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In case you needed official confirmation, Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite is indeed real and on the way. While we still don’t have much in the way of specifics, according to the public listing, we do know that the refreshed Paperwhite should arrive with a 25-percent faster processor, improved display with higher contrast and longer lasting battery (supposedly rated for up to two months). Amazon’s also bundled in some new features: social integration by way of Goodreads so users can get book recommendations from other like-minded readers, Kindle Page Flip which lets users skip ahead without losing their place and Vocabulary Builder which creates flashcards based on past word searches. Pricing remains the same as we reported earlier with the WiFi-only models set to ship out on the 30th of this month and retailing for $119 (with ads) and $139. Users keen on the $189 3G version will have a bit longer to wait as that device is slated for a November 5th release. Pre-orders are available now, so quit reading and get to one-clicking.

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Amazon went on the quiet by putting up a listing for a next-generation Kindle Paperwhite model, and this new e-reader looks set to be centered around an improved display that will boast of a higher contrast, improved lighting and of course, a more responsive touch input. Not only that, there is also a speedier processor underneath the hood, while Amazon themselves have already promised Goodreads integration as well as a variant of Kindle FreeTime which will hopefully, encourage little ones to pick up the habit of reading. Amazon will retail two different kinds of models – Wi-Fi and 3G versions of the new Kindle Paperwhite, where they will cost $119 and $189, respectively. As for the Wi-Fi model, there was mention of a $139 ad-free version alongside a September 30th ship date. Seems to be pretty decent pricing, don’t you think so?

Would you be picking up a next generation Amazon Kindle Paperwhite when it finally arrives, or are you pretty much happy with what you have at the moment? I believe when it comes to the next evolutionary leap for e-book readers, it might take more than just upgraded specs to convince someone to make a jump, but hey – that is just my personal thoughts. How about you?

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