<p>The all-new basic Kindle has come in with a bang. You get an entry-level e-book reader with an illuminated display (a first for this affordable range), chic design and a number of features which make reading a fantastic experience.</p>

- Nidhi Singal

Thanks to an ever-growing repository of digital books and constantly evolving hardware, Amazon's Kindle remains the undisputed leader in this space. And this 10th generation device definitely packs a punch, lifting it way above the 2016 model.

The shimmery plastic chassis houses a 6-inch E Ink display surrounded by a raised bezel. The design looks neat too, with clean side panels, a wake key (read power key) and a charging port at the bottom edge. At 174g, it is sleek and lightweight and can be comfortably held for long reading sessions.

The best feature, however, is the illuminated screen - four built-in LED lamps placed around the display (under the front bezel) light it up evenly. A quick tap within the settings allowed me to adjust the brightness and I could easily read the text at five-point brightness although the surroundings were pitch-dark. I was also able to increase/decrease the font size by pinching in/out using two fingers and the Kindle instantly autofitted the text. One can further adjust page spacing, margins, orientation and alignment using the page display option appearing on the top. With 167 ppi resolution, the text was sharp enough for reading, but the images looked slightly distorted. However, it should not bother you unless you are reading a lot of comic books and graphic novels. Also, unlike the premium editions (Paperwhite and Oasis), this one lacks a waterproof body.

Setting up is simple. You can register using an existing Amazon account or create one on this Kindle. This is a Wi-Fi-only device with 4 GB onboard storage, go