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Leaked Images Show New Colors and Design for Amazon's Next Entry-Level Kindle
Key points
- New Kindle to offer light blue, green, mauve, and black colors.
- Power button moved to top right edge to prevent accidental presses.
- Features more rounded screen corners and a minor redesign.
- Speculation suggests potential for multiple display versions.
- New Kindles are 1 millimeter thinner.
- New Kindles open books 30% faster.
- New Kindles offer optional aluminum cases with 32GB storage.
- New Kindles feature user-replaceable batteries.
- Base Kindle available today starting at $149.99.
- Base Kindle comes in ube purple and graphite colors.
- All new Kindles have a flush-front display.
- New 6-inch Kindle is 6.8mm thin and weighs 140 grams.
- New 6-inch Kindle lasts six weeks on a single charge.
- Base Kindle with 16GB storage costs $150 with lockscreen ads.
New Color Options and Design Changes
Leaked images indicate Amazon's next entry-level Kindle will introduce new color choices: light blue, green, and mauve, in addition to black. The previous model was available in black and matcha green. This update marks a minor redesign for the device.
Improved Usability with Power Button Relocation
A notable change is the repositioning of the power button from the bottom to the top right edge of the e-reader. This alteration aims to reduce instances of users accidentally putting the device to sleep, particularly when it is resting on a surface during use.
Subtle Aesthetic and Potential Display Variations
The leaked images also show the new Kindle with more rounded screen corners. Based on some visuals depicting a slightly recessed E Ink panel, there is speculation that Amazon might release multiple versions of the device with differing display features.
Unconfirmed Specifications and Pricing Context
The leaks do not provide details on other potential upgrades, such as the specific E Ink screen technology, storage capacity, battery life, or pricing. The 2024 basic Kindle model, which initially launched at $109.99, recently saw a price increase to $149.99 due to rising component costs.
Updates
- New Kindles are 1 millimeter thinner.
- New Kindles open books 30% faster.
- New Kindles offer optional aluminum cases with 32GB storage.
- New Kindles feature user-replaceable batteries.
- Base Kindle available today starting at $149.99.
- Base Kindle comes in ube purple and graphite colors.
- All new Kindles have a flush-front display.
- New 6-inch Kindle is 6.8mm thin and weighs 140 grams.
- New 6-inch Kindle lasts six weeks on a single charge.
- Base Kindle with 16GB storage costs $150 with lockscreen ads.
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How outlets covered it
Amazon released updated versions of its base Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft, featuring a thinner design, 30% faster book opening, and relocated power buttons. The new models offer vibrant colors, optional aluminum cases with double storage, and user-replaceable batteries.
Amazon has released updated versions of its Kindle Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and entry-level e-readers, featuring new designs, thinner profiles, and color options. These updates provide incremental improvements in battery life, storage, and display technology across the Kindle lineup.
Leaked images suggest Amazon's upcoming entry-level Kindle will feature a minor redesign and new color options, including light blue, green, and mauve. The power button's relocation to the top right edge aims to prevent accidental sleep mode activation.