Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft: A Vibrant Addition to the E-Reader Market
A few months ago, Amazon unveiled its new e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft, marking a significant advancement with its first-ever color display. However, priced at $280, it fell into the higher end of the e-reader market when compared to competing devices. Fortunately for Amazon Prime subscribers, there is now a revised price point that makes this device more appealing.
Exclusive Discount for Prime Members
Currently available for just $230 for Prime members, this represents an 18% reduction from its original price. This discount marks a notable change as it is Amazon’s first price cut on the Colorsoft since its release. However, it’s important to note that this offer is exclusively accessible to members of Amazon Prime.
Initial Challenges and Resolutions
The launch of Kindle Colorsoft wasn’t without hiccups; some users encountered a yellow band displaying at the bottom of their screens—a problem also found in our initial review unit. In response to these concerns, Amazon has offered refunds and replacement units for those affected.
A subsequent review unit was provided that did not exhibit any such issues with display quality and featured overall improved warmth in color tone—akin to traditional printed pages. We have temporarily removed our rating until we can thoroughly assess this new device over time for any recurring problems related to the yellow band issue.
Performance Features and Specifications
The Kindle Colorsoft boasts impressive performance with swift page-turning capabilities on its seven-inch screen. Featuring a resolution density of 300 pixels per inch (ppi) for black-and-white texts and 150 ppi for colored pages enhances reading experience immensely. It comes equipped with 32GB of internal storage space and seamlessly supports Audible audiobooks as well.
This remarkable device offers an exceptional battery life spanning up to eight weeks on a single charge—conveniently rechargeable via wireless or USB-C connections.
An E-Reader That Can Handle Water Exposure
The device possesses an IPX8 rating—it can survive immersion in fresh water up to two meters deep for as long as 60 minutes or in seawater depth of 0.25 meters lasting three minutes without adverse effects according to specifications provided by Amazon itself. Hence, bringing your Kindle Colorsoft along when lounging by pools or enjoying beach outings isn’t something you need to stress about!
User-Friendly Features Enhancing Experience
This innovative e-reader includes handy features like pinch-to-zoom functionality which proves particularly useful when indulging in graphic novels or illustrated content on-screen while also ensuring optimal readability through auto-adjustable front lighting capabilities based on ambient light conditions outside your control.
Critically advantageous is that unlike other models from the Kindle range—the Colorsoft arrives free from lock screen advertisements right out-of-the-box enhancing user satisfaction right upon purchase!