Amazon’s doesn’t seem to stop at surprising its customers & now they introduced the new waterproof Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon introduces the all-new Kindle Paperwhite with waterproofing, available starting at ₹12,999. This variant of the Kindle has gone to be sleeker.
The device measures at 8.18 mm thick and weighs around 182 grams and is said to be covered in a soft, easy to grip material.
The device sports a 6-inches display with a 300 ppi display, which is now common on the Kindles.
The new Kindle Paperwhite launching today looks pretty sweet – waterproof, twice the storage, $129. Comes with a six-month(!) free subscription to Kindle Unlimited. People can pre-order now, releases Nov 7. https://t.co/NE33trRfNR
— David Gaughran (@DavidGaughran) October 16, 2018
The device includes 5 LEDs and an adjustable front light for a uniform, “glare-free display” which is stated by the company to be adjustable in any setting—”even direct sunlight.”
The Kindle lovers can stand against any Weather Now
The all-new Kindle Paperwhite is also designed to handle accidental splashes in the rain, drops in the bathtub, hot tub, pool, and beach. It tagged with an IPX8 rating which will mean the device is be protected against immersion in up to 2 meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes.
The device comes in two storage options of 8 GB and 32 GB.
The new Kindle comes along with 2 new features, like an ‘updated home’, which will help the user to find the next read based on the user’s reading history. Also, one can personalize their reading with an option to save multiple reading settings.
Pricing for the Kindle Paperwhite
The Kindle is up for pre-order starting today onwards at ₹12,999 for the 8 GB Wi-Fi model and ₹17,999 for the 32 GB model, which comes with 4G. Available via Amazon.
The 8 GB model will start shipping from 14 November onwards, with the 32 GB variant shipping a little later.
Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite can withstand up to two meters of water https://t.co/DbtMAf9akQ
— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) October 17, 2018
Availing or ordering the new Kindle Paperwhite will be bundled with free 3 months of Kindle Unlimited. After 3 months, customers can subscribe to Kindle Unlimited plans starting at ₹150 per month.
Customize Your new Kindle
Sleeves for the new Kindle can be brought in a variety of colors, such as a leather cover comes for ₹2,999 in some sort of rustic brown.
Other leather covers are available for ₹2,399 and are available in black, merlot, punch red, and indigo purple.
The all new Kindle Paperwhite: thinner, lighter, with Audible integration — and now waterproof! Pre-order now: https://t.co/rPpnwXCotc pic.twitter.com/zgylwNj3Gz
— Kindle (@AmazonKindle) October 16, 2018
Water-safe fabric covers come for ₹1,799 in charcoal black, canary yellow and marine blue.