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Kindle Colorsoft Kids Review (2025): Great for All Ages

The age-old question (if “age-old” can be used for technology developed in the past 20 years) persisted as I tested the newest designed-for-kids Kindle: Should you give kids a screen when you could give them something else? If you are going to give your kids a screen, a reflective e-paper screen that's easier on the eyes than an emissive screen is one of the best ways to go. While a Kindle can't fully replace the experience of turning a page on a physical book, I loved reading from a young age

Here’s the first discount on the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft!

The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft officially launched in late 2024, but the retailer just launched a cheaper version in July 2025. It’s still a bit pricey, but the price has gotten a bit more accessible, especially if you get it right now. The 16GB version of the Amazon Kindle Colorosft just got its first discount, bringing the cost down by $30. Buy the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft for $219.99 ($30 off) This offer is available directly from Amazon as a “limited time deal.” You won’t need to use any coupon

Amazon's 16GB Kindle Colorsoft is $30 off ahead of Labor Day weekend

You might be feeling like it’s time to upgrade your ereader or even buy your first one, particularly if you’re hoping to do some reading this Labor Day weekend. Alternatively, it may be that you’re looking for a way to read digital comics without all of the distractions of an iOS or Android tablet. In such cases, it may be worth considering Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft, which is currently $30 off at $220. That's a record low price for this particular model, which has 16GB of storage — half as much

The new entry-level Kindle Colorsoft is $30 off for a limited time

Amazon’s 16GB Kindle Colorsoft is less than a month old, but it’s already on sale for $219.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Meanwhile, the new Colorsoft Kids — which includes a 12-month subscription to Amazon Kids Plus, a two-year extended warranty, and a cover-style case — has been discounted to $239.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Both ad-free e-readers feature a seven-inch color E Ink display, IPX8 waterproofing, and a battery that can last up to eight weeks on a si

Amazon’s best Kindles are cheaper than ever at Best Buy

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A Kindle lets you carry an entire bookshelf while on the go, which is why almost every year we recommend the e-reader in our guides to the best back to school essentials. With a new semester just around the corner, it’s no surprise Best Buy is currently offering the latest versions of some of our favorite models at record low prices. You can, for example, pick up the ad-supported Kindle Paperwhite starting a

One of the best color E Ink tablets I've tested is not made by Kobo or Boox, and it's on sale

ZDNET's key takeaways The Kindle Colorsoft retails for $279. It has a bright display (even in direct sunlight), customizable color settings, and zippy performance while browsing titles and turning pages. It could be a bit larger to get the full effect of the color display. $279.99 at Amazon $279.99 at Target more buying choices The Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle is $30 off on Amazon right now. The bundle comes with the device, a fabric cover of your color choice, and a 9W power adapter--a

My favorite Kindle tablet just got a kids model, and it makes so much sense

Amazon My older kids each have a Kindle they use to read each night before bed. Thanks to strong parental controls and an easy user interface, it's the perfect e-reader for young readers. Now, Amazon is adding color to the Kindle Kids lineup with a new Kindle Colorsoft created exclusively for children. The first-ever color Kindle for kids is a 16GB Kindle Colorsoft built to provide young readers a more enriching experience. The device brings a color E Ink display to the Amazon Kids+ and Kindle

Amazon’s Only Color Kindle Just Got a Version That’s a Little Bit Cheaper

Amazon’s newest Colorsoft e-reader is downgrading storage so it can upgrade your bank account. A new version of the Colorsoft Kindle—Amazon’s first-ever color e-reader—will come in a 16GB version that cuts the e-reader’s storage in half compared to the first generation but also debuts at a slightly cheaper $250 compared to the first-gen’s $280. There’s not a ton going on here other than the lower storage for a lower price tradeoff, but if you’re not someone who needs the whole 32GB of capacity

Amazon launches a cheaper color Kindle and its first model for kids

TL;DR Amazon has launched a cheaper Kindle Colorsoft 16GB and a new Kindle Colorsoft Kids model. The Kids version includes a year of Amazon Kids Plus, a colorful case, and parental controls. Both devices use the same color screen as last year’s model, which we didn’t love. Amazon is still betting on color E-Ink, even if it had a somewhat rocky start last year. The company just added two more devices to its Kindle Colorsoft lineup: a cheaper 16GB version and a new Kindle Colorsoft Kids. Both a

Amazon introduces a more affordable color screen Kindle

Amazon is making its color screen Kindle more affordable. Following the launch of the Kindle Colorsoft last year, the retailer on Thursday introduced a lower-cost version of the normally $279.99 device. The new device offers a $30 discount for 16GB of storage instead of 32GB, bringing the cost down to $249.99. A kids edition is also now available. The original 7-inch Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition was designed to bring a more engaging visual experience to the popular Kindle e-reader, ideal

Amazon announces a slightly cheaper Kindle Colorsoft with half the storage

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon finally launched its first-ever color Kindle last year, and while the Kindle Colorsoft was an impressive first effort, the high price of entry likely put it out of range of a lot of people. Well, we have good(ish) news. Amazon has now added a slightly cheaper Colorsoft to its li

Amazon's New Kindle Colorsoft E-Reader Drops Its Price and Its Storage

When Amazon released its first color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, last November, some people balked at its $280 price. We've seen it dip to $225 during Prime Day sales events, but Amazon has now released a new lower-priced $250 Colorsoft model with less storage as well as the "first-ever Kindle in color for kids." The two new models are, in fact, the same device but the Kindle Colorsoft Kids ($270) includes one year of Amazon Kids Plus, a two-year "worry-free" guarantee (Am

Amazon just released the first full-color Kindle for the youngest readers

Amazon My older kids each have a Kindle they use to read each night before bed, and it's the perfect e-reader for young readers thanks to strong parental controls and easy user interface. Now, Amazon is adding color to the Kindle Kids lineup with a new Kindle Colorsoft created exclusively for children. The first-ever color Kindle for kids is a 16GB Kindle Colorsoft built to provide young readers a more enriching experience. The device brings a color E Ink display to the Amazon Kids+ and Kindle

Amazon is launching a cheaper color Kindle

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. After launching the Kindle Colorsoft last year — its first Kindle with a color screen — Amazon is adding two new iterations of the e-reader to its lineup today: a cheaper Colorsoft with 16GB of storage for $249.99 and a kids-focused bundle for $269.99. The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition will still be available for $279.99. “Our customers have loved reading Kindle in color

One of the best color E Ink tablets I've tested is not made by Kobo or Boox

ZDNET's key takeaways The Kindle Colorsoft retails for $279. It has a bright display (even in direct sunlight), customizable color settings, and zippy performance while browsing titles and turning pages. It could be a bit larger to get the full effect of the color display. $279.99 at Amazon $279.99 at Target more buying choices To avid readers, the Kindle has been a mainstay since its inception in 2007. Each new Kindle model gives readers more advanced features and faster performance. But now

Amazon’s best Kindles are cheaper than ever during Prime Day

Summer travel season is in full swing, and whether you’re headed to the beach, a weekend getaway, or just staying home in the A/C, here are some good Prime Day deals for readers. The latest Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Essential let you carry an entire library without the bulk, and right now, Prime members can buy the 16GB Paperwhite with ads for just $124.99 ($35 off) at Amazon for Prime Day. The ad-free Kindle Colorsoft Signature Essential, which is nearly identical to

Amazon Celebrates Prime Day, the New Kindle Color Sees a 40% Drop to Its Lowest Price Yet

With summer holidays approaching, Kindle sales are increasing: Nobody wants to lug heavy books around on holiday, and a Kindle gives the perfect solution to avoid that. Black and white only was all Kindle readers could do for years, but now color has arrived, and the new ones are fast on the best-seller charts. This Prime Day, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB is available at an all-time low, nearly 40% off: For $179, down from the regular $279, this is a deal that’s hard to overlook

Why I recommend this Kindle e-reader to bookworms and tablet users alike - especially at $100 off

ZDNET's key takeaways The Kindle Colorsoft is normally $279, but is on sale at Amazon. It has a bright display (even in direct sunlight), customizable color settings, and zippy performance while browsing titles and turning pages. It could be a bit larger to get the full effect of the color display. $279.99 at Amazon $279.99 at Target more buying choices The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition tablet comes with 32GB of storage and a generous $100 discount, bringing it down to just $180 (