However, Amazon Fire is categorized as a “color” e-reader the colorized screen is more what you’re used to in the way of other tech, and it doesn’t harness the black-and-white Paperwhite and e-ink tech associated with Kindles. It offers many of the same features as the Kindle models, including access to a virtual library and bookshop where you can buy, store, and read millions of books and audiobooks. While the original Kindle e-reader didn’t aim to compete with tablets or laptops, Amazon Fire entered the fray as a competitor to Apple’s iPad. Featuring similar upgrades - a more universal charging system, sharper text, more storage - the latest Kindle Kids model is also available for preorder now. Plus, it’s a dedicated e-reader, not a smartphone or tablet, so that puts the focus on books rather than apps.

Without a doubt, an e-reader could be a great way to get kids and younger students invested in reading, all while lightening the physical load of books they’ve got to tote around. The main draw here is that the text will look sharper say goodbye to that slight blurriness! According to CNBC, “The sharpness is now on a par with Amazon’s more expensive Kindle Paperwhite.” Plus, this entry-level edition has double the storage capacity - 16 GB instead of 8GB - of previous low-end models.Īdditionally, Amazon announced a new Kindle Kids model.