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Old 09-21-2021, 11:21 AM   #1
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Amazon announce 6.8" Paperwhite Kindles
Amazon Unveils the Next Generation Kindle Paperwhite and New Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

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Next generation Kindle Paperwhite comes with a larger 6.8-inch glare-free display, up to 10 weeks of battery life, adjustable warm light, USB-C charging, and 8 GB of storage—for only $139.99

First-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition also adds an auto-adjusting light sensor, 32 GB of storage, and—for the first time, wireless charging—all for just $189.99

Twenty percent faster page turns and an even smoother experience enabled by all-new hardware and redesigned interface

Four-month Kindle Unlimited membership included for a limited time, offering access to over 2 million eBooks, thousands of audiobooks, a selection of magazines, and more.
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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2021-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced the next generation of Kindle Paperwhite with three new models: the all-new Kindle Paperwhite, the first-ever Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, and a brand-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids. For years, Kindle Paperwhite has been the most popular Kindle, and the new generation combines premium hardware, faster performance, and a redesigned user interface for a more enjoyable reading experience. Starting at just $139.99, Kindle Paperwhite comes with a larger display, a new adjustable warm light, and increased battery life, while the new Signature Edition adds an auto-adjusting light sensor and is the first-ever Kindle to offer wireless charging. Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition pre-orders start today and will start shipping October 27. Learn more at http://www.amazon.com/kindlepaperwhite.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...0921005774/en/

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The First-Ever Kindle Paperwhite for Kids

Also today, Amazon announced the Kindle Paperwhite Kids—the first Paperwhite device custom-designed for young readers. Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with a kid-friendly cover, a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, and 2-year worry-free guarantee. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite Kids is $159.99 and also available for pre-order today. Learn more here.
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Pricing and Availability

The all-new Kindle Paperwhite is $139.99 and available in 8 GB in Black. The new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is $189.99, available in 32 GB, also in Black. Both devices are available today for pre-order, and for a limited time, they come with a free, four-month membership to Kindle Unlimited. New leather, cork, and fabric covers for the all-new Kindle Paperwhite will be available in a variety of colors.
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Limited-time offer: Enjoy 4 months of Kindle Unlimited for free when you purchase the all-new Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. Terms apply
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Old 09-21-2021, 11:46 AM   #2
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Not announced in the UK yet. No doubt they'll be along shortly.
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Old 09-21-2021, 12:04 PM   #3
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The wireless charging dock for the Signature Edition looks nice.
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Old 09-21-2021, 12:19 PM   #4
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Trading in a messed-up Oasis 2 and buying a Signature Edition on monthly payments
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Old 09-21-2021, 12:43 PM   #5
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The larger screen interests me. BUT, look for close out prices on previous versions! That would be a tough call if the price were right and if the closeouts weren't so old that the batteries are suspect.
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Not announced in the UK yet. No doubt they'll be along shortly.
As I've stated before, Amazon seems to release stuff in the USA early to work out the bugs. We suffer so you don't have to. You're Welcome!
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Oh, and the PW5 apparently has 5 GHz wifi, finally.
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I think the Signature Edition sounds a bit gimmicky.
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The wireless charging dock for the Signature Edition looks nice.
With a wireless charger, Amazon could dump the USB socket altogether. This would make a water proof device possible.
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Oh, and the PW5 apparently has 5 GHz wifi, finally.
I doubt you'll notice any difference in sustained transfer speeds, although it might be nice not to have to worry about someone using a nearby microwave during a transfer. Flash storage can't keep up with even 2.5 GHz speeds.
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With a wireless charger, Amazon could dump the USB socket altogether. This would make a water proof device possible.
There are still many people who want to sideload their personal stuff via USB. Or who don't have wifi at home.
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USB-C port, finally.

No color options.

No mention of ‘improved contrast’ or ‘faster performance’.
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The press release mentions "20% faster page turns"
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“The new Kindle Paperwhite comes with a warm light and larger display for even more comfort, 20% faster page turns, and up to 10 weeks of battery life—all in a compact, waterproof design that makes it easy to enjoy a book anywhere, day or night. Now more than ever, it’s delightful to get lost in millions of books wherever you go.”
https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-r...hite-and-new-0
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No mention of ‘improved contrast’ or ‘faster performance’.
There is this from the first post:

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Twenty percent faster page turns and an even smoother experience …
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