Amazon announces new 'Kindle Paperwhite' for the first time in 3 years, USB Type-C compatible & evolved to a large screen



Amazon has announced the new Kindle Paperwhite for the first time in three

years since 2018. The 11th generation Kindle Paperwhite uses the series' first 6.8-inch display and USB Type-C, and is the series' first wireless charging compatible model ' Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition ' and 'Kindle Paperwhite ' designed for children. Three models of 'Kids model' will appear.

Amazon Announces New Generation 'Kindle Paperwhite' New Model 'Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition' Added | Press Release of Amazon Japan G.K.
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Amazon Adds New 'Kindle Paperwhite Kids Model' to Kindle Devices for Children Providing Reading Time to Enjoy Various Books from Masterpieces to Latest Works | Amazon Japan G.K. Press Release
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The newly introduced 11th generation Kindle Paperwhite has a response speed 20% faster than the previous generation due to the new SoC, and the display has been enlarged from 6 inches to 6.8 inches to suppress light reflection and improve brightness by 10%. In addition, the charging port has evolved from micro USB to USB Type-C, the front light LED has evolved from 5 to 17, and the battery life has evolved from about 6 weeks to about 10 weeks. In addition, the color tone adjustment light used in the top model ' Kindle Oasis ' is also newly supported.



Below is an image comparing the appearance and size with the previous model, the left side is the 11th generation that appeared this time, and the right side is the 10th generation of the previous model. The 11th generation is 7mm higher and 9mm wider, but 0.08m thinner, making the bezel of the display as thin as you can see. The weight has increased by 23g to 205g from the previous generation's 182g.



The main body color is black only, and the storage capacity is 8GB. Optional covers include cork cover (dark light), leather cover (black deep sea blue lavender haze mellow), and fabric cover (black deep sea blue lavender haze).

In addition, the 11th generation Kindle Paperwhite will also introduce a model called 'Signature Edition'. The signature edition is the first in the series to support Qi wireless charging and is equipped with an automatic brightness adjustment function. It has a capacity of 32GB and is similar in appearance to the Kindle Paperwhite, but weighs 207g, which is 2g heavier.



In addition, 'kids models' have continued to appear from the 10th generation. Compared to the previous generation, the 11th generation kids model has a resolution of 167ppi to 300ppi, 4 to 17 LEDs, a battery life of 4 to 10 weeks, and a

waterproof protection rating of IPX8 for submersion. And a color tone adjustment light has been added.



The 11th generation 'Kindle Paperwhite Kids Model' has a 2-year limited warranty for free device replacement, and a subscription service ' Amazon Kids + ' with abundant kids content and parental control functions for 3 to 12 years old. Is included for one year.



Below is a list of specifications comparing the new 'Kindle Paperwhite', 'Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition', and 'Kindle Paperwhite Kids Model' with the old model. The 11th generation model that appeared this time has a red frame added.



The 11th generation 'Kindle Paperwhite' is 14,980 yen including tax for the model with advertisement and 16,980 yen including tax for the model without advertisement, and the release date is October 27, 2021, but it has already been pre-purchased at the time of article creation. Can.

Amazon | Kindle Paperwhite-Large 6.8-inch display with waterproof wifi 8GB e-reader



The 'Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition' is 19,800 yen including tax for a single item and 22,460 yen including tax for a wireless charging stand, and will be released on December 1, 2021. This is also available for pre-order.

Amazon | Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition-Wireless Charging 6.8-inch Display Waterproof wifi 32GB E-reader



For the 'Kindle Paperwhite Kids Model', you can select a special cover for Emerald Forest Black Robot Dream, and the price is 16,900 yen including tax. The release date is October 27, 2021, and pre-orders are available.

Amazon | Kindle Paperwhite Kids Models-Amazon Kindle for Kids



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