Kindle Kids Versus Adults: Who Gets a $45 Bribe?

Kindle Kids Versus Adults: Who Gets a $45 Bribe?
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Amazon's 2024 Kindle Paperwhite Kids edition is on a thrilling $45 discount journey from $179.99 to $134.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target — basically bribing parents to buy what’s pitched as a 'kid-friendly e-reader' that adults secretly adore. This 7-inch, IPX8 waterproof marvel features a crisp 300ppi screen, adjustable warm white frontlight, and a battery lasting months, yet cunningly includes parental controls that you can disable if you're an adult daredevil. Plus, it bundles in a two-year warranty, a cover, and zero lockscreen ads unlike the standard model still charging full price for the privilege. And hey, you also get six months of Amazon Kids Plus filled with childhood gems like Harry Potter and Narnia, so don’t worry, your adult brain gets fooled with nostalgia too!

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Source: Theverge | Published: 10/4/2025 | Author: Sheena Vasani