Amazon has introduced a new Kindle Paperwhite e-reader device with a 6-inch screen (300 PPI pixel density), similar to the Kindle Voyage. It also has Carta e-paper technology and built-in light, optimized font technology, and 16-level greyscale.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite has the same built-in adjustable light for reading in the dark and has the same dimensions as the previous generation Paperwhite. It has WiFi 802.11 b/g/n support and promises a battery life of up to 6 weeks (wireless off). It is also available in a 3G version with all these features in addition to built-in 3G and EDGE/GPRS support.
The device measures 169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm and weight is 205 grams (WiFi version) / 217 grams (WiFi+3G model). It can be fully charged in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable.
The new Kindle Paperwhite is priced at Rs 10,999 for the WiFi version, and for the Wi-Fi+3G version, it will cost you Rs 13,999. It is now available for pre-order on Amazon.in and will start shipping on June 30th, 2015. It will also be available in over 500 retail outlets across India.
