone know?
That’s normal. The device itself uses a bit of gab. For instance, a 8gb would only have about 6 point something go on it. Your device is fine, it’s normal
TBH that seems like a lot used for it to be brand new, but, who knows
Has anyone ever heard any rumors that Amazon is working on a color e-reader at all? Without the debating whether one is needed or not because I think one is for certain applications, it just seems like by now we should have a color e-reader available from them.
I'm honestly more interested in a foldable kindle the size of a phone.
I haven't heard anything about amazon making them. Tbh I don't see why amazon would ever make a colour e-reader. From amazon's perspective, the main use case is for reading books, and they have their kindle fire tablets for anything requiring colour. And the amount of units they'd be able to sell would be substantially lower as I expect them to be more expensive. I don't think it makes sense for them from a business stand point.
Apple made them, already, they called iPads...Don't thank
Kindle using color screen will be just rip to the battery in short, so forget it
wow 2 days with 0 dislikes, nice community!
Compare with Voyage please
How often do the adds appear?
The Signature Edition doesn't have ads. With the versions that do they appear on the sleep screen when the Kindle is turned off.
Magnetic charger would be more useful.
Does wireless charging work through a case ?
Yes, kindle made sure that their case was thin enough for charging
@@camerannicephore5262 That is good. I got my case the other day but not my kindle. The leather case feels much cheaper than previous generations.
It even work through the wool underwear
You forgot to mention, that there are no ads in the Signature version, which is also an interesting difference, right? :)
5:05
The new standard paperwhite has an option to not have adds either, so it’s not that special or interesting.
@@danevans551 yes but you have to pay for it.
@@MultiGeorge1983 it’s 10-15$ difference. That’s still less than the step-up for the oasis
@@danevans551 but this is still an advantage compares to the normal Paperwhite and the great price gap is a little bit more compensated.
Some people prefer the smaller screen of the model from 3 years ago.
Ppw5 vs voyage, please
Voyage is no more
Just got this brand new for £50
*Reducing* brightness on an e-reader when it gets *dark* 🤯 That's hilarious
Can't believe ebooks have such a thick bezel in 2021. It bugs me..
It would be quite hard to hold it and not turn the pages accidentally with thinner bezels... I always read on my Paperwhite 5 on landscape mode, whish the bezels were thicker
Does it not have color????
You’ve completely forgotten the fact that the signature edition also doesn’t include ads, which is part of what you’re paying more for
He mentions it at: 5:18
Oh I must’ve missed that passing comment over 5 minutes into a video about an ad-supported product line not having ads on a special higher-priced version