Sep 13, 2022
Amazon’s New Kindle 11th Generation
Links
Click here to buy the new Kindle for $99.99 - ships October 12, 2022
Kevin Keith on TKC 533 October 19, 2018 - New Kindle Paperwhite!
Steven King at launch of Kindle 2 - February 10, 2009 (YouTube)
Full Press Release:
Introducing Kindle and Kindle Kids: Now with 300 ppi
High-Resolution Display, USB-C Charging, and 2X Storage
The lightest and most compact Kindle provides a glare-free, 6-inch,
high-resolution display, up to six weeks of battery life and USB-C
charging, adjustable front light, dark mode, and 16 GB of
storage—all for only $99.99
Kindle Kids comes with a kid-friendly cover, one year of Amazon
Kids+ providing unlimited access to thousands of age-appropriate
books, and a two-year worry-free guarantee—for only $119.99
A free, four-month Kindle Unlimited membership is included with
Kindle for a limited time, offering access to over 2 million
titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more
SEATTLE—September 13, 2022—Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced the
next generation of Kindle—the lightest and smallest Kindle.
Starting at just $99.99, the new Kindle combines premium features
with an affordable price, including a 300 ppi high-resolution
6-inch display, USB-C charging, longer battery life of up to six
weeks, and room for thousands of books with twice the storage. The
same features also come with Kindle Kids, which includes a one-year
subscription to Amazon Kids+ that provides kids with unlimited
access to thousands of books. Kindle and Kindle Kids pre-orders
start today and will begin shipping October 12. Learn more at
http://www.amazon.com/kindle.
“With a high-resolution display that delivers three-times more
pixels than our previous base Kindle, USB-C charging, 16GB of
storage, and built-in adjustable front light, the new ultralight
Kindle is the latest example of how we continue to bring premium
features to our entry-level devices for even more customers to
enjoy,” said Kevin Keith, vice president of Amazon Devices and
Services. “And since we launched Kindle Kids three years ago, kids
have logged nearly 3 billion minutes reading on Kindle devices. The
new Kindle Kids provides an even better reading experience to help
kids become lifelong readers.”
All-New High-Resolution Display
Kindle and Kindle Kids feature an all-new 6-inch, glare-free, 300
ppi high-resolution display with three-times more pixels for
laser-quality text and sharp images that read like paper. Dark mode
and adjustable front light provide a comfortable reading experience
in all conditions, including bright sunlight or no light at all.
The device comes packed with customer favorites like X-Ray, which
provides important details about people or places mentioned in a
book, and a built-in dictionary to quickly look up any word.
Simplified setup on the Kindle app for iOS and Android offers an
option to register your device in fewer steps and to jump into a
book even faster.
Lightest and Most Compact Kindle
Kindle and Kindle Kids are the lightest and most compact Kindle
models available—carry them in your pocket and comfortably read
one-handed for even longer. The device’s longer battery life of up
to six weeks maximizes the time you can spend reading, and the
USB-C port makes charging more effortless than ever. The all-new
Kindle comes with 16GB of storage—twice the storage of the previous
generation—enough to hold thousands of titles, so you can take your
library with you.
More for Young Readers
Since the first Kindle Kids device debuted three years ago, kids
have logged nearly 3 billion minutes of reading time on their
Kindle devices, with no distractions on their devices from games,
videos, social media, or apps. In fact, when the average kid reader
sits down with their Kindle, they read more than an hour a day,
making Kindle Kids the perfect reading companion for kids between
7-13 years old.
Every Kindle Kids comes with a one-year subscription of Amazon
Kids+, providing unlimited access to thousands of books, from
timeless classics to newer, popular page-turners. Kids can explore
and discover their favorite titles from a large selection of
content, opening new opportunities to fall in love with reading.
The Amazon Kids+ experience on Kindle Kids includes:
· Latest hits and award-winners: Explore popular titles like
Divergent, Artemis Fowl, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid; books from
series like Big Nate, Percy Jackson, Enchanted Forest Chronicles,
and Harry Potter; and titles that have won the Newbery Medal,
Coretta Scott King Award, Children’s Choice Award, and other
awards, all in the Amazon Kids+ library.
· Add from your library: Get instant access to new releases and
bestsellers, plus over a million titles, each $2.99 or less to add
even more stories to your child’s Kindle Kids library.
· Switch between reading and listening: When kids want to listen to
a book instead of reading one, they can use Bluetooth-enabled
speakers or headphones with Audible. With Amazon Kids+, hundreds of
Audible books are available, including gaming and tween books like
Escape from the Overworld, classics like The Secret Garden and
Peter Pan, and Audible Originals like Interview with the Robot and
The Mystwick School of Musicraft.
The Amazon Parent Dashboard for Kindle Kids also provides complete
control for parents to set reading and bedtime schedules. Kids can
request books for parents and guardians to add to their library,
while literacy tools like Word Wise and Vocabulary Builder assist
with showing definitions of unfamiliar words and enriching
vocabulary through flashcards. With the lightweight design,
kid-friendly features, and longer battery life, Kindle Kids makes
reading fun, easy, and convenient.
The World’s Best eBook Store
All Kindle devices come with instant access to the world’s best
eBook store, which includes:
Massive selection—Discover millions of books, including the latest
best sellers on Amazon Charts and reading recommendations from the
Amazon Book Review.
Kindle Unlimited—Get unlimited access to an ever-growing selection
of over 2 million eBooks, thousands of audiobooks, and more. For a
limited time, Kindle will come with a free four-month Kindle
Unlimited membership.
Amazon Original Stories—Read or listen to binge-worthy short
fiction and nonfiction from best-selling authors, acclaimed
storytellers, and new voices including Dean Koontz, Mindy Kaling,
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Margaret Atwood, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and
Andy Weir, all included at no additional cost for Prime and Kindle
Unlimited members.
A diverse set of voices: Access a variety of stories from millions
of self-published authors around the world with Kindle Direct
Publishing.
Additionally, Prime members can read from a rotating selection of
thousands of books, magazines, and more—at no additional cost to
their Prime membership.
Designed with Sustainability in Mind
The all-new Kindle and Kindle Kids were designed with
sustainability in mind and carry the Climate Pledge Friendly badge,
acknowledging further reduction in carbon emissions from previous
product generations. Both devices were thoughtfully sourced and
built with 90% recycled magnesium. Plus, following our goal to make
Amazon device packaging 100% recyclable by 2023, for the first time
ever, Kindle device packaging is 100% recyclable in the U.S. and is
also made of 100% wood fiber-based materials from responsibly
managed forests or recycled sources. In addition, Kindle accessory
covers follow suit with packaging made from 99% wood fiber-based
materials. Amazon continues to reduce impact on the planet through
decreasing waste and providing more-sustainable options, and our
efforts with Kindle and Kindle Kids are no different.
Pricing and Availability
The all-new Kindle will be available starting at $99.99 in 16GB and
in Black or Denim colors. New fabric covers for Kindle will be
available in Black, Rose, Denim, and Dark Emerald.
Kindle Kids will be available starting at $119.99 in 16GB in Black.
Customers can select from three kid-friendly cover designs: Space
Whale, Unicorn Valley, and Ocean Explorer. Each Kindle Kids device
comes with a two-year, worry-free guarantee and one year of Amazon
Kids+, an award-winning, all-in-one kid-friendly content service
with thousands of ad-free books, games, videos, apps, and Alexa
Skills from brands like Disney, LEGO, and National Geographic. On
Kindle Kids, Amazon Kids+ provides access to thousands of
age-appropriate books. Amazon Kids+ auto-renews after one year
starting at $4.99 a month and can be canceled at any time. Both
devices are available today for pre-order
http://www.amazon.com/kindle.
About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than
competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational
excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s
Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s
Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping,
personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS,
Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire
TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios,
and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon.
For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow
@AmazonNews.
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