Amazon Kindle PaperWhite

Amazon has launched its Kindle PaperWhite e-reader in India. The WiFi-only version of the device is available at a price of Rs 10,999, while the 3G+WiFi version is priced at Rs 13,999.

Kindle Paperwhite features new display technology with improved built-in light; a 25% faster processor and new touch technology with 19% tighter touch grid for better sensitivity. 

The e-reader also boasts of some new features such as Kindle Page Flip in-line footnotes, Freetime and Vocabulary Builder. The ereader now also offers Facebook and Twitter integration for sharing recommendations, highlighted sections and quotes. As per the company, the new e-reader offers higher contrast and better reflectivity for whiter whites and blacker blacks. The new Paperwhite weighs 206gm and offers battery backup of 8 weeks on a single charge.

These EMI plans by Amazon will be offered on special discounted prices till 15 April, specifically for its Kindle Paperwhite and the basic e-reader Kindle. While the new Kindle Paperwhite costs Rs. 10,999, the special price will make it available to users for Rs. 10,080. Amazon Kindle basic model, which generally costs Rs. 5,999, will be available for Rs. 5,600. The 12-month EMI option for Amazon Kindle 6-inch and Kindle Paperwhite on the special price will make them available for Rs. 500 and Rs. 900 (per month) respectively.

Earlier this month, Amazon released a software update for the first-generation Kindle Paperwhite reader, finally bringing software features that were first seen on the updated 2013 ebook reader to the original Paperwhite. The new features include Kindle FreeTime, Goodreads integration, and more.