I very much appreciate that finally, Kindle becomes available for shipping to Singapore. And to freely buy the Kindle books without having to go through the “workarounds” is to live for -- only the Kindle readers from here truly understand. :)
About the shipping, I ordered it online from Amazon.sg on 15 Dec and received it on 23 Dec which was 5 days earlier than the estimated delivery date. Since it was the Christmas season, I thought there would be some delays but Christmas came early that day. I am happy with the quick delivery and bought it at a promotional price as well.
With regard to setting it up and connecting to the WIFI, I noticed that it can only connect to a 2.4GHz wireless frequency. I am not sure if this is mentioned in the User’s Guide, but if not, I think this information should be taken note of as well. This is because I thought my reader was defective when I tried to connect it to the 5GHz frequency - if I remember it right, the error was incorrect password but actually was not. I also tried to tether my phone to Kindle but I hadn’t had a chance to make it work yet. So for now, I need to connect to my home’s WIFI to update the library.
Reading books from the Kindle app my iPhone vs Kindle are different experiences in itself. With the Kindle app, it feels like I am reading from a glossy page; I can see the colors of photos but there is also a glare that I have to bear with. With Kindle, pages look matte which is like the screen of the Magic Writer (kid’s toy where you can write on then erase with the magnetic glider) but I can read the text even under direct sunlight. So for me, there is some getting used to when I started reading from a Kindle.
Lastly, I bought the Kindle to make my commute worthwhile. Now, I can read anytime, anywhere without the weight :)
Happy reading!
Kindle Paperwhite – Now Waterproof with 2x the Storage - 8 GB (International Version)
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- The thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet—with a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight
- Now waterproof, so you’re free to read and relax at the beach, by the pool, or in the bath
- Enjoy twice the storage with 8 GB. Or choose 32 GB to hold more magazines, comics, and audiobooks
- Now with Audible (in countries where available). Pair with Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to your story
- A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours.The built-in adjustable light lets you read indoors and outdoors, day and night.Get instant access to new releases and bestsellers
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Product description
Our thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet, with a sleek, modern design so you can read comfortably for hours.
From the manufacturer
Make a splash
With the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite, you’re free to read and relax in more places, including the beach, pool, or bath. Paperwhite is IPX8 rated to protect against accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes.
Pack lighter, travel farther
Our thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet, with a sleek, modern design so you can read comfortably for hours. Features our signature 300 ppi, glare-free Paperwhite display, laser-quality text, and twice the storage of the previous generation. Plus a single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours.
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Kindle Paperwhite |
All-New Kindle |
Kindle Oasis |
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Screen Size
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6" glare-free | 6" glare-free | 7" glare-free |
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Storage
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8 GB or 32 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB or 32 GB |
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Resolution
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300 ppi | 167 ppi | 300 ppi |
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Front light
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5 LEDs | 4 LEDs | 12 LEDs |
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Weeks of battery life
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Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Flush-front design
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Yes | — | Yes |
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Waterproof IPX8
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Yes | — | Yes |
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Auto-adjusting light sensors
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— | — | Yes |
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Page turn buttons
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— | — | Yes |
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
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