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The original Kindle [$79] is the basic version of Kindle Voyage and Kindle Paperwhite. This version of the Kindle comes without an integrated light for reading in the dark or a touchscreen.
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Release DateJuly 7, 2016
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Pros
Pro Cheaper than the Paperwhite and Voyage
The basic Kindle costs only $79, as opposed to $199 for the Voyage and $119 for the Paperwhite.
Pro 1 Month battery life
On average, with 30 minutes of use per day, the Kindle's battery will last about one month. A full charge takes about 3 hours.
Pro Downloads can be done over WiFi
While the basic Kindle doesn't have a browser or a 3G cellular option, books and other media can be downloaded through Amazon's store via WiFi.
Pro 4GB of storage for thousands of books
Cons
Con 167 PPI resolution
The basic Kindle has a 167 PPI resolution, as compared to the Voyage which has 300 PPI.
Con Ad-free version costs $20 more
When the screen is turned off, a "special offer" is displayed. This feature can be removed for $20.