Amazon is lastly updating its smallest Kindle e-reader with the much-needed options that had been beforehand loved on costlier fashions. Though the pill e-reader has an unchanged design, it now packs a sharper show and longer battery than earlier than.
TL;DR
- Amazon’s all-new Kindle e-reader will get extra storage and a sharper display screen.
- The 2022 Kindle begins at $100 for lock display screen ad-supported variant.
- A brand new Kindle Children e-reader was additionally unveiled for $120.
Small Kindle will get huge in options
On the entrance of the 2022 Kindle e-reader is similar 6-inch grey scale show with darkish mode and adjustable mild degree choices. Nevertheless, it’s now drastically sharper or equal to 3x extra pixels in comparison with the older mannequin in line with Amazon. This outputs 300 ppi density which has similarities to different Amazon e-readers.
Not like the Kindle Paperwhite (Signature Version), the common Kindle nonetheless lacks a flushed entrance design and doesn’t include waterproofing safety. As an alternative, the pill saved the compact and light-weight type of its predecessor. Amazon additionally says that the most recent e-reader is made out of 90 p.c recycled magnesium.
The all-new Kindle can last as long as six weeks earlier than it must be recharged, which is an enormous improve. And talking of charging, Amazon has dropped the clunky micro-USB interface in favor of the quicker and reversible USB-C port. Along with the improved battery life, the on-board storage on the brand new e-reader is lastly greater and doubled to 16 GB. Surprisingly, that is the one reminiscence possibility accessible with no 32 GB on sight.
All-new Kindle and Kindle Children version pricing
The Kindle (2022) with lock display screen adverts begins at $100 in black or denim blue coloration choices. It’s accessible for pre-order and can ship on October 12. Alternatively, Amazon additionally launched an all-new Kindle Children version e-reader for $120. It has the identical innards as the usual Kindle however comes with a two-year assure and free Amazon Children+ entry for a 12 months.
