Amazon unveiled its new Kindle series and announced a six-product lineup for Japan following a preview of the physical products. 4 products will go on sale on 11 November, with price revisions and accessories for the Japanese market also announced.
Amazon gave members of the press in Japan a preview of the physical products in its Kindle series of e-readers, announced on 1 October. The six-product lineup comprises models with different storage capacities and designs. 2 products are already on sale, while the remaining 4 will go on sale on 11 November.
The new design features a thinner and lighter body, a flat bezel design, an anti-glare panel and a front light as standard. It also incorporates usability improvements over previous models, including a change in the position of the power button.
Prices increased by at least ¥10,000 across all models. Kindle (16GB) changed from ¥19,980 to ¥29,980, Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) from ¥27,980 to ¥39,980, and Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition from ¥44,980 to ¥56,980.
For the Japanese market, a collaboration on leather cases is being considered, with reservations opening on Amazon.co.jp from 5 November. Leather cases for 7-inch and 11-inch models by BONAVENTURA and MAISON CANAU will be offered, priced at ¥33,000–¥44,000 and ¥15,400–¥25,000, respectively.