Amazon just made an important announcement about its Kindle portfolio, revealing the first-ever color Kindle, known as the Kindle Colorsoft, as well as improved Kindle Scribe, Paperwhite, and entry-level versions. These latest disclosures follow the unintended leak of details via a Spanish-language blog post on Amazon’s website, which Amazon soon verified.
Kindle Colorsoft: A Colorful Revolution
The Kindle Colorsoft, Amazon’s first e-reader with a full-color display, was the focus of the unveiling. This is a significant leap in Kindle technology, providing a paper-like reading experience with brilliant, rich colors. The new gadget employs advanced algorithms to improve color and brightness, and it has Kindle-specific characteristics such as a unique oxide backing layer, rapid page-turning, and strong contrast.
The Kindle Colorsoft also has an outstanding battery life, lasting up to eight weeks on one charge. It enables wireless charging and is waterproof, making it an adaptable choice for enthusiastic readers. The Kindle Colorsoft, priced at $279.99 (£269.99 or around AU$420), is currently available for pre-order, with the first units due to ship by the end of October.
AI-Powered Kindle Scribe: A Smarter Writing Experience
Along with the Kindle Colorsoft, Amazon unveiled the Kindle Scribe 2024 edition. This revised edition features a sleek new design with white borders and a high-resolution 300ppi display that feels like paper. What distinguishes this gadget is the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, which improve note-taking efficiency. Users can, for example, condense long notes into bullet points or convert handwritten notes to text. These options are currently only accessible in English.
A new Active Canvas feature keeps notes in place even when users modify the layout or font sizes. The Kindle Scribe comes with the Premium Pen stylus, which has a soft-tip eraser for a more tactile experience. Prices for the Kindle Scribe begin at $399.99 (£359.99 or around AU$600), with availability beginning on December 4.
Kindle Paperwhite and Entry-Level Kindle: Enhanced Features
Amazon has also improved the popular Kindle Paperwhite model. The new edition provides a speedier experience, with 25% faster page flips and the best contrast ratio of any Kindle display to date. It’s the tiniest Paperwhite ever, with a three-month battery life and water-resistant construction. The Paperwhite comes in a variety of colors and starts at $159.99 (£159.99 or about AU$240) for 16GB of storage, with a Signature Edition giving 32GB of storage for $199.99 (£179.99 or around AU$300).
The entry-level Kindle has also received upgrades, including a 300ppi display and a 25% brighter front light, which now matches the Paperwhite’s display quality. This base model is available in the new Matcha color and costs $109.99 (£104.99 or around AU$165).
Kid-Friendly Options
Amazon is also targeting younger readers with two new Kindle Kids models: a new entry-level Kindle Kids and a Paperwhite Kids version. These kid-friendly devices have protective coverings and have improved display capabilities like as greater contrast ratios and quicker page turns. Prices for the entry-level Kindle Kids start at $129.99 (£114.99), while the Paperwhite Kids costs $179.99 (£159.99).
For additional information, see Jamie Richards’ original announcement, which includes comments from Mark Wilson, on TechRadar, where this story was first published. You can check out the full article here.
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