X-Ray
Exclusive on Kindle, explore the
"Bones of the Book". With a single tap, see all the passages across a
book that mention relevant ideas, fictional characters, historical
figures, places or topics of interest. Adjustable Text Sizes
Design your own perfect reading
experience by customizing the text size to suit your tastes and reading
comfort. Choose from eight text sizes to prevent tired eyes and keep you
reading longer.
Hand-Tuned Fonts
All six fonts on Kindle Paperwhite
have been hand-tuned at the pixel level for maximum readability and
comfort. Higher resolution allows for unprecedented sharpness. The new
high-resolution display allows for elegant typeface options including
Baskerville and Palatino.
Bookmarks and Annotations
Add your own notes to the text
just like writing in the margins of a book. Edit, delete, and export
your notes. Highlight and clip key passages.
Notes and Sharing
Share highlighted sections, notes,
and meaningful quotes on Facebook and Twitter directly from Kindle
Paperwhite without leaving the page. See passages frequently highlighted
by other Kindle readers to discover interesting and meaningful passages
in your books.
Real Page Numbers
We match the pages of a Kindle
book to the text in a print book to identify the corresponding "real"
page number. Easily reference and cite passages or read alongside others
in a book club or class.
Read with One Hand
Lighter and thinner than a
paperback, you can comfortably hold Kindle Paperwhite in either hand for
long reading sessions without fatigue or discomfort.
Fast, Easy Page Turns
EasyReach tap zones on Kindle
Paperwhite's responsive touchscreen let you tap lightly to turn pages.
No need to swipe or use two hands for fast, seamless page turns.
Free Library Backup
We automatically back up your
entire Kindle library in the cloud so there's never a worry about losing
your books. Re-download wirelessly anytime for free.
Organize Your Library
Organize your
Kindle library into customized collections, or categories, to easily
access any book you are looking for. You can add an item to multiple
collections to make organizing and finding titles even easier.
Time to Read
Time to Read is a new feature for
Kindle Paperwhite that helps you know how long it will take to finish a
chapter or book. Time to Read is personalized based on your reading
speed and is constantly updated as your speed and habits change. With
Time to Read, it's never been easier to decide when to start a new
chapter or finish the chapter you're readin
g.Whispersync
Our Whispersync technology
synchronizes your last page location, bookmarks, and annotations across
all your devices so you can pick up exactly where you left off reading.
Search Wikipedia and the Web
Kindle Paperwhite makes it easy
for you to search. Enter a word or phrase and Kindle will search every
instance across your Kindle library, in the Kindle Store, on Wikipedia,
or the Web using Google search. Kindle Paperwhite features an
experimental WebKit-based browser to provide a better experience on your
e-reader.
Built-In Dictionary with Instant Lookup
Kindle Paperwhite includes The New Oxford American Dictionary with over 250,000 entries and definitions for free. Instantly look up the definition without ever leaving the book.
Instant Translations
Tap any word or highlight a
section to instantly translate into other languages, including Spanish,
Japanese, and more. Translations by Bing Translator.
Works in Your Language
Kindle Paperwhite can be used in
English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese,
Simplified Chinese, and Spanish. You can easily select the language that
you are most comfortable with, and enjoy instant dictionary lookups in
any of these languages.
Global Content Support
Kindle Paperwhite supports the
display of non-Latin characters, so you can read books and documents in
your favorite language, including enhanced support for Japanese and
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). Kindle Paperwhite also displays
Korean, Cyrillic, Latin, and Greek scripts, and provides free access to
several international dictionaries.
Carry and Read Personal Documents
Kindle makes it easy to take your
personal documents with you, eliminating the need to print. E-mail
documents - including Word, PDF and more - directly to your Kindle and
read them in Kindle format. You can also send documents to Kindle
Paperwhite using Send to Kindle.
Supports Children's Books and Comics
Kindle
Paperwhite supports children's books with Kindle Text Pop-Up, and comic
books with Kindle Panel View which allows you to read a comic book panel
by panel.
