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Jun 19, 2021 2:00 AM

Prime Members: 8GB Kindle Paperwhite WiFi Waterproof E-Reader w/ Special Offers

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$130

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Amazon (link for reference only) offers for Prime Members: 8GB Kindle Paperwhite WiFi Waterproof E-Reader w/ Special Offers (Black) for $79.99 when you order thru Alexa Voice Shopping via an Echo Device. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member rsax777 for posting this deal.
  • Note, to purchase via Voice Shopping, just say "Alexa, order a Kindle Paperwhite Black".

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    • Offer only applies to selected products purchased from Amazon.com using Alexa voice shopping on an Echo device or through Alexa in the Amazon app until 11:59 p.m. (PDT) on June 20th, 2021.
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Amazon (link for reference only) offers for Prime Members: 8GB Kindle Paperwhite WiFi Waterproof E-Reader w/ Special Offers (Black) for $79.99 when you order thru Alexa Voice Shopping via an Echo Device. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member rsax777 for posting this deal.
  • Note, to purchase via Voice Shopping, just say "Alexa, order a Kindle Paperwhite Black".

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Offer only applies to selected products purchased from Amazon.com using Alexa voice shopping on an Echo device or through Alexa in the Amazon app until 11:59 p.m. (PDT) on June 20th, 2021.
    • Additional terms can be found here
  • About this Store:

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slick5150
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It's not 'backlight' for that exact reason. Kindle Paperwhite's are "front-lit." They have LED in the bezels that refract the light on layer of glass just above the e-ink screen (think a fiber-optic cable, but flattened out into a think sheet of glass). There are patterns on that glass that direct the light downward onto the e-ink screen across the entire width of it, giving a fairly even lighting effect that reflects back up, the same as your indirect lighting does (except probably more evenly). It also doesn't contain much blue light, which is the type that causes eye strain in the first place.

So, do whatever you like, but eye-strain on a kindle paperwhite simply isn't a thing. It's really well designed in that regard.
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Kumicho
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All I wanted from the (current) Kindle was warm lighting, USB C, and physical buttons.

I got none of them, so I'm still on the previous generation...
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DiamondJim
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You paid full price for an Amazon product 3 days before Prime Day? That's a Slickdeals Court Martial offense.
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Jun 20, 2021 3:40 AM
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asna127Jun 20, 2021 3:40 AM
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This seems to default to black and not any other color. Anyone know how to change it without losing the discount?
Jun 20, 2021 3:43 AM
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EfficientPen644Jun 20, 2021 3:43 AM
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Quote from MattCase101 View quoted comment :
Just ordered a moment ago, so this still works through the Amazon shopping app on android. As a previous poster mentioned, use the app's voice function and say "Alexa, order Kindle Paperwhite." It will look as if it is full price in the cart, but you'll see the discount upon checkout.
Thanks a lot, now working. Smilie Smilie
Jun 20, 2021 3:51 AM
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pcgamer4lifeJun 20, 2021 3:51 AM
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Literally bought one two days ago for full price..
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Jun 20, 2021 4:03 AM
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Mr_SwensonJun 20, 2021 4:03 AM
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Quote from rsax777 View quoted comment :
I believe you must be a Prime member to order using Alexa.
Who's NOT a Prime member? Best $10 I spend each month.
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Jun 20, 2021 4:30 AM
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OPTICSOURCEJun 20, 2021 4:30 AM
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Wait. For. Prime. Day.
Jun 20, 2021 4:41 AM
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DiamondJimJun 20, 2021 4:41 AM
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Quote from pcgamer4life View quoted comment :
Literally bought one two days ago for full price..
You paid full price for an Amazon product 3 days before Prime Day? That's a Slickdeals Court Martial offense.
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Jun 20, 2021 4:47 AM
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SlickCrowd6832Jun 20, 2021 4:47 AM
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This is a great price. I recently spent $100.00 more fore the Only Poke 3.
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Jun 20, 2021 5:18 AM
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ulieqJun 20, 2021 5:18 AM
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Essentially the same technology as 2012 so I'm not sure why it's selling for $80 it should be maybe 20 25 bucks max for what you're getting here
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Jun 20, 2021 6:17 AM
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solomaJun 20, 2021 6:17 AM
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This is repost. Open https://slickdeals.net/f/15101566-prime-members-via-amazon-voice-shopping-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-device-25-more-free-shipping?src=frontpage and click on more to see all alexa voice discounts
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Jun 20, 2021 6:27 AM
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solomaJun 20, 2021 6:27 AM
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Also woot! selling various old models from $17.99 to $59.99 . It is sold out now but they post kindles usually few times a month. Probably selling trade ins.
Jun 20, 2021 1:12 PM
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c_birdJun 20, 2021 1:12 PM
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I happily use my Kindle on daily basis to read books despite the fact that it's lacking warm lighting and a USB C port. It's probably my favorite digital device because it just does one thing really well.
Jun 20, 2021 1:51 PM
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JohnsonDigitalJun 20, 2021 1:51 PM
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Quote from KVSenpai View quoted comment :
I have the Paperwhite rn and I'll probably upgrade to the Oasis now if there's a good deal for the Prime Day. PW is great but I really want the bigger screen and physical buttons so Oasis it is.
That's what I did. Started with the kindle keyboard back in 2011 and each couple years I'd trade in and throw a little more money toward a better model. When oasis was $179 I jumped on it finally. Leap of faith. Bought the oasis with ads then chatted with Amazon to remove the ads and they agreed to do it at no cost.
Jun 20, 2021 1:55 PM
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HuBuJun 20, 2021 1:55 PM
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Is there a way to get Hoopla to work on here?
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agentghostJun 20, 2021 1:55 PM
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Quote from Kumicho View quoted comment :
All I wanted from the (current) Kindle was warm lighting, USB C, and physical buttons.

I got none of them, so I'm still on the previous generation...
I am sorry but what do those offer better over the current version? Are they a must have or just personal preference?

Warm Lighting?
USB-C?!?
Physical Buttons?

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jackharvestJun 20, 2021 2:02 PM
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Quote from agentghost View quoted comment :
I am sorry but what do those offer better over the current version? Are they a must have or just personal preference?

Warm Lighting?
USB-C?!?
Physical Buttons?
He's not wrong though. At the very least, a brand new device from a multi trillion dollar company shouldn't have micro usb at this point, I don't want to keep all these old cables around the house JUST for my kindle.

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