AmazonKindle (16 GB) - Lightest and most compact Kindle, now with faster page turns, and higher contrast ratio, for an enhanced reading experience - Black

I have only had this for about a week. It is fairly close to the simplicity of my old kindle keyboard. I just wanted a device I could load books on to read and not need a computer science degree to use it. I take grandson's to college credit classes and spend a lot of time waiting since they don't yet drive. This little kindle is a perfect size to slip in my purse or in my computer bag. It has two choices for the lighting of the screen. I really like the dark setting as I can read at night and don't need to turn on a light. You can see the screen and read easily but it is not bright enough to wake up my husband. Since I was getting a kindle but didn't know which one my daughter waited and then ordered a screen protector and a carrying case for my Mother's Day gift which I would highly recommend for it. Even with the case it is very light weight.

I have to admit I was not sure I would be OK with a small screen. My husband reads his Kindle books on his phone and I just can’t. So I thought this was getting very close and had trepidation. However given the price point, I really wanted to give this newest Kindle a try for two reasons. Arthritis in my hands and travel.I use a mini iPad for most all of my Kindle reading, primarily because I love the page turning feature and like the option of being able to jump to other options—messaging or the Amazon app etc. if I just quickly want to, while reading. Also because I love full color for home page and certain art books and other selected books.However, while small, it is a bit heavy.This new Kindle is just right and light. I love it. I can put this in my purse and it’s not going to weigh it down. Something very important to me as well. It’s so slender too. I would get that clear cover though, that helps with the grip, and does not add to the thickness.The screen is so crisp. I am a 67 year old who has had cataract surgery but still have floaters.So the screen, brightness, crispness and the ability to comfortably hold the device is important to me. Knocked all of those out of the park as well. I can hold this thing for hours and even with arthritic hands not feel pain. I don’t need to rest it on anything while reading and that’s a game changer.I am of course aware I can change the font, but I didn’t want a screen so small I’d have to make the font so large I’d get only a paragraph per page. I find that this size is like a better, brighter paperback book where I can slightly tweak the font to perfection giving me that book experience which also is important to me.Page turning is instant. Perfect.Battery is a workhorse. Best yet. Hours later still at 90% which I have NEVER had on any device using it even with moderate use.The photo shows the size of my mini iPad on the left. So while the size difference isn’t that much, the weight is.I own other much older Kindles. A Kindle Fire. An IPad. And various other electronics including other digital readers I really like. For travel. For going to a Dr.’s appointment, for just taking this with, hands down, this is the best. I LOVE it and didn’t think I would so much! I love it so much I’m using it more and more around the house even though I prefer full-color on my home page and the page animation!

I am with Amazon since around 2000, and I started with Kindle keyboard. I switched to Fire for multitasking and better screen. I am still actively using HD6 for size and portability, but glare was always a problem. So I decided to give a try to this smallish 6 inch kindle with slim cover, and it is fantastic.I am a reader, and I read few hours a day every day. I can use my phone for web and email, and occasional youtube. For long reading time both outdoors and indoors, at home and traveling, this simple kindle model is terrific.It is bright enough, has enough fonts and other settings, no glare, and reasonably long time on a single charge. A screen is responsive enough. WiFi is working well, books are downloading fast enough.A full price is all right with free three months of unlimited, and I'll be waiting for a sale to get a backup. I am addicted to reading, you see, so I got to have a backup for a peace of mind. This 6 inch reader even in a cover is slimmer than fire HD6 and fits into any normal pocket. Very portable.For readers like me who don't need any experimentation with features and settings, it is a truly fantastic option. No bells and whistles, just reading. I am extremely pleased.

I was so surprised by this device. I’m a paperback, hard cover kind of girl when it comes to books. My biggest issue when taking books on the go to read was them getting damaged. I decided to look into getting a reading device & stumbled upon this one. I can’t believe i actually love it??? It’s light, sleek, fits anywhere. Easy to use & i love the different settings to adjust to your liking. I got kindle unlimited & the amount of good books on there is awesome. I love that the screen actually looks like a book page & is customizable. After using it on the go & reading an entire book in less than an hour, I’ve come back to say, get this.