New Basic Kindle from Amazon

pdurrant · 06-22-2016, 09:53 AM

Amazon have just announced a new Basic Kindle model. Release date is 7th July in the US and 20th July in the UK.

Press release link
Amazon US Link
Amazon UK Link

"The all-new Kindle is 11% thinner and 16% lighter than the previous-generation Kindle, making it easy and comfortable to hold in one hand"

It's now available in black and white, but otherwise much the same: 167ppi eInk Pearl screen, no frontlight, 6" screen.

old basic Kindle: 169 mm x 119 mm x 10.2 mm, 191 grams
new basic Kindle: 160 mm x 115 mm x 9.1 mm, 161 grams

Instead of being a bit bigger than the PW3, it's now smaller.

There is one other big difference:
"Built-in Bluetooth audio for accessibility—The first Kindle with built-in Bluetooth audio support, Kindle makes it possible for visually impaired users to use the VoiceView screen reader on Kindle to read the content of the screen—including reading books and other Kindle content—without the need for an adaptor. This is enabled through a new out-of-box experience specifically for visually-impaired customers that allows them to pair their Kindle with Bluetooth headphones or a speaker. For other recent updates in accessibility, visit our Amazon blog."

tubemonkey · 06-22-2016, 10:02 AM

It was already thin and light. What's with this obsession to make things super thin? Anyway, this is nothing for me to get excited about.

Oh, and they doubled the storage to 4GB.

HarryT · 06-22-2016, 10:07 AM

The release date is 20th July.

tubemonkey · 06-22-2016, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The release date is 20th July.

...and 07 Jul in the US.

pendragginp · 06-22-2016, 10:26 AM

I'm wondering if it has the front light.

jhowell · 06-22-2016, 10:27 AM

I wonder if it will support the Kindle Audio Adapter for VoiceView TTS.

jhowell · 06-22-2016, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pendragginp

I'm wondering if it has the front light.

No light, just like the current basic Kindle.

booklover6 · 06-22-2016, 10:38 AM

A white Paperwhite 3 would tempt me. An unlighted Kindle, nothing doing.

ETA wait, the Paperwhite comes in white, now, too! I may have to get one next time they run a sale.

Still can't beat the size of the Kobo Mini 102 x 133 x 10 mm, 134g - 4.73 oz. I love the size of the Mini.

tubemonkey · 06-22-2016, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhowell

I wonder if it will support the Kindle Audio Adapter for VoiceView TTS.

It will and you won't need the adapter:

Quote:

Built-in Bluetooth audio for accessibility—The first Kindle with built-in Bluetooth audio support, Kindle makes it possible for visually impaired users to use the VoiceView screen reader on Kindle to read the content of the screen—including reading books and other Kindle content—without the need for an adaptor. This is enabled through a new out-of-box experience specifically for visually-impaired customers that allows them to pair their Kindle with Bluetooth headphones or a speaker. For other recent updates in accessibility, visit our Amazon blog.

kacir · 06-22-2016, 10:48 AM

I see they have again used a very inventive name for this model
All-New Kindle, 6"
sigh ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

It was already thin and light. What's with this obsession to make things super thin?

The height and the width are much more important. It can make a difference when you need to conceal the Kindle in a pocket of your standard-issue PPE work clothes ;-)
Or put it into a purse. Or jacket pocket, or ...

DiapDealer · 06-22-2016, 10:59 AM

Isn't it just awful to have more choices?

pdurrant · 06-22-2016, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

It will and you won't need the adapter:

Oh, now that is a very good new feature. And so sensible to add it to the low-end model with the cheap screen. Although I'm sure it will show up in the other models on the next refresh.

tubemonkey · 06-22-2016, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kacir

I see they have again used a very inventive name for this model
All-New Kindle, 6"
sigh ...

The next one will be the "Even-Newer All-New Kindle Ereader" and the one after that will be called the "Really-New Even-Newer All-New Kindle Ereader" and...

jhowell · 06-22-2016, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

The next one will be the "Even-Newer All-New Kindle Ereader" and the one after that will be called the "Really-New Even-Newer All-New Kindle Ereader" and...

I expect that the "official" name will be: Kindle (8th Generation)

Scarpad · 06-22-2016, 12:15 PM

I have a Paperwhite 3 and the last basic Kindle but I ordered this one for the new accessibility features and faster processor, and in White to be different. I like the basic kindles, without the light layers the fonts always appear darker and crisper, i had $20 on a gift card from yesterdays apple settlement, So i put that toward the new kindle so it's only $59 I'll sell the one I have

06-22-2016, 09:53 AM	#1
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 72,437 Karma: 309060442 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	New Basic Kindle from Amazon Amazon have just announced a new Basic Kindle model. Release date is 7th July in the US and 20th July in the UK. Press release link Amazon US Link Amazon UK Link "The all-new Kindle is 11% thinner and 16% lighter than the previous-generation Kindle, making it easy and comfortable to hold in one hand" It's now available in black and white, but otherwise much the same: 167ppi eInk Pearl screen, no frontlight, 6" screen. old basic Kindle: 169 mm x 119 mm x 10.2 mm, 191 grams new basic Kindle: 160 mm x 115 mm x 9.1 mm, 161 grams Instead of being a bit bigger than the PW3, it's now smaller. There is one other big difference: "Built-in Bluetooth audio for accessibility—The first Kindle with built-in Bluetooth audio support, Kindle makes it possible for visually impaired users to use the VoiceView screen reader on Kindle to read the content of the screen—including reading books and other Kindle content—without the need for an adaptor. This is enabled through a new out-of-box experience specifically for visually-impaired customers that allows them to pair their Kindle with Bluetooth headphones or a speaker. For other recent updates in accessibility, visit our Amazon blog." Last edited by pdurrant; 06-22-2016 at 11:06 AM. Reason: Thanks to tubemonkey for the press release and bluetooth info.

06-22-2016, 10:38 AM	#8
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,540 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	A white Paperwhite 3 would tempt me. An unlighted Kindle, nothing doing. ETA wait, the Paperwhite comes in white, now, too! I may have to get one next time they run a sale. Still can't beat the size of the Kobo Mini 102 x 133 x 10 mm, 134g - 4.73 oz. I love the size of the Mini. Last edited by booklover6; 06-22-2016 at 11:04 AM.

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tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,652 Karma: 158546452 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	It was already thin and light. What's with this obsession to make things super thin? Anyway, this is nothing for me to get excited about. Oh, and they doubled the storage to 4GB.

06-22-2016, 10:07 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The release date is 20th July.

06-22-2016, 10:26 AM	#5
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06-22-2016, 10:27 AM	#6
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06-22-2016, 10:59 AM	#11
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,033 Karma: 199464182 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Isn't it just awful to have more choices?

06-22-2016, 12:15 PM	#15
Scarpad Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 1013114 Join Date: Sep 2006	I have a Paperwhite 3 and the last basic Kindle but I ordered this one for the new accessibility features and faster processor, and in White to be different. I like the basic kindles, without the light layers the fonts always appear darker and crisper, i had $20 on a gift card from yesterdays apple settlement, So i put that toward the new kindle so it's only $59 I'll sell the one I have

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