As an avid reader (and e-reader tester!), I never leave home without an e-reader, and since October, I’ve been throwing the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition into my bag more often than any of the other models I’ve tested.
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SHOP ON AMAZON NOWAmazon dropped its first Kindle model with a full color screen in October, and today, you can get it at its lowest price ever during the Amazon Big Spring Sale (which runs through midnight PST on March 31). At 20% off, you’ll snag this first-of-its-kind product for $224.99, down from $279.99.
You might be thinking, that’s still pretty expensive, right? Let me tell you why the Kindle Colorsoft is 100% worth it, especially right now.
The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is essentially a Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, just in color. It has the same matte, anti-glare screen, wireless charging capabilities, weeks of battery life (I can count the times I’ve charged mine on one hand), and brightness settings. Right now, the Colorsoft is only $25 more than the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition — it just makes sense to spend a little more to open a whole new world of reading.
In the image above, you’ll see two of the ways having a Kindle with a color screen has completely changed and enhanced the experience of using an e-reader. I read a lot of nonfiction about Hollywood, and I’ve found being able to highlight text in multiple (up to four) colors has been so helpful when sorting through them later; I highlight text passages and meaningful quotes in one color, and use another to mark any movie title mentioned in a book so I can go back and make a more cohesive list when I’ve finished the book.
The image on the right is an example of what a comic book or graphic novel page looks like on the Kindle Colorsoft screen. It looks small, considering the screen itself isn’t as big as, say, a tablet, but double tapping on any panel will activate a zoom mode that lets you see the individual panels with more detail. As a Comixology Unlimited subscriber, this is a game changer: I don’t have to travel with my iPad or worry about killing my phone battery if I want to read comics.
To sum all of that up: the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is the Kindle you know and love, but better — and the things that differentiate it from the Paperwhite are the things that make it worth the splurge.
This must-shop deal is available to everyone, but Amazon Prime subscribers will have a new Kindle on their doorstep as soon as tomorrow — a Big Spring Sale miracle if we’ve ever seen one.
The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition has a 7-inch screen with 300 ppi resolution in black and white and 150 ppi resolution in color. The matte, anti-glare screen is perfect for reading in any environment, enhanced by the auto-adjusting front light that changes the screen brightness based on your surroundings.
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Made for Amazon Wireless Charging Dock for Kindle Colorsoft
Charge to 100% in as little as 2.5 hours with 7.5W of high-speed wireless charging when using this charger, made by Anker for Amazon.
RF Remote Control Page Turner for Kindle
Whether you’re working out or lounging with a tablet holder, this remote control is the handsfree solution to turning pages on your Kindle as you read.
This cute case, which fits Kindle Colorsoft and Paperwhite Signature Edition, has a clear back (perfect for stickers) and keeps your device protected. It also has an auto wake/sleep feature.
The Big Spring Sale is an Amazon-hosted seasonal sale event aimed at popular products to shop for spring. It’s similar to Amazon Prime Day, offering a wide range of deals and discounts on various products, spanning the final week of March.
Shoppers have 7 days to take advantage of discounts. This sale runs a full week, beginning at 12 a.m. PT on Tuesday, March 25, through 11:59 p.m. PT on Monday, March 31.
The Big Spring Sale ends March 31 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time, so east-coasters have until about 3 a.m. on April 1 their time to shop the deals.
Unlike Prime Day, the Spring Sale is open to all Amazon shoppers. However, Prime members will enjoy exclusive deals and early access to certain promotions. Interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits, with no strings attached.
From reporting on Amazon sales throughout the years, we can tell you for certain that it’s the ideal period to upgrade your outdoor furniture, restock spring cleaning supplies, find new spring fashion pieces and comb through the massive catalog of Amazon best-sellers.
Already wondering when the next Amazon Prime Day is? Prime Day takes place in July each year. While Amazon hasn’t confirmed the dates for Prime Day 2025, it’s safe to assume it will take place in mid-July — similar to previous years.
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