Amazon on Tuesday announced a new $99 entry-level Kindle e-reader with several improvements over the previous model.
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The biggest change is the screen, which is much sharper than the previous $89 Kindle. That means text will look clearer when you read, rather than slightly blurry. The sharpness is now on par with Amazon's more expensive Kindle Paperwhite, which costs $140. The new Kindle also comes with twice the storage, 16GB instead of 8GB, which should be more than enough for most digital book libraries. You'll be able to store thousands of books.
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The new Kindle also has a backlight, but it lacks some of the more advanced backlighting features of the Kindle Paperwhite, such as the option to change the white balance to an orange tint for comfortable reading. It's also not waterproof, so you'll need to consider the more expensive model if you're using it by the pool, for example.
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And, finally, as with other updates to the Kindle line, Amazon has added a newer USB-C, which is the most common port used by Android phones, Apple tablets, and more.
Amazon also introduced a new Kindle Kids model that has some extras aimed at young readers, such as parental controls for book access and setting a reading schedule and bedtime. The device also allows children to look up the meanings of words they don't know.
Both devices are available for pre-order starting Tuesday.
Information source: cnbc.com
