Amazon unveils fastest Kindle Paperwhite with 12-week battery life for Rs 16,999
'The Kindle Paperwhite has been a popular choice among readers for years, and we're excited to launch the all-new Kindle Paperwhite with upgraded features that our customers will value,' said Dilip R S, director and country manager, Amazon Devices India.
The new Kindle Paperwhite features a 7-inch display—the largest ever on a Paperwhite model—and a 300 ppi glare-free screen that reads like paper even in bright sunlight. It also includes adjustable warm light and dark mode for improved readability in various lighting conditions.
With a redesigned chassis, the latest model is the thinnest Kindle Paperwhite to date and is lightweight enough for comfortable one-handed reading. It also promises up to 12 weeks of battery life on a single charge and recharges via a USB-C port.
The device offers 16GB of storage and is waterproof, making it suitable for reading in multiple environments. It also comes with features such as X-Ray for looking up character and location details, Word Wise for simplified definitions, and a built-in dictionary with translation support.
Customers can access a library of over 1.5 crore eBooks on Amazon's Kindle Store, including titles in Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi. Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read over 20 lakh titles, while Prime members get free access to a rotating selection of eBooks.
Covers for the new Kindle Paperwhite are available separately for Rs 1,999 in black, marine green, and tulip pink.
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