Amazon launches second-generation Kindle Paperwhite for Rs 10,999

Amazon India has finally launched the second-generation Kindle Paperwhite ebook reader in India. Amazon says the new product has a higher contrast display which will improve the users reading experience. The internet giant adds that the new display makes pages “indistinguishable from paper”.

“Kindle is the best-selling e-reader in the world for six years running, and now it’s even better,” Amit Agarwal, vice president and country manager, Amazon India, said. 

Specifications of the Kindle Paperwhite e-book reader:

Display: 6.0-inch screen with high contrast E Ink Carta display technology;

OS : Kindle OS v5.4.2

Processor : 1GHz CPU

RAM : 256MB

Storage capacity : 2GB, (free unlimited cloud storage from Amazon)

Battery : 1470 mAh

Add-ons : 3G, Wi-Fi 

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-book reader is available for Rs 10,999 for the WiFi variant and Rs 13,999 for the 3G model. These variants are available for pre-order on Amazon. in and shipping will begin on February 4 according to the site. Kindle Paperwhite will be launched across 250 retail outlets in India.

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By: Silky Malhotra