One of the main changes with the latest 5.13.1 software update for Kindles was the addition of some new features for kids when using a child’s profile. It wasn’t specifically mentioned in the release notes, but one of the changes is the addition of whimsical kid-friendly screensavers that display on the lockscreen. These unique screensavers […]
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Kindle Kids Edition Bundle on Sale for $79
It’s time for another Kindle sale! This time around Amazon has the kids version of the entry-level Kindle on sale. It’s been a while since this particular model has been on sale. The Kindle Kids Edition is marked down to $79.99. That’s $30 off the regular price of $109.99. As mentioned in the past, the […]
Kids Kindle on Sale for $79 – Much Better Deal Than Regular Kindle
Amazon has put the Kindle Kids Edition on sale again, and it’s worth reiterating that it’s a much better value than the regular entry-level Kindle, so much so that no one should be buying the regular Kindle right now. The Kids Kindle is currently marked down to $79, which is $30 off the regular price […]
Consider This Before Buying a New Kindle
One detail that I somehow missed with the Kindle Kids Edition review until someone pointed it out is the fact that the Kids Kindle has more storage space than the entry-level Kindle. In the review I stated that both have the same exact hardware, but it turns out there is one difference: the Kids Kindle […]
Kids Kindle Now Supports Audiobooks After Latest Update
Amazon has issued a software update for the new Kindle Kids Edition that was released back in October. The update adds support for Audible audiobooks as part of a Freetime Unlimited subscription. Parents can now also add Audible audiobooks from their library to a child’s profile. Listening to audiobooks on Kindles requires using Bluetooth speakers […]
Why is the New Kindle Kids Edition So Disliked?
Amazon’s latest attempt at a Kids Kindle looks like it’s going to be another bomb just like the previous two attempts. The weird thing about it is it’s the exact same Kindle as the entry-level model. In fact the Kids Kindle is actually a better bargain because of the extended 2-year warranty, the included cover, […]
Kindle Kids Edition Review and Video Demo
Review Date: November 2019 – Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview Amazon released the Kindle Kids Edition on October 30th, 2019. It uses the same exact hardware as the entry-level Kindle that Amazon released for 2019, so there isn’t anything new about it exactly. What makes the kids model different is simply the fact that […]
New Kids Kindle Restricted from Manually Updating?
Last week Amazon released a new Kindle Kids Edition for 2019. It’s the same exact device as the entry-level Kindle but it comes with a cover, a 2-year warranty, and a 1-year subscription to FreeTime Unlimited for access to kid-friendly content. While it’s the same as the entry-level Kindle, one interesting detail to note is […]