Amazon unveils a new Kindle with color display, plus updated models

Amazon has unveiled some exciting updates to the Kindle series of e-readers, including the Kindle Colorsoft (the very first Kindle with a color display) as well as updated Kindle Scribe and Kindle Paperwhite models. The regular Kindle also has a new “Matcha” green colorway. Keep reading for more details on Amazon’s updated Kindle line-up and when they’ll be available for pre-order and/or purchase. When purchasing any of the new Kindle devices below, you’ll also receive 3 months of Kindle Unlimited free of charge. Kindle Unlimited grants access to millions of ebooks, select e-magazine subscriptions, and thousands of audiobooks, all accessible at any time from anywhere. It normally costs $11.99 per month. The brand-new Kindle Colorsoft With the Kindle Colorsoft, Amazon brings a Kindle with a color display to the market for the first time. It’s said to deliver “paper-like color that brings covers and content to life” and offers both high contrast visuals and fast display performance. The Kindle Colorsoft’s display has a new light guide with nitride LEDs that improves colors and increases brightness without blurring details. It’ll be possible to choose between different color styles and enlarge images. Amazon Amazon Amazon The Kindle Colorsoft has wireless charging, battery life of up to 8 weeks, and is waterproof. It also includes the usual Kindle features, including fast page turning and a... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2024-10-17 14:54:38 UTC ]

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