GoKawiilAmazon refreshes Kindle Colorsoft e-reader, pricing starts at $290
Amazon has released an updated Kindle Colorsoft alongside refreshed basic and Paperwhite models. The new Colorsoft starts at $290 with 16GB storage, while a 32GB Signature Edition in graphite or Fig finishes costs $320, featuring an edge-to-edge 7-inch color E-Ink display at 300ppi for black-and-white content and 150ppi for color.
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The device targets readers of comics, graphic novels and cookbooks who benefit from color rendering, though the reviewer notes hues remain muted compared to an iPad. Minimal changes from the original Colorsoft suggest Amazon is iterating gradually on design rather than reworking the core reading experience, which could limit appeal to upgraders already owning the first-generation device.
- Kindle Colorsoft starts at $290; Signature Edition with 32GB costs $320.
- Display is thinner, lighter, and edge-to-edge versus the original Colorsoft.
- Battery life reportedly lasts up to eight weeks per Amazon's claims.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition — If you love reading comics, graphic novels, or magazines, the Colorsoft's color E-Ink display brings covers and illustrations to life in a way standard Kindles can't. The Signature Edition adds extra storage and a sleek aluminum back, making it a great pick for anyone ready to upgrade their e-reading experience.
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