Amazon has launched its tenth generation Kindle e-reader devices in India, with prices starting from Rs 8,999 and going up to Rs 17,999 for the 4G variant of the Kindle Paperwhite.
Kindle has been a popular product, finding buyers who’re willing to switch from physical books to the digital form.
It does help that Kindle has a long battery life, which can last for over six weeks on a single charge. With the new Kindle series available, we decided to list out the changes/improvements that one can expect from the new e-reader. Also, this will help current Kindle owners determine whether it is the ideal time to upgrade.
Lighter and Brighter
The Kindle has a unique design which has evolved over the years, from being a bulky box to a slimmer device. Keeping that in mind, Amazon has kept it simple with the design of the recent Kindle e-reader and we’re not complaining.
The Paperwhite gets a 6-inch e-ink screen that is claimed to get 300ppi and improved screen brightness for better reading experience by offering an addition LED light to make it five on the latest generation. Amazon claims that with the new Kindle Paperwhite, users will be able to set the brightness level according to his/her need and gradually, the device will be able to pick their preference.
The screen also is now able to push off any dust particle that settles on the device. This wasn’t possible with the 3G variant of Kindle Paperwhite and we’re glad that Amazon has thought of a basic feature such as this.
Splash-Ready Kindle
You can clean up the new Kindle Paperwhite with water and stop worrying about them malfunctioning. Yes, the latest Kindle Paperwhite comes with IPX8 certification, making it dust and water resistant.
For a basic device such as this, Kindle users have been crying out for the feature (which first came to the Kindle Oasis) and it’s finally here. Amazon must have felt that people not willing to spend over 20K on the Kindle Oasis might consider the new Kindle Paperwhite.
4G Enabled and More Storage in Two
Compared to the previous Kindle Paperwhite, this one gets advanced connectivity via 4G LTE. The network runs via built-in SIM that is powered by Vodafone, as claimed by the company.
And just in case, if 8GB isn’t enough for your e-book collection then you can also consider the 32GB variant, that is more suited for those who’re avid graphic novel fans.
All this has ensured that while the base model’s price remains at Rs 12,999 for the extra storage and 4G support, you’d have to pay Rs 17,999.
Should You Upgrade?
If you’ve got anything less than the ninth generation Kindle e-reader then the new Paperwhite 4G or even the basic Wi-Fi variant is worth going for. You get 8GB storage, brighter screen for easier reading, lighter design shell and most importantly, it is dust and water resistant.
Unless you need a lot of storage (to store PDFs) and need 4G for connectivity on-the-go, we’d recommend you to go for the Wi-Fi variant.
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