Bengaluru Oct 12 (IANS) Amazon on Thursday launched its most advanced e-book reader Kindle Oasis that features company s highest-resolution Paperwhite Display and is the first waterproof (IPX8) device.
The all-new Kindle Oasis is available for pre-order for Rs 21 999 for the 8GB model and Rs 28 999 for the 32GB model (WiFi + free 3G). The device will start shipping from November 13.
Kindle Oasis has a battery life measured in weeks and has fast-charging capability that allows it to go from zero to fully-charged in less than two hours.
"Ten years ago we introduced our first Kindle with the mission of delivering any book every written in 60 seconds or less " said Dave Limp Senior Vice President Amazon Devices in a statement.
"With a larger 7-inch 300 ppi display waterproof design the all-new Kindle Oasis is our most advanced Kindle ever. Its thin light and waterproof design allows readers to stay engaged in the author s world in even more ways and places than ever before " added Limp.
With 7-inch 300 ppi display the device fits over 30 per cent more words per page and it has the fastest page turns of any Kindle.
The crisp and laser-quality text reads like paper with uniform display lighting and no glare even in bright sunlight.
It has a 3.4mm display that features strongest cover glass and a new aluminium back. Kindle Oasis can be immersed in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes.
Customers can also buy covers that open like a book automatically waking the device when opened and putting it to sleep when closed.
The water-safe fabric covers can be purchased for Rs 2 999 and come in indigo charcoal and sandstone colours. The premium leather covers are available for Rs 3 999 and come in black ad merlot.
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