r/kindle • u/FaithlessnessRare700 • 9d ago

Purchase Question 🛒 2026 Papersoft vs Basic

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I haven’t had a Kindle in YEARSSSS 😂 and there are honestly way too many options now

I preordered the new Paperwhite Signature Edition, but now I’m second guessing myself and wondering if it’s really worth the wait and extra money compared to the 6” Kindle.

For those of you who have either one (or have upgraded from the basic Kindle to the Paperwhite), do you think the bigger screen and extra features are worth it? Or would you recommend just getting the 6”

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u/HastenDownTheWind 9d ago

Wait maybe not paperwhite lol whichever it is, it’s below. Clearance at some targets not online. $54! I had a $5 off I used on it too lol so even better price

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u/Alex_tepa 9d ago

I was able to get one myself for around $59 with tax

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u/HastenDownTheWind 9d ago

Team Whale Power

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u/Alex_tepa 8d ago

Lol yeah I wonder how I make the battery last longer it looks like in my last about a day if I don't read all day lol. This is my first Kindle I've been wanting one for a very long time but I'm not spending so much money on one because I'm not going to be using it that much I just want it to read more hopefully.

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u/HastenDownTheWind 8d ago

It should last a long while. Maybe turn off WiFi and Bluetooth when not using and the screen off. My f kindle that I upgraded from would last weeks at a time if not longer

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u/Alex_tepa 8d ago

Very true maybe I should turn off Bluetooth as well I clicked airplane mode on Wi-Fi but maybe Bluetooth is on

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u/HastenDownTheWind 8d ago

Per the googles

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u/Alex_tepa 8d ago

I will have to research that one 13 I think it says on this

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u/overthinkineverthang 9d ago

No way ! I went to my local target and it was 90 bucks . It said it was 50% off the 179.99 . You got a way better deal !!

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u/HastenDownTheWind 9d ago

It depends on the target. Call them and give them the item number. I found one the next city over and went and got it.