The Kindle model most people should buy just got a $25 discount ahead of Black Friday

• Amazon's base model Kindle is on sale for $85, $25 cheaper than its original price, and promises quicker page-turning, a brighter display, and a fun matcha green colorway (alongside the classic black).
• The e-reader is more reactive and vivid, and reading anything on the lightweight, portable device is convenient.
• This model has the shortest battery life out of the entire lineup, but it's still six weeks long.

Kindles aren't like other tablets or smart devices; their sole purpose is to be as close to analog as possible for a tablet -- delivering distraction-free reading with a battery life that lasts weeks and a screen that's easy to view no matter the environment.

That means Kindle customers and devotees aren't expecting cutting-edge technology in a new release. They just want a great device with important but minimal finishing touches that improve upon the previous generation. 

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