Engadget reports that Amazon's base Kindle e-reader is currently discounted to $90, a $20 savings off the regular price and just $10 above its all-time low. This deal is particularly timely for consumers who made New Year's resolutions to read more. The entry-level Kindle features a compact, lightweight design, 16GB of storage, and a battery life that lasts up to six weeks on a single charge.

While it lacks premium features like a color screen or stylus support, the device grants access to the extensive Kindle library. Crucially, this promotion includes three months of Kindle Unlimited at no extra cost, offering a 'Netflix-for-books' style subscription service. The only noted trade-off is the presence of lockscreen ads, though the review suggests these are generally unobtrusive and book-focused.

This deal positions the Kindle as an affordable, dedicated tool for digital reading without the distractions of a multi-purpose tablet.