GoKawiilAmazon refreshes Kindle lineup with aluminum models and page-turn button case
Amazon has released new versions of the base Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft, each a millimeter thinner and 30 percent faster at opening books, with power buttons relocated to the right edge. The devices now come in new colors and, for the first time, an optional aluminum build with double the storage (32GB vs 16GB) and no lockscreen ads, alongside a magnetic folio case featuring physical page-turn buttons. The base Kindle starts at $149.99, while the aluminum version costs $189.99, or $239.98 bundled with the new case.
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The redesign and premium aluminum option suggest Amazon is positioning Kindle as a more design-conscious, higher-margin product line rather than a purely budget e-reader. User-replaceable batteries, confirmed by Amazon VP Kevin Keith, point to the company adapting its hardware to meet new EU sustainability regulations, which could signal broader changes across Amazon's device lineup.
- New Kindles are thinner, faster, and have relocated power buttons for a cleaner design.
- Aluminum models offer double the storage and no ads, starting at $189.99.
- User-replaceable batteries were added to comply with EU regulations.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) — If you're excited about Amazon's new colorful Kindle lineup, the current Kindle Paperwhite is a great way to experience that crisp e-ink display and long battery life right now. It's the proven model that the new generation builds on, offering a glare-free screen that's perfect for reading anywhere, including by the pool or in bed.
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