New models of 'Kindle', 'Kindle Paperwhite' and 'Kindle Scribe' are announced at the same time, with improved screen brightness and faster page turning
Amazon announced new models of its e-readers, the Kindle , Kindle Paperwhite , and Kindle Scribe , on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Each model has been updated with features such as faster page turning and improved screen brightness.
Kindle e-book reader | Amazon
Amazon Newsroom - Amazon revamps its Kindle series
https://amazon-press.jp/Top-Navi/Press-releases/Presselist/Press-release/amazon/jp/Devices/2024/Kindle-Series-2024/
◆Kindle
The Kindle is the smallest model in the Kindle series. The 2024 Kindle has 25% more brightness and a better contrast ratio than the previous model. It also has faster page turning. It comes in two colors, Black and Matcha, and has a storage capacity of 16GB.
The 2024 version of the Kindle is already available on Amazon.co.jp, priced at 19,980 yen including tax.
Amazon.co.jp: New Kindle (released in 2024), 6-inch display e-reader, 16GB storage, matcha, no ads
◆Kindle Paperwhite
The 2024 Kindle Paperwhite has a larger screen size of 7 inches, up from 6.8 inches on the previous model, and the page turning speed is 25% faster. The selling price on Amazon.co.jp is 27,980 yen including tax.
Amazon.co.jp: New Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) 7-inch display, color-adjustable light, 12-week battery life, no ads, black
◆Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is a model that packs 32GB of storage and automatic brightness adjustment into a body the same size as the Kindle Paperwhite. It comes in two colors, 'Metallic Black' and 'Metallic Shade,' and both are priced at 32,980 yen (tax included).
Amazon.co.jp: New Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) 7-inch display, auto-brightness adjustment, color-adjusting light, 12-week battery life, no ads, metallic black
◆Kindle Scribe Notebook Design
The Kindle Scribe Notebook Design is a model with a white bezel of the handwriting-enabled Kindle Scribe , and also has a feature called Active Canvas that allows you to leave handwritten notes on e-books. However, Active Canvas only supports some e-books, and is not compatible with vertically written books or e-books with fixed layouts such as manga.
The Kindle Scribe Notebook Design is available in two colors: 'Tungsten' and 'Metallic Shade.' Tungsten is available in storage capacities of '16GB,' '32GB,' and '64GB,' while the Metallic Shade is only available in the 64GB model. Prices vary depending on storage capacity, with the 16GB model costing 56,980 yen (tax included).
Amazon.co.jp: New Kindle Scribe Notebook Design - 10.2' Display, 16GB Storage, Note-Taking Function, Premium Pen, Tungsten (Released in 2024)
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