December 9th, 2012

Gift Guide: Kindle Paperwhite

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The Kindle Paperwhite is Amazon’s latest ereader. After four generations of devices, Kindle users expected a slight incremental update from the previous Kindle Touch. But everything was improved in the Paperwhite, from the operating system to the display resolution. On top of that, Amazon added frontlighting. After two months of use, it remains the best reading device. → Read More

October 13th, 2012

Amazon Acknowledges Uneven Lighting On The Kindle Paperwhite

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The Kindle Paperwhite is an amazing ereader. It’s arguably the best on the market. But it’s not flawless. Some users, including several TechCrunch writers, noticed the lighting on their Paperwhite is not evenly spaced, resulting in odd, slightly distracting gaps at the bottom of the screen (see the pic). → Read More

October 11th, 2012

Kindle Paperwhite Available To Pre-Order In UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain

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Amazon had another European announcement today. The Kindle Paperwhite is now available to pre-order in the U.K., Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Canada won’t get it for now. → Read More

October 3rd, 2012

Amazon Sells Out Of New Kindle Paperwhite, Shipping Slips To 4-6 Weeks

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Amazon apparently underestimated the success of its newest e-reader. The company just updated its shipping estimate, pushing back the delivery date to four to six weeks after ordering. Both models, with or without 3G, are experiencing the same delay. And it’s no surprise — the device is more than an incremental improvement. → Read More