Amazon has refreshed its e-readers lineup globally with the launch of the Kindle Paperwhite, Scribe and upgraded versions of the entry-level Kindle. The e-commerce giant has also introduced its first e-reader with a color screen called ColorSoft Signature Edition. It is equipped with features like auto-adjusting front light, light guide and claims to have a battery life of several weeks. The devices also get artificial intelligence (AI) features like text summarization and converting handwritten notes to text.
Kindle ColorSoft, Paperwhite and Scribe Price
Amazon’s new Kindle ColorSoft Signature Edition is priced at $279.99 (approximately Rs 24,000) in the US. It will be available for purchase from October 30. The entry-level Kindle is priced at $109.99 (approximately Rs. 9,000), the Kindle Paperwhite is priced at $159.99 (approximately Rs. 13,000), and the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is available for $189.99 (approximately). Rupee. 16,000).
The Kindle Scribe is the most expensive e-reader in the company’s lineup and is priced at $399.99 (approximately Rs. 34,000). This device can be purchased from December 4th.
Kindle ColorSoft, Paperwhite, and Scribe Features
According to Amazon, the Kindle ColorSoft Signature Edition features a light guide with nitride LEDs that can deliver paper-like colors. It is equipped with an oxide backplane with custom waves resulting in sharp performance and high contrast on both color and black and white content. It allows users to choose between standard and vibrant color styles depending on their preferences. Amazon says this model is waterproof and can last up to eight weeks on a single charge.
The new Kindle Scribe is the company’s most expensive e-reader and has all the features. Described as an AI-powered note-taking device, it has a 10.2-inch screen with a pixel density of 300ppi. The e-reader is bundled with a premium pen that now has a soft-tipped eraser. Kindle Scribe’s new Active Canvas feature enables readers to write notes that become a part of the page and remain there even if changes are made to elements such as font size or page layout. This AI-powered notebook can summarize text in a script font into bullet points that can be shared in the Notes tab. Additionally, it can recognize handwritten notes and convert them into script fonts.
Amazon has also refreshed its Kindle Paperwhite and it now also comes in a Signature Edition variant. It is equipped with a large 7-inch E-Ink screen with new oxide thin-film transistors for better contrast ratio. The Kindle Paperwhite is also said to have 25 percent faster page turns. The base model comes with 16GB of in-built storage while the Signature Edition gets an upgrade to 32GB. It is claimed to provide a battery life of up to three months.
The entry-level Kindle has been upgraded with faster page turns, a 25 percent brighter front light, a glare-free display with 300ppi, and 16GB of storage. It is available in the new Matcha colorway.
