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The Kindle Paperwhite is for anyone who reads regularly, especially people who read in bed, on vacation or on the commute. It holds a huge library in a light device.
The glare-free E Ink screen is easy on the eyes and readable in bright sunlight, the adjustable warm light helps at night, and it is waterproof for the pool or the bath. The battery lasts for weeks, not hours, and it works with library e-book loans in many areas.
It is a dedicated reader, so it is not good for web browsing, video or color comics. Some models show lock-screen ads unless you choose the ad-free version. The basic Kindle is cheaper if you do not need waterproofing, and a Kobo is an alternative outside Amazon's store.