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E-book readers, also known as e-Readers in certain quarters, are not exactly the fastest moving tablet-like device in the market at the moment, and neither has it been that way for a long time. In fact, the iPad and a plethora of Android-powered tablets are dominating the market at the moment, and e-book readers occupy just a small percentage of the share. This has not fazed Amazon though, as they have just announced the sixth generation Kindle Paperwhite reader, where it will boast of new display technology with a higher contrast, next generation built-in light, a faster processor, in addition to all-new reading features such as Kindle Page Flip, Goodreads, Kindle FreeTime, Smart Lookup, and Vocabulary Builder among others.

Granted, a dedicated e-book reader like the Kindle Paperwhite is definitely not going to come with the kind of processing muscle that your regular iPad or Android-powered tablet would, but it does perform as a wonderful substitute if you love reading books on the move, and do not want to get weighed down by the many pages. Some other folks love their books to remain in pristine condition all the time, and dog ears are anathema. Well, the new Kindle Paperwhite solves all those issues by delivering an uncompromised reading experience. Being different from tablets, it is a snap to read in bright sunlight, and neither will your eyes tire out in the dark. Boasting of a chassis that weighs a mere 7.3 ounces, it is light enough for you to read with just a single hand, and comes with an amazing 8 weeks of battery life, now how about that?

It is said that the new processor is 25% faster than its predecessor, allowing your books to open faster, while pages turn in a more fluid manner. There is also integration with Goodreads, where it will combine the world’s largest e-reading community alongside the world’s largest community of book lovers. This means you have a pool of more than 20 million other readers to check out what they are reading, to be able to share highlights with one another and rate the books that you have already completed. The asking price for the new Kindle Paperwhite? A mere $119 onwards a pop.

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The most striking difference you’ll notice in the just leaked announced new Kindle Paperwhite isn’t something on the device’s screen — it’s on the backplate. AMAZON. That brand, once so subtly tied into the company’s game-changing e-reader, is now big, bold and garishly displayed in gloss across the upper part of the Paperwhite’s posterior. Why? Well, the answer is quite simple really: compared to the Kindle brand, Amazon’s brand equity is much stronger in overseas markets. If you’re a longtime Kindle user like me, you’ll probably find this design tweak annoying, but that’s about all it is. The rest of this new Paperwhite is a matter of finessing the tried-and-true Kindle experience, not disrupting it.

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Earlier today the next-generation Kindle Paperwhite was posted briefly on Amazon’s website, only to be pulled a short while later. Now it is time for its official unveiling, with Amazon sending out a press release containing the details, some of which we already saw this morning, as well as more information about the Goodreads integration […]

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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