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Amazon has released a new Kindle Colorsoft that is lighter and thinner than the first-generation model, with an edge-to-edge display and a premium price. The base model starts at $290, and the Signature Edition, with 32GB of storage and an aluminum back, costs $320. TechCrunch reported on November 13, 2026, that the new model is a refresh of the 2024 original, which was Amazon's first color Kindle. TechCrunch's reviewer said owners of the first-generation Colorsoft have little reason to upgrade, since the core reading experience is largely unchanged, with the same 7-inch color E-Ink display. The reviewer found the colors muted compared with an iPad but a welcome addition for comics, cookbooks and highlighting, and noted that the power button moved to the top-right edge. Amazon says the Colorsoft lasts up to eight weeks on a charge, compared with up to 12 weeks for the Paperwhite. The reviewer called the price the biggest drawback, noting the basic Kindle and Paperwhite start at $169.99 and $199.99.