The base model Kindle is discounted $20 to $90 on Amazon ahead of Labor Day. Kindles prioritize distraction-free reading with weeks-long battery life and an easy-to-view screen across environments. The 2024 base model retains most 2022 specifications while adding Matcha and Black color options, a brighter front light, higher contrast ratio, and faster page turns. The base model lacks adjustable warm light, drawing features, and full-color display found in higher-end models such as the Paperwhite, Scribe, and Colorsoft. The base Kindle emphasizes simplicity, portability, and suitability for first-time e-reader buyers or those upgrading older devices.
Unlike an iPad or tablet competitor, a Kindle's sole purpose is to be as close to analog as possible for a tablet -- delivering distraction-free reading with a battery life that lasts weeks and a screen that's easy to view no matter the environment. That means Kindle customers and devotees aren't expecting cutting-edge technology in a new release. They just want a great device with important but minimal finishing touches that improve upon the previous generation.
This is especially true for the , the most affordable and least feature-rich model in the new Kindle lineup that includes an updated Paperwhite, Scribe, and a brand-new entrant, the Colorsoft (Kindle's first-ever full-color model). The base model doesn't have an adjustable warm light like the Paperwhite, drawing capabilities like the Scribe, nor vivid color like the Colorsoft. What the does have, however, is beautiful and effective simplicity that makes it easy to recommend the e-reader to anyone looking to dial into their reading goals
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