New flush-front design with our
highest-resolution 300 ppi display and crisp, laser-quality
text
Waterproof so you can read by the pool, in the
bath, or at the beach
SEATTLE, Oct. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Today,
Amazon introduced the all-new reimagined Kindle Paperwhite,
featuring a thinner and lighter design, sleek flush-front display,
twice the storage and waterproofing so you can read comfortably
anywhere. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite still includes features
customers love about Kindle like a glare-free display and a battery
life measured in weeks. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite is available
for pre-order today for just $139.99
at http://www.amazon.ca/kindlepaperwhite and will start shipping
November 7.
"Customers love the Kindle Paperwhite, and we're excited to
bring premium features—like a thinner and lighter flush-front
design, additional storage and waterproofing—to our most popular
Kindle," said Kevin Keith, Vice
President, Amazon Devices. "With the all-new Kindle Paperwhite,
it's never been easier to get lost in a story no matter where you
go."
Sleek, modern design
The all-new Kindle Paperwhite
features a sleek, flush-front design and a back made of soft,
grippable material so it rests easily in your hand. It is the
thinnest and lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet, measuring 8.18mm thick
and weighing 182g—less than half the weight of many paperback
books—so extended reading sessions are even more comfortable.
The six-inch, high resolution 300 ppi display features crisp,
laser-quality text that reads like real paper. It also includes
five LEDs and an adjustable front light for a uniform, glare-free
display in any setting—even direct sunlight.
The first waterproof Kindle Paperwhite
The most
popular Kindle is now waterproof so you can read in even more
places. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite is designed to withstand
accidental drops in the bathtub, hot tub, pool, and ocean. Its IPX8
rated to protect against immersion in up to two meters of fresh
water for up to 60 minutes.
2x the storage
The all-new Kindle Paperwhite comes
with twice the storage so you can keep more content on your device.
Available in 8 GB, which is twice the storage as the previous
generation and can hold thousands of titles, and 32 GB for storing
even more content with large file sizes.
Even more personalization
Kindle includes a variety
of ways to tailor your experience so you can read your book your
way. Today, we're introducing even more personalization features,
including:
- An updated home—The new home experience makes it easier
to find your next read based on your reading history, including
books that are free for you to read from Kindle Unlimited.
- Easily personalize your reading—Now save multiple
reading settings, selecting the font, boldness level, and
orientation settings you prefer all from the main menu and quickly
switch between those settings.
The updated home experience, as well as the ability to quickly
save and access reading settings, will be delivered as a free,
over-the-air update to the all-new Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle
Paperwhite Gen 6 (released in 2013) and newer devices in the coming
weeks.
The features readers love about Kindle
By design,
Kindle devices are purpose-built for reading so you can lose
yourself in a book. Unlike tablets and phones, a Kindle has no
glare, even in bright sunlight, and won't distract you with social
media, emails, text messages, or notifications. The all-new Kindle
Paperwhite includes features that have made the Kindle family the
best devices for reading, enhancing the experience beyond a print
book:
- Whispersync—Saves and synchronizes your last page read,
bookmarks, and annotations from your Kindle eBooks across all of
your Kindle devices and apps, so you can always pick up where you
left off on any device, whether you're reading or listening.
- Goodreads—Kindle is integrated with the world's largest
site for readers and book recommendations, with over 50 million
members, 1.3 billion books added, and 47 million book reviews.
- X-Ray—Explore the "Bones of the Book"—see all of the
passages across a book that mention relevant ideas, fictional
characters, historical figures, places, or topics of interest.
- Word Wise—Available on many popular English language
titles, Word Wise makes it easier to enjoy and quickly understand
more challenging books. Short and simple definitions automatically
appear above difficult words, so you can keep reading with fewer
interruptions.
- Smart Lookup—Integrates a full dictionary definition
with other reference information via X-Ray and Wikipedia.
World's Best eBook Store
Kindle e-readers come with
instant access to the Kindle Store, which includes:
- Massive selection—Millions of books, including the
latest best sellers, Kindle Singles, and more.
- Kindle Unlimited—Our premium reading subscription is a
great choice for readers who want even more. Kindle Unlimited
offers over one million books, kids' books and more—all for
$9.99 a month after a 30-day free
trial for eligible customers.
- Kindle exclusives—Over one million books are exclusive
to the Kindle Store.
Pricing and Availability
The all-new Kindle
Paperwhite is $139.99 for the 8 GB
model and $169.99 for the 32 GB
model. The 32 GB with free cellular connectivity is $239.99. All are available today for pre-order in
Canada. Customers can also
purchase a cover with a thin design that snaps perfectly onto the
all-new Kindle Paperwhite. The cover opens like a book,
automatically waking the device when opened and putting it to sleep
when closed. Choose from three materials in a variety of colours: a
premium leather cover for $79.99 in
rustic; leather covers, all $49.99,
in black, merlot, punch red, and indigo purple; and water-safe
fabric covers, all $39.99, in
charcoal black, canary yellow, and marine blue. Customers can learn
more at www.amazon.ca/kindlepaperwhite.
About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles:
customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for
invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term
thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized
recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct
Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa
are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more
information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.
SOURCE Amazon Canada