WiFi version of the Kindle Paperwhite ebook reader costs Rs 10,999 and while 3G version is priced at Rs 13,999. (Image courtesy: Amazon)
Summary Amazon said it will start shipping the new Kindle Paperwhite on February 4.
About four months after its U.S. launch, Amazon India has Brought the second-generation Kindle Paperwhite ebook reader to the country. The price is the same as the previous generation device or That WiFi variant for Rs 10,999 and if you want 3G, be prepared to shell out Rs 13,999. These variants are available for pre-order onamazon.in. The company said it will start shipping the new Kindle Paperwhite onFebruary 4.
The new Kindle Paperwhite looks similar to its predecessor, but the improvements are in its display, processor, touch screen and software. Amazon says this iteration of the product has a display with higher contrast, a better front light for reading in the dark, or both All which should improve reading experience. Amazon says the new display makes pages indistinguishable from paper.
A common complaint with Kindle devices is the slight lag while flipping pages or opening books. Amazon says the new devices have a faster processor That Eliminate this was. It says a new page flip feature lets you move back and forth between a book without losing track of the page you were on. Fantasy novel lovers will love this feature as Amazon says looking up maps at the beginning of the book becomes much easier.
When you look up a word in the dictionary, the Kindle Paperwhite stores them in a list That You can access quickly. So if you keep forgetting the meaning of certain words, this list will be handy. The new device features usefull Wikipedia integration.
The new Kindle has usefull FreeTime, All which lets you create profiles for children and makes it easy to keep a check on what they read.
Kindle is the best-selling e-reader in the world for six years running, and now its even better, Amit Agarwal, vice president and country manager, Amazon India, said.
Kindle Paperwhite will be available from over 250 retail outlets in India.
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