
The seventh generation of the Kindle, the Kindle Voyage, with the thinnest build and higher resolution and contrast than its predecessors has been launched in India at Rs 16,499. Meanwhile, India Kindle Store has announced support for local credit and debit cards, net banking and Amazon.in gift cards to purchase eBooks.
Here is what is new in the Kindle Voyage:
Design: The e-reader now has a glass front and a magnesium back that makes it stronger, but also thinner and lighter. It is just 7.6 mm thin and weighs less than 180 grams.
Paperwhite Display: The new version of the Paperwhite display, offers better resolution, contrast and brightness. At 300ppi the text and images are “laser-quality”, says Amazon. Plus, the cover glass is micro-etched to diffuse light and give it a feel of paper.