Amazon on Tuesday launched its next-generation Kindle Paperwhite that includes a bigger, 6.8-inch show and USB Kind-C charging. The brand new Kindle Paperwhite (aka Kindle Paperwhite eleventh Gen) is available in two completely different fashions — the essential Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version. The latter will include extra cupboard space of 32GB and contains an auto-adjusting mild sensor. Along with the brand new Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon is internet hosting its {hardware} occasion on September 28 the place it’s anticipated to unveil its new Echo gadgets and companies.
New Kindle Paperwhite value in India, availability
The all-new Kindle Paperwhite carries a price ticket of Rs. 13,999 in India, whereas the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version is priced at Rs. 17,999. Each fashions are available a Black color possibility and might be out there for pre-orders by Amazon.in beginning right now, the corporate stated. Clients pre-ordering the brand new Kindle Paperwhite fashions might be entitled to obtain Kindle credit price Rs. 500 that can be utilized in direction of eBook purchases, at as much as 80 p.c of the e-book value.
Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite will begin delivery from October 27, whereas the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version delivery will start from November 4.
New Kindle Paperwhite specs, options
The brand new Kindle Paperwhite options the 6.8-inch glare-free show that’s 0.8-inch bigger over the 6-inch display screen out there on the existing Kindle Paperwhite. The show additionally options smaller 10mm bezels together with a flush-front design. There are no modifications on the a part of pixel density as the brand new Kindle Paperwhite can have the identical 300ppi rely that’s out there on the earlier mannequin. Nevertheless, Amazon claims that it has improved the show with extra 10 p.c brightness on the most setting to supply a extra comfy expertise. There may be additionally an adjustable heat mild and white-on-black mode to let customers learn books in each day and evening instances — relying on their preferences.
In contrast to the brand new common Kindle Paperwhite, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version additionally contains an auto-adjusting entrance mild that mechanically adjusts the show brightness based mostly on ambient lighting.
On the storage entrance, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version brings 32GB of onboard storage. The all-new common Kindle Paperwhite, however, has 8GB storage.
The brand new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version each are claimed to ship the longest battery life ever on Kindle that may final for as much as 10 weeks. The e-readers additionally embody a USB Kind-C port for quick charging that’s rated to totally cost the machine in 2.5 hours utilizing a 10W adapter. Additional, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version moreover contains wi-fi charging assist.
Amazon not too long ago redesigned its Kindle interface that comes preloaded on the brand new Kindle Paperwhite fashions. It allows you to simply change between the house display screen, library, and your present e-book. The up to date interface additionally features a new library expertise with new filters, type menus, a brand new collections view, and an interactive scroll bar.
With the brand new interface and {hardware}, the brand new Kindle Paperwhite fashions are rated to have 20 p.c quicker web page turns and an total smoother person expertise.
The all-new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version each are made utilizing 60 p.c post-consumer recycled plastics and 70 p.c recycled die-cast magnesium. As a lot as 96 p.c of their packaging can also be fabricated from wooden fiber-based supplies. Furthermore, the brand new Kindle Paperwhite carries an IPX8 score to resist unintentional drops within the bathtub and pool.
Amazon hasn’t but supplied the photographs of the brand new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Version.
Amazon occasion on September 28
Amazon is internet hosting its subsequent {hardware} occasion at 9:30pm IST on September 28. Though precise particulars about what the corporate is planning to launch are but to be revealed, the invite despatched to Devices 360 confirms that the digital occasion will characteristic the information concerning the newest Amazon gadgets, options, and companies. The invite additionally mentions that there might be “a mixture of digital and on-ground occasions, dwell from Seattle”.
The {hardware} occasion has additionally been teased by the About Amazon website. Nevertheless, since will probably be invite-only, we aren’t anticipating Amazon to livestream the occasion publicly.
Eventually yr’s {hardware} occasion, Amazon unveiled its Echo (4th Gen), Echo Dot (4th Gen), Echo Dot (4th Gen) With Clock, and Echo Show 10 as a few of its new gadgets. The corporate additionally introduced Luna as its new game streaming service and an replace to its Ring safety product lineup with an indoor drone and a automobile alarm. We might even see some updates to all these services and products at subsequent week’s occasion.
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