Monday, November 25, 2013

New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite screen density of 300 PPI will be released in spring 2014 - ITC Online

Currently, Amazon is preparing to release an updated model of e-book Kindle Paperwhite, which goes on sale early in the second quarter of 2014. It is reported resource TechCrunch.

updated model reader Kindle Paperwhite characterized higher screen resolution (300 PPI), which will restore parity with competitive solutions company Kobo. Recall that the current model Kindle Paperwhite equipped with E Ink screen density of 212 dots per inch, vs. 265 dpi in eBook Kobo Aura HD.

updated e-reader Kindle Paperwhite, known in narrow circles, codenamed Ice Wine, in addition to the higher resolution screen also receive several other improvements from a hardware perspective. TechCrunch journalists argue that early prototype device frame around the screen is flush with the edges of the body, and not recessed into the body, and is made of frosted glass, not plastic. At the same time, despite the use of glass, the novelty was lighter than the previous model.

also reported that the firmware, including fonts, will be updated in accordance with the increased screen resolution. The list of other changes featured a new angular body design with wide bevels, one of which made the power button, like tablets Kindle Fire HDX. Another innovation in the equipment of the new Kindle Paperwhite, according to preliminary data, will be a light sensor that can automatically adjust the brightness.

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