New Kindles today

NNolan · Today, 11:22 AM

https://www.engadget.com/2274300/ama...els-late-2026/

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/dev...le-lineup-2026

NNolan · Today, 11:29 AM

Interesting that the remote page turner is bluetooth. They must have redone the Kindle software because bluetooth only worked with speakers before now. Since it looks like the Kobo remote the Kobo remote might actually work with Kindle now.

Dazrin · Today, 11:57 AM

I thought one of the draws of the Signature Edition was wireless charging. That doesn't appear to be mentioned any longer, so did they remove that? I didn't think it was compatible with aluminum cases, which is why so many phones are now glass front and back.

First thoughts, its nice to have an option for page turn buttons (although at $80 for the case, ouch)

Every generation, I'm still glad I got a Voyage when I did. I bought a like-new backup (with the origami case) last year even just in case I break mine.

issybird · Today, 12:34 PM

I’ve got upgrade offers on the lineup; they amount to the 20% you’d get for a trade-in but you get to keep your device and don’t have the hassle. Of course you don’t get the gift card either, which might or might not make it worth your while.

What strikes me is that at the discounted prices on the Paperwhite, it’s probably worth upgrading to the SE because you lose the lockscreen ads which would cost an additional $20 making the SE only $20 more expensive. AND, the upgrade offer doesn’t apply to the ad-free Paperwhite, which tells me that Amazon are nudging people to make this call. If I were going to jump, and I’m not, I’d get the SE.

The prices of the accessories are insane.

My bottom line: my current Kindles are adequate to my needs.

Josieb1 · Today, 12:36 PM

I noticed no offers yet for free three months of KU. I like that as it helps offset the cost as I am a KU user

Josieb1 · Today, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazrin

I thought one of the draws of the Signature Edition was wireless charging. That doesn't appear to be mentioned any longer, so did they remove that? I didn't think it was compatible with aluminum cases, which is why so many phones are now glass front and back.

First thoughts, its nice to have an option for page turn buttons (although at $80 for the case, ouch)

Every generation, I'm still glad I got a Voyage when I did. I bought a like-new backup (with the origami case) last year even just in case I break mine.

I like the wireless charging and I have the SE versions of both the Paperwhite and the Colorsoft.

Strether · Today, 01:25 PM

David @ Tablet Tech has a You Tube video out that gives you an extensive look at the new Kindle lineup. Unfortunately, I don't know how to post it, but perhaps someone else can do that.

Jim

Sirtel · Today, 02:12 PM

Not interested. None of them is an Oasis. No ergonomic design, no integrated page-turn buttons (I don't want to use a case, to say nothing of the price of it).

In short, meh.

tomsem · Today, 02:14 PM

Interview with Kevin Keith, Amazon devices person:

https://thekindlechronicles.com/tkc-...nd-new-kindles

There are covers with page turn buttons built into them that work with the aluminum-clad Kindles.

There is also Kindle Click, a BT remote page turner (and brightness control). It's compatible with 2024 and later Kindles (basically those still getting updates):

https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-A...dp/B0GZ5D64F8/

I am wondering if this will require an additional software update, and if it will also allow 3rd party BT page turners (not the clip on ones) to work as well.

PeterT · Today, 02:15 PM

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Today, 11:22 AM	#1
NNolan Compulsive Gadget Geek Posts: 422 Karma: 4219324 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Central Virginia Device: Some Kindles, some Kobos and now a Penstar eNote Pro too	New Kindles today https://www.engadget.com/2274300/ama...els-late-2026/ https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/dev...le-lineup-2026 Last edited by NNolan; Today at 11:26 AM.

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Today, 11:29 AM	#2
NNolan Compulsive Gadget Geek Posts: 422 Karma: 4219324 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Central Virginia Device: Some Kindles, some Kobos and now a Penstar eNote Pro too	Interesting that the remote page turner is bluetooth. They must have redone the Kindle software because bluetooth only worked with speakers before now. Since it looks like the Kobo remote the Kobo remote might actually work with Kindle now.

Today, 11:57 AM	#3
Dazrin Wizard Posts: 2,764 Karma: 76232547 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: PDXish Device: Kindle Voyage, various Android devices	I thought one of the draws of the Signature Edition was wireless charging. That doesn't appear to be mentioned any longer, so did they remove that? I didn't think it was compatible with aluminum cases, which is why so many phones are now glass front and back. First thoughts, its nice to have an option for page turn buttons (although at $80 for the case, ouch) Every generation, I'm still glad I got a Voyage when I did. I bought a like-new backup (with the origami case) last year even just in case I break mine.

Today, 12:34 PM	#4
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 22,205 Karma: 241002891 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One, PW4, PW5	I’ve got upgrade offers on the lineup; they amount to the 20% you’d get for a trade-in but you get to keep your device and don’t have the hassle. Of course you don’t get the gift card either, which might or might not make it worth your while. What strikes me is that at the discounted prices on the Paperwhite, it’s probably worth upgrading to the SE because you lose the lockscreen ads which would cost an additional $20 making the SE only $20 more expensive. AND, the upgrade offer doesn’t apply to the ad-free Paperwhite, which tells me that Amazon are nudging people to make this call. If I were going to jump, and I’m not, I’d get the SE. The prices of the accessories are insane. My bottom line: my current Kindles are adequate to my needs.

Today, 12:36 PM	#5
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,284 Karma: 20000412 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Scribe Colorsoft, PW, Oasis, 6, Kobo Elipsa2e, Libra Colour/2, ClaraBW	I noticed no offers yet for free three months of KU. I like that as it helps offset the cost as I am a KU user

Today, 01:25 PM	#7
Strether Guru Posts: 770 Karma: 2825929 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Device: Kindle 1; iPad Air; iPhone 7; Kobo Libra; Kindle Oasis 3	David @ Tablet Tech has a You Tube video out that gives you an extensive look at the new Kindle lineup. Unfortunately, I don't know how to post it, but perhaps someone else can do that. Jim

Today, 02:12 PM	#8
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 15,767 Karma: 251065365 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	Not interested. None of them is an Oasis. No ergonomic design, no integrated page-turn buttons (I don't want to use a case, to say nothing of the price of it). In short, meh.

Today, 02:14 PM	#9
tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,251 Karma: 28183005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPad Mini, Kindle Colorsoft, Kindle Scribe Colorsoft	Interview with Kevin Keith, Amazon devices person: https://thekindlechronicles.com/tkc-...nd-new-kindles There are covers with page turn buttons built into them that work with the aluminum-clad Kindles. There is also Kindle Click, a BT remote page turner (and brightness control). It's compatible with 2024 and later Kindles (basically those still getting updates): https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-A...dp/B0GZ5D64F8/ I am wondering if this will require an additional software update, and if it will also allow 3rd party BT page turners (not the clip on ones) to work as well.

Today, 02:15 PM	#10
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 14,146 Karma: 84684858 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	See