The main downside of a Kindle is the upfront cost of actually buying one. They are fairly expensive if you want the newer models, and Amazon doesn't offer Kindle device deals that often. So when there's a sale like the one happening right now,

Thanks to Amazon’s Book Sale, the Colorsoft just got a whole lot more tempting. It has dropped from $280 to $225, which not only marks its lowest price yet but actually undercuts most other color e-readers out there. That’s 20% off, and the deal still stands even if you grab the free three-month Kindle Unlimited trial with it.