We spend plenty of time at The Verge waxing poetic in regards to the newest devices, however generally it’s the last-gen gadgets from a number of years in the past that supply the higher worth. The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite is a superb living proof — particularly since you’ll be able to seize it at Woot in refurbished situation with lockscreen advertisements, 8GB of storage, and a 90-day guarantee beginning at $49.99 by means of the remainder of at present, April twelfth, which is about $90 off the e-reader’s unique listing worth. Per traditional, Amazon Prime members may even obtain free delivery with their buy.
The entry-level refurb fashions are in full working order however embrace a unspecified, average stage of wear and tear and tear — therefore their “scratch and dent” designation. Fortunately, Woot can also be promoting non-S&D fashions of the 2021 Paperwhite with advertisements, 8GB of storage, and the identical 90-day Woot guarantee beginning at $69.99. You’ll be able to even choose up a refurbished Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version — which provides wi-fi charging, a sensor to routinely regulate the backlight, and 4 occasions the storage — for $99.99, or $90 off the step-up mannequin’s unique MSRP.
Not like Amazon’s newest entry-level Kindle, the Eleventh-generation Paperwhite boasts strong IPX8 waterproofing and a 6.8-inch show, which is 2 inches smaller than the 7-inch display on the most recent Paperwhite. That stated, it nonetheless boasts the identical decision (300ppi) as the most recent mannequin, together with adjustable colour temperature, permitting you to learn simply as simply at evening as throughout the day. The e-reader packs monthslong battery life and USB-C assist, too, although its UI isn’t as responsive as on the most recent fashions, nor are web page turns fairly as quick.
If you happen to’re interested by upgrading from an older mannequin, Woot’s Paperwhite promo couldn’t come at a greater time. Amazon not too long ago introduced that it’ll finish assist for pre-2012 Kindle gadgets on Might twentieth, 2026, which is able to stop present homeowners from buying, borrowing, or downloading new content material through the Kindle Retailer (beforehand downloaded books will nonetheless be accessible). Amazon is providing longtime customers a 20 % low cost on new Kindle gadgets till June twentieth; nevertheless, even with the low cost, you’d nonetheless be paying practically thrice as a lot to nab the 2024 Paperwhite.