Amazon recently announced a more budget-friendly version of its popular color screen Kindle device. The new model offers a $30 discount, bringing the price down to $249.99 for 16GB of storage, compared to the original 32GB version priced at $279.99. The retailer also introduced a kids edition of the Kindle Colorsoft, catering to younger readers.
The original 7-inch Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition was designed to provide users with a visually engaging experience, particularly for browsing comics and graphic novels. The device features an adjustable glare-free display, up to eight weeks of battery life, and the option to invert page colors for a dark mode experience.
The new 16GB model retains the high-contrast Colorsoft display, adjustable warm light, battery life, fast page turns, and more from the original device. Additionally, it includes a three-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited, granting access to a vast library of over 4 million e-books. However, some features such as auto-adjusting front light, wireless charging, and larger storage space are not included in the new model.
For young readers, the Kindle Colorsoft Kids edition comes with an illustrated cover, a two-year warranty, and a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, providing access to books, games, videos, and apps. Packed with features to aid reading practice, the device includes a vocabulary builder, Word Wise for learning new words, the OpenDyslexic font, and Bluetooth connectivity for listening to audiobooks.
Overall, Amazon’s latest offerings aim to make the Kindle Colorsoft more accessible to a wider audience while still delivering an immersive reading experience. Whether for adults or children, these new models provide a range of features to enhance the reading experience and encourage literacy development.
