Kindle Paperwhite, the second generation - Computer Point

Into Amazon announces the second generation of its e-reader. Lighter and with better lighting of the screen. From Goodreads to FreeTime, new software integrations for different reading experiences

Rome – Arriving at the end of this September, the second generation of the Paperwhite to ensure users of Amazon Kindle digital reading experience more handy and feature-rich. The design of the new family of Kindle e-reader looks almost identical to that of the first model Paperwhite, except differentiate themselves in terms of weight – 7.3 ounces or 207 grams – and operating characteristics.

Already available for the first order, the newcomer in the house will be equipped with Amazon (for the first time) the innovative E-Ink Pearl display 2 , guaranteeing a better contrast and more powerful functions for the screen backlight for reading outdoors. The processor is more powerful than the first generation of Paperwhite, from 800 MHz to 1 GHz .

With a touch screen brighter and more uniform lighting level, the new e-reader company will maintain Seattle – despite the upgraded processor – the same battery life on the first Paperwhite: up to 8 weeks with turning off the WiFi mode . Will be retained even the minimum capacity of storage (2GB, of which 1,25 for content uploaded by users) for an approximate total of more than 1,100 electronic books.The latest announcements from Amazon – the same company led by Jeff Bezos reiterated the great success of Kindle, stressing that no manufacturer invests so much for the new digital readers – do not are limited to hardware, with a series of software updates for the second generation of Paperwhite. First, the integration of Goodreads , the platform of the reviews social acquired by Amazon earlier this year.

By Category Vocabulary Builder – to put together all the words highlighted by the reader in the course of a book – faster access (via tab) to Wikipedia, Amazon will introduce later this year also FreeTime , the tool that allows parents to exclude their babies from access to the Kindle Store, with the possible creation of wish lists or to track reading progress. Turning to the chapter Into prices, Kindle Paperwhite new model is available in a version with only the special offer Wi-Fi mode, the introductory price of $ 119 (90 EUR) with the appearance of advertisements to put on standby screen . The user can avoid the tips for shopping for an additional fee of $ 20 (15 euro). For Italy, the device will be available to 129 Euros, with shipments set to start on October 9.
Within the first days of November the WiFi model will be available with free 3G priced at $ 189 ( 143 euro) , 189 Euro for I taly.

Small curiosity, on the back of the logo disappears Kindle, replaced by that of the production company Amazon. A strategic move for food sales in emerging markets – China, India, Mexico – where the brand Amazon is definitely more popular than that related to its e-reader. After the launch of the Aura by Kobo, the race to the throne of electronic books you definitely fierce.

Mauro Old

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