🏅▷ Review: Kindle Paperwhite 4 (2018) leaves what was already great even better

The new version of Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite takes you to another level

In an increasingly digitalized world, having a e-books and digital documents is no longer a luxury, but a matter of practicality. It is for this reason that today we will analyze the Kindle Paperwhite 4 (2018), model of e-reader (digital reader, in free translation) already classic of Amazon which arrived in Brazil in 2019.

In your fourth generation, the world's best-known digital reader follows the path of innovation started in 2007 (or 2012, if you consider only the series Paperwhite), with several new features. Check out:

Kindle Paperwhite

Strengths

Notched screen;
Greater storage;
Lighter and thinner;
Comfortable reading with backlight;
Water and dust resistance (IPX8 certified);
Audio-books player with Bluetooth headset or speaker;
Long battery life;

Negative points

Screen takes time to respond and update the image;
No big news in the user experience;
Audio books work with Bluetooth;

O Kindle Paperwhite 4 arrived this year in Brazil in February, but it is the same version released in 2018 in the United States. For that reason, and because there is no new version yet, it is worth considering it as a kind of "Kindle 2019".

Screen

on the screen that is the biggest change of the new Kindle Paperwhite, in relation to previous models, which followed the pattern of Kindle standard since its first edition.

In New Kindle Paperwhite, a Amazon decided to remove the notch from the screen, which is 6 inches, leaving the e-reader with a little more visual premium and similar to cell phones and tablets, making it totally different from the others Kindle.

The screen continues with the backlight with the use of leds, in this edition there are only 5, an increase in relation to the Paperwhite previous one, which used 4 leds on its screen.

There are only 300 ppi of resolution, making reading comfortable without tiring your eyes and bringing the experience of reading on Kindle Paperwhite even closer to the traditional book.

The negative point of screen e-ink (digital ink, in free translation) is exactly in its response to the user's touches. The refresh rate of the screen is very slow, especially when compared to other mobile devices such as cell phones and tablets. Type in a Kindle it remains an exercise in patience.

Design

The design of the new Kindle Paperwhite slightly different from its previous edition. Slightly even. At about 182 grams, the new e-reader intermediate of Amazon It is slightly lighter than its predecessor, which weighed 192 grams.

The design improvement was also reflected in a slightly thinner device. About 8mm thick, the reading on the new Kindle Paperwhite it became even more natural and comfortable.

Storage

Another improvement in Amazon in your new model of Kindle Paperwhite it's in storage. Unlike previous versions, which came with 4GB of HD, the new e-reader comes with two models: 8GB and 32GB.

The increase in storage directly linked to a new function that was made available in the new Paperwhite: audiobooks.

Locally known as audiobooks, are turning into a real fever in the modern world and can now be reproduced in the Kindle Paperwhite. D to listen to them using headphones or Bluetooth speakers.

Despite the new function, audiobooks are not yet available to Brazilian users of Amazon. Then, in that first moment, you will be able to see only foreign versions of your favorite books.

Water resistance

Another great novelty of the new Kindle Paperwhite its water resistance. The new device from Amazon comes with IPX8 certification, which protects e-reader against splashes and accidental submerging of up to two meters for about 60 minutes.

This the first Kindle input or intermediate to come with this water resistance. Before him, only the model Oasis, with a much higher price, offered IPX8 certification.

User experience

The new Paperwhite 4 also brings a new interface (also available for Paperwhite 3 after software update) with more customization features, such as:

Updated home menu: features the cover of the most recent book featured, its reading list and books available on Kindle Unlimited. You can also see how many days you read in the last month, in addition to accessing trivia and tips.

Personalized reading: allows you to save multiple reading settings, font selection, bold style and orientation settings directly in the main menu and quickly switch between them.

The system's integrated dictionary system e-reader became more dynamic to use, in addition to quick searches on Wikipedia, which work great on the new device. Page and text markings also remain as great allies for reading.

There are also improvements in the layout of the pages, giving the user greater freedom to choose the best spacing, font and font size for their reading. There is also how to change the color of the text and the background of the screen.

Another positive point of Kindle the function Whispersync, which synchronizes your reading progress across all your Amazon or smartphones and tablets with the App Kindle.

The display of PDF files still continues with some gagging in the Kindle Paperwhite and on devices Amazon in general. You can still read them, but the total reading experience in one Kindle, with all its functions, is not available for PDF files.

Completed

The new Kindle Paperwhite was launched by Amazon to extend the reign of this model as one of the most popular e-readers from the market. The cost-benefit makes it the ideal device for readers of all levels, from the most vivid to the most casual.

For those who need many books at hand, at any time, and do not want to carry kilos and kilos of books around, and for those who like the practicality of an e-book reader and the attached reading in traditional books, the Kindle Paperwhite the right request.

Promotional Package

When you buy the new device, you get 3 months of subscription Kindle Unlimited, which gives direct access to more than 1.5 million books in the Amazon catalog. After the bonus period, the subscription will cost R $ 19.90 per month.

O Kindle Paperwhite 4 it sells for R $ 499 (8GB) and R $ 649 (32GB) on the Amazon website and other online stores at up to 12 interest-free installments. The 4G version of the device will not be available in Brazil.

Technical Specifications

Screen	6 inch screen with Paperwhite, E Ink Carta technology, built-in lighting, 300 ppi, optimized font technology and scale with 16 levels of gray.
Size	167 x 116 x 8.18 mm.
Weight	182 g. Size and weight may vary depending on the production process.
Device storage	8 GB or 32 GB; stores thousands of eBooks.
Cloud storage	Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.
Battery life	A single charge lasts up to 6 weeks, based on a daily reading of half an hour with Wi-Fi turned off and lighting at level 13. Battery life may vary depending on lighting settings and the use of Wi-Fi networks.
Wi-Fi connectivity	Compatible with Wi-Fi networks or public or private hotspots in 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n standards with WEP, WPA and WPA2 security protocols via password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
waterproof	waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes.
Value	R $ 499 – Amazon Brasil official store

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