I Never Travel Without My Kindle, and Amazon’s eReader Discounts Make for Ideal Christmas Gifts

While I often travel with a sleek laptop, even the most compact 14-inch models with stunning OLED screens don’t make for a comfortable reading experience for long books. So, I always toss my Kindle Paperwhite into my suitcase. Its battery life, which stretches for months, ensures I never worry about running out of juice at an inconvenient time.

Amazon, not one to rest on its laurels, has boosted the battery life of the 7-inch Paperwhite to an impressive 12 weeks (amazing, right?), while the 6-inch ‘New Kindle’ still promises up to 6 weeks. Right now, you can snag the latest Kindle Paperwhite for $129.99 on Amazon, a tad higher than the ‘New Kindle’ at $84.99, but it remains my go-to choice. Amazon has upgraded the screen, speeding up page turns by a solid 25%, which tackles one of the main complaints about its predecessor. If you’ve never tried an eReader, now’s a good time. Amazon is offering a free 3-month trial of Kindle Unlimited, giving you instant access to over 4 million books, plus magazines, comics, and audiobooks.

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Though it’s often overshadowed by its book-loving cousins, the Kindle Scribe has revolutionized how our Editor-in-Chief goes about his work, thanks to its Paperwhite-like E-ink touchscreen. Daniel Rubino raves about it: "Aside from being the best Kindle reader I’ve used due to its display size, the ‘Scribe’ feature is a game changer for my work. This would have been a dream come true in grad school, and it’s a fantastic tool for any student or office worker."

If you’re indecisive about buying a Kindle this Black Friday, give the Amazon Kindle desktop app a whirl on any Windows device. It’s free, and with loads of free books on the Kindle store, your reading experience won’t stray too far from that of using Amazon’s physical eReaders.

The real advantage of purchasing a Kindle, particularly the Paperwhite, lies in its unmatched battery life compared to virtually any Windows laptop. Even with a Windows on Arm device like the Surface Pro 11, you won’t see battery performance on par with a Kindle, though a Surface does offer far greater functionality than a Kindle.

There’s no harm in trying out the Kindle app before committing to purchase anything. On a personal note, I wholeheartedly recommend the Kindle Paperwhite at $129.99 because my fiancée and I have relied on ours for travel without ever worrying about its ridiculously long battery life.

Waiting for Cyber Monday probably isn’t worth it when it comes to a Kindle, as it’s unlikely Amazon will let themselves be undercut on their own products. They even offer an additional 20% off with a trade-in of a similar device. If you’re tempted and have an old eReader gathering dust, this could be your moment.

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