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Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Review: It’s A First-Gen E-Reader–And It Shows
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft allows you to read your comics and other colorful books on the go. Read the review to find out whether it's worth the $280 price tag.
Here's why Amazon has halted Kindle Colorsoft e-reader sales
Early adopters of the Kindle Colorsoft e-reader are complaining of screen issues, and Amazon is responding by delaying the product's launch.
Kindle Colorsoft owners complain of a yellow bar on the e-reader’s screen
A Reddit user posted a thread with images (see below), saying it’s most obvious when the Kindle “is supposed to be evenly lit and colored like a piece of paper.” Many others with the same issue say they’ve exchanged their Colorsoft for a new one or simply returned it.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft e-reader shipping is cancelled
Amazon is cancelling the shipping of their first color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft. They are suspending the delivery for up to a week or more. Anyone who ordered or pre-ordered the device will not receive it until November 9th to 18th in the US and November 26th in the United Kingdom.
Kindle Paperwhite (2024) Review: Amazon's Best E-Reader Levels Up
The new Paperwhite features a slightly larger screen, improved performance and slightly better contrast. Should you ditch your old Kindle for it?
Kindle Colorsoft vs Kobo Clara Colour: Which is the better color e-reader?
The Kindle Colorsoft is the first color Kindle, but it's not the only color e-reader. How does it stack up against the Kobo Clara Colour? We discuss the pros and cons.
Amazon allegedly canceling Kindle Colorsoft shipments until after Thanksgiving
The folks over at Good e-Reader are reporting that Amazon is "canceling" shipments of the Colorsoft, at least until after November 26. According to their report, the delay could be through November 18 in the United States and November 26 in the UK.
Amazon acknowledges screen issues on a ‘small number’ of Kindle Colorsoft units
After more than a decade of waiting, Amazon’s first color Kindle has stumbled out of the gate. An issue with the new display has left Colorsoft buyers
Amazon will fix the Kindle Colorsoft's yellow display discoloration
While we felt that the Kindle Colorsoft was by and large a solid first stab at a color ereader by Amazon, there has been a problem with the device. After several buyers pointed out that a yellow band was discoloring the bottom of the display,
Amazon acknowledges Kindle Colorsoft display flaws following shipping delay — promises fix in the works
An Amazon spokesperson said that Colorsoft should still be usable despite the yellow screen. We have been told that turning off the e-reader and leaving it off for a few minutes should resolve the issue, though we do not know if the issue will return after doing so.
Amazon's new color Kindle has a problem: too much color
The Kindle Colorsoft only just launched, and it seems that this new color-screen e-reader has been nothing but beset by problems.
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Many buyers found that their new Kindle Colorsoft reader was marred by a strip of yellow discoloration at the base of the screen.