Valentine’s Day gifting can be hard, especially if you want to look beyond the traditional candy hearts and balloons (not that there’s anything wrong with the classics). But, if you’ve waited until the last minute to get something special for your someone special, the new Kindle Paperwhite just might be the gift for them — and if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you’ll likely get your gift in time for V-day. (Just choose the overnight delivery option at checkout.) So if you’ve got a book lover in your life, you can give them something that reflects their personality and lets them read to their heart’s content with over 15 million books in the Kindle store. And since it’s 16% off, you get a bit of a deal. Here’s why the new Kindle Paperwhite is a great gift for readers.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB, $134.99 (16% off)
The new Kindle Paperwhite is an e-reader designed with 25% faster page turning than previous generations. It also has a 7-inch display that features a higher contrast ratio for a crisper and clearer reading experience. Another upgrade that makes this Kindle worth it is the improved battery life, giving you up to 12 weeks before needing to charge it with the convenient USB-C cord — and it fully recharges in 2.5 hours. This makes reading while traveling with the ultra-slim device (7 x 5 x 0.3 inches) almost hassle-free, as you won’t have to worry about finding random outlets to plug your device into while on the go. It’s also waterproof, so you’ll have a relaxing experience if you enjoy reading by the pool or in the bathtub.
Another great thing about the Kindle Paperwhite is that it truly does give the look of a paper book with a matte, glare-free screen. And like a paperback, it’s free from distractions like social media alerts and app notification popups, allowing you to truly escape into your favorite books. The device is fully wireless and does not require a computer to connect, and you’ll get free cloud storage for all of your Amazon-purchased book titles. For those who enjoy audiobooks, there’s free Bluetooth streaming through the Kindle, though this can reduce its battery life, requiring you to charge it more frequently.
The Kindle Paperwhite comes in three different colors: white, jade and black (which is currently on sale). Plus, thanks to the easily-adjustable screen brightness, the pages will be easy on the eyes if, like many people, you spend many hours per day staring at a screen. One customer says, “The lighting is wonderful. I enjoy the adjustable warm and cool feature, and the battery life is amazing. I cannot express enough how perfect this product is for me.”
If you are a voracious reader, reading with a Kindle Unlimited subscription ($11.99/mo) is a great way to save money and get all of the titles you’ve been wanting in your library. For romance and mystery book lovers and anyone in between, the Kindle Paperwhite will be the Valentine’s Day gift that keeps on giving throughout the year.
