Entry model of Amazon e-book reader "Kindle" that can be bought at about 9000 yen is lightweight & slimmer and the function also evolved

Kindle OasisYaKindle VoyageAmazon, for example, has released an e-book reader packed with the latest technology to make reading experience better for e-books, but Kindle Oasis of the high-end model casually took 35,980 yen including tax It is also true that it is not an amount that can be handed out. In the meantime, what we prepare as an entry model that Amazon can buy with less than 10,000 yen is "Kindle"With the evolution of multiple points, it will be renewed newly.

Kindle - eye-friendly e-book reader: Amazon.co.jp


This is new Kindle. Although it has not changed significantly, it is 11% thinner than the previous generation Kindle and 16% lighter.


Display size is 6 inches, resolution is 167 ppi from other Kindle. In addition, communication is Wi-Fi only and no built-in light.


The terminal is 9.1 mm thinner than the pencil.


Weight is only 161 g. Because it is thin and light, it reduces the burden of carrying around, so you can read e-books you like anywhere anytime.


The feature of Kindle is that it adopts the e-ink screen which is gentle to the eyes and has a comfortable reading like a real paper, no matter what. Unlike a display such as a smartphone, since the actual ink is used, visibility in a bright place is outstanding. Also, since it always has the same natural brightness as the surrounding environment, eyes become less tired and reading is also comfortable for a long time. Also, unlike LCD screen blue light is zero point also.


Comparing specs with other Kindle terminals is as follows. Amazon's prime member can buy it at 4980 yen including tax.


Although it is not described in the Japanese sales page, according to the contents of overseas press release, the new Kindle is the terminal that supported the first Kindle series Bluetooth audio. It also supports the "VoiceView" accessibility function for the visually impaired, and the voice reading function can be used without an adapter.

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In addition, the new "Kindle" is the stage when accepting pre-order at the time of article creation. The selling price is the model with campaign information is 8980 yen including tax, the model without campaign information is 1980 yen including tax, the release date is July 20, 2016.

Kindle - eye-friendly e-book reader: Amazon.co.jp