Written by Ainna on Aug. 23, 2024
The Kindle is a popular line of e-readers launched by Amazon. All Kindle models use e-ink technology for their screens, making it possible to replicate on an electronic device the crispness of text printed on actual paper. Unlike LCDs or OLED screens of many newer smartphones and tablets, e-ink screens do not strain the eyes even if one reads for long periods of time.
As an e-reader, the Kindle is a device with a singular function: i.e., its sole purpose is to process and render ebooks in various formats. The Kindle therefore offers distraction-free reading, since there are no other apps or notifications that appear here, unlike those that one may encounter from reading on the Kindle app from a tablet or phone. And because the device has fewer functions to perform, this also means longer charging intervals—depending on heaviness of use, the Kindle could last up to a few weeks on a single charge, unlike smartphones or tablets that need to be charged every few days, if not daily.
The first Kindle was released by Amazon in 2007, but the device never really became massively popular until a few years ago, thanks in large part to #Booktok.
As of this writing, Amazon currently boasts of six Kindle models, in their latest generations:
I intend to post in detail my own reviews on these devices, so check back again soon! In the meantime, please refer to the video below for an overview on how a Kindle works: