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Earlier today we reported that Amazon had listed a product page for the next generation Kindle Paperwhite out of the blue. Soon after the slip up made headlines on the internet, the product page was pulled. Amazon has now officially launched the all-new Kindle Paperwhite, they don’t really have anything much to report on it given that most details about the new Paperwhite were revealed when the product page prematurely went up today.

Starting today, the new Kindle Paperwhite can be pre-ordered from Amazon’s website. It has a new display technology with higher contrast, a faster processor, improved touch technology and exclusive features that have been “designed from the ground up” for readers. The new display technology offers higher contrast and better reflectivity, which means that “whites are whiter and blacks are blacker.” Amazon says that customers won’t find this level of contrast with any other e-reader. The processor is said to be 25 percent faster, which allows for a seamless reading experience as “books open and pages turn faster.” The Wi-Fi only new Kindle Paperwhite costs $119, it can be pre-ordered today, shipping starts on September 30th. The top of the line Wi-Fi + 3G Kindle Paperwhite costs $189, is expected to ship on November 5th while customers can sign up now with Amazon to be notified when it can be pre-ordered.

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Amidst the launch of its new home automation store and the announcement of MatchBook, a discounted ebook program for customers who bought physical copies of certain books, Amazon seems to have another unveiling in the works, one that made its public appearance a bit early. For a brief spat of time, a next-generation Kindle Paperwhite […]

Amazon’s got something cooking. First, we saw a huge fire sale on Kindle Fires, now the wonderful Wi-Fi Kindle Paperwhite has gone out of stock on Amazon’s website. Looks like someone’s trying to clean house.

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Short Version

The Kindle Paperwhite is Amazon’s latest ereader. After four generations of devices, Kindle users expected a slight incremental update from the previous Kindle Touch. But everything was improved in the Paperwhite, from the operating system to the display resolution. On top of that, Amazon added frontlighting. After two months of use, it remains the best reading device.

Long Version

Features:

• Frontlit E Ink display (6″, 758×1024)
• Capacitive touch screen
• 3-8 weeks of battery life
• Optional 3G connectivity
• Everything is synced with your Amazon account
• Works with the Kindle Store

Info:

• MSRP: $119 (Wi-Fi) or $179 (Wi-Fi + 3G)
• Remove screensaver ads for $20
• Manufacturer/retailer: Amazon

The Kindle Paperwhite is…

… a major improvement over the Kindle Touch. With all the attention on the Kindle Fire, ereaders could have become an afterthought for Amazon. But with this device, the company knows that it is talking to its most devoted fans and to heavy readers.

The LED frontlighting system was an expected addition, but it wasn’t the only improvement. First, Amazon chose a more traditional capacitative touch screen instead of an infrared-based screen. It is much more responsive than the slow Kindle Touch. Navigating the interface or even just turning a page is much quicker.

The display finally received a resolution bump. For years, it was stuck at the original resolution of the first Kindle released in 2007, 600×800. Text looks better on the new display.

Buy the Kindle Paperwhite for…

… the avid book readers you know. The Paperwhite still shares the same DNA as previous Kindles. It has a great battery life, doesn’t cause eyestrain and is very portable.

Previous Kindle owners that have been waiting for a major change in the Kindle line can get this one. Since the Kindle 2, all models came with the “pearl” E Ink display, including the current $69 non-touch Kindle. The Paperwhite finally changed that.

Some will regret that Amazon still doesn’t provide a “next page” button on touch-based Kindles. It would certainly be a good addition, as you have to move your thumb for every page turn instead of simply pressing a button. But you forget about that quickly.

Because…

… we are now living in an always-connected world. As a writer, following the constant stream of news and keeping up with your social network feeds can be tiresome. Many share the same feeling. Stepping away from that and reading a chapter or two, at your own pace, can easily become an important part of your day.

If you want to keep wireless on all the time as I do, get the Wi-Fi version. It will be much better for battery life and it will sync the last page read without even having to think about it. I get around three weeks of battery life. If you buy the Kindle for yourself, buy it with the ads as you can always remove them later in your Amazon account.

The Kindle Paperwhite is the perfect gift for book lovers. Between smartphones and tablets, there is still room for dedicated reading devices. This year’s Kindle is certainly a good choice in this category.

Welcome boys and ghouls, to a very spooky episode of The Engadget Show. We’ve got plenty of tricks and treats for you in this Halloweentastic October episode. We kick things off with a trip to Oklahoma City, to the home of Flaming Lips frontman, Wayne Coyne, who talks Parking Lot Experiments, Halloween displays and why if your phone screen isn’t broken, you aren’t living your life. Next up, we’ll show you all the necessary tools for a proper ghost hunt, with a little help from author Mary Roach, Ghost Hunters‘ Adam Berry and the crew of the Central NY Ghost Hunters.

In Vermont, we have a conversation with robot head Bina48 to find out what it really means to be alive and we travel to Los Angeles to talk to movie makeup Wizard Kevin Yagher and the costume experts at Global Effects Inc. And when the Engadget Van breaks down outside of an electronics store, it’s up to Tim, Brian and rock band, Free Energy, to solve a very spooky mystery.

All that plus a new Ask @hodgman and a gadget table featuring the new iPod touch, Kindle Paperwhite and Galaxy Note II from Dapper Cadaver, our favorite place to buy prop corpses in the Southern California area. Jump on in after the break — if you dare!

Hosts: Brian Heater, Jordan Morris, Tim Stevens
Guests: Wayne Coyne, Mary Roach, Kevin Yagher, Adam Berry, Chris Gilman, Jesse Thorn, John Hodgman, Bruce Duncan, Stacey Jones, BJ Winslow
Musical Guest: Free Energy
Producer: Ben Harrison
Executive Producers: Brian Heater, Joshua Fruhlinger

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