The Kindle Colorsoft is undoubtedly one of the most innovative pieces of tech Amazon has come up with in recent times. For the first time, we have a Kindle with color e-paper display. The Amazon Kindle is also known to be quite durable as well. Kindle devices launched years back have still been found to be running in pristine condition, albeit with lower battery capacity. But … [Read more...] about Kindle Colorsoft Receiving the Harshest Possible Treatment in this Teardown Video
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Will you buy the Kindle Colorsoft now that it is on sale?
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft has received its first significant discount, but only if you are a Prime Member. The regular price in the United States is $279.99, but is now available for $229.99, a savings of $50.00. Is this deal good enough for a purchase, and will you buy it? The Kindle Colorsoft features a 7-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 color e-paper display with a black and white … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Kindle Colorsoft now that it is on sale?
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft screen issues have been fixed
When it was first released, the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft had significant issues. There were persistent yellow bars or bands at the bottom of the screen. This was even more noticeable when the front-lit display was turned on, as the screen's brightness made the issue even more pronounced. This caused Amazon to suspend the sales of Colorsoft for a month or two, and they seemed to … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Colorsoft screen issues have been fixed
Color e-readers worth the hype?
Color e-readers have been around for over a decade, and some brands, such as Pocketbook and iFlytek, have experimented with the technology. However, neither of their products has sold very well. E INK has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in refining the technology with the intention of mass market appeal. It has now hit critical mass with the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft, … [Read more...] about Color e-readers worth the hype?
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft have software and display adjustments
Amazon has had a rough time with their first colour E INK e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft. This device was well known to have a yellow bar at the bottom of the screen. Many people returned their units with a replacement, but the issue persisted. Due to this issue, Amazon suspended new orders, and existing orders were due to ship out in 2025. Good news: Amazon has implemented the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Colorsoft have software and display adjustments
Kindle Colorsoft Now Shipping
The Kindle Colorsoft is back after a brief hiatus. Amazon is now shipping the Colorsoft to those who had opted for a replacement device after returning the ones plagued with the yellow light issue. The good thing is that Amazon managed to set things right with Colorsoft just in time for the e-reader to reach users by Christmas. The Kindle Colorsoft was officially launched on … [Read more...] about Kindle Colorsoft Now Shipping
New 2024 Kindle Range to Launch in New Zealand Soon
The new range of Kindle devices is set to debut in New Zealand soon. Amazon isn't committing to a firm timeline or specific dates just yet but said the new Kindle range should be available in the country by summer 2025. The range comprises of the new basic Kindle which includes the one done up in a Matcha shade, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Scribe, and the Kindle Colorsoft, the … [Read more...] about New 2024 Kindle Range to Launch in New Zealand Soon
Amazon tries to duck out of negative reviews with “We Want You To Know”
Amazon has a system that has been around for a few years and usually is under the radar. It is called "We Want You To Know." This message is underneath the main bullet points of a product. They developed this with their own devices in mind and are ducking from all negative reviews for specific hardware and accessories, such as the Kindle Colorsoft. Colorsoft received the … [Read more...] about Amazon tries to duck out of negative reviews with “We Want You To Know”
Amazon Offering 20% Discount Kindle Colorsoft
Things surely can't be considered ideal for Amazon's first color Kindle, the Kindle Colorsoft. The yellow band issue has forced many to return their devices and this, as Wired reported, has led to a rather unpleasant scenario for many as they are left without a Kindle at the moment. To make matters worse, Amazon is unable to provide a fixed timeline as to when the said fix to … [Read more...] about Amazon Offering 20% Discount Kindle Colorsoft
New 2024 Kindle Discounted During Black Friday Sale
Black Friday is the next big shopping event to come our way and hectic preparations are already underway at Amazon to make it a grand success. Not surprisingly, almost the entire Kindle range gets discounted during this time of the year. In fact, many put off their purchase of the Kindle devices until Black Friday which is when prices usually are at their lowest. Things are … [Read more...] about New 2024 Kindle Discounted During Black Friday Sale
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft can be purchased from Best Buy
Amazon has put the Kindle ColorSoft e-reader on hold for the foreseeable future, and new devices will not be shipped until late December. However, if you want to purchase one immediately, Best Buy in the United States has them in stock. They are available in retail stores and online. Due to their scarcity, they are not marking up the price but are charging the same amount as … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Colorsoft can be purchased from Best Buy
Can a Firmware Update Solve Kindle Colorsoft’s Yellow Bar Issue?
The Kindle Colorsoft represents a historic milestone for Amazon as it marks the launch of the first-ever Kindle to have a color display. No wonder the response has been ecstatic. Shipments had just started and early buyers took pride in flaunting their latest and most advanced Kindle device yet. Unfortunately, all the excitement surrounding the e-reader has been short-lived as … [Read more...] about Can a Firmware Update Solve Kindle Colorsoft’s Yellow Bar Issue?
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft e-Reader Review
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is a new color e-reader designed specifically for reading e-books. It is the first device from Amazon to feature a color e-paper screen, making it easy to read various types of digital content, including comics, magazines, manga, and webtoons. I was surprised that they chose a Kaleido 3 screen instead of a Gallery 3. This new device came out two … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Colorsoft e-Reader Review
Kindle Colorsoft yellow bands might be a hardware issue
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is their first colour e-reader with a Kaleido 3 e-paper display. Most customers who bought the Colorsoft report seeing a yellow band at the bottom of the e-paper display. Amazon said a fix is in the works, but we know further information that might indicate a hardware issue. Well-known industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said on Twitter "According to … [Read more...] about Kindle Colorsoft yellow bands might be a hardware issue