Amazon has the latest version of its popular Kindle Paperwhite cameIf you’re keeping score at home, it marks the sixth iteration. The new model is the thinnest Paperwhite ever and features an updated 7-inch screen. previous model 6.8 inch screen. It also has the highest contrast of any Kindle, thanks to its oxide thin film transistor display technology.
Amazon also boosted speed, promising 25 percent faster page conversions. It’s waterproof as before, but uses a new material with a high-quality soft-touch grip. The Kindle Paperwhite has 16GB of storage and is available in three colors: Raspberry, Jade and Black. Now available here Amazon for $160.
As before, the company has also released a premium version called Paperwhite Signature Editing with more bells and whistles. In this model, the storage is doubled to 32GB and it has an auto-adjusting front light as well as optional wireless charging. The Paperwhite Signature Edition comes in Metallic Raspberry, Metallic Jade and Metallic Black For $200.
If you’re looking for a budget e-reader, Amazon has also updated its entry-level Kindle. The new 12th generation model comes with an updated 6-inch display that offers a higher contrast ratio for more readable text and a front light that’s 25 percent brighter at maximum setting. It also gets a performance update that improves page-turning speed. It comes in black or the new ‘Matcha’ color and that’s it now on sale for $110.
Along with these models, Amazon also introduced the Colorsoft, the first color Kindle, which could be ideal for graphic novels and other digital color-oriented content. It promises “rich, paper-like color” using an oxide rear screen, plus high contrast for both color and black-and-white content. It’s available for pre-order for $280 with shipping on October 30th. Finally, Amazon is releasing a second Kindle Scribe reader that doubles as a note-taking device. remarkable tablets). It’s coming on December 4th, but you can pre-order it now for $400.
