Refurb Kindle Paperwhite @ $79

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While I failed to post on last week’s fantabulous refurb Kindle Fire HDX deal, despite getting in myself, the Paperwhite is similarly on sale now for 24 hours. The $79 refurb

is a pre-owned Kindle Paperwhite that has been refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new. Includes a full one-year limited warranty, just like a brand-new Kindle Paperwhite.

Indeed, my recently received HDX looks brand-spanking-new (as we’ve been enjoying ESPN and the FiOS app at the kitchen table, Alpha House in bed). And, as far as Amazon’s e-readers go, the Paperwhite represents the best value – even sweeter at this price point and despite the retired physical page turn buttons. I’ve quite enjoyed my glowing touchscreen reader over the last year, as has Nathan (who?).

14 thoughts on “Refurb Kindle Paperwhite @ $79”

  1. @d_glynn: The Paperwhite has a higher resolution, illuminated display for better viewing in low-light environments and better build quality. Both models have touchscreens.

  2. The Paperwhite is higher resolution than the new Basic one – 212ppi (Carta) versus 167ppi (Pearl). So it’s a newer e-Ink display. Also the Paperwhite is slightly thinner but slightly heavier, has the all-important lighting, and I believe I read the touchscreen is superior. Both have special offers. In my opinion, the light makes a world of difference in any brightness and is worth the upgrade.

    Incidentally, I just gave Mom my Paperwhite as the physical page turn buttons on her discontinued basic model are failing and she reads more than I do. As it’s out of warranty, the best Amazon could do was offer a refurb discounted Paperwhite upgrade for $87 and I’d been percolating our next move. Obviously, $79 is even better. I wish they had the older model in stock for her or that the Voyage had better reviews. Hm.

  3. “In my opinion, the light makes a world of difference in any brightness and is worth the upgrade.”

    In my opinion: I returned the Voyage in order to keep using my non-lighted Kindle with all them useful physical buttons. I’ve got quite good eyesight at close range, which may account for why the light and PPI didn’t feel particularly important to me. In other words, YMMV. But man, do I love them physical buttons almost as much as life itself.

    I live in dread of the buttons giving out. If/when that happens, I’ll either find a working used one, or likely just go back to dead-tree. I disagree with Marco Ament about 75% of the time, I but I emphatically agree with his recent take on the direction Kindles are going.

    (Of course, if your only choice, for whatever reason, is between the current Basic or Paperwhite, it’s probably worth the few extra bucks for the light and PPI. But if that’s your only choice, I do feel sorry for you…)

  4. I picked one of these up in some crazy targeted offer earlier this year for $44. I have an iPad, but really prefer the backlit kindle for reading at night. For $79 I would definitely recommend it to any avid readers.

  5. Hi. I just want to make clear that I am not a registered lobbyist. Whether or not I am employed by any telecommunications firm, or by any dark money group seems utterly besides the point to me.

    Now that we’ve clarified that, my bottom line: 4 out of 5 dentists surveyed agree, those who are in favor of Title II classification are ebola-infested pedophiles. Are we as clear as an unmuddied lake, friend? Are we as clear as an azure sky of deepest summer? Good.

  6. “The FCC weighs breaking with Obama over the future of the Internet “

    That would be sorta standard operating procedure for this administration, if it actually plays out that way.

    Excellent public policy rhetoric from POTUS, followed by corrupt rollbacks done in the shadows by his appointees. That’s what happened with the Public Option on healthcare reform, the mortgage relief plan, and on and on and on.

    If only we had a Democratic President.

    —–

    Easy way to tell Chairman Zatz from Chairman Wheeler: one looks like a dingo, and one doesn’t…

  7. I picked one of these up at $79 yesterday too, but now I’m left with deciding whether to give to my mom, who reads her 2nd gen Kindle constantly (it’s the one with the physical keyboard and weighs a ton) or my wife who had her year old basic model taken over by our daughter. While I’m sure my mom would appreciate the lightness and quicker page turns, I’m worried that the lack of buttons will throw her off.

  8. My mom seems to have taken to it pretty quick. The hardest thing was getting used to the Kindle’s touchscreen versus her iPhone in terms of response time. She can’t swipe as fast, the thing doesn’t respond as fast, etc. But once I reiterated that to her in regards to slowing her roll when using the onscreen keyboard, she seems OK now. Not sure how much she’s used the Paperwhite, but I haven’t heard any complaints beyond that initial lesson.

  9. “My mom seems to have taken to it pretty quick … Not sure how much she’s used the Paperwhite, but I haven’t heard any complaints beyond that initial lesson.”

    What an absolutely wonderful mother in not expressing to her techie son her deep, deep disappointment in your not finding a way to secure her a Kindle with physical page-turn buttons. Her self-effacing concern for your emotional well-being deserves an extravagant Festivus gift from you…

  10. Speaking of Festivus, Chucky, when you’re ready to go shopping, I added an Amazon Deals affiliated *text* link in the top menu. :) I believe you requested a widget once upon a time.

  11. “when you’re ready to go shopping, I added an Amazon Deals affiliated *text* link in the top menu. I believe you requested a widget once upon a time.”

    Always looking to help you monetize, Dave. Hell, I’m even starting to see some ads in my no-JS world.

    (BTW, would you prefer I buy some AA batteries, or a $3,000 professional camera using the link? I can work it either way…)

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