Amazon’s last-generation Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for $50 right now

Lately, it seems like the biggest events in the E Ink world revolve around larger note-taking devices such as the E Ink Notepad. Kindle Scribe and aptly titled color proposals Kobo Libra ColorsThat being said, if you’re looking for a basic ebook reader to complete your summer reading list, there’s no harm in picking up a previous-generation e-reader. 2018 Kindle Paperwhite – which is what happens Available for sale on Amazon (via Voot) In used condition with ads for $49.99.

Amazon’s previous-generation Paperwhite has become harder to find since the new product’s launch. 2021 modelEven though it’s not a dramatic step up in terms of features, it’s still a IPX8 rating for full resistance against submersion in water, plus a gorgeous six-inch, 300ppi display and support for Audible audiobooks via Bluetooth headphones. The new Paperwhite has a bigger display and better backlighting – not to mention wireless charging, if you Choose the 32GB Signature Edition — but it’s rarely priced below $100, even during sales. The real irony here is that the 10th-generation Paperwhite only offers 8GB of storage in its base configuration and uses micro USB instead of USB-C for charging, which felt like a shortcoming even in 2018.