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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3

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4.2
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User ratings:
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94 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
1 %
Editorial reviews:
9
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4.4 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
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1 stars
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Pros

  • It feels good to hold and the surface offers a good grip
  • display offers 16-level grey scale and offers great contrast
  • high pixel density makes text look crisp and sharp

Cons

  • The sentence is not the oldest
  • fewer large spaces between words
  • noticeable flickers when each page refreshes

Key specs

  • 1000
  • 4GB
  • 205 g
  • yes
  • 6 in
  • E Ink
  • 1440, 1080 px
  • 16

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 - Pros & Cons

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3

Pros

  • It feels good to hold and the surface offers a good grip
  • display offers 16-level grey scale and offers great contrast
  • high pixel density makes text look crisp and sharp
  • Paperwhite is the best balance between quality of experience and price
  • The design is very human
  • very easy to use
  • The interface is quick
  • fuss-free and clear
  • Battery life is also very good at around two weeks per charge
  • great reading experience and make dramatic improvements
  • s definitely both nicer to look at and easier on the eye

Cons

  • The sentence is not the oldest
  • fewer large spaces between words
  • noticeable flickers when each page refreshes
  • use EPUB which cannot be loaded or read
  • side-mounted page-turning buttons
  • There s also a redesigned interface
  • a lot of Bitcoin had been stolen
  • high-resolution screen
  • sounds like fan-favorite Liara T soni
  • The screen is slightly sunken like a photo frame
  • implementation of touch in the user interface remains quite limited compared to tablets

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenyes
Colourno
Screen size6.0 in
Screen technologyE Ink
Screen resolution1440 x 1080 px
Pixel density300.0 ppi
Shades of grey16
Aspect ratio4:3
DPI300.0 dpi
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Audio properties
Speakersno
Audio 3.5mm inputno
Audio featuresAudio Book Support
Supported audio formatsNot supported
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Connectivity
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)no
AC adapter includedno
Headphone outno
Bluetoothno
USByes
USB versionUSB 2.0
USB typeMicro-USB B
Total USB ports1
USB powered (only mha USB)yes
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Technical details
Book capacity1000
Supported book file formats
  • AZW
  • AZW3
  • DOC
  • DOCX
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • PRC
  • TXT
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
Supported video formatsNot supported
Built-in memoryyes
Memory size4GB
Memory card readerno
Processor speed1000.0 MHz
RAM size512.0 mB
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Dimensions
Height6.65 in
Width4.61 in
Depth0.36 in
Weight7.23 oz
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Features
Menu languagesMulti
Operating systemProprietary OS
Input methodMulti-touch
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)no
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yes
Adjustable textyes
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Built-In dictionaryyes
Digital library accessyes
Lightingyes
Web browsingyes
Word translationyes
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Battery
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery life1344.0 h
Battery charge time4.0 h
Number of batteries required1
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yes

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Amazon - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.4
Based on 9 reviews
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 The design remains the same, but the screen is sharper
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Published: 07.07.2015
The design remains the same, but the screen is sharper

The third-generation Paperwhite now sports the Kindle Voyage's high-resolution display, but otherwise looks and costs the same as the previous model.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Amazon Kindle vs Paperwhite vs Oasis: The best Kindle in 2022
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Published: 22.09.2014
Amazon Kindle vs Paperwhite vs Oasis: The best Kindle in 2022

What separates the Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Oasis? We help you find the best Kindle for you

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review | Stuff
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review | Stuff

The Kindle Paperwhite has had a spruce-up and then some

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Review
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Good e-Reader
Published: 02.07.2015
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Review

Amazon has just released a new e-reader and it goes by many names. Some people are referring to it as the 7th generation Kindle, while Amazon has dubbed it the all new Kindle Paperwhite,  while still others are calling it the Paperwhite 3. It can be a tad confusing for people wanting to buy one, but the only model available on the main Amazon site for Canadian and US residents is the latest edition. The main selling point of the Kindle Paperwhite 3 is that it has the same e-ink screen and high resolution display as the Kindle Voyage. It also features

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Kindle Paperwhite 3 vs Kindle Paperwhite 5 Comparison Review (Video) | The eBook Reader Blog
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Published: 02.12.2021
Kindle Paperwhite 3 vs Kindle Paperwhite 5 Comparison Review (Video) | The eBook Reader Blog

With the release of the Kindle Paperwhite 5, the 11th generation Kindle, some people have been asking how it compares to the Kindle Paperwhite 3, also known as the 7th generation Kindle. In years past, some of the earlier Paperwhite upgrades were fairly minor when new models were released, but this time with the Paperwhite

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation
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Published: 31.12.2020
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation (Electronic): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 36 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (3rd generation) review: The best e-reader for the buck
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Published: 23.11.2016
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (3rd generation) review: The best e-reader for the buck
4.5

Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite delivers the best value of any e-reader, offering desirable features, a pocketable size, and an easy price tag.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 07.11.2018
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018) Review
4.5

The waterproof Kindle Paperwhite offers more for your money than any other ebook reader on the market.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: a bigger and better book
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The Verge
Published: 26.10.2021
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: a bigger and better book
4.3

The Paperwhite is now Amazon’s most advanced Kindle.

Often compared with Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3