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Kindle Paperwhite (2012)

EY21 · 2012–2013 · e-reader

Specifications

Cpu: Freescale i.MX508, 800 MHz ARM Cortex-A8
Ram: max: 256 MB (soldered) · base: 256 MB
Battery: Non-removable Li-ion, up to 8 weeks per charge with wireless off and light on low
Display: 6" Paperwhite E Ink display, 212 ppi, 16-level grayscale, built-in front light
Storage: base: 2 GB internal · options:
Cellular: Wi-Fi standard; Wi-Fi + 3G model available with free global roaming data for book downloads
Os Support: latest: Kindle OS 5.x (final firmware updates before Amazon shifted support to later Paperwhite generations) · shipped: Kindle OS 5.x
Release Price: $119 (Wi-Fi) / $179 (Wi-Fi + 3G)

storage

No expansion slot, 2 GB fixed at purchase · No microSD or SD slot on this generation.

LOCKED

battery

OEM-spec replacement cell · Glued in under the rear case, requires prying and heat to loosen adhesive.

~$15-20

HARD