Amazon
has introduced the all-new Kindle e-reader with a 6-inch touchscreen
display in India for Rs 5,999. Pre-orders for the new device begin today
via Amazon.in and it will start shipping on October 9.
Some
key features of the new Kindle include a Vocabulary builder that
automatically adds words to the dictionary and lets you quiz yourself
with flash cards, Whispersync to save and synchronize the last page
read, weeks of battery life and Smart Lookup. The new Kindle also tells
you how much time you will require to read a particular book and there’s
an educational feature called Kindle FreeTime that helps parents
encourage kids to spend more time reading with selected books and
achievement badges.
Amazon
claims that the new Kindle is light and ultra-portable, and comes
equipped with a process that increases its speed by 20 percent. The
budget price and features indicate that Amazon aims to lure first-time
users with this device. However, expect some features to be missing in
this device. For example, the it has a lower resolution screen compared
to the original Kindle Paperwhite that sells for Rs 10,999.
“Readers
who haven’t yet experienced an e-reader will be surprised by how easy
it is to read on, with no glare even in bright sunlight, and weeks of
battery life. Readers who have never tried eBooks will love enhanced
reading features like instant dictionary look-up and adjustable font
sizes,” it states in the press release.
“Our
new Kindle is small and light, with weeks of battery life, a 20% faster
processor, twice the storage, and a touch interface,” said Peter
Larsen, Vice President, Amazon Kindle. “The new Kindle includes all the
features readers love—Whispersync, built-in dictionary and new exclusive
features like Vocabulary builder, Kindle Freetime and Goodreads
integration. It’s never been a better time to be a reader.”
Kindle
arrives pre-registered so you can start reading immediately, negating
the need for any setup. Needless to say, it gives access to millions of
books including bestsellers such as Kindle Singles, and more. Indian
users can also expect features like Word Wise and Enhanced Search to be
introduced as part of a free, over-the-air software update over the next
couple of weeks.
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