![]() ![]() What's more, this is not a waterproof device, though that's an issue only if you like to read in the tub (and you're something of a klutz). And while the Kindle's overall interface has improved a lot in recent years, it's still a bit unintuitive in places. Scrolling in particular can seem awkward. There's still a slight delay, and sometimes a little screen-flash as well. The nature of an e-ink screen is that it doesn't respond to taps and swipes as smoothly as phones and tablets do. My complaints with the Kindle 2022 are few. I also appreciate Amazon's efforts toward sustainability: The Kindle is sourced and built with 90% recycled magnesium, and the packaging is 100% recyclable in the U.S. For example, I had to give the Kindle app Bluetooth permission so it could detect the new Kindle hardware.) (Note that you may have to tweak a few settings for this to work. Setting up the device is easy enough, especially if you already have the Kindle app on your phone or tablet: Just follow the onscreen instructions to copy over all your existing account info, network settings, books, etc. The Kindle comes with 16GB of onboard storage space (twice as much as the previous model), enough to hold at least a dozen audiobooks or literally thousands of e-books. Speaking of audiobooks, that's another option here: Pair headphones or a Bluetooth speaker to listen to titles from your Audible library. If you listen to audiobooks, for example, you'll have to charge up more often. The battery can last up to six weeks (up from four) depending on usage and screen brightness. The included cable has a USB Type-A plug at the other end, so you can use it with any standard USB port (like on a laptop) or power adapter. (Photo: Rick Broida/Yahoo)Īnother nod to modernity: USB-C charging. The Kindle 2022, shown here with an optional cover, is incredibly thin and light, a perfect distraction-free reading companion. The Kindle 2022 is also considerably faster than its predecessors, so if you're like me and upgrading from an older model, prepare for much quicker page turns and menu access. Its 6-inch e-ink display has a vastly improved resolution of 300 pixels per inch (ppi), which I'll translate into human terms: Text looks very sharp, virtually indistinguishable from print. It's a featherweight at just 5.5 ounces, a bit lighter than most modern phones. Thankfully, despite this being the most affordable e-reader in Amazon's lineup, it's full-featured and just plain great overall. Kindle 2022: Lots of other little improvements So I'm delighted to see this feature finally come to the "entry-level" Kindle. I could have upgraded to a Kindle Paperwhite or (now-discontinued) Oasis, but those models cost more. The Kindle app already had this feature, but my old Kindle did not - meaning I was less inclined to use it while reading in bed. The result is less glare and glow, the better to preserve my eyes and avoid disturbing my partner at night. This reverses the screen so the background is black and the text is white. Amazon's latest Kindle (its 11th-generation model, which I'll hereafter refer to as the Kindle 2022) offers several compelling improvements, but there's one in particular that made me pull the trigger: dark mode. I've owned the same model for maybe five or six years and never felt compelled to upgrade - until now. The Kindle is just the book and nothing more. With my phone, my attention is constantly drawn to text messages, TikTok videos and the like. It has a larger, book-like screen that's much easier on the eyes, and it's a distraction-free device. Much as I love that flexibility, however, I prefer reading on an actual Kindle e-reader whenever possible. Today, thanks to my phone and the Kindle app, I have dozens of books available anytime, anywhere. They weigh nothing, consume precious little storage space and actually do glow in the dark (after a fashion). ![]() That's why I'm a longtime fan of e-books, dating all the way back to PalmPilot PDA days. And they stubbornly refuse to glow in the dark. But print books, well, they have a portability problem. The new-for-2022 Kindle features dark mode, which is absolutely essential for those who like to read in bed (without getting kicked by their partner). ![]()
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