Amazon announces a slightly cheaper Kindle Colorsoft with half the storage

Amazon has launched a slightly cheaper version of its Kindle Colorsoft e-reader, priced at $250, which is $30 less than the original model. The new variant has 16GB of storage, half the capacity of the more expensive Signature Edition. Despite the reduced storage, most ebooks require minimal space, making the 16GB option sufficient for most users. The cheaper Colorsoft model sacrifices some features, such as the auto-adjusting front light and wireless charging, but it retains the 7-inch color E Ink display, adjustable warm light, and pinch-to-zoom functionality. Amazon has also addressed the yellow-band issue that affected some early units. Additionally, Amazon has introduced the Kindle Colorsoft Kids, which comes with an illustrated cover, one year of Amazon Kids+, and a two-year guarantee. It offers child-specific features like Vocabulary Builder, Word Wise, and support for the OpenDyslexic font, as well as Bluetooth for audiobooks. The Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) and Kindle Colorsoft Kids are now available, while the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition remains at $280.