Gradually, e-books won over even the most reluctant readers to give up paper. And it is undeniable that a good part of the fault lies with Amazon which, with its Kindle, has offered an accessible and simple way to use this format.
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The Kindle is the one that has best adopted the idea of the electronic book, integrating it into the Amazon platform, which gives us access to the largest bookstore on the planet. The success is such that Amazon has launched several devices in the same range, with increasingly advanced features, such as the Paperwhite or the Oasis. And by contrast, the original Kindle has changed relatively little over the years. Until now.
New Kindle, new experience
The new Kindle model for the year 2022 is the biggest renovation device history; it’s an all-new player, with revamped hardware and new features, bringing your experience closer to that of more expensive models.
Actually, maybe I shouldn’t say this, but I think Amazon is shooting itself in the foot with this release; It is so good and complete that I see little reason to buy another model of the same brand, and this one has a much lower price. And for the rest of the builders, it’s a knock on the table that will require a similar reaction.
The same old Amazon Kindle, but much improved
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Best of all, Amazon has implemented all of these changes without affecting the form factor of the device. It’s still always the same Kindle at your fingertips, and in this sense you will not notice many differences; which is surprising, given that Amazon claims to have completely changed the manufacturing process, now using between 30-75% recycled plastic and 90% recycled magnesium. Also note that it is now available in navy blue, in addition to the classic black that I was able to try.
Incredibly sharp screen
The main reason you would want an e-book reader, rather than just using your phone, is the screen; using e-ink technology, they are easier on the eyes and not too different from reading directly on paper.
This is still true in the new Kindle, but, in addition, we have some very important advantages over the previous model. For starters, for the first time in many years, the panel has changed and is now of higher quality and resolution, reaching 300 dpi (dots per inch).
The Sharpness of the Kindle’s Screen Can’t Be Beaten
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That this is a step up becomes clear when we look at the top model, the Kindle Paperwhite, and realize it has the same resolution. But curiously, the entry-level Kindle has an advantage, as its screen is smaller; in other words, higher resolution in a smaller space results in higher density and therefore greater sharpness.
It’s the sharpest Kindle ever, to the point that it’s impossible to see “pixels” (which are actually dots) no matter how close you get to the screen. The letters are rendered with absolute precision, and this will ultimately save headaches after long reading sessions. It’s also something we’ll notice especially when it comes to showing images, such as illustrations that may be in the book; and i checked that now the Kindle is better than ever for reading comics or manga (especially the latter as it is in black and white), which are also accessible through the Amazon store and platform.
great reading experience
The big advantage of e-ink is that it is perfectly visible in direct sunlight, unlike a smartphone. The Kindle’s screen is anti-glare, which makes it ideal for reading outdoors, but the downside to these screens is that they don’t light up, making it impossible to read in low light.
With the front light of the Kindle, it is perfectly possible to read in the dark
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To solve this problem, the new Kindle has a adjustable headlight, which illuminates the text; In my testing, I had no problems reading in bed in very low light conditions. Of course, we don’t have many options with this light other than varying the brightness; in this model, it is necessary to be satisfied with a yellowish-white light.
To all this, we must add an interesting new software: the dark mode, which essentially reverses the interface, making the background black and the letters white. It’s one of those things you love or hate, there’s no middle ground; although I am of the second, I appreciate that this option exists.
Kindle underlining is one of those things that dramatically improves the reading experience.
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What I love, madly, are the advanced features available as we read. For example, select any word and Amazon will show results from the dictionary, Wikipedia, and even a translator. We can also underline the parts that interest us, and we will see the parts that are most underlined by the rest of the readers, such as the particularly important or striking passages.
best in everything
The new Kindle 2022 is better than the previous model in every way, thanks to a complete hardware overhaul. This is something we will notice just using the Kindle interface, as we will notice that now it’s faster and that heavy elements like images load instantly; this is thanks to the new processor used and the renewal of the interface introduced a few months ago for all users.
The Kindle interface has changed in recent versions
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The new Kindle interface has arrived with the intention of making it easier to find our next read. Two buttons at the bottom take us to the two main sections: “Home” and “Library”; This last place is where we will find our books and where we can use the filters to show only downloaded books or sort them by author or name. In Start we will find recommendations, such as quick reads or books similar to those you have read; In other words, it’s the site that Amazon uses to try to sell you books. The good news is that you don’t need to go to this section to use the device, and as long as you stay in your library, you won’t receive any ads or recommendations.
The best thing about so many new features is that they don’t affect battery life, quite the contrary: the Kindle lasts longer than ever, and in the week and a half I’ve been using it, I’ve barely drained the battery, with an estimated life of six weeks on a charge. A charge that we can finally do with the same USB-C cable of our mobile thanks to the new connection. The battery life will depend on several factors, including the level of lighting we use or if we have activated the airplane mode (which deactivates the Internet connection), quickly available in the top menu at all times.
Kindle’s New Screen and Greater Power Lets You Read Comics and Manga
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Please note that this Kindle no option with mobile connectivity 4G, so we only have WiFi and before leaving we will have to download the books we want to read; The good news is that we can now have more books in memory than ever, thanks to the 16GB of built-in storage, up from 8GB in previous models. In exchange, we don’t have the option of using microSD cards to expand it.
the new benchmark
The Amazon Kindle 2022 is a giant step up from its predecessor, making consumer choice easier than ever. To be honest, I see little reason to buy any other e-book reader other than this one.
Kindle case is optional, but recommended for feel and protection
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If Amazon is not your favorite store to buy books from, this would be one of the few reasons to go for another model (you can load books into memory from the computer, but only if they are not protected by other stores and whether they are in the correct format). It should also be noted that this model has no protection from the elementssomething important if you are going to take it swimming or camping.
Apart from that, I haven’t really found anything to complain about on a daily basis. Even compared to other Kindle models, this one does very well, and even leads part of the range in some respects, despite being the cheapest model.
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