![]() But it's a nice font, I like it and I plan to stick with it. It's not a reason to buy the new Paperwhite over any other Kindle, as many have now received the Bookerly font in a software update anyway and the difference it makes is marginal and in part surely comes down to personal taste. It's far from game-changing, but it's slightly easier to read than Baskerville, more modern and elegant than Futura and less harsh than Helvetica, to name three of the alternatives offered by the Kindle Paperwhite (2015). ![]() While that could all easily be dismissed as marketing nonsense I have to admit to being a fan of it. ![]() Text is sharper, making it less of a strain to read, which if you tend to spend hours getting engulfed in a good book is a very important factor. That's up from 212ppi on the previous model, and it makes a big difference. Probably the biggest improvement in the new Kindle Paperwhite, and the biggest reason to consider upgrading to it if you already have an earlier model, is its 300ppi screen. In fact, in theory it's quite a big improvement over the previous model. The Kindle Paperwhite (2015) does have some new features and improvements over the second generation model that are worth highlighting. On the other hand you can get Amazon's most basic Kindle from just £49.99 ($79, AU$109), but with a screen that's almost twice as sharp and has a built-in light, the company is clearly hoping buyers will continue to see the value in its Paperwhite model. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 7th Gen (32GB Black) at Amazon for $124.99 (opens in new tab). ![]()
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