The best Kindle: Reviews and buying advice

When someone says they want an e-reader, they most likely mean they want an Amazon Kindle. Knowing which Kindle to buy is the next question, and it depends on your budget and your reading preferences. With this guide and our in-depth reviews, we’ll help you find just the right Kindle for you or your lucky loved one.Updated 11/07/2019 with our review of the Kindle Oasis, Amazon’s top-shelf e-reader. starting at $250 with Special Offers. If that's beyond your budget, we've also reviewed the All-new Kindle, the updated affordable model (starting at $89.99 on Amazon with Special Offers, or $109.99 without Special Offers). For help deciding between the lower-priced Kindles, check out our spec comparison of the All-new Kindle vs. the Kindle Paperwhite. To read this article in full, please click here Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2019-11-07 21:51:00 UTC ]
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