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I love Kindle e-readers, and have been using them since the first Kindle Paperwhite came out in 2012. One thing I’ve been looking forward to since I first had one in my hands is the color version. It finally came out in November with the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition , which is on sale for $229.99 (originally $279.99), the lowest price it has been since its release, according to price-tracking tools . Right now, you can also get it with three months of free Kindle Unlimited (it’ll auto-renew unless you cancel it), and if you’re a Prime Member, you can fill it up with some free e-books . Here’s what you can expect from the Colorsoft.
The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is exactly what it sounds like: a Kindle e-reader with color. It’s essentially the same hardware and design as the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition , with the same dimensions, weight, and 32GB of storage. It also has the same features, like the automatically adjusting front light, the IPX8 rating waterproof rating, wireless charging, and an ad-free lock screen that either shows the cover for the book you’re reading, or generic wallpapers. The battery life is shorter than a Paperwhite, with eight weeks compared to 12, but still plenty for most people.
The seven-inch color E Ink display seems to be the industry standard 300 pixels per inch (ppi) for black-and-white content and 150ppi for color, according to PCMag’s review . If you love reading comics, this is where the Colorsoft Signature Edition shines. The colors look like printed newspaper quality, and there’s a feature that provides a close-up of each comic panel so you can enjoy the art and read it without having to zoom in.
Although the screen doesn’t get too bright (94 nits of brightness), the screen does a good job at deflecting glare. The auto light adjuster is nice if you’re coming indoors and outdoors a lot. I personally love the warm and cool front-light settings, as I like to read at night and not stress my eyes before bed.
Considering it’s only $29.99 more to upgrade from the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition to the color version, it makes it a great deal for anyone who needs a bit more color in their life.
