I recently upgraded my old Kindle Paperwhite 7th generation with brand new Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition 11 generation (2021). I am very happy with the upgrade except one minor and one major drawbacks:
The books content syncs with the cloud only after manually sending the content from the cloud to the device, it wouldn't sync automatically, as one would expect. But this is not a major problem.
The severe problem was that the collections would not show on the device, only on the cloud. They do exist in the background, though; when you try to add a book to a collection - the device shows you the list of existing collections with the current book's collection checked. I could not sort the content by collection, this feature was grayed-out, although they existed in the background (you could create a new collection, though). At the same time the collections did show on my old Kindle, they even showed when I viewed my new device-specific content on the cloud, but not on the device itself. Untegistering and Re-registering the device did not help. Resetting the device did not help. Creating collections with the old names on the device was impossible, since I got the error message that the collections by these names already exist.
I chatted at length with Amazon support, going up the chain of command, and they told me to do what I already did (above), I sent them a few screenshots by request, and they could not solve the problem. Finally I was told that my problem was logged as "feedback" for the developers, and that I was more or less on my own.
I want to share with the readers what I did, which seems to have solved the problem:
1. Reset the old Kindle to factory defaults, so it does not interfere with the the process.
2. Rename all the existing collections IN THE CLOUD (suffice is to add a digit "1" to the name)
3. Create ON THE DEVICE new collections with the original names (creating them in the cloud does not help).
4. Add ON THE DEVICE the respective contents to each newly created collections with the old names. Use the content of the renamed collections inthe CLOUD as a reference to adding content to collections ON THE DEVICE.
Stages 3 and 4 are immediately reflected in the cloud.
5. Delete FROM THE CLOUD all the old renamed collections whose contents you used as a reference.
6. If you re-register your old Kindle, the exact same problem appears there - collections will not show (although they exist in the background), so keep it as a spare if you wish, or return to Amazon.
The process of creating new collections with old named is tedious. I am rather disappointed Amazon couldn't solve the problem, but after half a day well spent - my new Kindle is in working order.
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Technical Details
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
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Display |
Amazon's 6.8” Paperwhite display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
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Size |
6.9” x 4.9” x .32” (174 x 125 x 8.1 mm). |
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Weight |
7.3 oz (208 g). Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
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System Requirements |
None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content. |
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On-Device Storage |
32 GB; holds thousands of books. |
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Cloud Storage |
Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
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Battery Life |
A single charge lasts up to ten (10) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. |
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Charge Time |
Fully charges in approximately 5 hours from a computer via USB cable; fully charges in less than 2.5 hours with a 9W USB power adapter; fully charges in less than 3.5 hours with any compatible 10W Qi wireless charging pad (sold separately). Check if your wireless charger is compatible with Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. |
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Wifi Connectivity |
Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
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Accessibility Features |
VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, provides spoken feedback allowing you to navigate your device and read books with text-to-speech (available in English only). Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition also includes the ability to invert Black and White, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. Learn more about Accessibility for Kindle. |
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Content Formats Supported |
Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion; Audible audio format (AAX). |
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Documentation |
Learn more about Kindle devices with our Quick Start Guide and Kindle User Guide. |
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Warranty and Service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here. |
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Included in the Box |
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. |
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Waterproofing |
Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes. Learn more about the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. |
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Available Colors |
Black |
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Generation |
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (11th Generation) - 2021 release. |
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Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Kindle, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
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I love my Kindle SE, but I'd be just as happy with the 8GB Kindle
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2022
For starters, Kindle devices are great for anyone who loves to read, as well as those interested in starting to read more often.Do not hesitate to buy one if you are part of that target. The only important question is which version of the Kindle is best for you. In my opinion, for 80% of people, the answer is the 2021 Kindle Paperwhite (8GB). Except if you are not interested in reading Manga, the Kindle Paperwhite 2018 is better. The size of the screen does not make any difference and the large screen frames make it much more comfortable to hold with one hand.Personally, I bought the Signature Edition thinking that I would need a lot of space to read Manga. However, I downloaded the full series of Attack on Titan and still had 30GB left over, which is more storage than I'll ever use. So, 8G are more than enough.And, in the extreme case where you run out of storage, you can delete the contents of the device's internal memory with the certainty that it will remain saved in your cloud library.Now, regarding wireless charging. Although it is convenient to have this option, it is just as easy to connect the device. I haven't used it even once, because the few times I've charged my Kindle in these 3 months I've used it while charging.One feature I really love is the automatic brightness adjustment: I always take my Kindle everywhere, day or night, indoors and outdoors, so always having a comfortable brightness for reading is amazing. And something that I miss very much when I have used the Kindles of my friends and family.Still, I don't think it's worth buying the Signature Edition for this alone. And to be honest, adjusting the brightness is a silly thing that is easily fixed.Bottom line, I love my Kindle SE, but I'd be just as happy with the 8GB Kindle.
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2022
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Do not hesitate to buy one if you are part of that target. The only important question is which version of the Kindle is best for you. In my opinion, for 80% of people, the answer is the 2021 Kindle Paperwhite (8GB). Except if you are not interested in reading Manga, the Kindle Paperwhite 2018 is better. The size of the screen does not make any difference and the large screen frames make it much more comfortable to hold with one hand.
Personally, I bought the Signature Edition thinking that I would need a lot of space to read Manga. However, I downloaded the full series of Attack on Titan and still had 30GB left over, which is more storage than I'll ever use. So, 8G are more than enough.
And, in the extreme case where you run out of storage, you can delete the contents of the device's internal memory with the certainty that it will remain saved in your cloud library.
Now, regarding wireless charging. Although it is convenient to have this option, it is just as easy to connect the device. I haven't used it even once, because the few times I've charged my Kindle in these 3 months I've used it while charging.
One feature I really love is the automatic brightness adjustment: I always take my Kindle everywhere, day or night, indoors and outdoors, so always having a comfortable brightness for reading is amazing. And something that I miss very much when I have used the Kindles of my friends and family.
Still, I don't think it's worth buying the Signature Edition for this alone. And to be honest, adjusting the brightness is a silly thing that is easily fixed.
Bottom line, I love my Kindle SE, but I'd be just as happy with the 8GB Kindle.
I love my Kindle SE, but I'd be just as happy with the 8GB Kindle
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 11, 2022
For starters, Kindle devices are great for anyone who loves to read, as well as those interested in starting to read more often.Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 11, 2022
Do not hesitate to buy one if you are part of that target. The only important question is which version of the Kindle is best for you. In my opinion, for 80% of people, the answer is the 2021 Kindle Paperwhite (8GB). Except if you are not interested in reading Manga, the Kindle Paperwhite 2018 is better. The size of the screen does not make any difference and the large screen frames make it much more comfortable to hold with one hand.
Personally, I bought the Signature Edition thinking that I would need a lot of space to read Manga. However, I downloaded the full series of Attack on Titan and still had 30GB left over, which is more storage than I'll ever use. So, 8G are more than enough.
And, in the extreme case where you run out of storage, you can delete the contents of the device's internal memory with the certainty that it will remain saved in your cloud library.
Now, regarding wireless charging. Although it is convenient to have this option, it is just as easy to connect the device. I haven't used it even once, because the few times I've charged my Kindle in these 3 months I've used it while charging.
One feature I really love is the automatic brightness adjustment: I always take my Kindle everywhere, day or night, indoors and outdoors, so always having a comfortable brightness for reading is amazing. And something that I miss very much when I have used the Kindles of my friends and family.
Still, I don't think it's worth buying the Signature Edition for this alone. And to be honest, adjusting the brightness is a silly thing that is easily fixed.
Bottom line, I love my Kindle SE, but I'd be just as happy with the 8GB Kindle.
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