I Always Pack My Kindle for Trips, and Discounted Amazon eReaders Are Ideal Christmas Gifts

Traveling frequently with a laptop, even those sleek 14-inch ones with breathtaking OLED screens, I still find it awkward to settle down with an entire book on those displays. Instead, tossing my trusty Kindle Paperwhite into my suitcase seems like a wise move. The battery on this thing is a marvel—it lasts for weeks, maybe even a month, and hasn’t died on me when I needed it most.

Amazon, never one to rest on its laurels, has enhanced the Paperwhite’s battery life even further. The 7-inch model now boasts a 12-week battery life (yes, really!), and the 6-inch ‘New Kindle’ isn’t far behind with a 6-week span.

Currently, you can snag the latest Kindle Paperwhite on Amazon for $129.99. It’s a bit steeper than the ‘New Kindle’ priced at $84.99, but it’s worth every penny. The screen upgrade speeds up page turns by 25%, tackling a major gripe from its previous versions. If you’re yet to experience an eReader, now might be the time—Amazon’s offering a 3-month free trial of Kindle Unlimited, opening a digital door to over 4 million books, plus a slew of magazines, comics, and audiobooks.

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Microsoft could learn a thing or two from Amazon

Although often overshadowed by its book-focused counterparts, the Kindle Scribe has revolutionized our Editor-in-Chief’s workday. Daniel Rubino raved about its Paperwhite-style E-ink touch display, noting, "It’s not only the best Kindle reader I’ve owned due to the display size, but the ‘Scribe’ feature has transformed my work life. It’s the kind of tech I’d have loved during grad school, and it’s a powerhouse tool for any student or professional."

If you’re hesitating about diving into the Kindle ecosystem this Black Friday, consider downloading the Amazon Kindle desktop app on your Windows device for a trial run. The app is free, and with an abundance of complimentary books available on the Kindle store, you get a robust digital reading experience without commitment.

The standout perk of owning a Kindle, particularly the Paperwhite, is its battery life, which exceeds that of almost any Windows laptop. Even the Surface Pro 11, with its focused functionality, doesn’t match up. Still, trying out the Kindle app gives you an opportunity to test the waters without a purchase upfront. Personally, I’m a fan of the Kindle Paperwhite at its $129.99 price point—it’s become a travel essential for both me and my fiancée, who don’t even think twice about its phenomenal battery life.

Waiting for Cyber Monday for a Kindle deal probably isn’t necessary, considering Amazon’s likely to have the best price anyway. You can even trade in similar devices for a further 20% off. So, if an upgrade has been on your mind and you have an older model gathering dust, now might be the perfect chance to act.

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• Best Buy: Big savings on video games, accessories, and more
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• Dell: Top deals on laptops, gaming PCs, accessories, and more
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• Razer: Enjoy free shipping for a limited time
• Samsung: Holiday deals on laptops, TVs, phones, and more are live
• Amazon: Constantly rotating sales on everything imaginable