It’s A 1st-Gen E-Reader–And It Shows

Here's why Amazon is offering refunds on its new Kindle Colorsoft e-reader
Early adopters of the Kindle Colorsoft e-reader are complaining of screen issues, and Amazon is responding by delaying the product's launch.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Review: It’s A First-Gen E-Reader–And It Shows
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft allows you to read your comics and other colorful books on the go. Read the review to find out whether it's worth the $280 price tag.
Amazon allegedly canceling Kindle Colorsoft shipments until after Thanksgiving
The folks over at Good e-Reader are reporting that Amazon is "canceling" shipments of the Colorsoft, at least until after November 26. According to their report, the delay could be through November 18 in the United States and November 26 in the UK.
Amazon's new color Kindle has a problem: too much color
The Kindle Colorsoft only just launched, and it seems that this new color-screen e-reader has been nothing but beset by problems.
Amazon says it’s fixing the Kindle Colorsoft’s yellow screen
Amazon says it’s working to fix issues with the Kindle Colorsoft, its first color e-reader, following complaints from early buyers that a yellow band of discoloration appears on the bottom of the display.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft e-reader shipping is cancelled
Amazon is cancelling the shipping of their first color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft. They are suspending the delivery for up to a week or more. Anyone who ordered or pre-ordered the device will not receive it until November 9th to 18th in the US and November 26th in the United Kingdom.
I really like the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft — but is color worth $280?
We found that while the Kindle Colorsoft is basically a colorized Kindle Paperwhite, its screen holds another difference that made us switch our default settings.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) review: still the best
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Amazon will fix the Kindle Colorsoft's yellow display discoloration
While we felt that the Kindle Colorsoft was by and large a solid first stab at a color ereader by Amazon, there has been a problem with the device. After several buyers pointed out that a yellow band was discoloring the bottom of the display,
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2024)
As its name suggests, the $199.99 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is an upgraded version of the $159.99 Paperwhite, both of which have been refreshed for 2024. Like the latest Paperwhite, it offers a slightly larger screen and faster performance than the 2021 model.
Amazon thinks it has a fix for those Kindle Colorsoft display issues
Kindle Colorsoft has display issues with a yellow tint at the bottom. Amazon halts shipments, promises replacement or refund for affected devices. Adjustments are being made to ensure next devices won't have display problems.
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