With 7-inch Display, Amazon Releases Kindle Paperwhite in India for INR 16,999

The Kindle Paperwhite, which has the largest screen in the range, was introduced by Amazon in India on April 30. The updated model features a lighter, thinner design and a 7-inch glare-free e-ink display with narrow bezels on either side.

Additionally, it is the first Paperwhite to receive an improved dual-core processor, which, according to Amazon, increases responsiveness and speeds up page turns by 25%.

The Kindle Paperwhite comes in a black hue and costs INR 16,999. For INR 1,999, customers can get individual covers in the colours black, marine green, and tulip pink.

Features of Kindle Paperwhite

The new Paperwhite's 7-inch glare-free E Ink display, which now has oxide thin-film transistors for better contrast, is its main attraction. Both readability and mobility should be enhanced by the larger screen and smaller mass, even though the resolution stays at 300 ppi.

 In low-light conditions, readers can also activate the dark mode and change the display's warm glow. According to Amazon, the new Kindle Paperwhite's battery lasts 12 weeks between charges, thanks to USB-C integration. With 16GB of inbuilt space, storage is also increased.

 In terms of software, Amazon claims that the Kindle app for iOS and Android now makes the setup process easier. Another feature on the Kindle is X-Ray, which offers more background information on characters or settings in a book.

 Integrated dictionary for fast translations and word searches. Word Wise, which aids in reading flow by placing brief definitions over challenging words. Like its predecessors, the new Kindle Paperwhite is tightly integrated with Amazon's e-book ecosystem, offering access to more than 1.5 crore volumes in Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi, among other languages.

Over 20 lakh eBooks are available to Kindle Unlimited users, while Prime members receive a free rotating selection of books.

Factors that Attract Readers to Kindle

For anyone who enjoys reading on a screen or while on the road, the Kindle has been the standard e-reader. Since Kindles use e-ink displays, their panels are glare-free in contrast to those of smartphones, laptops, and tablets.

Although it still can't match the visual experience of paper and printed text, it is the next best thing for readers. The e-ink display's refresh rate is a drawback because it is much slower than that of conventional screens.

However, Amazon has made substantial improvements to the speed of its Kindles in recent years. The new Kindle Paperwhite, which has a 25% faster page turn speed, may do even better in this area.

According to Dilip R.S., Director and Country Manager, Amazon Devices India, "Its lightweight design makes it convenient to carry and read on the go, and its largest-ever display adds reading comfort. We are excited for our customers to use this new Kindle to unlock stories from a wide variety of Indian and international titles available on Amazon."