The current basic Kindle model is available at a reduced price of $90 directly from Amazon, representing a $20 savings. While this isn't the lowest price ever seen, it offers an affordable option for those aiming to boost their reading habits in the new year.
This device earned a spot among top e-readers for its reliable performance. As a classic option, it focuses on essential functions without advanced features. It includes 16GB of storage capacity and is offered in two stylish colors.
The design is slim and sturdy, with a lightweight construction that facilitates portability and single-handed operation. Users gain entry to Amazon's extensive digital book collection, and this promotion bundles three months of Kindle Unlimited service, akin to a streaming platform dedicated to literature. Though the catalog isn't exhaustive, it typically provides suitable reading material during travel or downtime.
As a starter model, it lacks a display capable of showing colors and doesn't support stylus input. On the positive side, its battery endures about six weeks under typical daily reading, a detail verified through hands-on experience where recharging proves infrequent and the device remains operational.
A notable drawback is the inclusion of advertisements on the lock screen in this version, since Amazon mandates them on base models. An ad-free alternative exists but requires an additional fee. In practice, these promotions prove minimally disruptive, appearing only when the screen is locked and primarily promoting reading-related content.