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A familiar classic, refined for your reading needs in 2025
Mint Chennai
|May 14, 2025
Amazon's latest iteration of the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader doesn't scream reinvention but whispers refinement
If you are looking to replace an old Kindle device, the wait is finally over. After months of speculation about why Amazon was not dropping the latest version of its popular e-reader in India, as we reported back in February, the 12th generation model is now available in India—a new device after over three years.
While e-readers are not like smartphones that you feel compelled to replace with newer, shinier devices every year, they do wear out—many users report issues with the battery after a few years of use, while some have problems with the backlight. So the news that new Kindle devices are finally available to purchase is great for bibliophiles in India.
The question is: Has Amazon meaningfully advanced the Paperwhite experience? For readers who have already embraced e-books, the new Kindle Paperwhite delivers small but useful improvements—without disrupting the core experience that has kept Kindle loyalists invested. However, for those seeking a revolutionary shift, the upgrade might feel more like fine-tuning rather than transformation.
GOOD OLD KINDLE
This story is from the May 14, 2025 edition of Mint Chennai.
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