Amazon’s Kindle is one of the most popular e-readers in the market and the company has a few different models in the lineup, covering a wide range of price segments. Amazon also keeps updating the hardware regularly.

Now, it seems that the online retail giant is gearing up to launch a new version of its popular Kindle Paperwhite. The company is also expected to launch a new “Signature Edition” along with a standard model.

The upcoming devices were listed on Amazon’s Canada and Mexican websites, which has now been removed, reports GoodEReader. The comparison chart of the upcoming devices revealed what to expect in terms of features.

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Paperwhite Signature Edition will come with a 6.8-inch display offering 300ppi pixel density and 17 LEDs. For comparison, the current Kindle Paperwhite model has a 6-inch display with four LEDs.

Both of these upcoming models support IPX8 ratings for waterproof. It appears that the devices may come with narrower side and top bezels. There’s also adjusting warm light support that is likely to pack both white and amber LEDs, similar to Kindle Oasis.

While the standard model offers 8GB of internal storage, the Signature Edition supports 32GB of internal storage, along with support for wireless charging. It also features auto-adjusting light sensors to change brightness depending on the environment.

As for the pricing, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is expected to be priced around CAD$150 while the Paperwhite Signature could be priced at CAD$210. When converted to USD, it roughly converts to $117 and $165, respectively. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for the official announcement from Amazon, which should happen soon.

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Amazon Prime Day 2020 sale has now officially been kicked off in India from today which will last for two days. During the sale days, the platform will be offering discounts and offers across several different products and categories.

Interestingly, India is the only country to get Amazon Prime Day sale this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If you are looking for good deals, we have compiled a list in this article.

Do note that along with this specific deal, HDFC Bank cardholders can also get additional 10 percent instant discount, however, the discount is capped at ₹1,500 and requires a minimum purchase of ₹5,000.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 1080p

If you are looking for a good media streaming player for the TV, then Amazon Fire TV Stick is one of the best options available right now. It comes with support for apps like Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV, Zee5, Sony LIV, and more.

It comes with a simple and minimal remote control which also supports Amazon Alexa’s voice search. It can be used to experience tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, as well as to browse the internet.

Regularly priced at ₹3,999, the product is currently available for ₹2,399, offering a discount of ₹1,600 or around 40 percent on its original price.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

If you have a 4K UHD TV, then instead of the regular Amazon Fire TV Stick which offers 1080p output, you should consider buying the Fire TV Stick 4K, which as the name indicates, supports 4K media output.

It supports all the features mentioned above for the regular Fire TV Stick. Additionally, it has several premium features such as Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Atmos audio. The company claims that it is 80 percent more powerful than the regular Fire TV Stick.

This one also comes with support for the official YouTube app with Alexa voice search. The product is available for ₹3,599 during the Prime Day sale, offering a discount of ₹2,400 or 40 percent over the regular price of ₹5,999.

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Echo Dot with Fire TV Stick Bundle & Wipro Bulb

As the name suggests, this bundle includes Echo Dot 3rd generation smart Alexa-powered speaker, a Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, and a 9W Wipro Smart Bulb. Both can be paired to control the Fire TV Stick for a hands-free experience.

The Amazon Echo Dot is one of the most popular and most affordable smart speakers available in the market. It supports voice-based interaction through Alexa and can hear the user’s voice from across the room even with music playing.

The company also claims that the Echo Dot is designed around privacy as the microphone can be disconnected with the press of a button. It also comes with several other Alexa-powered features like viewing live camera feeds, check cricket scores, etc.

The combo bundle is priced at ₹4,448 during Prime Day sale in India, instead of the combo price of ₹8000 and a regular price of ₹10,500.

Echo Dot Gift Twin Pack with Wipro Smart Bulb

This bundle includes two Echo Dot smart speakers and a Wipro 9W LED Smart Color bulb. When connected, the light can be controlled using voice commands through Alexa. It can also be remotely controlled when away from home.

Users can also create a simple routine that will automatically change the color of the light as well as dim at the pre-defined time. There is no need for a central hub to make the smart device work, saving the users from additional costs.

The combo is available for purchase at just ₹3,999, which is a saving of ₹3,505 over the regular combo price of ₹7,595 and original price of ₹11,097. Do note that this is a Prime Exclusive deal only for the members.

Kindle Paperwhite 8GB Wi-Fi

The 10th generation version of Amazon’s one of the most affordable eBook reader — Kindle Paperwhite is available for purchase at ₹9,999 during the Prime Day sales, offering savings of ₹3,000 over the regular price of ₹12,999. The pricing is for the 8GB storage model with support for Wi-Fi connectivity only.

Amazon Kindle series is one of the best when it comes to eBook Readers and the Paperwhite edition adds an adjustable front light, allowing users to read comfortably for hours — indoors and outdoors, day and night.

It can hold thousands of books on 8GB storage. However, unlike some other Kindle versions, this device does not support audiobook playback. If you are itching to try out an eBook reader, this is the one to pick.

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When it comes to e-Book readers, Amazon‘s Kindle is unarguably the most popular brand. The popularity extends from the US to Europe and even China. In order to capture more of the Chinese market, Amazon has launched several new colour variants of the Paperwhite e-Book reader in China.

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is in its fourth generation since it was first released in 2012. The fourth-gen model made its debut in October 2018. The device initially comes in a black and black color matching. Amazon has now added three new colours; Fog blue, Smoke purple, and Jade green. According to the release details, the smoke purple and jade green colors are specially customized for Chinese users.

Apart from the new colour coating, the new Kindle Paperwhite e-book reader is similar to the previous models. It is available in 8 GB Wi-Fi, 32 GB Wi-Fi and 32 GB Wi-Fi + 4G LTE models. The Kindle Paperwhite features a 6-inch plastic-backed display of Amazon’s own design with 300 ppi and a flush screen featuring five LED lights. It is waterproof with an IPX8 rating, allowing submersion in 2 meters of fresh water for up to one hour. It supports playback of Audible audiobooks only by pairing with external Bluetooth speakers or headphones.

The products can be purchased at Amazon’s official website, Tmall, Jingdong and Suning.

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