Amazon’s 2014 entry-level Kindle reader gets rid of physical controls and throws in a touchscreen instead (Photo: Amazon).
In the world of e-readers with backlit displays sharper, is there still room for a device that’s more decidedly old school?
Amazon thinks so, the it refreshes its entry-level Kindle e-reader with fewer bells and whistles than its Kindle Voyage and Paperwhite or competitor Kobo’s Auro H2O .
What the basic Kindle lacks in style, However, it tries to make up with more substance in the form of price. Here’s a rundown of key features for folks looking to compare readers
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Display: The screen is the focal point for every reader, making it a good starting point for any critique. Unlike the Kindle Fire and HDX 8.9 tablets, the basic Kindle e-reader uses Amazon’s E Ink Pearl technology on a glare-free screen with 16 levels of grayscale to mimic the look of paper reading. Like the Paperwhite and Voyage, the 2014 Kindle Also goes for Amazon’s de facto 6-inch display size. Size is about the only similarity, However, the the entry-level Kindle’s screen sports some key differences from its two family members.
With a resolution of 167 pixels per inch, the base Kindle is not as sharp the Paperwhite the 212 ppi or 300 ppi the Voyage. Readability is still fine but the difference is noticeable, Especially against Amazon’s top-of-the-line Voyage.
Unlike Amazon’s two other 6-inch e-readers, the basic Kindle Also does not have a built- in backlight. This means it works well as a reader during the day but will require a secondary light source such as a lamp During evenings or in low-light indoor situations.
One new feature for the 2014 base Kindle is the addition of touchscreen functionality is its screen. Touchscreen controls only used to be available for more premium models such as the Paperwhite but now comes standard on the base model as well. On the flip side, folks who prefer using physical button controls will be disappointed those are in the longer an option
Dimensions and capacity:. Based The Kindle is 6.7 inches tall and 4.7 inches wide, making it slightly bigger overall than the Paperwhite and the Voyage. Also it’s the thickest of the three at 0.4 inches. At 6.7 ounces, it’s the second lightest of the aforementioned Amazon readers, with only the Voyage being lighter. The device can store Also Thousands of e-books, thanks to 4 gigabytes worth of built-in memory. That might seem piddly tablet Capacities Compared to These Days but since e-readers focus primarily on e-books, you do not have the same demands for video and other large medium. . Cloud storage is Also free for Amazon content
Ecosystem: The display Usually gets most of the attention in comparisons e-reader but some would argue que ecosystem may be even more important. With the other Kindle readers, this device is locked into Amazon’s Kindle store, Which Is Either good or bad depending on your preferences. If you’re a more free-spirited person who likes the option to easily sideload content and share among your various devices, Amazon’s proprietary e-reader format might leave a bad taste in your mouth. If you do not care about openness, However, then Amazon has an excellent e-book store that’s well curated, as well as the ability to read content on computers and tablets via the Kindle app.
Other features : The 2014 features Kindle Wi-Fi connectivity with free connectivity at AT & T hotspots, but does not come with 3G like the Paperwhite and the Voyage. Also battery life lasts weeks depending on use and charging takes about 4 hours. Upcoming features include family sharing, enhanced search and Word Wise to help kids better understand Difficult definitions and hints via books.
The biggest differentiator between the base Amazon Kindle and other e-readers, However, price is. The device starts out with ads at $ 79 Compared to $ 119 and $ 199 for the Paperwhite and Voyage respectivamente. Like the other two devices, ad-free versions Also are available for $ 20 more.
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