Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us?

Amazon Kindle reduced to lowest-ever price for Memorial Day

By Bruce Brown May 25, 2020

All-new Kindle — Image used with permission by copyright holder

Amazon’s Memorial Day sales have a not-so-hidden gem: The new Kindle e-reader with a built-in front light for only $60, down from $90 — the cheapest it has ever been.

Buy Now

The Kindle is a tablet, but it’s purpose-built for reading. With its glare-resistant 6-inch diagonal screen and built-in night light, you can read anywhere, anytime; on the beach, poolside, or in bed. You can also easily adjust the screen brightness, font face and size, and line spacing to suit your preferences. Amazon also optimized the monochrome display for reading with 16 grayscale levels.

The all-new Kindle is the right size and weight to hold one-handed without strain. It measures just 6.3 inches tall x 4.3 inches wide x 0.34 inches thick. The Kindle weighs only 6.1-ounces, less than most paperback books.

You can access Amazon or your online library to download new titles via the Kindle’s Wi-Fi connection to a mobile hot spot or public Wi-Fi. As you build a library of e-books, you can take them with you on the Kindle. The e-reader’s 4GB of storage holds thousands of books.

You won’t need to worry about running out of power often, and you never have to replace batteries. The Kindle’s rechargeable battery lasts weeks per charge, not just hours or days. Battery life varies, depending on the brightness setting and wireless use. A full recharge with the included USB cable takes about four hours, and then you’re ready to go for weeks.

If you enjoy listening to books, the Kindle is Audible audiobook compatible. If you’re new to Audible, you can sign up for a free trial with two free books. When you play audiobooks on the Kindle, you can listen through Bluetooth-connected headphones or speakers. As you travel or move about during your day, it’s easy to switch between reading books on the screen and listening.

Normally $90, the all-new Kindle’s $60 price during Amazon’s Memorial Day Sale is a great bargain. This year, whether you go on vacation or plan a staycation, this versatile e-reader is a book lover’s delight. We don’t know how long this unprecedented deal will be available, so don’t delay if you want a new Kindle for yourself or others in your family.

Buy Now

Editors' Recommendations

Topics

Contributing Editor

Digital Trends Contributing Editor Bruce Brown is a member of the Smart Homes and Commerce teams. Bruce uses smart devices…

Mobile

Hurry — OnePlus 11 just dropped to its cheapest-ever price

Angled view of OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey Edition.

Amazon has some great phone deals for anyone who's been keen to buy a OnePlus 11 in recent times. Both the 8GB/128GB and the 16GB/256GB models have been reduced for a limited time only. The 8GB/128GB model is down to $600 with a $100 saving from $700, while the 16GB/256GB model is down to $650 reduced from $800 so you save $150 off the usual price. Anyone interested to learn more should keep reading. Alternatively, simply hit the respective buy button below if you know this is the one for you.

Why you should buy the OnePlus 11
The OnePlus 11 is a return to form for the company. It has an eye-catching design with its smooth glass, unusually shaped camera module, and a textured alert slider that makes it feel more tactile than most of the best phones around. It's slim and lightweight too which is always good to see, even if it does offer only IP64 water resistance and isn't particularly durable.

Mobile

Buy a Kindle today and get three free months of Kindle Unlimited

Amazon Kindle (2022) Dark Mode

One of the better Kindle deals at the moment doesn't actually discount the Amazon Kindle, but it does give you three months of Kindle Unlimited entirely for free. Head to the Amazon site now and you can buy the Amazon Kindle for $100 and you'll also get three months of Kindle Unlimited entirely for free. Just remember to cancel the subscription before the three months are up to avoid paying fees. If you're still a little uncertain about buying a Kindle, keep reading while we explain why they're so worthwhile. Avid readers are sure to be impressed.

Why you should buy the Amazon Kindle
One of the best Kindles for anyone seeking the budget option, the Amazon Kindle provides a simple yet delightful reading experience. It's the lightest and most compact Kindle yet while offering a 300 psi high-resolution display so you get sharp text and images as you read. The display is glare-free and paper-like so there's no added strain for your eyes. There's an adjustable front light along with a dark mode to help make reading effortless, regardless of the lighting around you.

Mobile

Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra prices slashed for Labor day

An Apple Watch Series 8 with the screen turned on.

Among the Labor Day sales, Amazon has come up with some great Apple Watch deals including a massive $90 off the Apple Watch Series 8 and $50 off the Apple Watch Ultra. Whichever Apple Watch you're thinking of buying, now is the time to make that thought reality. We're here to tell you why it's worth hitting the buy button now. Check the deals out before they end soon.
Apple Watch Series 8 -- $310, was $399

We described the Apple Watch Series 8 as "the best Apple Watch gets better". It's an excellent refinement over the previous model, easily commanding its place as one of the best smartwatches. It offers an attractive 41mm display which is crack resistant, IP6X-certified dust resistant, and swim-proof too with WR50 water resistance. Up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness ensure you can easily read the watch no matter how bright it is outdoors. Packed with sensors such as temperature sensing, blood oxygen levels, heart rate detection, and even an ECG app, it's great for helping you achieve your best times when running but also keeping an eye on your general health throughout the day. It also has sleep tracking, crash detection, and fall detection. Any time, you can take calls or send messages through it, saving the need to grab your phone so often.