Amazon is running a special promotion on the Kindle line of e-readers, with significant discounts available in the coming days. To help consumers choose the device best suited to their needs, Olhar Digital has compiled a list detailing the main features of each discounted model.
Overview of Models on Sale
The Kindle Paperwhite is presented as the basic reader for monochrome reading. Its 7-inch display uses electronic ink with a matte finish, ensuring there are no reflections, even under direct sunlight. This device has water resistance, allowing it to be used near pools or on the beach without risk of damage from splashes.
Internal lighting is provided by LEDs located on the edges, offering manual control over brightness and light hue, which can be adjusted between white and yellowish tones. Charging is done via a USB-C cable, and the battery maintains its autonomy for weeks on a single charge. The 16 GB storage capacity allows for thousands of digital books.
There is a variation of the Paperwhite that maintains the 7-inch screen and water resistance of the 16 GB model, restricting reading to black and white, but with internal improvements. This version includes a sensor that detects ambient light and automatically adjusts the brightness. Furthermore, it incorporates support for wireless charging using the Qi standard, along with the traditional USB-C port. The internal storage of this version is 32 GB, doubling the capacity and being sufficient to store larger files, such as audiobooks or extensive PDFs.
The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition features a 7-inch color screen. It displays comics, graphics, and covers with soft colors, avoiding the intense glare typical of tablet and phone screens. Like the Paperwhite, its body is water-resistant, allowing use in environments such as bathtubs or near pools.
This model includes a sensor that adjusts brightness and light tone according to the local clarity, in addition to supporting inductive recharging on wireless bases and via the USB-C cable. Battery life is comparable to monochrome models, lasting for weeks. With 32 GB of memory, it offers adequate space for illustrated files, which consume more storage than simple texts.
Another configuration of the Colorsoft has the 7-inch color screen and the water protection of the Signature model, allowing the reading of illustrated content without reflections. However, this specific version does not have the light sensor or the wireless charging functionality. Brightness and tone adjustment in this version is done manually through the device's menu, and recharging depends solely on the USB-C cable. Although 16 GB of memory is sufficient for many books, they require content deletion more frequently compared to the 32 GB version.