This device sounds perfect - listen to audiobooks and read books - but the Audible feature is only available in the US. It does not work with Audible.com.au.
The only way to find this out is to call the support line because they do not tell you on the Amazon Australia website or app that they have stripped out this feature!
They said they don’t advertise the feature on the Australian website, but it’s still misleading because everything you read about it touts the Audible feature. Even the kindle user guide the comes on the kindle says it has the Audible feature but this is not true.
It’s also pretty clunky to use. But I could have overlooked that. However to pay this price and not get the features as they do in the US is a very poor customer experience.
I have now looked back through the Kindle Oasis reviews and found Amazon did the same thing there advertising Audible as a feature when it wasn’t available to us. There were lots of bad reviews, so why have they not taken on board the feedback and not misled consumers in Australia?
I bought this for my kids for Christmas. It would have been great if it was as advertised, by allowing them to get the benefit of technology without the downside and distraction of screen time.
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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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With the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite, you’re free to read and relax in more places, including the beach, pool, or bath. In laboratory, Paperwhite is IPX8 rated to protect against accidental immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes and 0.25 meters for 3 minutes in seawater. Learn more about Waterproofing. |
Adjust the text size and boldness and read with Kindle-exclusive fonts, hand tuned to provide maximum readability. Whispersync lets you seamlessly switch between reading on your Kindle and Kindle app without losing your place (requires Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + free cellular connectivity).
Wi-Fi
A Kindle e-reader with Wi-Fi is a great choice if you already have a high-speed internet connection and wireless router set up in your home.
Wi-Fi + Free Cellular Connectivity
Wi-Fi + free cellular connectivity uses the same wireless signals that mobile phones use but with no monthly fees or commitments—Amazon pays for cellular connectivity. Using wireless connectivity to make other services available, such as wireless delivery of personal documents, may require an additional charge. For more information, see the Connectivity and Availability section of the Amazon Device Terms of Use
Designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle, these slim, form-fitting covers attach securely and fold back for one-handed reading. They automatically put your Kindle to sleep when closed and wake upon opening, making it easy to get back to your story. Learn more
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| Price | From: $139.00 | From: $179.00 | From: $399.00 |
| Ratings | (876) | (2,491) | (440) |
| Screen Size | 6" glare-free | 6" glare-free | 7" glare-free |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB or 32 GB | 8 GB or 32 GB |
| Resolution | 167 ppi | 300 ppi | 300 ppi |
| Front Light | 4 LEDs | 5 LEDs | 25 LEDs |
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Technical Details
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Display |
Amazon's 6” Paperwhite display technology with E Ink Carta and built-in light, 300ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
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Size |
167 x 116 x 8.18 mm. |
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Weight |
Wi-Fi: 182 g Wi-Fi + Free Cellular Connectivity: 191 g Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
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System Requirements |
None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
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On-Device Storage |
8 GB or 32 GB; holds thousands of books. |
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Cloud Storage |
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
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Battery Life |
A single charge lasts up to six (6) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life will vary based on light settings, wireless usage. |
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Charge Time |
Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable or fully charges in less than 3 hours with a 5W USB power adapter. |
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Wi-Fi Connectivity |
Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). |
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Accessibility Features |
VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Paperwhite also includes the ability to invert Black and White, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle. |
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Content Formats Supported |
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion. |
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Documentation |
Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
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Warranty and Service |
Kindle Paperwhite is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. This Limited Warranty does not restrict or alter any non-excludable statutory consumer protections or rights you may have, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here. |
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Included in the Box |
Kindle Paperwhite, USB 2.0 charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
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Waterproofing |
Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 metres of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about Waterproofing. |
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Generation |
All-new Kindle Paperwhite 10th Generation - 2018 release. |
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Reviewed in Australia on 17 November 2018
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Reviewed in Australia on 26 April 2019
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Obsessed.
By sanso mountain on 26 April 2019
I have loved my 2nd generation kindle for 10 years and never found a reason to upgrade until amazon sneakily sent me an email announcing the all new 10th generation paper white which is now WATERPROOF, has a built in light (you can also still use it without the light turned on) and is smaller and lighter. I am doing some long distance hiking so those new features were magic words and I went out and upgraded that same day. I wondered if I was going to bond (lol) with it like my other one and within minutes I was truly obsessed with it. It is perfection. I am so happy. I am unable to fault it in any way and I am very fussy when it comes to build quality and tech specs. Love love love it!! One thing I had trouble finding online when I was making my (rather spontaneous and quick) decision to upgrade, was pictures of it in comparison to the 2nd gen. So, for anyone else who may want to see a size comparison I have added a photo here.
By sanso mountain on 26 April 2019
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Reviewed in Australia on 18 November 2018
Size Name: 8 GB Wi-FiVerified Purchase
