New Kindles today - Page 2

JSWolf · 10-01-2026, 03:41 PM

The main issue (IMHO) is the firmware. Is it still rubbish or has Amazon fixed it?

axu2 · 10-01-2026, 03:41 PM

Since the clicker requires 2024+ kindles, guessing it's the end of the line for the Scribe 2022.

DNSB · 10-01-2026, 03:42 PM

For me, I compared the new Colorsoft Signature edition plus the case with the page turn buttons to a Kobo Libra Colour. Kaleido 3 displays, 7" display, 32GB storage.

Hmmm... $570 Cdn ($400 US) for the Colorsoft and page turn buttons case. $335 Cdn for the Libra Colour and Kobo sleep cover case.

The Libra Colour does not have an aluminum case or the pogo pin connector which reminds me of the pins on the Kobo Sage. I also lose ~30 grams of weight for the ereader (CC: 229 gms vs LC: 199.5 gms) and 24 grams for the cover though only one site mentioned the weight for the Coloursoft page turn case so the number is, IMHO, doubtful (~103 grams for the Libra Colour case vs ~127 grams for the Kindle page turn case).

Desertway · 10-01-2026, 03:43 PM

I can't believe that the $189.99 Kindle does not have a warm light. Sheesh.

j.p.s · 10-01-2026, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Button lovers should be very happy.

You're joking, right?

latepaul · 10-01-2026, 04:10 PM

Curious how the button case works since it says "No setup needed – Attach the cover and the buttons work instantly. No battery, no pairing, no charging, always ready. "

Magnetic? like a sleep cover?

If so probably it could be figured out and maybe 3rd party cases or other devices will appear.

Sirtel · 10-01-2026, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

The new Kindle SE models give you multiple ways to add buttons. Button lovers should be very happy.

The only way for me to have buttons is to have them on the device. Other ways do not work for me.

Desertway · 10-01-2026, 04:19 PM

I was hoping for something like a "Paperwhite Plus", an 8" option on the Paperwhite.

Nothing here is going to pull me away from my Oasis 3. I'll just use it until it dies, and worry about my next reader then.

JSWolf · 10-01-2026, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by j.p.s

You're joking, right?

It means they can buy a new Kindle SE and have page turn buttons.

JSWolf · 10-01-2026, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by latepaul

Curious how the button case works since it says "No setup needed – Attach the cover and the buttons work instantly. No battery, no pairing, no charging, always ready. "

Magnetic? like a sleep cover?

If so probably it could be figured out and maybe 3rd party cases or other devices will appear.

The cover uses the POGO connector on the Kindle to connect to the case to do the page turns. It's also what the wireless charge uses to charge the Kindle.

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latepaul · 10-01-2026, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

The cover uses the POGO connector on the Kindle to connect to the case to do the page turns. It's also what the wireless charge uses to charge the Kindle.

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Thanks. I missed the fact that it had a pogo connector. Not a fan tbh but at least it seems to have a regular USB-C as well.

JSWolf · 10-01-2026, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by latepaul

Thanks. I missed the fact that it had a pogo connector. Not a fan tbh but at least it seems to have a regular USB-C as well.

I could see eventually a battery case being made that uses the pogo connector even if it's not from Amazon.

Sirtel · 10-01-2026, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

It means they can buy a new Kindle SE and have page turn buttons.

No, they can't. A remote and a case with buttons are not a device with page turn buttons.

tubemonkey · 10-01-2026, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

The cover uses the POGO connector on the Kindle to connect to the case to do the page turns. It's also what the wireless charge uses to charge the Kindle.

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So Amazon removes the page turn buttons from the Kindle and then forces you to pay extra to get a special case or Bluetooth remote just to get that feature back again. To me, this smacks of greed.

Manufacturers need to ditch their fetish for making devices thinner and thinner and in the process, they remove user wanted features like page turn buttons and headphone jacks.

JSWolf · 10-01-2026, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

No, they can't. A remote and a case with buttons are not a device with page turn buttons.

Doesn't matter. The case with buttons is just the same as having buttons.

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10-01-2026, 03:41 PM	#16
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 85,182 Karma: 153791427 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The main issue (IMHO) is the firmware. Is it still rubbish or has Amazon fixed it?

10-01-2026, 03:41 PM	#17
axu2 Addict Posts: 297 Karma: 111824 Join Date: Jun 2023 Device: Kindle Scribe, Kindle DX	Since the clicker requires 2024+ kindles, guessing it's the end of the line for the Scribe 2022.

10-01-2026, 03:42 PM	#18
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 54,815 Karma: 182340541 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	For me, I compared the new Colorsoft Signature edition plus the case with the page turn buttons to a Kobo Libra Colour. Kaleido 3 displays, 7" display, 32GB storage. Hmmm... $570 Cdn ($400 US) for the Colorsoft and page turn buttons case. $335 Cdn for the Libra Colour and Kobo sleep cover case. The Libra Colour does not have an aluminum case or the pogo pin connector which reminds me of the pins on the Kobo Sage. I also lose ~30 grams of weight for the ereader (CC: 229 gms vs LC: 199.5 gms) and 24 grams for the cover though only one site mentioned the weight for the Coloursoft page turn case so the number is, IMHO, doubtful (~103 grams for the Libra Colour case vs ~127 grams for the Kindle page turn case).

10-01-2026, 03:43 PM	#19
Desertway Evangelist Posts: 421 Karma: 3230804 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Oasis 3, K3, Kobo Clara, Likebook P6	I can't believe that the $189.99 Kindle does not have a warm light. Sheesh.

10-01-2026, 04:10 PM	#21
latepaul Wizard Posts: 1,293 Karma: 10468300 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: a variety (mostly kindles and kobos)	Curious how the button case works since it says "No setup needed – Attach the cover and the buttons work instantly. No battery, no pairing, no charging, always ready. " Magnetic? like a sleep cover? If so probably it could be figured out and maybe 3rd party cases or other devices will appear.

10-01-2026, 04:19 PM	#23
Desertway Evangelist Posts: 421 Karma: 3230804 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Oasis 3, K3, Kobo Clara, Likebook P6	I was hoping for something like a "Paperwhite Plus", an 8" option on the Paperwhite. Nothing here is going to pull me away from my Oasis 3. I'll just use it until it dies, and worry about my next reader then.