Amazon has unveiled a redesigned Kindle family, refreshing its popular e readers with thinner bodies, faster performance, new colors and premium aluminum versions.
The Verge reports that the new Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft are about one millimeter thinner and can open books around 30 percent faster than their predecessors.
Kindle Paperwhite gets lighter
The new Kindle Paperwhite retains its 7 inch display but comes in a thinner and lighter body.
Amazon says the Paperwhite offers its highest contrast ratio yet, along with adjustable warm lighting, waterproofing and battery life of up to 12 weeks.
In the United States, the standard Paperwhite with 16GB of storage starts at $199.99. The aluminum Signature Edition offers 32GB and costs $249.99, according to WIRED.
Paperwhite and Colorsoft models are available for preorder, with launches planned for late October.
Even the cheapest Kindle has changed
The standard 6 inch Kindle has received one of the biggest redesigns.
TechCrunch reports that Amazon has removed the traditional raised bezel, creating a flush front display similar to the more expensive models. The device weighs 140 grams and is 6.8 millimeters thick.
It starts at $149.99 in the United States and is available immediately. Amazon is also offering a premium aluminum version with 32GB of storage for $189.99.
Physical page buttons make a comeback
One of the most interesting additions is not actually a Kindle.
Amazon has introduced Kindle Click, a $34.99 Bluetooth remote that allows readers to turn pages without touching the device.
Engadget reports that Amazon is also launching a Page Turn Cover with physical buttons for compatible Paperwhite and Colorsoft Signature Edition models.
The new Kindle family is launching across major markets including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Australia.
