Amazon launches exciting new Kindle lineup
Amazon today launched an entirely new lineup of Kindle devices — a reimagined Kindle Scribe, the fastest Kindle Paperwhite ever, a new entry Kindle in a fun, new Matcha colour, and the first-ever colour Kindle, coming in 2025 to Australia. The timing couldn’t be better, with new Amazon data showing that as the temperatures rise, Aussies are expected to read over three billion pages on their Kindle devices this summer.
“Customers love Kindle and are reading on their devices more than ever, with Aussie Kindle customers each reading on average an impressive 25,000 pages a year,” said Patrick Walker, Amazon Devices Country Manager, Australia and New Zealand. “With summer just around the corner we know reading will be at all-time high, and our new Kindle lineup has something for everyone, no matter your reading style. We obsessed over every detail to deliver the best possible experience, and we know Aussies will be excited by new features such as 25% faster page turns on the Kindle Paperwhite, a more dynamic and intuitive writing experience on the Kindle Scribe, and fun new colours across the range.”
Kindle Paperwhite: Our Fastest Kindle Yet – available now, prices starting from AU$299
Since its debut in 2012, customers have made Kindle Paperwhite our best-selling Kindle —and the all-new Kindle Paperwhite is our fastest yet. Scrolling through your Kindle Library or Store is snappy and responsive, with 25% faster page turns. The display uses an oxide thin film transistor which gives it the highest contrast ratio of any Kindle Paperwhite, so text and images pop off the screen. A larger, seven-inch display is a first for Kindle Paperwhite — and yet it is also the thinnest Paperwhite ever with up to three months of battery life.
Kindle Paperwhite is waterprof with 16GB of storage for thousands of books, and comes in Black, priced at AU$299. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which comes with 32GB of storage, optional wireless charging, and auto-adjusting front light, is available in Metallic Jade and Metallic Black, priced at AU$329. Metallic Jade is only available on Amazon.com.au.
Kindle: Our Most Compact Kindle, Now in Matcha – available now, priced at AU$199
Weighing in at just 158g, the new entry-level Kindle is small enough to fit in your hand or carry in your back pocket —and it’s packed with premium Kindle features. It has a 300ppi, glare-free display, now with faster page turns, higher contrast ratio, and a front light that is 25% brighter at max setting—as bright as Kindle Paperwhite.
It comes in black and a fun and fresh new Matcha colour, offers weeks of battery life from a single charge, and has 16GB of storage for holding thousands of books— all of which make it the ideal device for reading anywhere the day takes you for just AU$199.
Kindle Scribe: A Kindle and Digital Notebook in One – available to pre-order now, prices starting from AU$649
The all-new Kindle Scribe combines all the benefits of Kindle with an innovative notetaking device. The 10.2 inch display has new uniform white borders and the screen has a smooth, paper-like texture that makes it look and feel like you’re writing on a sheet of paper. Plus, at 300ppi text looks crisp and clear when you’re writing or reading. The Premium Pen is finely crafted to deliver just the right heft and balance, so it feels like holding an actual pen, and the new soft-tipped eraser feels like a pencil—you’ll think will you have to brush the screen clean after erasing.
The new Kindle Scribe offers a first-of-its-kind in-book writing experience. With Active Canvas, you can write your thoughts directly in the book when inspiration strikes. Your note becomes part of the page and the book text dynamically flows around it—if you increase the font size, change the font style, or the book layout changes, the note remains visible exactly where you want it so you never lose any meaning or context.
Australia customers can pre-order the all-new Kindle Scribe from today, which comes in Tungsten and Metallic Jade colours, with prices starting from AU$649. Devices will begin shipping from December 5, and Metallic Jade is only available on Amazon.com.au.
Kindle Colorsoft: First Colour Kindle – coming in 2025 to Australian customers
The all-new Kindle Colorsoft brings colour to Kindle without compromise. It has everything customers love about Kindle today — high contrast, fast page turns, an auto-adjusting front-light, and weeks of battery life. It adds colour that is vibrant yet easy on the eyes. Now you can browse covers in colour in your Kindle Library or Store; see book photos and images in colour; or add colour highlights that you can easily search later.
Everything about Kindle Colorsoft was meticulously designed to deliver rich, paper-like colour. It uses an oxide backplane with custom waveforms for fast performance and a higher contrast on both colour and black-and-white content. Its custom Colorsoft display includes a new light-guide with nitride LEDs that, when combined with our custom algorithms, enhances colour and increases brightness, all without washing details. You can zoom in on images without worrying about pixelating and you can choose between standard or vibrant colour styles. Kindle Colorsoft comes with wireless charging, up to 8 weeks of battery life, and is waterproof so you can bring it with you in the bath or take it to the beach without having to worry.
Coming in 2025 to Australian customers.
Discover Your Next Favourite Read
All newly purchased Kindle devices come with access to the world’s best e-book store and an included two month subscription to Kindle Unlimited, which provides an extensive library of digital books and comics that span a myriad of genres, including popular series, best sellers, and more. From mystery and romance to nonfiction and memoir, members can read as many books as they’d like with a monthly membership, for just AU$13.99 per month. Learn more about how to sign up for Kindle Unlimited at Amazon.com.au/KU.
Sustainability, Pricing and Availability
Kindle is available now in Black and Matcha, for just AU$199. Kindle Paperwhite is available now in Black, for AU$299, and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is available now in Metallic Black and Metallic Jade for AU$329. The new Kindle Scribe will ship on December 5 and is available now for pre-order in Tungsten and Metallic Jade, with prices starting from AU$649.
A number of new accessories are launching to accompany the new Kindle line-up, including a new Matcha fabric cover for the Kindle for just AU$49.95, and new fabric, plant-based leather and premium leather covers in a variety of colours for the new Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and all-new Kindle Scribe starting from AU$59.95, and a new wireless charging stand for Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for AU$69.95 only on Amazon.com.au.
The new Kindle devices and accessories are available from Amazon.com.au and leading Australian retailers including JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks.
Kindle Colorsoft is coming in 2025 to Australian customers.
Our new Kindle lineup comes in packaging that averages 99% wood fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
To learn more about all the devices Amazon announced, visit Amazon.com.au/MeetKindle.
About the Author
Adrian Gunning Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.
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