While Amazon’s Kindle series of e-readers have long since left their impression on the mainstream consumer electronics market, it did take sometime before the company finally pulled the trigger and gave us a colour-enabled model. Dubbed the “Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition,” the new model’s biggest highlight is obviously its display, which goes beyond different shades of black and white to give users a more immersive reading experience.
With that in mind, you might be interested in getting one for yourself – we’ve put together this handy list of must-know facts about Amazon’s latest Kindle model.
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Design and Display
In terms of looks, there’s not a lot that Amazon has changed with the Colorsoft Signature Edition. Take one look at the device and it’s clear that you’re holding a Kindle in your hands. The generous serving of bezels (especially on the bottom chin) remain present, and at the moment it only comes in a single black colour variant, as compared to older Kindle models which even come in green and pink for example. It’s safe to say that Amazon didn’t set out to drastically shake up the world of product design with this one, and playing it safe keeps it familiar for returning customers as well as interested newcomers.
There’s also a bit of waterproofing onboard, which should keep it safe from most accidental splashes. Just don’t go swimming with it however.
As mentioned earlier, the biggest highlight of this device is its display. Up front you’ll find a 7-inch colour touchscreen, the first of its kind on a Kindle device. While some might dismiss the need for a colour screen on a Kindle (as books are of course mostly black-and-white), it’s a nice addition nonetheless, and opens up more possibilities as far as versatility and usage are concerned. It’s also front-lit, meaning that you won’t need to worry about reading in less-than-ideal lighting conditions.
Additional Features and Price
As with most other recent Kindle models, the Colorsoft comes with support for USB-C connectivity, which keeps it up to date with current tech trends and slightly improves charging speeds. According to Amazon, a single charge can last users up to eight weeks (or around two months), which is understandable given the relatively light operating system loaded inside the device. Sure, it’s not as full-featured as Amazon’s Fire tablets, but as far as e-readers go it’s more than enough. Users can also access a highlight feature which is a nice bit of added functionality.
The Kindle Colorsoft also provides up to 32GB of built-in storage, which should be able to fit a ton of eBooks all on-device. As for price, the device comes priced at £269.99, which is a bit hefty versus other Kindle models which are usually priced just around a hundred quid. At this price you can get an an Android tablet like the Galaxy Tab A9, although folks after a dedicated reading device might prefer the Kindle Colorsoft instead.
