Amazon on Wednesday unveiled an upgraded Kindle, aiming to boost its e-reader sales with a thinner, lighter device at a low price. The new Kindle will be sold in the US market as low as $80, which is the same price as the version it replaces, but with more memory and added features.
Amazon remains committed to the e-reader market despite wider use of tablet computers, which can also be used for electronic books.
"Unlike reflective tablet and smartphone screens, the high contrast touchscreen display on Kindle eliminates glare in any setting, even in direct sunlight," Amazon said in a statement.
The new Kindle weighs in at 161 grams, or 5.7 ounces, with a six-inch display.
In April, Amazon released its top-of-the-line Kindle oasis reader, which sells for $290 in the United States.