New Delhi: Amazon Kindle (11th Gen) and Amazon Kindle Kids (2nd Gen) were launched. The latest version of the entry-level Amazon Kindle sports a 6-inch backlit display with a 300ppi resolution and is claimed to offer up to six weeks of battery life. The Amazon Kindle Kids ebook reader is equipped with the same specifications and comes with an annual Amazon Kids+ subscription.
Amazon Kindle (11th Gen), Amazon Kindle Kids (2nd Gen) Pricing, Availability
Amazon Kindle (11th Gen) is priced at $99.99 (roughly Rs 7,900) and will be available in two colour options: Black and Denim. Whereas the fabric covers will come in four colour options: Black, Dark Emerald, Denim and Rose.
Meanwhile, Amazon Kindle Kids (2nd Gen) is priced at $119.99 (roughly Rs 9,500). The model will be available in three cover design options: Ocean Explorer, Space Whale and Unicorn Valley.
Both the Amazon Kindle (11th Gen)Â and Amazon Kindle Kids (2nd Gen) are available for pre-order in the US and as per Amazon will soon go on sale starting October 12.
Amazon Kindle (11th Gen), Amazon Kindle Kids (2nd Gen) specifications
According to the company, the Amazon Kindle (11th Gen) and Amazon Kindle Kids (2nd Gen) are both equipped with 6-inch backlit displays with a resolution of 300ppi. They feature adjustable front lights and offer an inbuilt dark mode.
The ebook readers are equipped with up to 16GB of storage — the Amazon Kindle (10th Gen) was launched in 2019 with 8GB of storage. Both models are claimed to offer up to six weeks of battery life, according to Amazon.
They are equipped with a USB Type-C port, which means this is the last Amazon Kindle model to drop the Micro-USB port. The Amazon Kindle Kids (2nd Gen) also comes with a subscription to the Amazon Kids+ service with access to child-friendly content.
