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Cheapest Kindle: What's the Best Deal on Amazon Kindle?

With so many Kindles offered, it's no surprise if you're asking "what's the cheapest Kindle?" Amazon currently offers six models, ranging from a simple e-reader to a full-color smart reader. Some Kindles even give you the choice between having ads displayed or not. It can be difficult to determine what the cheapest Kindle is--and more importantly--what the cheapest Kindle is for you.

With so many options, how do you choose? If you're looking for the cheapest Kindle, the choice is easy. I've given several of these as gifts (and gave the Kindle many times this past Christmas), so read on to learn what I choose as the best low-cost Kindle, hands-down.

Cheapest Kindle Available: $79

Cheapest Kindle--With Ads

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Amazon Price: $79.00 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

The cheapest Kindle starts at a low price of only $79. This is much different from when the Kindle was first announced many years ago--you're saving hundreds of dollars off that original price. This cheap Kindle is the cheapest Kindle available because ads are displayed--that is the only difference between the $79 Kindle and the $109 Kindle.

At first, I thought this might be distracting (for those of you with smart phones, you know how annoying it can be when you are in the middle of playing of game and an advertisement interrupts your play), however, these have a distinct advantage--on top of this cheap price! Read on to learn more.

Cheapest Kindle Available: $109

What's the Difference?: No ads

This cheap Kindle is your classic Kindle, but at a low price! This device doesn't display ads, so you'll be getting a traditional reading experience. The difference between the $109 version and the $79 version is just that: no ads on this cheap Kindle.
Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6

Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display

Amazon Price: $109.00 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

That is a super-low deal on your classic Kindle. This is the perfect gift for avid readers, travelers and so many more.

Should You Choose Ads or No Ads?

...and what I picked!

The only difference between these two cheap Kindles (both the classic and the Touch) is that one displays ads and one does not. Like I mentioned above, my first thought was to buy the one without ads as I didn't want my reading experience to be disrupted, however, I have since wholeheartedly changed my mind.

The ads are only displayed when you're not reading. Just to emphasize that point further, the ads do NOT in any way interrupt or distract. They are only shown on your home screen or when the screensaver is turned on.

But, going with the cheapest Kindle at $79 can even save you more money in the long run! Recent ads have been very beneficial to Amazon customers. Some offers have included:

~$10 for $20 Amazon.com Gift Card
~Save up to $500 off Amazon's already low prices on select HDTVs
~$1 for a Kindle book, choose from thousands of books

I'll take Amazon coupons and Amazon discounts, thank you very much!

(And for those of you that were wondering, I chose the Kindle Touch with Ads--I love the ease of tapping to turn the pages which allows me to use either hand. This was important for me because I read in alot of different body positions. If I'm laying in bed, reclining on the beach or sitting on a plane, my hands shift. The Touch doesn't require me to adjust my hands to read.)

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Cheapest Touchscreen Kindle

Touchscreen Kindle with Ads

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Kindle Touch, Wi-Fi, 6

Kindle Touch, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers

Amazon Price: $99.00 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

If you're looking for a cheap Kindle that is a touchscreen Kindle, this is it. So many people are used to touchscreen capability (most everyone has a smartphone these days), and this new Kindle mimics that. This Kindle Touch has a feature called EasyReach--basically, you can hold it in either hand and simply tap to advance the pages. Other eReaders make you swipe to turn the pages; this one is MUCH easier. This holds 3,000 books and the battery lasts almost 2 months without a charge.

Cheapest Kindle Touch

No Ads on Kindle Touch

Kindle Touch, Wi-Fi, 6

Kindle Touch, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers

Amazon Price: $99.00 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

The difference between the $99 Kindle Touch and this $139 Kindle Touch is the same as the first Kindle in this article--the $139 version doesn't have any ads. Everything else is exactly the same.

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Which Cheap Kindle Will You Get?

Ads or no ads? Classic or Touch?

  • opheliakeith Jan 31, 2012 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    The Classic Kindle works for me, just straight up reading, no bells and whistles necessary.
  • flinnie Dec 12, 2011 @ 9:24 pm | delete
    I like your len,I am new at this so I have been looking around at all types of lens and learning a lot.I see everyone have there own ideal on the same things.Good info !!
  • noel_rocs Dec 5, 2011 @ 3:57 pm | delete
    I really like this lens :) It's straight to the point and helpful. I'd like to get the Kindle Touch... never really knew about the ads before. Now, I'm wondering "are the links to Amazon's own site or to a 3rd party." Thanks for the information you provided. I never really knew how awesome eReaders really are until I held one in a store. It's amazing how they really do look like paper and how much you can do with them (buy, share, lend etc).
  • LNAngel Dec 5, 2011 @ 4:16 pm | delete
    Not all of them point to Amazon--but the Amazon ones are the only ones I am interested in!
  • LNAngel Dec 5, 2011 @ 4:16 pm | delete
    Not all of them point to Amazon--but the Amazon ones are the only ones I am interested in!
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