Amazon Unveils Seven New Kindle Tablets and E-Readers – NBCNews.com

The annual busy season for tech gadgets continues on with Amazon, Which Announced a whopping seven new Kindle devices on Wednesday.

All of the new gadgets, Which were Demonstrated for reporters at an event space in New York, are updates or new entries to the company’s Fire tablet and Kindle e-reader lines. They can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday night, and they will ship sometime in October (Amazon declined to provide your specific dates.)

Here’s a quick rundown on Amazon’s new product line, Which now ranges from a $ 79 low-end e-reader is a $ 379 Kindle Fire tablet HDX.

Kindle Fire HDX: The HDX is the flagship model of the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet line, and the new 8.9-inch model is thinner and faster than its predecessor. The device starts at $ 379.

The HDX screen display, Which is now sharper at 339 pixels per inch, includes a new feature called “dynamic light control.” At the New York gadget demo, an Amazon executive held the Fire HDX near a light bulb and Showed how the screen changed from a bluish-white to a more natural brown-tinged hue – meant to look more like paper as lighting conditions change.

Amazon also hyped up Fire HDX’s improvements in audio, Which the company says is twice as loud as the iPad Air with Dolby surround-sound speakers. On the productivity side, and a super-thin keyboard attachment sells for an additional $ 60.

Kindle Fire HD 6 and 7: Amazon also refreshed the tablet that’s a step down from the HDX: The Kindle Fire HD, Which is now available in both the new 6-inch ($ 99) and a 7-inch ($ 139) models in a range of colors. Each of the high-definition displays are crisper than That of the previous Fire HD, which was available only in a 7-inch model.

Both the Fire HD and HDX models will run the new OS 4 Fire ” Sangria, “Amazon’s operating system That is built on Android. Fire OS 4 adds features like Firefly – which lets users scan real-world images to get information, as Amazon previewed during its announcement Fire Phone Earlier this year – and the ability it create family member profiles. Fire OS 4 will come loaded on the new Fire tablets, and it’ll be available for the prior generation of the devices via a software update.

… and Fire HD for kids: The Kindle Fire HD 6 and 7 each come in new “Kids Edition” options – $ 149 and $ 189, respectively. When little Susie smashes the screen, parents can send the orchard remaining bits of the broken device back to Amazon and receive a replacement. The offer is good for two years after purchase. An included rubber pink, blue or green case is meant to stand up to the terror of toddlers so the devices are less Likely to break in the first place.

The Fire HD Kids Editions also come with a year of Unlimited access is FreeTime (the typical cost is $ 2.99 per month for Amazon Prime customers), an existing app That features 5,000 pieces of kid-friendly content and lets parents set limits on screen time and content.

Other than That, they’re the exact same devices as the “adult” Fire HD 6 and 7 “Parents were asking us about buying a kid-friendly tablet versus another one, and we thought that was a false choice,” an Amazon executive said at the New York demo.

Two Kindle e-readers: The $ 199 Kindle Voyage is the new high-end device in Amazon’s dedicated e-reader line. Unlike the Fire tablets, Kindle e-readers feature E-Ink screens That are not backlit, meant to resemble real paper.

The Voyage is the next generation of the Kindle Paperwhite, but it’s thinner at 7.6 millimeters ( three-tenths of an inch). Among other new features, the Voyage includes PagePress, which lets readers turn pages by pressing lightly on one of the sides of the device.

Amazon will also sell a new low-end Kindle e-reader for $ 79 , Which features an E-Ink touchscreen and a faster processor. That new Kindle’s name is simply … “Kindle.”

First published September 17, 2014 6:02 PM

Here are the new readers Amazon Kindle – officially! – Spider’s Web

Amazon laid out all the cards on the table. Just yesterday there were rumors of a new e-book reader from the biggest online store in the world, and today the Prime Minister has become a reality. There have been two new models – Voyage and Kindle (simply).

The new Kindle is definitely a cheaper device from Voyager. Model of advertising costs 79 dollars., And the version without ads 99 dollars. Although the Kindle a lot different from the Classic model, it probably should be regarded as the successor to the basic version of Amazon’s reader offer.

The new Amazon Kindle, just like all its predecessors, is equipped with a 6-inch Pearl e-ink on the density of pixels at 167 ppi and 16 shades of gray. Importantly, it is the touch and therefore will not experience has buttons on the sides of the screen. All navigation will be based on touch.

Of course there is also WiFi 802.11b / g / n and 4 GB of internal memory. The Kindle has the dimensions 169 x 119 x 10.2 mm and weighs 192 grams. The manufacturer shall ensure that the used battery is enough for approximately four weeks of action, assuming that every day we read for about 30 minutes with WiFi turned off. Charging via USB port on your computer is expected to take approx. 4 hours. Importantly, the Kindle does not have a backlit screen

The next model is the Kindle Voyage, that offer is still on Paperwhite’em, which means that it is at this point – at least in theory – the best and most expensive e-book reader from Amazon. The sale occurred until four variants of the device:

• advertising and WiFi at a price of $ 199.,
• without ads and free WiFi 219 dollars.,
• advertising, WiFi and 3G at a price of $ 269.,
• no ads, with WiFi and 3G at a price of $ 289.

Voyage also has a 6-inch screen, but Carta e-ink, which also distinguishes between 16 shades of gray, but the density of pixels per inch is already 300 . The display is a touch screen, but the manufacturer has given the opportunity to change sides by special haptyczny PagePress button located on the sides of the housing. Additionally, it is odświetlany, but word backlight not working as a model, Paperwhite, where we had a set of his intensity. Kindle Voyage has a light sensor, and on that basis alone adjusts the backlight, although this parameter can be set manually.

Interestingly, Voyage is slightly smaller and lighter than the Kindle model. Its dimensions are 162 x 115 x 7.6 mm and weight is 180 grams in a version with WiFi and 188 grams in models with an additional module 3G. Here also we have 4 GB of memory and WiFi 802.11b / g / n. The battery is capable of withstanding up to six weeks on a single charge, assuming that we will read 30 minutes a day with WiFi off and backlight set at 10 Charging via USB is expected to take approx. 3 hours.

At this point in Amazon’s offer are three ebook readers – Kindle Paperwhite and Voyage. In particular, the top model is extremely impressive, but it is also quite expensive, at least for the device from Amazon. For me still the most cost-effective e-book reader, with the best value for money is the possibility Kindle Paperwhite, which has and backlight and touch screen, 3G and even if you decide to make such a variant.

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Voyage Kindle e-reader leaks on Amazon sites – CNET

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite could soon have a baby brother called the Kindle Voyage. Sarah Tew / CNET

Amazon might be planning to launch a new Kindle e-reader in the next couple of months.

Amazon Germany and Amazon Japan have both listed a new device from the company, called the Kindle Voyage. After they were discovered by The Verge and other publications, Amazon quickly took down the listings on the as yet Announced device.

According To those listings, the Kindle Voyage will come with a 6-inch display and will launch – at least Internationally – on November 4th Neither Japan nor the Amazon Germany Amazon listings show images of the new e-reader, but said it will come with 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. One of the more interesting additions apparently on tap is a feature That will allow users to tap lightly on the bezel next to the screen to flip through pages.

If Amazon is indeed working on a new Kindle, it wouldn ‘t be all that surprising. The company has been offering it updates its Kindle e-reader each year. The last update that its Kindle line came in November 2013 when Amazon launched its 3G version of the Paperwhite. It’s due for an update.

assuming Amazon is planning a Kindle Voyage, it’s not clear when it might be made available in the US. On several occasions, Amazon has launched international versions of its Kindle devices months after the US launch. So while the Japan and Germany sites lists November as the Voyage’s launch date, it’s possible the US might get the device sooner.

CNET has contacted Amazon for more information on the Voyage. We will update this story when we have more information.

Security flaws Affect Amazon’s Kindle e-books and Audible audiobooks – Los Angeles Times

The Amazon is being forced to investigate a “security hole” that could let hackers gain access to customers’ accounts via the Kindle e-books.

The security flaw Affects Kindle users who downloaded the hacked e-books containing A Certain script in the title, The Digital Reader reports. It’s not a new issue, apparently – Amazon has Addressed the flaw before, though, as Gizmodo notes, “it seems to have crept back in.”

The website also notes that you ‘can avoid the flaw would not Pirating e-books, Which is good advice for a lot of Reasons.

PC World is reporting the security hole That Appears to have been fixed, but Amazon has not confirmed this.

Meanwhile, Amazon is also being forced to address a loophole at its audiobook site, Audible. Business Insider reports That an Indian teenager discovered security flaws in the retailer’s credit card processing system That would theoretically allow users to download countless free audio books. Gizmodo Confirms That the loophole exists and notes, quite sensibly, that even though it’s possible to get free downloads, it’s still stealing.

Audible responded to Business Insider by noting That the loophole is “a fraud issue, not a security issue. “

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Voyage leaks Kindle on Amazon with a new way to turn pages – The Verge

Amazon Appears to be preparing to launch new Kindles. Several listings spotted on the German version of Amazon show a new “Kindle Voyage” e-reader with a 6-inch high-resolution display (300 ppi) and a release date of November 4th. An image of the Kindle Voyage has been unearthed from a user manual to allesebook , and the specifications suggest it will have a new page press sensor to turn pages by pressing lightly on the bezel, alongside “intelligent front lighting . “

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While Amazon has quickly removed the German listings, it Appears the new Kindle Voyage will ship in 3G and Wi-Fi versions. Amazon Japan (Google cache) lists the new e-readers as 8mm in thickness and 186g in weight, meaning the Voyage will be a lot thinner and lighter than the Paperwhite. It’s not clear from the listings Whether the Kindle Voyage will replace the Paperwhite or simply launch as a high-end e-reader in the range. Amazon lists the Kindle Voyage at 189 euros, and the 3G version at 249 euros, both are an Increase on the 109 euro price of the Kindle Paperwhite and the 169 euro 3G version.

In ‘ve reached out to Amazon to comment on the Kindle Voyage, and we’ll update you accordingly.

Update (8:50 PM ET) : article updated that include a leaked image of the Kindle Voyage from its user manual.

Amazon listing details new smaller, high-res ‘Voyage’ Kindles – Engadget

You do not need supernatural powers is realize That it’s been 12 months since the Kindle Paperwhite refresh, ergo we could be due a new one. It also kinda helps when Amazon’s own web-store lets slip a little bit of info. Some eager searchers spotted a listing for Kindle “Voyage” on Amazon’s German and Japanese stores. The listings do not have too much information, but to mention a 300 ppi display on the 6-inch device That comes in the usual WiFi and 3G versions. The 112 x 116 mm dimensions suggest the Voyage will be smaller and at 8mm deep, the “thinnest Kindle up to now” (thanks Google translate). The (now-pulled) product page was even kind enough to give us details on price – $ 190 or $ 250 with 3G – all set for a November 4th launch date. It could be the Paperwhite That name is on the way out, too, with the with the Spanish version of this support page replacing “Paperwhite” with the new “Voyage” name.

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Leaked information about new Kindle’ów. Voyager and coming models … – Spider’s Web

appeared the first rumors about the new Kindle readers. Device to be thinner, offer sharper text and be more expensive. Meet Voyage Kindle and Kindle successor Classic.

E-book reader is not a device that changes every year or two. Purchased a few years ago the old Kindle can serve us for a long time. In the end, the most important elements that were introduced in later versions of this: first, the touch screen and backlight. But these are not the functions without which you can not do without, utilizing successor paperback book.

In October and November on both sides of the Amazon in the United States and in Europe and Japan are expected for new devices. It is with Japanese and German sides of the biggest online store leaked the first details of new readers, which has already informed the international media and irreplaceable in that a Robert Drózd author of the blog światczytników.pl.

The successor Kindle Paperwhite, but rather a richer version, is to be named Voyage and be more expensive than its predecessor. The basic version would cost in our western neighbors until 189 euros and for a version with 3G will cost 249 euros.

Kindle Voyage characterized by a 6-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 by 1080 pixels, which is the density of pixels on the level 300 ppi. The device would be lighter and thinner than Paperwhite and had extra buttons on the frame, allowing convenient changing sides. Lighting of the screen while automatically dostosowywałoby to the conditions.

A new reader would debut on November 4 , while in October there would be a successor to the basic Kindle Classic. The unit would benefit from a touch screen. Price, which leaked on the German Amazon, is 59 euros for a version with ads. She seems to be highly unlikely, given that the current Kindle Classic in Germany costs 49 Euro and contains no ads.

Refresh the Amazon Kindle readers in the coming weeks seems to be the most likely. Only the presented prices are not realistic. Amazon’s hardware is usually a bit cheaper. Current users of e-readers, probably do not need enviously watch for news. However, if the covenant is only to buy a Kindle, you might want to wait a little longer for the premiere of new and potential reductions in older models.

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