Only the Paperwhite model, which costs Rs. 16,999, is available on Amazon in India. As strange as that may sound, the e-tailer does not offer a variety of models at different price points worldwide. Only the rebranded items with a dedicated children’s cover are available for children. A new model, dubbed the Kindle Colorsoft Kids, has been released since the company’s 2024 Kindle Colorsoft launch (again, not in India). It is a Kindle Colorsoft with various add-ons.
Amazon chose to include a Kids model for the Kindle Colorsoft, much like it did for the regular Kindle Kids and the Kindle Paperwhite Kids. There is now a Kindle for kids with a 7-inch Colorsoft display (color e-ink), which is incredibly helpful for reading children’s books as opposed to adult novels or literature, regardless of its product strategy.
Fantasy River and Starlight Reading are the two cover or case options for the Kindle Colorsoft Kids, both of which offer some color to the otherwise plain design of the Kindle Colorsoft. The product has a USB-C charging connector, Wi-Fi connectivity, and an IPX8 water rating. A one-year (or 12-month) subscription to Amazon Kids+, which offers a large selection of age-appropriate reading material for children aged 3 to 12, is also included in the $269.99 (approximately Rs. 23,300) price tag. After the free trial period, parents will have to pay $5.99 a month for the same subscription.
More significantly, parents can choose which books to add to their children’s Kindle collection using the Parent Dashboard provided by Colorsoft Kids. Additionally, the dashboard will enable parents to set nighttime modes, track their children’s reading progress, and more. The two-year worry-free guarantee for a Kindle Colorsoft, which covers it in the event of breakage or damage, is equally significant. Amazon promises to replace it without asking any questions.
Additionally, Amazon has lowered the cost of its basic Kindle Color, which now retails for $249.99 (approximately Rs. 21,600) and features 16GB of storage.
