The Kindle Paperwhite sports only one button: a power switch that sits along its bottom edge. Not because I want to leave it underwater for an hour, but for the ability to be able to read in the bath, or beside a pool, without the worry of it going to e-reader heaven should it fall in. This allows the device to survive being submerged into 2 metres of fresh water for an hour. It’s easy enough to wipe down, though, especially since the Paperwhite follows the Kindle Oasis by adding an IPX8 waterproof rating. One thing you’ll certainly notice is just how easily the matte back picks up smudges and greasy fingerprints. There are a couple of leather options, too. Of course, Amazon is selling a bunch of colourful cases to dress the new Paperwhite. It doesn’t feel like a piece of tech that requires protection. I’ve been using the Paperwhite for an extended period, and through that time it’s been rubbing shoulders with other items in my full rucksack without so much as picking up a mark. It’s well weighted, too, with just enough heft to feel substantial. The Paperwhite’s soft plastic rear has slightly curved edges, helping it sit comfortably in your palm. The Oasis has a metal body and sharp, curved lines and while it looks better than the Paperwhite visually, I prefer the almost invisible nature of the latter. Since the Kindle Paperwhite sits in the middle of Amazon’s lineup of reading devices, it lacks the more modern look of the Kindle Oasis. There’s almost no design flair here, or multiple colour options – just a thin, light matte plastic body that feels great to hold, even for extended reading sessions. Kindle Paperwhite (2018) Design – Durable and simple
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